I love simple cards & I bought the Home for Christmas stamp set because I knew I could add a little color & be done.
Here's how I made the card....I inked my stamp with Creamy Caramel ink, then I took my Old Olive Marker and brushed some ink over the greenery and the tree. I used the Real Red Marker (next time I'll use Really Rust) and brushed it over the sled and the bow on the wreath. Next I brushed the Close to Cocoa marker over the skis and the light fixture (is that what it's called?). Then I stamped it on my Very Vanilla Cardstock. Seriously, it was super fast!! I added just a bit of glitter to the greenery to give it some sparkle and added the greeting to the inside.
Have a great day!!
Stamps: Home for Christmas
Ink: Creamy Caramel Classic, Real Red Marker, Old Olive Marker & Close to Cocoa Marker
Cardstock: Very Vanilla - 8 x 4 scored at 4"
Other: 2-way Glue Pen & Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
angie@mychicnscratch.com
That is a really pretty card especially on the white cardstock. NICE!!
Posted by: Paula Ballard | October 19, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Love your card Angie. I never thought to use the markers directly on the rubber image first. I was thinking of colouring in areas after I stamped the image. I like your way better; it seems faster neater.
Posted by: Dale | October 19, 2008 at 07:29 PM
Yummy! Oh I wish we had that stamp set in New Zealand. That is going to make your Christmas card making so quick and easy.
Posted by: Keryn | October 19, 2008 at 08:23 PM
Angie, this is beautiful! So clean and crisp!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | October 20, 2008 at 07:48 AM
Very easy technique.. thanks for sharing a great card.... could it be a lantern?
Posted by: Kim Pebley | October 20, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Love this card! It's the perfect Christmas card!
Posted by: sandra | October 20, 2008 at 09:45 AM
Wow, this card is gorgeous! See, I would have seen this image and thought it was difficult and I wouldn't want it plain but wouldn't want to take the time to color everything in. I love what you did with just a couple of colors.
Posted by: Kelley B. | October 20, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Wow, i love it! Might I suggest some dazzling diamonds to be the snow flakes on the greenery? i love a little bling! :)
Posted by: Corris | October 20, 2008 at 10:42 AM
What a pretty card, just perfect.
Posted by: Donna #4454 | October 26, 2008 at 09:13 PM
Simple but fabulous idea!!!
And love the touch of sparkle of course...
Posted by: Shelley | December 01, 2008 at 05:30 PM