An Oldie but a Goodie (blog candy!)

Hi! So glad to see you! I'll be sharing a few cards as my final days with Sparkle N Sprinkle wind down. (sob!)

Do you ever look back on your cards and see a difference in your style, techniques or ability? I sure do! This was made prior to my life with Spellbinders LOL

One of my favorite SNS images is this Christmas Dove called "Nestle in for Christmas". My card was created for and published in Cardmaker's Sketchbook Christmas Celebration book released in 2009. It was my one and only publication submission LOL.

The directions are not in the card gallery at SNS because it is property of Cardmaker, however, I've grocery listed the products used. The Cardmaker sketch was specific: card had to be 8" x 5", but this easily could be done on a standard A2 size card, with less glitter being shown.

Are the winter doves in your area white? Living in central rural Florida, we enjoy an abundance of feathered creatures. Inspiration comes from my stamping room window. Our doves range from a blue grey to dark tan. So this little guy is not the traditional white.
(Just click on the card to see more detail)

Stamp Credits: (all stamps are Sparkle N Sprinkle)

Nestle In For Christmas #0342-119P

Dark Fern #1693-327B

Merry Merry Christmas  #1075-223A

Products:

Sparkle N Sprinkle Fire Engine Red Glitter #G1007

Sparkle N Sprinkle Sparkling Snow Glitter #G1003

Sparkle N Sprinkle Gold Detail Embossing Powder EP168

Basic Brand Ribbon 7/8” Red

May gold banded ribbon 1/4”

Sparkle N Sprinkle Brushable Glue #540

Zots Clear Adhesive Dots 1/8” thick

Tsukineko VersaMark Ink

Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink

Tsukineko Brilliance Galaxy Gold Ink

Ranger Adirondack Meadow dye ink

Ranger Adirondack Mountain Rose dye ink

Leaf Punch by Martha Stewart

EK Success 1 3/8” round circle punch

Stampin Up Medallion Punch

Stampin Up Large Oval PUnch

Yasutomo Pearlescent Watercolor -21 (Paints)

Dove Blender Marker

Tombow Marker #026

Tombow Marker #845

Signo Uni-ball pen in white (for the eyes)

Craft-T Decorating Chalks by Provo-Craft

Though the camera did not capture it, the ornaments are glittery with the Pearlescent Paints (still available at SNS for $8 - a real easy-to-use coloring medium with beautiful results in real life). The background (white present wrapping) is actually glitter. Just run cardstock through your Xyron, or use Super Adhesive Sheets from SNS. "Merry Merry" is gold embossed. For dimension after embossing, use light colored inks, chalks or markers to provide just a dab of color.

On September 24 some blog candy was offered to those who follow my blog AND left a comment on my blog. The winners did not claim their prizes, so I'm offering one Stampette set from the two shown on the September 24 post  (winner's choice). If you are following via feedblitz or feedburner, please indicate that in your comment. Drawing will be on October 16 (my dh's birthday!).

Thanks for stopping by!