Good morning, Amy Young here with you and today I’m taking over Dana’s blog to share in the fun of Dana’s Got Joy Creations Holiday Series for 2019. You’ll want to be sure you follow this series over the next few weeks for amazing holiday inspiration from all of the talented card artists Dana has invited to join.
As a card maker nothing brings me more joy than using my stamps and Copic markers to create scenes no matter the season. Though I will admit that winter scenes can be some of the most fun scenes to do. I love for each of my cards to tell a story and holiday stories are always guaranteed to bring a smile.
For my card today I chose a mix of old and new stamps from Purple Onion Designs to tell the story of little Red, the lumberjack beaver, and his robin pal, Silver, going in search of the perfect Christmas tree. On many of my cards I enjoy the challenge of coloring in backgrounds from scratch but when awesome background stamps like the new Winter Trail are available it makes the whole process quicker and easier, who doesn’t love that?
So I stamped the bundled up critters first, masked them both off using removable post it tape, then stamped the large background right over top of them. Once the tape it peeled away they now look like they are residing within the scene. To complete my vision of these cute holiday revelers I still ended up free handing in the felled Christmas tree but I think it fits in pretty seamlessly with the rest of the stamped images. All Redand Silver have to do now is figure out how to get that darn tree back up the hill, LOL!
Ok, so the GJC Holiday Card Series runs from November 17 to December 14. Each day Dana will have a Guest Designer right here on the blog sharing their holiday card ideas just like I did today. Hopefully you will find something to inspire you to create holiday cards for your family and friends this year. Follow along on Dana’s YouTube Channel and make sure you leave comments on each designer’s posts or videos for chances to win. Thanks so much for stopping by today and have a very merry holiday!
This card is absolutely adorable!!!!
Your colouring is always a joy to see!
Amy I love your background and those little critters are so cute. The cut tree makes the scene perfect.
I’m in awe of your coloring. What a fabulous card!!
Beautiful card, Amy. Such a nice scene!
Love the stories that go with scene cards. Your card definitely depicts your story for it perfectly. Love the coloring as well. Great card thank you for sharing.
always in awe of your coloring and scene building. This card is no exception!
Amy, your card is absolutely delightful! Thanks for walking through your process.
Your card is so sweet. I love the forest scene.
Such a great card. Your coloring is so amazing. So cute.
Fabulous scene! I love watching Amy color and create her scenes!
Freaking love it!! The coloring is just gorgeous!! So much detail!!
I love scene building stamps so when I saw this at Purple Onion Designs I ordered it right away. I love the scene you created and my Brother is in logging so can’t wait to duplicate this if possible to send to him. Love it!!!!
Wonderful scene! Just lovely. Tyfs
The card is so cute! The coloring is remarkable.
Oh my gosh, your background is so cute… love the felled tree!
Adorable. Coloring is great!
WOW Amy, this is phenomenol! WHOA, what an amazing job you have done with the scene you created.
Hi Amy 🙂 I love it…a beaver named Red, who cuts down a Christmas tree with a hatchet because he thinks of himself as a person!!! And his sidekick, a robin named Silver, who wears earmuffs! I hope there’s another card coming….hopefully…to finish out this absolutely darling story…GREAT card 🙂
Darling card. Love the winter scene.
The coloring is fantastic. thanks for
sharing.
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Oh Amy,
Your coloring is amazing! I LOVE this scene!