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by Laura Nistal on Oct 31 2023
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Hello everyone! I'm Laura and I'm very excited to be here again on the Picket Fence Studios blog showing this Christmas card that I hope will inspire you!
To start I used the "Stocking Full of Coal Stamps” which I stamped with the “Black Hybrid ink pad” and then painted with alcohol markers. Then to give the stamps more relief, I used the white Gelly Roll in the areas where I wanted to give shine and the black Micron Pigma in the areas where I wanted to give more depth.
For the background I used the “Christmas Whishes Stamps” which I stamped with black ink and also added a strip cut from red cardboard of the "Slimline Scene Building Time for Tea Dies”And for the sentiment I used a phrase from the “Stocking Full of Coal Stamps” that i stamped with the “Black Hybrid ink pad”.I also added some “Gems mix fire” as decoration.
Finally I prepared the composition, glued all the pieces and this is how the result was!
I hope you like it and that it inspires you, I remember that you can find all these products and many others in the Picket Fence Studios store.
A huge kiss and until next time!
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by Laura Nistal on Sep 05 2023
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Hello everyone! I'm Laura and I'm very excited to be here again on the Picket Fence Studios blog showing this Halloween card that I hope will inspire you!
To start I used the "A Magical Lot Stamps” which I stamped with the “Black Hybrid ink pad” and then painted with alcohol markers. Then to give the stamps more relief, I used the white Gelly Roll in the areas where I wanted to give shine and the black Micron Pigma in the areas where I wanted to give more depth.
Below I used the “A Magical Lot Coordinating dies” to cut them out, but you can also carefully cut them out with scissors.
For the background I used the “A2 Ghost House Cover Plate Die” that I cut in black cardboard and then I prepared a sunset with distress oxide inks in very typical Halloween colors.
And for the sentiment I used a phrase from the “A Magical Lot Stamps” that i stamped with the “Black Hybrid ink pad”.
Finally I prepared the composition, glued all the pieces and this is how the result was!
I hope you like it and that it inspires you, I remember that you can find all these products and many others in the Picket Fence Studios store.
A huge kiss and until next time!
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Animal Crackers: Kind Messages Card
by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on Jul 18 2023
Hi there, fellow crafters, Eugy here! Today, I'm excited to share a card I created using the delightful Animal Crackers: Kind Messages stamp from the June release.
This cardmaking process was pretty straightforward and quick, ideal for those times when you need a beautiful card fast. I started by stamping the adorable animal image and proceeded to color it with alcohol markers. The blending and the vibrant colors truly brought these cute creatures to life.
Next, I stamped the same image on masking paper and and did some fussy cutting. After adhering the cutout to the previously colored image, I was ready for the next step, adding an extra pop of cheer to my card.
With the mask in place, I was able to add a stunning rainbow blending effect around the animals using Distress Oxide Inks and the Sun with Rays 6x6 Stencil. The bold and beautiful rainbow hues did a great job at lifting the spirits! After completing the blending, the masking paper was peeled off to reveal the cleanly preserved image underneath.
The final touch was the inclusion of a heartfelt sentiment. I find the entire cardmaking process deeply satisfying, especially when the outcome carries such a supportive and uplifting message.
I hope this inspires you to try out the Animal Crackers: Kind Messages & Coordinating Die set for your next cardmaking project. Happy crafting!
Eugy
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Another Rainbow for all Seasons
by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on Jun 16 2023
Happy Friday! Eugy here, and I’m thrilled to share with you my latest creation using new products from the June release.I’ve created a newborn card using two new products: the Another Rainbow for all Seasons Die and the Glamourous Embellishment Jar. To begin with, I made a vibrant background for the card using inks and Bright Rainbow Paper Pouncers.
Next, I cut out a window for the shaker from this panel using the shadow die of the rainbow dies. On the piece that served as the background, I stamped some florals using brown inks and the Million Little Things stamp.
The fun part followed - filling the shaker with the Glamourous Embellishment Jar! To add depth to my creation, I cut out rainbow elements from white and silver glitter cardstock, and affixed them on the card using dimensional
To finish, I stamped a sentiment from the Animal Crackers: Kind Messages set. The result is a pretty and cute card I’m absolutely in love with! I can’t wait to hear what you all think of this new release and my creative journey in making this piece.Happy crafting and have a great weekend!Eugy
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June New Release Day! - Espresso Bar Table Dies
by Sammi Offield on Jun 14 2023
Happy New Release Day crafty friends! Sammi here to share a card made with the AMAZING new Scene Building: Espresso Bar Table Dies! I absolutely love this die set! I love the retro feel of the colors red and teal, so I went with that color scheme for my scene and I LOVE it! Here is how I made this card:
First, I wanted a wood grained background for my wood wall, so I used the A2 Against the Grain Cover Plate die and then ink blended it with Distress inks. I edged the corners and edges with darker Distress inks to make it looked a little more aged.
I then cut out the pieces in the Espresso Bar Table dies - I cut out the table, espresso machine, flower/vase, row of cups, 3 individual cups, and then the bread, donut, bananas, oranges, apple and pear. I then cut out the tier basket out of silver metallic cardstock. I then colored the smaller pieces with Copic markers and edged the espresso machine with Distress inks to make it look vintage. I then ink blended the table with Distress inks and ink edged it too.
After that, I placed the table onto the card panel with some foam tape. I then started adding the espresso machine, flower/vase and cups using glue and foam tape. I then glued the fruit and breads into the tier basket and then added it to the table with glue and foam tape.
I then decided I wanted to make a poster for the wall from the new Our Finest Selection background stamp so I picked out a image from the background stamp and then cut it down to a square and matted it with some teal cardstock. I then glued it onto the background wall.
I then stamped the sentiment from the new Espresso Yourself stamp set with teal ink and then cut it down to size and added it to the card panel with foam tape and then added some bling from the All About the Teals Sequin Mix. After the card panel was complete, I glued it onto a A2 card base.
Here is what you need to make this card:
https://pfstamps.com/products/espresso-yourself
https://pfstamps.com/products/scene-building-espresso-bar-table-dies
https://pfstamps.com/products/our-finest-selection
A2 Against the Grain Cover Plate Die – Picket Fence Studios (pfstamps.com)
Sequin Mix - All about the Teals – Picket Fence Studios (pfstamps.com)
Thank you for stopping by and HAPPY SHOPPING!!
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HiHeyHello - Longneck Family Kit
by Sammi Offield on Jun 09 2023
Hey crafty friends! Sammi here to share a card made with the AMAZING Longneck Family kit! This kit is FULL of so many goodies to play with! There are stamps, dies, glazes, sequins, a stencil, paper, twine and more! Today I am sharing a card made with the Hi Hey Hello, Giraffe stamp and the Long Neck Family kit Paper Glaze. This glaze is amazing! Here is how I made this card!
Fist I stamped the giraffe with the PFS Black Hybrid Ink Pad and colored him with Copic markers. I then fussy cut out him out and then edged the edges with brown distress inks.
I really love the vintage piece of paper that comes with the kit. It is bigger than a A2 sized card, so I tore it down to size and then edged it with Distress inks to make it look aged. I then took the stencil and stenciled the piece with the Long Neck Family kit Paper Glaze and let it dry. After it was dry, I then curled in the edges in various spots to make it look more aged and added some more Distress ink.
In the kit are many colors of cardstock. I chose to use the darker hunter green color and I cut a piece down to a A2 size. In the kit is a small little sander. I love it! I took the sander and sanded the edges of the green piece of cardstock and then added some Distress ink to make it looked aged. I then cut a sentiment piece and repeated the same process. I then embossed the sentiment with white embossing powder.
I then glued the stenciled piece of paper onto the green card panel, then I glued the sentiment onto the card panel. I then added the giraffe with some foam tape and then glued the card panel onto a A2 card base. To finish the look, I added some sequins that come with the kit.
Here is what you need to make this card:
Long Neck Family Exclusive Kit – Picket Fence Studios (pfstamps.com)
Black Hybrid Ink Pad – Picket Fence Studios (pfstamps.com)
I love how this card came out! It looks so safari! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
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Purr-fect for Me Mini Slim Line Card
by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on May 26 2023
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Happy Friday! Eugy here and I’m so excited to share with you a lovely shaker card I made using the new Purr-fect for Me stamp and coordinating die from our May release. Can't get over how adorable these designs are!
I started by stamping the images and then added color with my Copic Markers. And for the background, I used the Scene Building: Grass Tufts Dies, which added a perfect spring-summer vibe to my card. The grass was brought to life by some blending using the Rainbow Paper Pouncers.
Then I cut shaker window out using the Matching Misshapen Stitched Circle Dies. And guess what went inside? The Sequin Mix Plus - Strawberry Daquiri! It gives a cute, sparkly effect that is just irresistible.
Now, I have some exciting news for you! Don't forget that we have our Memorial Day Sale this weekend. It's the perfect opportunity to snag some products at amazing prices. So mark your calendars, it's going to be an exciting weekend!
Happy crafting!
Eugy
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Skipping rope with friends by Laura
by Laura Nistal on May 24 2023
Hello everyone! I'm Laura and I'm very excited to be here again on the Picket Fence Studios blog showing this card that I hope will inspire you!
To start I used the "Skipping rope with friends Stamps” which I stamped with the “Black Hybrid ink pad” and then painted with alcohol markers. Then to give the stamps more relief, I used the white Gelly Roll in the areas where I wanted to give shine and the black Micron Pigma in the areas where I wanted to give more depth.
Below I used the “Skipping rope with friends Coordinating dies” to cut them out, but you can also carefully cut them out with scissors.
For the background I used a white cardboard on which I used the “Cloud Coverage stencil” to draw the clouds...
For the grass I used the die "Scene Building: Grassy Hill Die” which I also painted in the same shades of green.
For the sentiment I used a phrase from the same set of stamps that i stamped with the “Black Hybrid ink pad”.
Finally I prepared the composition, glued all the pieces and this is how the result was!
I hope you like it and that it inspires you, I remember that you can find all these products and many others in the Picket Fence Studios store.
A huge kiss and until next time!
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by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on Apr 28 2023
Happy Friday! Eugy here and I’m thrilled to share with you this card I made using products from the April release!
For my latest creation, I used the Watermelon Nectar clear stamp to create a vivid background for the card, and then colored it with Copic Ciao markers to make it even brighter. The stamp has a beautiful watermelon design that makes you feel like you are holding a juicy fruit in your hand. I love how the colors blend together seamlessly, creating a beautiful and eye-catching pattern.
Next, I die-cut a slice of watermelon from the A Rainbow for All Seasons set and colored it with Copic Ciao markers. This stand-alone die has a beautiful rainbow design that reminds me of summer days. You can use it to create various shapes and designs, and it's perfect for adding a 3D touch to any project. I also added some details to the die-cut watermelon slice, such as coloring the seeds and adding white gel pen accents, to make it pop even more.
Finally, I added a cute sentiment from the Sweet Sweet Dear Stamp & Coordinating Die. The set has various sentiments that are perfect for different occasions. I chose a simple and sweet phrase that says "A Sweet Little Note" to add a personal touch to the card. You can also add your own message to make it even more special.
The end result is a beautiful, handmade card that is sure to brighten up anyone's day. Whether it's a birthday greeting, a thank you note, or simply a hello, this card is perfect for showing your loved ones how much you care. So why not surprise and delight your friends and family with such a delightful gift? Don't miss the chance to share your love and creativity this summer with Picket Fence Studios products.
Happy crafting and have a nice weekend!
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by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on Apr 07 2023
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Hello, Eugy here! I have always had a love for indoor plants. They bring a fresh, vibrant energy to any room and are a great way to reconnect with nature. However, despite my best efforts, I seem to struggle to keep them alive for very long, unlike the ones on the cards 😂.
Today I would like to share this card with you. It's very easy to make! First, I blended light inks using the Life Changing Blending Brushes.
Then I chose a stamp from the Plant Happy Thoughts set and applied various colored inks to it. Before stamping, I blended them with the new Paper Pouncers.
To finish up my card, I used my absolute favorite sentiment from this set. Well, that's it, just a couple of simple steps and the card is ready!
And finally, just a quick reminder that there will be an Easter sale on the website from Friday, April 7 to Monday, April 10, stay tuned.
Happy crafting and have a wonderful weekend!
Eugy
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by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on Mar 17 2023
Hello there! It's Eugy here, and today I'm sharing this bright birthday card I made using the fun sentiment die set called "On This Special Day Word Die." I've been wanting to use this word die set for quite some time now to make a special card for someone's birthday, and I'm so excited to finally share how it turned out.
I love how the large, blocky font of this die cut sentiment contrasts with the fun, whimsical patterns on the patterned paper I created for the card base. Here I paired the Tree Bark 6×8 Stencil and the Presents for All Seasons stamp.
This was the first time I tried brand new tool: Paper Pouncers. The stencil and pouncers are versatile tools that can be used in many different ways to create a wide array of beautiful patterns and textures. I look forward to experimenting further with these products to achieve additional unique effects and backgrounds in the future.
I accented the card with some gold foil cardstock for some fun texture and finished it off with a few gemstones from the Ghost House Gem Mix.
Overall I'm really pleased with how this birthday card turned out. I hope it inspires you in your own crafting and card making adventures!
Have a great weekend!
Eugy
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by Laura Nistal on Mar 15 2023
Hello everyone! I'm Laura and I'm very excited to be here again on the Picket Fence Studios blog showing this card that I hope will inspire you!
To begin I cut several cardboard in a rectangular shape, with which I am going to create the gifts.
I used different cardboard in pink, fuchsia and craft color to later combine them.
I also cut some thin strips to make the gift ribbon.
I then used the "A Bow for any reason die" to cut the bows on all the packages.
I also used the "A2 Pierced Blanket Cover Plate Die", the "Slimline Trapezoid Spiral Stencil" and the "A Whole Lot Of Polka Dots Stencil" to give texture to some gifts.
Then I combined the different colors to make them contrast.
For the sentiment I used the word "Happy birthday" that I cut out of pink cardstock. This word comes with the "A2 Full Front Shaker Die".
To decorate I added some "Gems mixes fire" to give the card a little more contrast.
Finally I prepared the composition, glued all the pieces and this is how the result was!
I hope you like it and that it inspires you, I remember that you can find all these products and many others in the Picket Fence Studios store.
A huge kiss and until next time!
Laura
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Chicks in Grass Embellishments Shaker card
by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on Feb 24 2023
Happy Friday! Eugy here! Today, I'm sharing another shaker card I made using one of the new sequin mixes released in the February release.
This beautiful “Chicks in Grass Embellishments” mix includes a variety of pastel colors and shapes, perfect for a spring-themed project like this one.
Here I used the negative space from “Layering Flora: Fantasy Floweret Dies” to create a window for the shaker, and the Plumeria Flower 6x8 Stencil to make colorful background. The stencil is a great tool for adding interesting textures and patterns to any project. Additionally, the Plumeria Flower stencil added a tropical and playful touch to the project, making it perfect for spring or summer-themed occasions.
To finish the card, I added a die cut sentiment from the Done Adulting for the Day stamp set.
I hope you like this card and feel inspired to create your own shaker card using the new sequin mixes or stencils!
Have a great weekend and happy crafting!
Eugy
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by Laura Nistal on Feb 01 2023
Hello everyone! I'm Laura and I'm very excited to be here again on the Picket Fence Studios blog showing this card that I hope will inspire you!
To start I used the "Even more of a fishy lot" Stamps set that I stamped with "Black Hybrid ink pad" which is perfect for this type of stamps!
Then I painted all the images with alcohol markers and then with a white marker I glossed it to make it stand out.
Then i cut out the images using the "Even more of a fishy lot" coordinating dies but you can carefully cut them out with scissors if you prefer.
I also used the "You were mermaid for me" stamp to make the seabed, which I also painted with alcohol markers.
Next I prepared the background: for this I used a sky blue cardboard to which I applied the "Sun with rays" 6x6 stencils with blue distress oxide inks.
For the sentiment I used a phrase from the same set of stamps that I cut out of white cardstock.
Finally I prepared the composition, glued all the pieces and this is how the result was!
I hope you like it and that it inspires you, I remember that you can find all these products and many others in the Picket Fence Studios store.
A huge kiss and until next time!
Laura
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Quick and easy shaker cards using sequin mixes.
by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on Jan 13 2023
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Happy Friday, Eugy here!
Today I would like to share with you these two similar cards. You know, I just love making card shakers and I just couldn't help but make a couple using new sequin mixes!
For my first card, I used a beautiful, bright and sunny mix called All About the Yellows.
This card was so easy to make. I simply cut out the window for the shaker using the Flying Butterfly Slim Line Die Cutting System Insert and added a sentiment from the Baby Butterfly Beauties stamp set.
After that, I blended the background and filled the shaker with a sequin mix. Five minutes and you're done!
Then I made the second card using the same steps, but only added A2 Pierced Blanket Cover Plate Die to the front of the card.
For the shaker I used the Chandelier Slim Line Die Cutting System Insert and the sentiment is from the Fancy Life Events Sentiments stamp set.
And I filled it with an incredibly beautiful mix from the latest release - Flower Beds.
Happy crafting and have a great weekend!
Eugy
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Christmas Countdown: Christmas wishes by Laura
by Laura Nistal on Dec 22 2022
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Hello and welcome to the Christmas countdown on PFS blog! I'm Laura and I'm very excited to be here again on the Picket Fence Studios blog showing this christmas card that I hope will inspire you!
To start I used the "Animal Crackers Christmas Wishes" Stamps set that I stamped with "Black Hybrid ink pad" which is perfect for this type of stamps!
Then I painted all the images with alcohol markers and then with a white marker I glossed it to make it stand out.
Then i cut out the images using the "Animal Crackers Christmas Wishes" coordinating dies but you can carefully cut them out with scissors if you prefer.
Next I prepared the background: for this I used the stamp "My World Revolves Around You" that I also stamped with "Black Hybrid ink pad" and then painted with alcohol markers.
Then I used the "A2 She Said Yes Cover Plate" die to make the frame and painted it with distress oxide inks.
For the sentiment I used the "Joy Word Die" that I cut out of metallic red cardstock.
Finally I prepared the composition, glued all the pieces and this is how the result was!
I hope you like it and that it inspires you, I remember that you can find all these products and many others in the Picket Fence Studios store.
Don´t forget to come tomorrow for more Christmas inspiration!
A huge kiss and until next time!
Laura
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Christmas Countdown: Merry and Bright!
by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on Dec 17 2022
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Hello there! Eugy here and welcome back to The Picket Fence Studios Christmas Countdown! Just 8 days left, so exited!
Today I would like to share with you this simple card, which is a great idea for a last minute project!
I started this project by creating a background, I used Traditional Christmas Green Paper Glitz and green cardstock to create a tone on tone dimensional background. Have you already seen this new versatile polka dot stencil from the new release? I just love the A Whole Lot of Polka Dots 6x6 Stencil!
After I stamped and die-cut the wreath and sentiment, I colored my image with Copics. Here I used the Welcome Winter Wreath stamp and coordinating dies. I really appreciate that there are coordinating dies for sentiments, too.
All I have left to do is to assemble everything together. For an even greater tridemensional effect, I added vellum layer under the wreath.
I hope you liked this card idea! Happy crafting and have a great weekend!
Eugy
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Happy Holidays From Our Family To Yours cards.
by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on Nov 27 2022
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Happy Sunday! Eugy here and today I’m sharing these two Christmas cards I made using non traditional color palette.
I started making my cards with background preparation. I blended some distress oxides and added splashes of water and white gouache. The backgrounds turned out to be very cute and delicate, and I wanted to add some contrast. So I collected all my dark-colored materials and started creating.
The base of the first card I cut out with with the second largest die from the 5x7 Double Stitched Layering Rectangle Die set from the November release. After that, I added some dimension using Christmas Ornaments Stencil and the Blackboard Paper Glaze Velvet.
Then I cut out a bow from the Autumn Splendor Fabric Cork Paper for an even greater 3D effect. Oh, how beautiful it turned out!
I love diecutted sentimets, here i used one from the An Animal Crackers Christmas Hello stamp set. And as a final touch, I added some sequins from the All about the Galaxy Sequin Mix.
I diecut the base for my second card with an outline die from the Santa's Hot Cocoa Mug Die set and then I diecut the part for the shaker using the Autumn Splendor Fabric Cork Paper. After that I stamped and diecut small images and sentiments from the An Animal Crackers Christmas Hello stamp set.
All I had to do to finish the card was to assemble the shaker and fill it with sequins and tiny diecuts. Easy enough, isn't it?
You can find some of the products I use on the Black Friday sale on the site, which ends on November 29.
Hope you liked this project.
Happy crafting and have a nice day!
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One stamp set, two different styles. Featuring Rockin' around the Christmas Tree stamp set.
by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on Nov 10 2022
Hi there! Eugy here and today I’m sharing two Christmas card ideas using Rockin' around the Christmas Tree stamp and coordinating die from the October release.
I wanted my first card to be a clean and simple, so I used the masking tape technique. I stamped the scene I had on my mind and simply colored it with copic markers.
This is a very fun technique, it helps you create a lot of different compositions and scenes. Guess which of the characters I stamped first?
My second card is completely different, it’s bright and bold 🤪😁
After I stamped and colored all little critters, I started thinking about the background. And it seemed to me that a non-Christmas stencil would be perfect here. Or rather, Tropical Leaves A2 Stencil! A great versatile design that suits any season!
And as a finishing touch, I used a glitter sentiment on a vellum backing.
Hope you liked this card ideas!
Happy crafting and have a great weekend!
Eugy
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by Michelle Bala on Nov 07 2022
Hello there! Michelle here, sharing a non traditional take on a Nutcracker. while scrolling through Google images, I came across some pastel water colored images I wanted to recreate.
This A2 Tall Nutcracker Die, is my FAVORITE new product!!! I used pink, gold, white and black cardstock to dress up the nutcracker. I backed him on vellum cardstock. I dressed up his hat with a holly sprig from Santa's Hot Cocoa Mug Die and used the snowflake die for the background. I inked up the background with distress oxide inks in shades broken china and stormy sky. I added some splashes of water and than some paint splatters.
I scattered some Vintage Bulbs Sequin Mix to the background. The sentiment is from the stamp set, Swanky Christmas Sentiments and the coordinating Die.
Thanks for stopping by for a peek! Hope you have a great week!
Michelle