It is time for another challenge at A Vintage Journey - Let's Celebrate. The theme can be focussed on Christmas but any celebration is fine - maybe a birthday, anniversary or New Year project. I have chosen to use Tim Holtz blueprints stamps for these relatively quick and easy cards.
For the Christmas tree, I started by stamping my image and then colouring in with distress stains.
I added some subtle background interest with a script and speckles stamp - making sure these were second generation stamps.
For the snowman I followed a similar process but this time used distress inks and my water brush.
Got to love how easy it is to create a card with these blueprint stamps - I fear I may have to purchase some more!
Nikki
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Love the cards Nikki. The colors look vintage and soft - just lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Nikki, love your soft vintage palette and shabby edges.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
These are lovely Nikki! the coloring in the stains look so pretty along with the text and spatter backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteFantastic Christmas cards Nikki! A little bit shabby and a little bit vintage, just the way I like it! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteGreat way of using those blue print stamp Nikki, love your cards, they look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. Love both of them. The vintage worked fine with Christmas theme..thanks for sharing inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Monica... Spain
Both cards look wonderful Nikki and very unusual.
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie x
I really, really love the blueprint stamps and you have used them beautifully Nikki, your cards are simply gorgeous! Anne xx
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards.xxx
ReplyDeleteLOVE these painted designs Nikki! Jenny x
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards Nikki,never thought of using the stains like that....I usually just love to make big,fat paint splats with them! Love the blueprint stamps....I have a set that santas bringing me :)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend
Big hugs
Donna xxx
Festive fun cards Nikki! I LOVE these stamps! Great theme you've picked. Already playing along :)
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful Christmas cards, Nikki! Love how you used the blueprints stamps. Enjoy the weekend!
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards - love these images.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, I love this set of images.
ReplyDeleteYvonne x
I like those blueprint stamps too. The cards are really gorgeous and festive.
ReplyDeletegr.Yvonne
These are just delicious, Nikki - beautiful colouring, and lovely delicate distressed backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Great festive cards using those wonderful stamps
ReplyDeleteBrilliant blueprint cards, love the vintage festive colours
ReplyDeleteJools x
Fabulous cards Nikki - I love how you created such a lovely vintage Christmas feel. Gorgeous backgrounds too. Jennie x
ReplyDeleteI love Blueprints and your cards are totally inspired by them! Beautiful interpretation of these stamps! BArbarayaya
ReplyDeleteOMW my fave stamps this year. I love what you have done with them. Truly inspirational for my cards next year thank you xx
ReplyDeleteGreat theme you came up with Nikki, and I love your special way of designing your Blueprints cards. I would love to get my hands on that script stamp (I have the blueprints already); it really makes these cards special. If you get a minute, would you let me know who is the manufacturer on that stamp? ...just getting around to looking at all the fine Creative Guide's work! A little late, I know, but better late than never, especially in this case! Happy New Year!
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