Pink Christmas 2023 - 4

Hello everyone. I'm back with one more batch of Pink Christmas cards to celebrate Pink Christmas for the Cure at Jingle Belles. I actually have more cards in the works but did not have enough time to finish them up. At least I'm making great progress on building my Christmas card stash, and about time too!

I created the backgrounds for these cards about a month ago, after seeing Jennifer McGuire's video on creating simple mixed media backgrounds.

I used 2 sheets of A4 cardstock to create my inky background using Distress Oxide inks, using colours that I knew would work for the annual October challenge prompt at Jingle Belles. Next, I cut up the cardstock panels to create 8 panels measuring 4 x 5 1/4 inch and taped them together at the back before continuing with my stamping and sparkly gold stencilling. I'm hoping to turn the remaining 4 panels into cards very soon.

I decided the panels did not need any additions other than a sentiment. I used elements from my UFO box, except for the 2 small black on white sentiment strips.

I love how these turned out. At first I felt a little disappointed because they did not turn out the way Jennifer's did, but now, a month later, I am totally in love. This is how I roll. I also know I will be revisiting this technique again (and again), using other colours (or maybe not 😁).

I'm linking up my cards at:

Jingle Belles - Pink Christmas for the Cure

HLS Christmas - Anything Christmas goes

Allsorts - #750 AG with the option of texture

ABC Christmas - U is for Use it up