Christmas Baubles

Morning and welcome. I am continuing with my seasonal pieces today and I have another Christmas Card.

I have used Tim Holtz Cling Foam Stamps once again but this time I have opted for a more vintage feel.

1. Begin by painting the white card stock with a coat of Antique Linen Distress Paint and then dry the paint with a heat tool.
2. Place the Layering Stencil onto the painted background and then blend Vintage Photo Distress Ink over the stencil, using only a light touch. You do not need to dry this layer.
3. Place the Bauble image into the Stamp Platform and then ink the bauble with Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Ink, applying only a little ink to the centre of the Bauble and then stamp the image onto the background.
4. Apply a second coat of Vintage Photo Distress Ink around the edges of the Bauble only and then stamp the image again on top of the first stamping. This is why the Stamp Platform is perfect for this technique.
5. Repeat the same process for the next two stamped baubles.

I added further dimension to one of the Baubles, adding a further stamped image onto the top and adding threads behind for added texture.

I love the two tone effect this gives to the stamping.

I also included a Seasons Greetings embellishment, coloured with Alcohol Ink.

I added a dimensional sentiment to the top, cut from a piece of my stencilled background.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

Tracy

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