Sometimes you see stamps that you envision using to make the exact card featured on the packaging (well almost!) These images of a snowy village and a beautiful sentiment warmed my heart so much I knew they were for me. Bought them. I didn't know it would take me so long to ink them up! Today is the day.
Why today? Jaydee's challenge at The Paper Players is a theme: Gifting. I've loved the sentiment from Penny Black stamps Peace and Love, referring to the gift of Christ at Christmas. I paired it with the village scene from the Sleigh Ride stamps, and painted the buildings with Distress ink re-inkers. Using Background Basic stencils to mask, I sponged a light night sky studded with a few stars. This card measures 4.25 x 5".
I have challenges to thank for keeping me inspired, keeping me stamping, and sending me to my stash to seek out just the right items.
Besides The Paper Players, I will add this to the challenge at NBUS, and the Penny Black Saturday Challenge.
Thanks so very much for your visit. I'm not putting the boxes of Christmas stamps away yet! See you again soon.
Be yourself
Have delight in your craft
Make something beautiful!
2 comments:
Cindy, I love that you took a different direction for the interpretation of "gift". I don't know why it took you so long to ink up this gorgeous image! It creates such a wonderful, peaceful and serene scene. The little star you placed reinforces your intention for gift. So glad you shared this beautiful card with us at the Paper Players this week. Merry Christmas and thank you for supporting the Paper Players in 2025.
hugs
jaydee
What a glorious little scene this is and it pairs up beautifully with your sentiment. It's yet another interpretation of 'gifting' and is a lovely one. Thanks for sharing with us at The Paper Players. Happy Christmas to you!
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