I chose a base of Heavy Whisper White and then added a piece of retired Christmas DSP. Then I cut a smaller piece of Soft Suede, just large enough to frame the stamped and coloured image of my adorable House-Mice.
The image is stamped on a piece of Mixed Media paper using Versafine Onyx black ink. I intended to watercolour my images and so I needed my ink to be waterproof. I used watercolour pencils and layered the pigment. I love the results. Each Mouse has its own colour and the shading turned out very well. For my background I took my AquaPainter and used Balmy Blue ink. It's soft but makes a nice background colour which doesn't "fight" with my other colours.
Of course I had to add a few additional touches. Those berries, for example, just cried out for some shine and I gave it to them with the Shimmery Crystal Effects. And the gold halo on our "holly angel" looks authentic with the addition of some Vegas Gold, doesn't it?
Finally, for the sentiment, I wanted something very small which wouldn't cut across my images. I found just what I wanted in the retired Christmas Magic set. I inked half the sentiment and stamped it in black. Then I took the second half and stamped it on a scrap of Whisper White using black ink as well. I used the retired tiny tag punch to cut it out and then attached it below the already stamped word on the card. a tiny ribbon of baker's twine, and we're good to go.
It was really a labour of love working with this fun image. I hope you enjoy the card as much as I enjoyed creating it.
I hope you'll check out the wonderful creations by the Watercooler Artists over at our Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.
I've entered my card into the following challenges:
House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge - HMFMC #302 Anything Goes
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #58 - Anything Christmas Goes
Lemon Shortbread Challenge #105 - Anything Goes
Arty Divas Challenge #7 - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations Challenge #401 - Anything Goes
What an amazing card Heidi. I adore those little mice, fabulous colouring and that little guy with the sticks for antlers is adorable.
ReplyDeleteHeidi it's a beautiful card
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing with us at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge.
Goodluck and hope we see you again.
Gr Karin DT Member
What a fun Christmas card! Your watercolor pencil coloring is wonderful. I also love the sentiment. :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable. I love the sparkle and shine and the great twine looks like it's tied to one of the meeces tail. Thank you for joining us at House Mouse and Friends Monday challenge. {Bunny} Designer for House Mouse and Friends
ReplyDeleteSo much fun, Heidi! I love all the House Mouse images - they're soo cute!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card Heidi!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Arty Divas this week. Looking forward to seeing you again next challenge.
Hugs, Zowie xx
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I always love these House Mouse images and it always reminds me to take mine out - this is adorable. Thanks so very much for joining us this time at the Crafty Creations Challenge, Elizabeth (DT)
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely the cutest!! Thanks so much for participating in our LEMON SHORTBREAD challenge. Hope you participate in our next challenge!! Have a happy crafty day!!! *Sorry so late commenting! I’ve had a busy couple of months!
ReplyDeleteDeanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper