Hi Folks, I have a project to show you today showcasing the new Gothic Angels stamp sheet from Chocolate Baroque. This stamp sheet is a fabulous mix of gothic images and background pieces, perfect for making your Christmas cards with a traditional feel.
I have chosen to create a card using a leafy background technique taught to me by my crafty friend Elaine a couple of years ago. I stamped the angel onto a piece of white card, and then stamped the holly stamp around her, creating a frame. I coloured the images with Polychromos pencils, and cut around the leaves, leaving a small border for definition. I added some purple ribbon to correspond with the colours in the image itself, and added a greeting from the stamp sheet.
This card would be ideal for someone who does not necessarily celebrate a traditional Christmas. I like to call this angel 'Feisty Angel' as she looks very strong and knows her own mind. However, in more delicate colours, she would look completely different.
I will be back in a couple of days, with some more samples to show you, thanks for stopping by, xx
3 comments:
Lovely to see the leafy backgrounds making an appearance, brings back lovely memories of us all learning how to do it together on our crafty holiday! This is a fabulous card Judith, Feisty Angel is beautifully and boldly coloured and your careful cutting out frames her perfectly. This card captures the essence of a nature inspired Christmas. Elaine x
I loved this when I first saw it on Glenda's email. It's the colours & the glorious way you have woven the ribbon into the wreath. The leafy background is a beautiful echo of the holly leaves in reverse. I particularly like the definition you achieved by leaving that small border when cutting out the wreath & also the outlining/shadowing effect of the wreath's internal edges. The bow is a lovely echo of the necklace & I love your placing of that sentiment.
Paula (PEP)
Purple & green - irresistible!
Humph, I thought I commented on this beautiful card when you posted! Must have got waylaid mid way through!
Anyway, I do like this card very much. As Elaine says that background does bring back some happy memories ;D. Your colouring as always is superband I love the way she is framed. Beautiful and clever work my friend.
Hugs
Lesley Xx
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