I love to "extend" my favourite images by adding simple additions with a pen and some colour. One of the easiest ways to do this is by drawing a string of Christmas lights, which can be attached to almost any image, and then adding a little bit of colour.
A couple of years ago I put together a tutorial on how to "extend your stamps" with pens, markers and mediums. Here's a link if you'd like to take a look - TUTORIAL.
YOUR TURN: Create a card using the letter "E" as your prompt.
Click on the link to add a photo of your creation:
INSPIRATION WORDS:
elves, eggnog, evergreens, easel cards, exploding cards, embossing, ecru, ebony, embellishments, encaustic, envelopes.
Stamps: My Neighbourhood
Thank you for this tutorial and a great idea! Since I love cats, I find the tutorial gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful card. You are very talented. I wish I could say the same for me. Love the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteHi Beccy this is another stunning card. I have never thought to extend stamps. I am going to check out the tutorial. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteI would like to live in that little village all dressed up for Christmas. I like the idea of using the same stamp in a different way. I feel like I'm really getting my money's worth out of it too.
ReplyDeleteJust watched the tutorial... I am always looking for ways to extend my stamps and digis. I always try to look at a couple of ways before I even buy these days... This technique opens up a lot more possibilities to use new and some of the older stamps that I have. Awesome coloring on those cats too. Love the addition of the Christmas lights...
ReplyDeleteLovely card scene, I wish I could extend my days to get more crafting done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea love the scene and off to checkout that tutorial
ReplyDeleteI've never considered myself an artist really. And I've tended to shy away from challenges that required doodling because I've never liked what happened when I tried. I have difficulty drawing a straight line. I love what you've done and I'm going to give it a try. I've recently started adding some extra doodles with white gel pen and I find that I can do that reasonably. This might be out of my comfort zone but trying it out never hurts. Thanks for the tutorial and the beautiful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous work of art Beccy - - love the string of lights - you did this up good! TFS your art!
ReplyDeleteLook at you being all amazing and ingenious and all. [Love this idea and your tutorial with the four kitties, too. Thanks for sharing.]
ReplyDeleteLooks like an exceptionally exciting street - LOVE your scene and string of lights!
ReplyDeleteThis image looks so cool with the christmas lights added - what a super idea.
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful Beccy! And I love your tutorial with the cats...they are awesome!
ReplyDeletexxx Margreet
Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings.
Gorgeous card, Beccy! I love how your lights look like they're glowing! I remember the "extend your stamps" tutorial well - there were kitties! Very cute kitties! Thanks so much for reminding me about this!
ReplyDeleteThe string of light adds so much to your holiday card...great thinking...tfs
ReplyDeleteLove the string of lights tying the entire neighborhood together, Beccy! What a clever idea. I'm off to check out the tutorial ab out 'extending' images. :-D
ReplyDeleteWow, this tutorial is amazing and your card is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat way to extend your images!
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