MERRY CHRISTMAS!
A Christmas card, specially made for you, who stop by my little space and take the time to leave me some really encouraging comments..thank you so much, you are deeply appreciated!
Santa came by early this year....I was on the' nice' list you see!
..and got me some watercolor crayons, and not just any watercolor crayons, he got me Caran D'ache Neocolor II ! This set has been on my wish list for almost 2 years now, and I, somehow, could never justify getting myself watercolors in crayon form, since I am more comfortable using pan colors and find them more vibrant than tubes.
But if you remember, I had mentioned in an earlier post, that I am an 8.... .. that was Dec 8th..my birthday! So hubs surprised me with a lovely set of Holbein Irodori watercolor set and a set of the Caran D'ache..my jaw dropped to say the least!
For today's card, I have used the Neocolors. They are so much fun to use, and the crayons took me back to childhood! My first set of Crayolas was left in it's original packaging for a verrrrry long time! I had refused to open it and use it, in the fear that it would get 'over' ..until my father got me another set to keep and admire! lol!
Nativity stamp is by Sweet stamps and the sentiment by Inkadinkado
I started by stamping the image and coloring it in. Then I went around the image with a wet brush and dropped in the colors wet in wet ie. while the paper is still wet. Then sketched in the foreground and the tree. Once dry, splattered a hint of white paint and stamped the sentiment.
Have a wonderful holiday everyone and thanks so much for stopping by !
So very gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHappy you had such a nice gift from the hubs...
Have a wonderful Xmas and all the best wishes for the New Year!
thanks for your inspiration..greetings Holly.
Just gorgeous!!!! Your coloring is amazing and I love the scene. What a perfect gift for you for your Birthday. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteAmazing card .. love the coloring n scene.. Merry Christmas sanketi :)
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy B'day Sanketi :D ! Wonderfully painted scene..it surely has a magical feeling n warmth to it.WIshing you Merry Christmas !
ReplyDeleteStunning as always! What a special, thoughtful gift! Have fun playing with your goodies and have a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWow, the most beautiful Christmas card I saw this year (And I have seen a lot!!) Gorgeous!! Love to see what you will make with your new goodies in the coming year. Wish you lots of health, luck and creativity for 2014!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for all the wishes...appreciate it!
ReplyDeletePure Gorgeousness~Merry Christmas!!! I can't imagine you without the best art tools around~you are so gifted! It would be like Mozart without a piano
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautiful! You need every type of colouring tool available!
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful.
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