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Just flashin' in with some quick eye candy today, using the Peace & Cheer set--this was a design we featured in the A Muse-a-Palooza online class. Love this tree--it's so easy and quick to color-- I used Koh-I-Noor pencils on this one--I like the way they look with chalk ink. I love these pencils-they blend beautifully--I used blues and greens to do the above. While I haven't tried it yet, Tara of Precious Memories mentioned that they also work fab with gamsol (Magic Colored Pencil Technique)!
Platinum Stickles were the perfect accent, on the star, for the color combo. I'm not sure why the dark paper and ink show up as black--it's actually French Roast, a lovely rich brown, and Dark Brown Colorbox Fluid Chalk Ink.
Have a fab day!
All stamps, papers, & ribbon by A Muse Artstamps
How pretty! Have a very Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Donna | December 25, 2008 at 06:52 AM
Julie,
Merry Christmas! Thanks so much for the inspiration and encouragement of your blog. It's your gift to everyone all throughout the year!
Blessings!
Posted by: Susan Raihala | December 25, 2008 at 05:14 AM
Toooooo cute!!!!
Love the colors -- oh wait, I just love your style :)
Hope you have a merry merry Christmas!!!
Posted by: savitri | December 24, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Lovely! The colors are beautiful together! I didn't know you could do that with those pencils... produce such brilliance! You've inspired me to make my own "WD Quickie" card post! lol! Come check it out! Have a wonderful Christmas, Julie!
Posted by: Jane | December 24, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Precious card! Love it! Merry Christmas!!
Posted by: PAT(mspfd) | December 24, 2008 at 03:58 AM
Thank you for proving that A Muse can be elegant. I think I shall be copying, no "paying homage to", this one!
Posted by: Rachel Katzenellenbogen | December 24, 2008 at 03:26 AM
Julie,
Always love to stop by your blog. I love that your cards are not too many layers and are always on my 'got to do' list!
Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Angi | December 24, 2008 at 01:22 AM
I love how you colored that tree, Julie! Some day I'm going to make my way to your little island and get myself a lesson! :-)
Posted by: katherine (beadfreak22) | December 23, 2008 at 08:00 AM
YES YES Julie...they DO work FAB!!!! giggle...
Posted by: Tara | December 22, 2008 at 04:09 PM
WOW! LOVE these colors!! Great design too!!
Posted by: lori | December 22, 2008 at 10:29 AM
This is simply elegant!
Posted by: Laura | December 22, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Such a sweet card...love that 'lil tree!
Posted by: ~amy~ | December 22, 2008 at 07:23 AM
I love your adorable little tree, Julie!! That shade of blue is so pretty with your rich brown strip!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | December 22, 2008 at 06:42 AM