Penny Black stamps and dies put me in a festive mood! I had fun inking up this brush art style stamp…I used the MISTI for stamping…some watercolor markers and stamp pads. Next time I need to try the Zig Clean Color Paint markers! I didn’t think of that ’til now!
The sentiment is embossed in gold detail powder and is from the Believe Transparent stamp set.
In this next pictures you can really see the Tim Holtz Jingle Bell brad! I LOVE these! I did poke holes in the watercolor paper first for the prongs. I used Canson Montval 140# this time.
The snow is Stampendous Frantage Chunky Embossing Enamel. Another reason why the heavy watercolor paper was better this time. You lightly sprinkle on the chunks and heat from the underside. Years ago we used to heat up an old electric frying pan and lay the card in it to heat UTEE. That would be easier to keep the chunks in place for sure! Be careful you don’t get too much… you can see I kinda did on the left pinecone.
A pretty stamped card…the bell brad might be a little too much for Uncle Sam’s mail machines though. ugh.
Oh the twine is one of Lawn Fawn’s, sparkle green. love it!
I inked the edges with Broken China Distress ink and the ink blending tool.
Sharing my card on the following challenge blogs…
Penny Black and More – Anything Christmas
Craft Stamper Magazine – Take a Stamp/Anything Goes
Stamp Ink Paper Challenge – CAS Christmas
Addicted To Stamps – Clean and Simple
Stamping Sensations – Festive Flowers and Foliage
THANKS for stopping by again! I am so excited to ‘make’ Christmas! I’m hoping to post a lot cuz I love to share and I miss hearing from you if I don’t post! lol Enjoy the pretty weekend!
Shopping links to what I used on this card…
expressionswithheart.com 
Beautiful. Love it. Edna
Beautiful – looks so real.
Calm, peaceful, beautifully executed. A favorite card of this season’s gallery.
Love this card! Just my style!
Pam I have been admiring all the beautiful cards you have been creating.
Love your water coloring Pam. The pine cones are so pretty with the embossing enamel on them. The little jingle bell is so cool whether you can post it or not! Your sponging just finishes it right off. Well done!
Thanks for sharing with us!
Wow Pam this card is absolutely beautiful. The pine looks so real. I love the brad, it makes the finishing touch. Great job, I’m super inspired. Thank you for sharing your ink and blending techniques. Have a great day!
Oh my that is lovely, so like the snow touch to it, and I didn’t know he had bell brads, that is so cool, don’t have to worry about gluing them on!
Beautiful work my friend … Love the look of the “snow” & the wonderful embossed sentiment. I’ve heard of the “Misti” but don’t know how it works. I still haven’t got over the WOW of your book post. That was awesome.
Your water coloring is so beautiful Pam! I’ve been so frustrated with my water coloring that I stopped doing it. After seeing your card, I’m inspired to try again. Love the snow on your beautiful card! (now to look back at your shopping links again…you bad girl, lol)
Oh I love your card!!!
such a beautiful card and i love the snow! who would’ve thought to make a brad jingle bell?! very clever. you could also link this up to the penny black any more challenge.
linda
Beautiful card with the snow on it. I could put that snow on every card I finish as it makes me feel like Christmas. Of course, we don’t get much snow here in northern California. HA!! Great effect!!
WOW!!
Gorgeous! One of your best ever. Love this.
Oooh….aaaah…..! So pretty, Pam – looks realistic!
This cards is beautiful, coloring is perfect and I love the snow! I’m going to have to get some of that! TFS
Love this card !!! I almost want to stay in Iowa for the winter—–NOT !!!!!
That is one beautiful card! I want to CASE it right away. Already pinned it 🙂
This card makes me miss seeing snow. It definitely puts you in the mood for winter. Really nice card.
Oh how pretty Pam! I have to get started on my Christmas cards!!!!! One more November birthday card to go! Whew! 🙂
Awesome card, Pam! Gorgeous watercoloring and one of my favorites!
I saw this in the ATSM gallery and it caught my attention. Your card is so beautiful, Pam.
A super Christmas creation Pam and perfect for our theme, many thanks for joining us at Penny Black and More challenge. It would also fit in very nicely at Stamping Sensations
B x
WOWWWZA is all I have to say! You’ve completed rocked my eyes with your BEAUTIFUL card. I absolutely love that thick embossing that looks like real snow. Thanks for playing with us this week at the Stamp Ink Paper challenge.
Huge wow! Love everything about this card.
Wowza, this is GORGEOUS! That “snow” really makes everything look so realistic! Brrrr!
Wonderful card. I love everything about it.
Absolutely stunning!! Your card is soooooooo super impressive! Thank you so much for joining us at ATSM. We hope to see you playing with us again soon. Creative regards from stempelfrida
A really super and elegant creation Pam and lovely choice of colours, many thanks for joining in our Festive Florals theme at Stamping Sensations Challenge.
B x
This is so beautiful and elegant, love it! Thank you for joining us at the Craft Stamper Challenge 🙂
Total eye candy Pam! You got me with the snow!
Totally gorgeous card Pam.
Thank you for sharing at Penny Black and more November Challenge;-))m
Truly stunning card, I love the elegant use of colour sprinkled with the UTEE, perfect and Christmassy. Lou x
That is so beautiful!
Thanks for joining us in the Craft Stamper challenge !
xxx Ellie Knol xxx
SQUEAL!! Just BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Design and the Texture you added!! THANKS for stopping by my Blog and I hope you have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
so glad to see you linked up this gorgeous card to the penny black and more challenge!
Soooo gorgeous! A real beauty!
Absolutely GORGEOUS!
Oh my gosh Pam! This is absolutely stunning! I love the snow!
Stunning creation, so colourful and beautifully finished. Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations.
Pinky
Absolutely gorgeous, Pam! Love the shadows you created on the greenery, so pretty and clever! So glad you shared the UTEE tips, will definitely try this!
This is stunning … I love the little jingle bell brad! Thank you for joining in with the Craft Stamper Challenge …. good luck! Linda xx
This is SO beautiful, love the white splatters, perfect finishing touch!!
Gorgeous creation, thanks for joining Penny Black & More @ Allsorts challenge, good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x