I so love that gorgeous Cardinal from the MidWinter collection and he looks even better on the Christmas Paper 2013 from Our Daily Bread Designs die cut using Tim's Carved Ornament. Stampin Up markers in Pretty in Pink, Going Gray, Crushed Curry (beak,feet) and Certainly celery were used to color in various areas. I stamped the image a second time and fussy cut the pine cones.
The Sentiments were stamped in Black Archival on the same Christmas Paper collection, torn and also layered on more torn CP.
The background was done first with a coat of tan paint and while still wet, I sprinkled on Color Burst (LOVE) in Pthalo Green and Alizarin Red and then I spritzed on water and allowed some to drip. Once this was completely dry, I applied a two step crackle and did allow the 2nd step to dry for 8 hours. Next I sprayed on Chalkboard Hot Chocolate Glimmer Mist and wiped off the excess. Stamped on the Pine Branches in Black Archival.
Love these stamps and what a gorgeous background xx
ReplyDeleteOh, Terry, das ist wunderschön.
ReplyDeleteEin herrliches Weihnachts-Tag mit zarten Farben und bezaubernder Szene.
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Stunning tag Terry and I just LOVE the crackled background! Lovely colours too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous tag! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag TT and the cracked background makes everything pop.
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Wow Terry this is stunning!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag Terry! Love the background and the pretty stamped ornament. Beautiful stamp set too.
ReplyDeleteReally a beautiful vintage Christmas tag! I love the more traditional Christmas colors. The stamps you used are so pretty, too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Terry! This is such a great stamp set and I love how you set the bird inside an ornament, brilliant! Great holiday tag! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteI never tire of seeing Christmas goodies! Cool to get a jump start! Gorgeous tag, and love that background!
ReplyDelete8 HOUR wait for a crackle layer, OMG, you are a Saint! It was worth the wait, as it really rocked that background. Love your tag GF!
ReplyDeleteOooooh, Terry!! LOVE THIS!! Love your idea to sprinkle the Color Bursts on wet paint!! That's cooool!!! I love this little cardinal image, too and he looks wonderful sitting in the ornament!! Just a wonderful Christmasy tag!! XOXO-Shari
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the Color bursts and the bauble looks fabulous with the cardinal taking centre stage. I love the papers too. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag Terry, you were patient to wait for the crackle to dry. Its a super set of stamps you used.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
Beautiful muted colours, beautiful stamping and I just love how you used the Color Bursts on the paint - something else for me to try! This is one beautiful tag! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful vintage Holiday tag, Terry! Love the added crackle, really adds to the vintage charm!
ReplyDeleteLove the background and the fun crackle effect- and love the wonderful cardinal! Beautifully done : )
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Terry. Love that background.
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Truly love how you created the colorful, rustic background and the stamps are very versastile!
ReplyDeleteLove the texture, colors and holiday design.
ReplyDeleteHugs Diane
Stunning Christmas tag, Terry! Love the crackle in the background and the gorgeous Christmas colors! So pretty! Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteFabulous tag Terry. Your background is beautiful ♥
ReplyDeleteFabulous tag Terry and a fantastic background xxx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tag with great details.
ReplyDeleteLove your tag Terry. fabulous background too
ReplyDeletehugs June x
Another stunner, Terry - your crackle background is fabulous shot through with inky colour, and I love the cardinal on his musical background. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx