Feels Like Frost

The mountains are covered with snow and it looks like a winter wonderland out my window.  Of course the snow didn't make it down to the valley floor so I'm happy.  I love that most of the snow stays in the upper elevations.

The December challenge for the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge was to use any challenge from 2019.  I chose challenge Sketch 52cct-February 2019.  You'll find the links below. 

Stamp(s):  Christmas Gleaming (Stampin' Up!)
Ink(s):  Night of Navy (Stampin' Up!)
Cardstock:  Night of Navy, Seaside Spray, Whisper White (Stampin' Up!)
Patterned Paper:  Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper (Stampin' Up!)
Other:  Icy Sparkle Crystals (Studio Katia)

I'm entering my card in the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge.  Click the images to check out all the details of the challenge. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

We Wish You

Today I'm playing along with a new challenge to me.  It's the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown and I'm looking forward to participating on a regular basis so I can have my Christmas cards all ready for next year.  It makes life so much easier when you have them all done and just have to write a note and put them in the mail.  So much less stressful.

Their challenge was a technique challenge of watercolor.  It's been a while since I've done any watercoloring and I really enjoyed coloring this poinsettia.  I started by stamping the poinsettia and leaves with VersaMark and heat embossed with Gold Embossing Powder to make my outline.  Then, I filled in with watercolor.  It's a simple but effective technique.

Stamp(s):  Big Blooms-Poinsettia, Mini Strips Holiday (Taylored Expressions)
Ink(s):  Cherry Pop, Cilantro (Taylored Expressions); Iceberg, Jet Black (Altenew)
Cardstock:  Basic Black, Whisper White (Stampin' Up!); Watercolor Paper (Strathmore)
Other:  Icy Sparkle Crystals (Studio Katia)

I've entered my card in the following challenges:

52 Christmas Card Throwdown

Merry Little Christmas Challenge

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha