Hello again! I am so happy to be back today with another card I made using MFT's October holiday release. Upon seeing this card, my daughter said, "This is my favorite card you have ever made." So this holds a special place in my heart!
I am way into the non-traditional holiday cards this year, whether they are made with non-traditional colors or non-traditional imagery. I decided to try to take MFT's Brilliant Blooms stamp set and see if I could give it a holiday twist. I started by stamping my floral images onto blush-colored cardstock. I then painted them in with white gouache... so simple! No shading, mixing or blending needed for these graphic blooms. I did the same with the leaves, painting them in with various shades of green. I then went back and outlined the images with a fine line paint brush. I discovered very quickly that perfection wasn't needed... little imperfections here and there made for such a whimsical result.
I stamped my sentiment using MFT's Peace on Earth stamp set (you could also do double duty with your dies by using them as a stencil). I painted over the sentiment with black gouache to make the texture of the card consistent.
Some small hand-stitched details and sequins finished off this card beautifully. Isn't it so great when you can stretch your non-holiday stamps into holiday crafting? Such a win!
I hope you enjoyed this project! Links to the products I used are below. I participate in the My Favorite Things affiliate program, which means that I receive a small commission at no cost to you when product are purchased through the links I share. I truly appreciate your support!
I'll be back soon with another project I made with MFT's October release... I can't get enough of these products! In the meantime, have a wonderful weekend and thanks for stopping by!
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