I couldn't resist making a card that I could mail to my parents. Incase you didn't know this already I'm Cuban and it's so nice to be able to use a stamp that I can mail out to my relatives. I know my mom will really like it. Both my brother and I are artist so my parents home is full of our art work adorning all corners of their home.
I stamped my cardinal from "First Christmas" stamp set using Stazon ink onto watercolor paper. I then applied the color using a sable paint brush and watercolor pencils. I prefer to use Prismacolor watercolor pencils.
I used Nestibilites to create the embossed circle and the scallop circle. The smaller circle I used MS small scallop punch and EK circle punch. I found that pretty lacey ribbon at Walmart. I hope that they have more since it is so darling.
Carolyn, Donna, Erika, Jessica, Lee, Melanie, and Theresa
as well as our CenterStage Spotlight Designer's blogs:Deb , Diana, Karen, and Sharri
beautiful card, Asela! I still have to use the cardinal in the set
Posted by: Donna B | November 13, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Asela, This is beautiful! I love the lace and am going to look for it at our local wal-mart.
Posted by: Sharri | November 13, 2009 at 11:04 PM
Hi Asela...Your card is so beautiful...I know your parents will love it...you have created a beautiful stamp set in First Christmas! I have enjoyed playing with it very much! ;D Diana
Posted by: Diana Queen | November 13, 2009 at 11:05 PM
So beautiful, Asela! I love how soft and yet vibrant your watercoloring is. You used my favorite crochet lace from Walmart! ;)
Posted by: Deb | November 13, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Beautiful coloring and choice of paper. I think there will be a lot of us in Wal-Mart this weekend looking for that lace!
Posted by: lisa808 | November 13, 2009 at 11:23 PM
Oh this is just gorgeous!
This set is awesome Asela!
Posted by: JenMarie | November 13, 2009 at 11:25 PM
Beautiful card! Love the watercoloring and that lace is perfect!
Posted by: Janice Melton | November 13, 2009 at 11:29 PM
Gorgeous water coloring! I love this set, Asela! So much fun to color these images.
Posted by: Theresa | November 13, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Really beautiful card.
Posted by: Marsha | November 14, 2009 at 01:31 AM
Amazing and beautiful -- the softness of the cardinal color is so right for this card. Your parents will adore it.
Posted by: Martha Kay | November 14, 2009 at 01:40 AM
Beautiful Card Asela!! This whole set is great!!
Posted by: Susan White | November 14, 2009 at 03:02 AM
Holy wowza, I am in AWE!
Posted by: alienanessa | November 14, 2009 at 03:54 AM
This is beautiful asela! I'm sure they'll love it. :)
Posted by: sue morris | November 14, 2009 at 07:27 AM
beautiful Asela!
Posted by: dawnl | November 14, 2009 at 07:31 AM
WOW...Asela..this is just GORGEOUS..I love love love this image! :)
Posted by: jane wetzel | November 14, 2009 at 08:10 AM
This is beautiful and the set is darling.
Posted by: lacyquilter | November 14, 2009 at 08:23 AM
The colors you have chosen are beautiful! I know your parents will love it!
Posted by: Joy Hadden | November 14, 2009 at 08:37 AM
Oh, what a gorgeous card! The cardinal looks so beautiful watercolored!
Posted by: Christi Denton | November 14, 2009 at 08:44 AM
Asela- this card is beautiful! I used the cardinal for my hop card last night too! It was the first time I inked this bird up, but will be using it often. This is a great stamp set. Congrats on another winner.
Posted by: Karen Knegten | November 14, 2009 at 08:50 AM
wonderful vintage feel!
Posted by: melanie | November 14, 2009 at 08:52 AM
what a beautiful work of art! love this and I ADORE your new set! Great work!
Posted by: Carolyn King | November 14, 2009 at 08:54 AM
This is a beautiful card. First time to your blog and I will be back!
Posted by: conniemelancon | November 14, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Asela that is just GORGEOUS!!! I cannot wait to give MY Mexican decent family members a card with your set!!! Perfect is what this card is... I love it!! GREAT set and I think I have used every stamp in it already!!
Posted by: Tina Gilliland | November 14, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Awesome coloring and great design.
Posted by: Giovana | November 14, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Oh what a beauty!! I love the lace and buttons and how they help create a vintagey look!
Posted by: LuvLee | November 14, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Beautiful card, Asela! I love the papers, lace and buttons! Wonderful coloring on the cardinal!
Posted by: Carla Suto | November 14, 2009 at 03:36 PM
Oh so gorgeous Asela! I love your watercoloring and love that lace!
Posted by: cathy tidwell | November 14, 2009 at 04:02 PM
Pero ven aca' chica - mira no mas lo hermoso de esta tarjeta. Verdad que te luciste como artista de primera! Me fascina tu tarjeta con aquel lindo cardenal. Saludos calurosos!
Posted by: Gabriela | November 14, 2009 at 06:37 PM
BEAUTIFUL!
Sandra
Posted by: Sandra | November 14, 2009 at 07:46 PM
Hi Asela...........
I love this card. The cardinal has always been my favorite bird and so perfect for a Christmas Card. Your parents will love it!!
Hugs,
Vicky~~
Posted by: Vicky Sitterly | November 14, 2009 at 10:02 PM
so pretty, love the bird and the coloring of it, and that lace is pretty, I need to be checking out my wal-mart!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | November 15, 2009 at 05:04 PM
Gorgeous! Your coloring on that cardinal is beautiful with the watercoloring. Love the lace border and the hanging tag.
Posted by: Sue VanDeVusse | November 15, 2009 at 06:33 PM
Great card and a fun blog hop to case projects
Posted by: Joanne | November 16, 2009 at 11:24 PM