Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Light Unto the World

      Today, we start another new challenge at FarmQuest, where 'country or farm' is a necessary part of our challenge.  In addition to that, we give you a theme to follow.  This fortnight, our theme is "Lights."  Since Christmas is right around the corner, I decided to feature the kinds of lights we might associate with that holiday.

     I had two favorite images and I simply could not choose between them, so I did two inspiration cards for this challenge.  This first one is a classic candle lantern with holiday greenery, and I colored it with water color paints and a little dab of Stickles to make the candle light sparkle.  I used white gel pen on the snow.

     The image was cut with an Unbranded die, and the sentiment was printed and cut with an Avery Elle die.  I used red CS on the right side of the card front and a scrap from an old K & Co. stack on the left card front.  The tiny gem on the sentiment piece is from Stampin' Up.


     Challenges: (for this card)
Creative Moments
Simon Says Stamp

     The second card features a clip art image by Anton Peck, filled with street lamps and candles, printed in 10% gray scale (which leaves just a hint of original color), and colored with Sanjoki markers.  Again, I added Stickles to the candle flames, and highlighted the snow by using white gel pen on it.   I absolutely adore the old elves making their own music for Christmas caroling on a country village street.

     The image was cut with a Tonic Studios die, the sentiment was printed and cut with an Avery Elle die, and both were layered onto a piece of red CS.  This card has to be mailed so I left it flat and CAS.


     Challenges: (for this card)

     Come play along in our challenge.  It's open until December 13 and a new challenge will begin on December 14th.  Happy Crafting.  NanaConnie

7 comments:

Kampin' Karen said...

Connie, I love your Joy to the World elves. What a great card! Thank you for entering Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge.
Karen, DT

Dotty Jo said...

Hi, both cards are gorgeous but I do love your caroling elves! Great to see you here again at Christmas Kickstart, Jo x

Jan Mahew said...

Thank you Connie, for sharing your festive creations with us at Jan's Digi Blog Challenge. I appreciate your support.
Hugs,
Jan
(Owner & Illustrator of Jan's Digi Stamp Shop)

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Gosh Connie, both wonderful cards, lovely colouring.
Faith x

Lynda said...

A lovely couple of cards. Thank you for joining us at The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge xx Lynda/Loopyloo DT

Aunty Sue said...

2 lovely cards and the 2nd is such a fun image thanks for sharing at Passion For Markers

Cards By MI said...

Such lovely looking cards. Very pretty and the last one feels like a classic. Thanks for playing with us over at PFM this week.
Love n hugs
Marie