Hello Crafters!
Welcome to the Hero Arts Holiday Blog Hop! You should have arrived from the amazing Jessica Frost-Ballas but if you’re just stopping by head over to the Hero Arts Blog so you don’t miss a thing! Or an opportunity to win!
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I have two cards today featuring two different ways to create holiday cards with birds and wreaths. I think this is such a classic combination that it’s fun to put a modern spin on it.
For this first card I did lots of ink blending using the new Coloring Layering Wreath Stencils. I created a pretty blue halo with our reactive inks too.
I couldn’t resist adding a little extra dimension with my copic markers using the stencil layers as a guide for the pine.
In order to add some shine I spattered on some White Iridescent Shimmer spray. To really bolster of the shine I used our new Berry Hero wax with the stencils to create 3D berries on the wreath that have a beautiful luster.
This bird and wreath combo is already put together so I’ll had to do was enjoy coloring it!
I used Licorice Reactive ink around the edges before adding a ton of glitter using the Hero Glitter paste and the new Snowflake Stencil.
This glitter paste is definitely on my “go to” list for holiday cards. It takes on the color of the ink or cardstock below it. This gives the most gorgeous glitter results without distracting from the focal point.
I think both have a different but beautiful look. What do you think?
You can see the entire process for both cards in the video below.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Your next stop on the hop is the wonderful Libby Hickson!
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