Hello all and happy weekend! Following on from my
last post I have been experimenting further with backgrounds and fairly quick ways to complete Christmas cards.
Today I have 3 further cards to share, - all variations on a theme really....
I'll give you a quick run down of what I did, though I forgot to take step by step photos.
The background on this one was done in pretty much the same way I described
here
I coloured with Archival inks, sprays and added some Stampendous embossing powder too for additional texture. The gorgeous ivy die cuts were a gift from my lovely friend
Rita. Thank you so much lovely lady!!
Here's a close up, where hopefully you can see a but more of the background. The sentiment is an old one, I think it might have been from Waltzing Mouse stamps, the image is from last year's Papermania Victorian Christmas collection.
The background on this one was done with Crackle paste and a mix of sprays. I highlighted the raised bits with Treasure Gold white fire
The pine branches were also a gift from Rita, I also used one of the new Tim Holtz punches and added some berries with a Viva Decor pearl pen. The image is from the same Papermania Collection.
And here is the last one in this set, further variation using the same techniques.
I love how these delicate ivy branches (I think they are from Sue Wilson) can be bend in whatever way you like.
Well, that's it, - 3 more to tick off my list......
Hope you are having fun with your own Christmas projects.
Until next time and thanks for your visit today
xxx
Love it so much!Hugs
ReplyDeleteThe Papermania images are lovely but you have turned them into absolutely stunningly beautiful cards Astrid - wow! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Astrid! Such works of art. I must get started on mine. OMG time is slipping away. If I do 3 a day should be able to catch up. Hehe. Karen.x
ReplyDeleteAstrid, your Christmas cards are gorgeous! Each one is so unique and beautifully detailed. Oh and I love that texture! Been away and hope you are doing well! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThese are do beautiful Astrid, fab backgrounds and lovely vintage images. I have that ivy die and love it too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vintage mixed media cards, I love the images and those die cuts ! I would love to get the ivy leaf, it's fantastic :) Take care xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Christmas cards, Astrid.
ReplyDeleteOh my, these are absolutely beautiful, Astrid. I love them!
ReplyDeleteThey are simply stunning, I love them. Vintage Christmas is so beautiful, my favourite. Can't do cute or contemporary, it's just not right. Thanks for sharing Astrid, well done xx
ReplyDeleteThey are simply stunning, I love them. Vintage Christmas is so beautiful, my favourite. Can't do cute or contemporary, it's just not right. Thanks for sharing Astrid, well done xx
ReplyDeleteWat a wonderful backgrounds. Lovely Christmas cards.
ReplyDeleteThanks for inspiring me. I have some old gesso so
I'm going to try your techniek.
Oh my, Astrid - absolutely love your backgrounds, and how they work with your images and die-cuts! You make it look so easy, and the techniques are indeed straightforward and so effective - but IMO, these shine because you are so talented at composition!! Happy weekend - xxx Lynn
ReplyDeleteLove them all!
ReplyDeleteAstrid, you do the most beautiful backgrounds! And what good taste Rita has :)
ReplyDeleteDot x
Wow! These cards are beautiful!! Love the texture and colors! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThree gorgeous variations on a theme. You've certainly hit the jackpot with this technique!! Absolutely stunning results!! Love them all!! xx
ReplyDeleteWow Astrid , I love these romantic cards, really cards in your style, great images, colours and structure!!
ReplyDeleteSuper!!
Greetings
Maria
an amazing array of projects astrid. truely wonderful backgrounds and a great use of the die cuts. gorgeous cards xxx
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous collection of traditional cards Astrid.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
Beautiful cards with an vintage feel to them. Always great to see your makes
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
This are so special cards for christmas.. gorgeous! Absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend dear Astrid!
Amazing backgrounds! You're a perfect mixed media artist! I love the way that you mix vintage image and mixed media techniques! barbarayaya
ReplyDeleteAhhh... that's a big sigh of pleasure at the vintage blues and greens done the Astrid way! Gorgeous cards, with the touches of White Fire and fabulous textured backgrounds. Love, love them!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Wow Astrid, you are really getting a collection together, bravo to you!! These are amazing! I am really in awe of that background technique you came up with, I sooo want to find some time to give this a try!! Love the images, so perfect for the vintage feel of these! Gorgeous! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteThey are all so beautiful, and making me feel child again, sending me fond memories from back then, when a christmas card wore magic and sweet sentiments and images, like yours !!
ReplyDeleteYour backgrounds are amazing with the golden touch !!
Dorthe xx
Gorgeous cards, and love those textured backgrounds. You are one amazing artist, Astrid!!! Hugs, Barbara
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Victorian cards with amazing backgrounds! The colours are delightful too!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful colours and textures! Just love them all! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteThe colours are beautiful, the textures are beautiful, the images are beautiful .... the cards are stunning!
ReplyDeleteAstrid, they are all incredibly beautiful and always so elegant.
Wishes
Lynne
Stunning background and cards, Astrid!! Love love love!
ReplyDeleteThey look as they have come from the past ! AS if they are antique ! Lovely effects !
ReplyDeleteCorrie x
Preciosas tarjetas de Navidad!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Astrid, stunning backgrounds and love those gorgeous vintage images! There are going to be some very happy people on your Christmas card list. Deb xo
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!! I cannot pick a favorite! xo
ReplyDeleteJust stunning work here once again Astrid. I absolutely love them all and can´t pick one for another, as they´re all sooo beautiful. Love these backgrounds you made here.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! I like the effect on their backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards with gorgeous texture!!! LOVE them!
ReplyDeleteOh lucky, lucky recipients of these beautiful cards - they are gorgeous. I love the colour palettes, the style and the amazing textures - just perfect.
ReplyDeleteA Trio of Vintage beauty. Astrid . Your backgrounds are absolutely fabulous and the Victorian images and all the lovely die cuts are the perfect embellishments . Really love these x
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