Thursday, October 6, 2011

A Christmas Carol


This is my first card using A Christmas Carol from the new SU! catalog.  I knew that this image begged to be watercolored, but I hadn't realized how difficult it would be to separate out all the clothing!

Things to know:  The "snow" is Silver glass glitter -- I like the chunkiness and vintage color against this image.  The dsp isn't holiday paper, but I like the vintage wallpaper looks that it gives the finished product.  The spatter stamp from Itty Bitty Backgrounds (what?  is that really retired??) in Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa and Chocolate Chip adds some texture.  And don't forget your white gel pen to pull out those highlights.

All products are SU! unless otherwise noted.


Stamps:  A Christmas Carol, Itty Bitty Backgrounds

Paper:  Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Well Worn dsp, First Edition dsp

Ink:  Blush Blossom, Pretty in Pink, Riding Hood Red, Cherry Cobbler, Bravo Burgundy, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight

Accessories:  Big Shot, Top Note die, Silver glass glitter, brads, Trinket Keys, Early Espresso 5/8" satin ribbon, Cherry Cobbler 5/8" waffle weave satin ribbon, Dimensionals, Aquapainter, sponges

1 comment:

Sandi said...

Wow Lisa, this is absolutely gorgeous. You are an expert in watercoloring.