Saturday 2 November 2013

Christmas cards- inspired by Jo Myhill for Paperartsy

Well, having failed miserably to get any crafting done last week, let alone for any challenges, I was determined to do better this time round... but decided to try and adapt something for a Christmas card. After all, it's November now and I am once again, behind schedule...

The lovely and extremely talented Jo Myhill has been back at Paperartsy making wonderful projects and her third one, based on posh patterned wallpaper, got me thinking... and searching my Christmas stamps for something I could use as an all over pattern...This is what I came up with.




I painted a small card blank with Spanish Mulberry Fresco, added a layer of crackle glaze.
and Sherbet as my top layer, used a piece of cut and dry foam. Got some very small crackles.  I used the Jo Firth-Young mini stamp MN05 and Victorian Velvet distress ink for a muted all over pattern.
and some die cuts left plain white.
the sentiment is from Darcy's EDY04 set, on a piece of Smoothy paper painted Spanish Mulberry and a layer of Claret blended over while still wet, then a purple limited edition Treasure Gold, and like Jo sanded back, before stamping the sentiment.

finished it with some little black gems.

Thanks, Jo for some great projects again this week, and I am so glad I managed to make one fit on a Christmas card!!
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15 comments:

  1. Jo2 November 2013 at 16:27

    Hi Helen, this looks great, love the colour scheme, one of my favourites! Jo xx

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  2. Julie Lee2 November 2013 at 17:57

    Great you got some crafting done and started on those Christmas cards! I love the unusual colour scheme of these and the simplicity of the white die-cutting. Eek! I really need to get started on mine! Julie Ann xx

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  3. Darcy Marshall2 November 2013 at 18:14

    Great colours, simple design but very elegant. loving all the repeating patterns.

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  4. ionabunny2 November 2013 at 22:39

    Great colours. I like you left the diecuts plain. Great contrast.

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  5. Sarah B3 November 2013 at 09:40

    the background colour and pattern is really pretty - great idea x

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  6. Lin3 November 2013 at 10:07

    ooo I love this Helen great colours!!

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  7. Craftyfield3 November 2013 at 10:10

    Love the design, makes a change from traditional Christmas cards!

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  8. craftimamma3 November 2013 at 11:31

    Brilliant way to join the challenge and cross a Christmas card off the list at the same time. The tiny crackles and muted background stamping work really well together.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  9. Lucy Edmondson3 November 2013 at 12:53

    What a great colour scheme! You are so brave working directly onto the craft blank, but it worked!

    Lucy x

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  10. Unknown3 November 2013 at 16:00

    Love that colour its Fab! x

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  11. sam21ski3 November 2013 at 18:32

    They look great xx

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  12. Words and Pictures3 November 2013 at 20:06

    Love the subtle rosy glow of the Sherbet and the Victorian Velvet - the weathered crackle gives the whole thing a fab shabby chic look.

    I'm behind again after a crazy work week, but looking forward to catching up (with Craftyblogland and some sleep) over the next few days!

    Hope you're having a lovely Sunday!
    Alison x

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  13. craftytrog3 November 2013 at 21:23

    Lovely card Helen! Hope you get some more crafty time this week x

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  14. Hettie4 November 2013 at 13:33

    Oo Helen! This is lovely. And very PINK for you!
    Hugs
    xx

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  15. Anonymous4 November 2013 at 20:14

    Such a lovely card, the colour is gorgeous.

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