Friday 27 December 2019

Watercolor Holly

I kept this card simple and classic as I was inspired to follow the traditional Christmas colors.  I painted the holly with pearlized watercolors which gave them a beautiful shimmer. I loved the dimension that Liquid Pearls gave to the berries.  Finally, I couldn't resist stamping some extra holly to fussy cut and mount with foam tape.  CAS is not really my usual style but I am loving this design.

I have entered this card into the following challenges...

Monday 23 December 2019

CAS Holiday Lights Christmas Card - Robin's Nest DT

Hello,
I'm hoping to share a little Christmas inspiration.  The phrase "stretch it out" gave me the idea of piles of tangled twinkle lights. This is a great card to make for that last minute function because it is super quick.  CAS is best if you plan to give handmade cards for the holiday season and have a long list of family and friends.  This is a good design to mass produce efficiently and requires few supplies.   The tutorial for this card can be found HERE on The Robin's Nest Blog.


This card is submitted into the following challenges...

 
Supplies:
white card base
black ink pad
flourish stamp
liquid adhesive
black marker
sentiment
The Robin's Nest Shop


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Sunday 22 December 2019

Sneak Peek - CAS Holiday Lights Christmas Card

Hello,
This clean & simple (CAS) card is a great one to make for that last minute friend because it is super quick.  The tutorial for this card can be found HERE on The Robin's Nest Blog.


 
Supplies:
white card base
black ink pad
flourish stamp
liquid adhesive
black marker
sentiment

Friday 20 December 2019

Softly Grey & Peach

I stamped the flowers with grey ink to create a less harsh image onto watercolor paper. Then I painted the flowers with shimmering watercolors.  Next, I stamped some flourishes and embellished them with Liquid Pearls.  To add interest, I adhered one flower overlapping the top edge of the card.  Gold micro beads were the perfect finishing touch to add realistic dimension to the center of the flowers.

Stamps: Hero Arts - Antique Rose K6135
              Hero Arts - Antique Rose Stem K6136
              Inkadinkadoo - Dot Flourishes Clear Stamp Set
This card has been entered into the following challenges...

Monday 16 December 2019

When Skies Are Grey Layout

 I wanted to celebrate and rejoice in the excitement of my sister becoming a first time Mom as she dreams of all the possibilities for her baby son. This is one of my all-time favorites of them.  I was inspired by the glowing candles for my color selection.  I created the sun by using short strips of ribbons & trims. The sun's light is overcoming the dull winter sky and I am thrilled with how it came out. I love the texture and interest it added to the page.  I glittered the title with silver to add a special twinkle.  The little raindrops are tear shaped, transparent, and called Dew Drops.  They are available exclusively at The Robin's Nest Shop. (By the way, they come in every color imaginable not just blue.)
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Friday 13 December 2019

Hint of Yellow Layout

I wasn't too sure about this color scheme when I started but in the end, I think it came together.  I tried to create that warm candle glow using vellum with embossed golden swirls.  I was inspired by the elaborate details on the Christmas cookies which is reflected in the fine detail on the floral medallion doily that I think looks like snowflakes.  I even pulled out my ancient border punches to add texture and create a lace-like appearance.   Finally, I added a bit of twinkle with a few small gems.  The photo is my high school senior yearbook photo which was certainly a time of big dreams and possibilities. I chose the left side of the sketch challenge and rotated it quarter right. I used more than 8 types of supplies: 5 papers, ribbon, gems, roses, stickers, border punch, embossed texture, chipboard, & corner punch.
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Monday 9 December 2019

Faux Jingle Bells - Robin's Nest DT

Super quick, super simple, super elegant!!!  Check out the tutorial HERE.


This card is entered into the following challenges...
Scrap & Me #63


Gem of a Challenge #24 (anything goes)

Polkadoodles Challenge #49
Love to Create Challenge #12
Through the Craftroom Door (anything goes)
Your Scrapbook Place (anything goes)
Allsorts Challenge 551/2 (anything goes)

Supplies:
black fine tip permanent marker
liquid adhesive
glitter card base
metal die reindeer
mini bow


The Robin's Nest Shop


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Sunday 8 December 2019

Sneak Peek - Faux Jingle Bells Card

They look like jingle bells but they are actually gold Dew Drops.  Visit The Robin's Nest Blog for a full tutorial. You can see it all right HERE.

Wednesday 27 November 2019

Falling Leaves Home Decor - Robin's Nest Design Team

It's the perfect time to update your home decor by making a unique piece of art for your wall or mantle. I was inspired by the moodboard to make a autumn family tree.  The full tutorial can be found HERE on the Robin's Nest Blog. 
Canvas Dew Drops Sets are a great jumping off point for those of us who can't draw. They come in numerous sizes from 5x7" to 24x36"  You can find all the different canvas designs available HERE.

This project is submitted into the following challenges...

Supplies:

permanent brown marker
clear gesso
clear crackle paint
spray mists (brown & gold)
paintbrush
liquid adhesive
green fuzzy trim
frame 5x7"




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