Merry Christmas, Festive Lantern

 hi everyone,

popping in with the last of my christmas creations from 2024.

another simple layout, nothing too fancy and i'm so pleased with the finished result.

today's image is one of my trusty LOTV stamps and i've added a little festive woodland scene using some of my newly aquired lavinia stamps.

and i have to say it looks very effective..

note to self: be a little braver on my mask and to cut out the lantern glass next time.. 

pre background colouring

onto what i have used

inks:

fade resistant dye ink: memento - expresso truffle

Tim Holtz:  distress ink

vintage photo, tattered rose, walnut stain, antique linen, pumice stone, black soot, iced spruce, evergreen bough

papers:

watercolour paper: langton hp - smooth

deigner papers: from my stash 6"x 6"

linen card

7" x 7" base card

stamp:

LOTV: festive lantern

lavinia: fir tree stamp & fir tree stamp 1

dies:

sentiment - my stash

tonic: cirlcles

miscellaneous:

sakura glitter pen

double sided tape

where you can buy:

stamps: LOTV, lavinia

dies: on line stores and craft fairs

all it leaves me now to say is:

thanks for stopping by enjoy your day and

craft happy, Ann