To make the cards, I first made some simple styrofoam stamps and then have been using a combination of collage and painted wash backgrounds for the cards. An old Christmas song book has been a wonderful source of cheerful messages and beautiful design elements.
My homemade cards are not perfect, which to me is part of the allure in these times of the mass produced, perfectly polished aesthetic.
Making cards gives me an excuse to do art during a busy time, and share a small piece of my creativity with those I love. My paint party Friday friends may wonder about the actual painting involved in making these cards -- and I'll admit I've missed connecting with you and wanted to check in. Plus, I did use watercolor for the backgrounds and acrylic for the stamping!
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you're all finding a way to make art in the busy holiday season!
Smashing set of cards Debbie. Happy PPF, x
ReplyDeleteLovely! Really like the use of the songbook - very nice touch.
ReplyDeleteI love your cards, they are adorable!! I also enjoy doing cards, but lately It hasn't been possible. I will try to make tome and do some. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteyour cards are inspiring, what a lovely idea! And they are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove these handmade cards...all the layers and limited palettes. Very rich!
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Wonderfully creative cards ~ your family and friends are lucky to have you ~thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards debbie. Very creative. Homemade cards for me are the sweetest and most personal. you've done a great job. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, your cards are awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteVery creative - I would love to receive & display one of these cards. They are so much more beautiful than the mass-produced cardshop cards.
ReplyDeletexox
Your cards are wonderful, and you're right, so much better than mass produced perfection.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your wonderful and creative cards! Hapy PPF!
ReplyDeletei'm glad you shared your cards. i love the look of your cards specially because i am a very messy stamper and cannot get a clear neat image. your cards show me i don't have to have a neat image to make beautiful cards. merry Christmas and thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletehugs,
peggy aplSEEDS