July 06, 2024

Stay Crafty July 2024 Challenge Reminder - Color My World

Hello there!  I’m back today to share another card for this month’s COLOR MY WORLD Stay Crafty challenge over on the Hero Arts (HA) blog.  

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HA products used:
▪️Tree & Stocking Tag fancy dies
▪️Winter Foliage stamp & cut
▪️Brick Wall stencil

Since it’s July, more specifically Christmas in July, I created a fireplace mantel scene Christmas card and used my favourite colouring method again to colour die cuts.


The stockings and greenery were die cut from X-Press It paper and coloured with Copic Sketch markers.  To make the pine sprigs look a little more realistic, each needle was fussy cut in half.  For some sparkle, clear shimmer was applied to the stocking (couldn’t capture it in the photos).

stocking - RV10/63/55 
stocking trims - C00/0/1/3, 0 
pine - G46/28, E27 
mistletoe - YG21/23/25


The envelope was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on X-Press It paper and fussy cut out.  Used Copic Sketch marker RV63 to colour the stamp.  Stenciled the brick background onto a Bristol panel with gray dye ink.  Heat embossed the sentiment with white embossing powder on black cardstock.  Assembled the card onto a white card base to finish.  The panel was mounted on a couple of thick cardstock pieces for dimension.


Two $50 gift cards to the HA online store are available to be won.  To qualify, ensure to use at least one HA brand product on your coloured project and link it up HERE.  If sharing on Instagram, please tag @ablognamedhero and include hashtags #heroarts and #staycraftychallenge so we can find you.   The challenge runs till 5:00 pm PT on August 4, 2024.  Looking forward to seeing you in the gallery.  Thank you for stopping by.






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13 comments:

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Gorgeous coloring on that stocking, Trina - so dimension!! Love the brick behind too!!

Maria said...

A beautiful Christmas card! Great coloring on the pretty stocking! Love the letter to Santa tucked inside, too!

Colleen said...

Gorgeous as always, Trina, your coloring is outstanding! that stocking shines even if I can't see the extra shine you added!

Bonnie said...

What a pretty Christmas stocking, Trina! I love the feeling of texture on the cuff and the beautiful greenery! That letter to Santa is a fantastic idea! Love this, my friend!

Helen said...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in July! tfs

BożenA said...

Twoje dane o szczegółach są powalające. Nawet igły sosny pocięłaś na pół! Aktywuj technikę kolorowania markerami. To naprawdę perfekcyjna dystrybucja. Świetnie skomponowana karta, Trina.
xx

Christine Alexander said...

Gorgeous card Trina, the purple Christmas stocking against the grey wall is beautiful ♥

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Fabulous Christmas card Trina, that stocking looks really dimensional with your gorgeous colouring! Love the fur effect and the sprigs!

Nonni said...

How beautiful Trina! Your coloring is always amazing! This stocking looks so realistic and the tile background was the perfect choice. I think I might need to CASE this design if you'll let me!! Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational!

Melanie Hungerford said...

Just lovely, the coloring and shading looks perfect! Thanks for sharing with us at Send a Smile 4 Kids.

Celeste Goff said...

Such a beautiful Christmas card! Love the colors and the big stocking. Thank you for sharing with us at SAS4Kids!

JoAnn said...

Beautiful Christmas card. Your coloring on the stocking is perfect and dimensional, love it. The brick behind it looks great too. TFS

Sybrina K said...

Hi Trina, Your masking and coloring skills are second to none... and this card is beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Send a Smile 4 Kids!