Serendipity Stamping: lily of the valley

Nov 23, 2011

Lily of the Valley Christmas

This is another one of the gorgeous Lily of the Valley Christmas stamps! I love Lily of the Valley and these Christmas scenes are adorable - and irresitable to colour up with Copics!

I've tried to use the deepest reds I could - and added some C7 to the shadows as well. I've added more shadow than usual under the greenery. I coloured up the kitty to look like my own Kingston. I thought it only fair! And you may spot the diamond Stickles on her fur trim. I've added red Stickles to the holly berries. And you may not see clearly on the photo, but I've added a thick layer of glaze to the window.

I've actually had this little cutie for a while, so decided she needed to see the light of day! I've decorated her with some Prima flowers and leaves.

I'm entering her in the following challenges:
Wags & Whiskers - Challenge 67 - Christmas Themed
Crafts and Me - #62 Shabby Chic or Vintage
Gingersnap Creations - Yellow, Red, and Brown
The House that Stamps Built - Christmas with Snowflake
The Little Red Wagon - Challenge 108 Christmas Theme

Happy Stamping!

Sarah
xx

Nov 17, 2011

Lily of the Valley Little Bears Snowmen

Hello stampers,

I'm thrilled to finally finish one of my new beautiful Lily of the Valley stamps! I love all of the LOTV images - they are so sweet. The Christmas release is no exception - and the little critters are adorable!

I've tried to use as much deep shadowing as I could fit into the small areas, and I've picked up traditional Christmas colours from the My Mind's Eye "Lost & Found Christmas" 6x6. Here I've used some Prima Printery flowers (one of my favourite releases from this fall - I have a drawer full - so I don't run out)

This was my first time (aside from Suzanne Dean's class) that I've used my Copics on Cryogen paper. It was definitely different, and I had to be very careful, as you can't use the colourless blender to fix mistakes. But I do like the result. I LOVE the shimmer of the paper and the heavier weight of it.

I've combined my love of Distress inks - and inked all the edges in Antique Linen (which I use for almost everything). I think it suits the look nicely.

I've added a few rhinestones and a little bit of diamond Stickles on the snow.