and still more Christmas!

I must confess, that I still have MORE Christmas designs to share with you. July was a super busy month and here’s a few cards I haven’t had time to share here yet. I think this may be the last of Christmas until September as I can spy a super sweet winter set on the calendar then. 🙂 These two designs feature images from the B&O line release the other week. The first does have a train in the picture but you may be wondering how the Mary and Joseph image fits into this train line. B&O has a beautiful collection of vintage art to choose from and Lisa couldn’t resist using this classic image. I’m so glad as I love it!

Christmastide Train

I’m loving the way this color combo turned out but I must confess, I was actually going to with an aqua and green with kraft color combo for this project. I pulled out my Distressed Circles Scrapblock to add a background with and inked it up with white pigment ink. Imagine my surprise after stamping when I realized I had put the rubber away without properly cleaning off the pink ink. The resulting color is actually really pretty so I went with it. I’ve been searching for the project I last stamped with the Scrapblock in hopes that I might be able to figure out exactly what ink was on there but sorry…I just can’t figure it out.

This image is so beautiful and detailed, I decided to leave it simple and just highlight in some of the Christmas tree lights. I dotted on soft aqua and pink color with my Copic markers for an easy and vintage look.

Quick Tip: Do as I say…not as I do! 😉 Clean your rubber BEFORE you put it away.

Supply List:

Stamps: Christmas Tree Train (B&O line) by CHF
Distressed Circles Scrapblock by CHF
Vintage Christmas Expressions (MLM line) by CHF
Ink: Black Memento Ink by Tsukineko, white pigment ink by Clearsnap
Paper: Simply Smooth white cardstock by CHF, kraft cardstock by Bazzill Basics
Other: ribbon by May Arts, corsage pin, copic markers, burlap by Prima

Christmas Travelers

This image is so pretty stamped on its own, I went with a super clean look. I love using all white cardstock for a project. By adding texture and ink, it is easy to define the layers but gives a very classic, subtle look.

Supply List:

Stamps: Mary & Joseph (B&O line) by CHF
Vintage Christmas Expressions (MLM line) by CHF
Ink: Paris Dusk & Tuxedo Black Memento ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Simply Smooth White cardstock by CHF
Other: ribbon by Creative Impressions, Cuttlebug Embossing folder, hole punch

Check back tomorrow for a sneak peek at my new set!

Have a great weekend!