Sunshine Creativity

I used the pre-colored candy cane image from the stamp set and created the background patterned paper by arranging the candy canes in horizontal lines, alternating the orientation of the canes. I then placed an uncolored PNG version of the image on top of the background in a new layer and colored it in Procreate - experimenting with light and shadows. I opted for a green bow here - just because. I placed a white outline to the image on a layer between the cane and the background, to give it that sticker look and so that my colored candy cane would be differentiated from the background.

I then printed out the cardpanel and added it to a white A2 cardbase. I die cut the sentiment out of white cardstock and added it to the card. While the die cut adds a little dimension, that is all that is physically popped up on the card.

I opted to go with a more vintage look to this card and so used a kraft cardpanel for the base of my composition. I made the gnome in dusty shades of red and used a duller green for the embossed frame. The Sweater Weather embossing folder is great for the colder season. This was the first time I had got to use the Glitter Craft Foam and it die cuts so well. I used it to make the snowflake that the gnome is holding.

The Gnome Hugs die set has two gnomes in it as well as some other elements. The second card uses the smaller gnome and the stocking. I used the Notched Corner Frames to cut a shape for my landing area and embossed it with the same Sweater Weather embossing folder.

The sentiment label is made with the small Notched Corner frame die and the sentiment from the Camper Life die set.

Some more news is that I have opened an Etsy Shop and both these cards are available there.

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