Happy December, Pinkfresh Studio Friends!
The holidays are upon us! I cannot believe we have 19 days until Christmas! So if you are like me, there are a few more Christmas cards to be made and sent to loved ones. This month's Pinkfresh Studio Challenge is all about the holidays...a perfect challenge to get us in the mood for a contemporary color palette, festive die, pattern paper, and a dash of inky splatters and sparkle.
Okay, this color palette is right up my alley. If you are looking for a fresh take on a Christmas color palette, this one is for you. I love the use of the teal family and shades of red for a softer, elegant Christmas look. And like every crafter, it is fun to reimagine stamps and dies in new ways. For example, I am using the Joyful Peonies stamp and die for my card's Christmas floral, paired with the Blanket Stitched Oval as a stenciled background. I love shapes and how they add a new dimension to any card design. To create this simple oval mask, I cut a piece and copy paper to 4.25 x 5.5. I then die-cut the oval in the center of the panel and adhered it to a white A2 card base using repositionable tape. I inked the panel using Tidal Pool, Mermaid Cove, Aquamarine, and Ocean Breeze. Once inked, I peeled off the homemade mask and voila! The bouquet image was stamped using Detail Black ink and colored with Copic markers. I also, stamped the image again onto the inked panel using the lighter Rocky Slope dye ink as a shadow. A few white inky splatters for snow and a Christmas sentiment from the Perfect Sentiment: Holiday stamp set completes this card.
Thank you for spending time with me. I hope this month's challenge inspires you to create something magical with the stamps, dies, and ephemera in your crafty stash. And as with each challenge, Pinkfresh Studio is looking to spread the love. Create a beautiful holiday card or project using the theme, color palette, or both for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Pinkfresh Studio's online store. Link your card HERE.
Happy Holidays,
Keia
So pretty! I adore the colours...you're totally right, these colours are a fresh take. Lovely colouring too!
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