Boot Camp Begins!

Hi there,

Today is the first day of the Holiday Card Boot Camp and I am very excited to start! I am determined to make a card using the techniques, ideas & inspirations most days at least, for the 2 weeks. We'll see how that intention plays out (hopefully better than usual) but at least I've made a good start.

I made this card today as soon as I could after viewing the video posts. I took several ideas from Jennifer & Kristina's cards: two similar tones, a tree branch with a hanging ornament, rhinestone tree berries, small Versamark background stamping....it turned out ENTIRELY different from what I had in mind at first. Funny how that happens sometimes - you have an idea but the card itself almost seems to want to take you in a different direction. I'm also a little surprised by the colours I've used - the last 2 cards have been blue-green, which is a palette I rarely use. However, I am a little pulled towards that colour-of-glass shade at the moment. Kind of vintage but fresh at the same time.

Details:

Stamps: Heidi Grace Marina Dr., Waltzing Mouse Complements of the Season

Ink: Versacolor Gold, Versamark, Versamark Dazzle Champagne, Tsukineko Encore Ultimate Metallic "Sweet Dreams" (on edging of two smaller baubles)

Paper: My Mind's Eye 12 Days of Christmas 6x6 pad, My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Market St "Happy Birthday", My Mind's Eye Fine & Dandy Tickled Pink "Wonderful"

Cardstock: SU! Blue Bayou, cream

Other: Gold embroidery thread, Kaisercraft rhinestones, dimensional pop-up dots, Artee gold embossing powder

The photo is a little over-bright, sorry - I am having trouble getting the lighting right as so often I am taking photos at night. With the flash is too bright, without is too dark....Some more experimenting is needed, I think.

I still have my original plan in mind, so maybe tomorrow I'll have another stab at it and see if it's more obedient the second time around.

Thanks for visiting!
Kerri