Christmas in the Summer (SCC 2 - Week 2)

I thought with all the time I've been spending making cards for the Summer Card Camp, it would be a good idea to get an early start on some Christmas cards. I didn't use any of this week's sketches for this one, but wanted to challenge myself to stick with the colour combination of blue, green, cream and brown and make a card without any traditional Christmas red. Here is my completed card.

In making this card, I also used the technique of masking my stamp which Jennifer used in the first week of class. I didn't end up using the technique in any of last week's cards so am glad I got the chance to use it this week. By taping off sections of the stamp and applying different ink colours I was able to achieve the tree in the stamped image on the card. I finished off the tree by applying some glitter glue to the blue part of the tree for a bit of sparkle.

I'm heading out of town for a long weekend so glad I was able to get 4 cards done throughout the week as I won't have any time for crafty play this weekend. Will be looking forward to the new colour and sketch reveal and more great techniques from the teachers when I get back.

Supplies List:

• Cardstock - Cream, White
• EK Success 3 " Scallop Punch
• Recollections Jumbo Scallop Punch
• Pink Paislee City Sidewalks 8 x 8 Paper Pack
• Hero Arts Shadow Ink - Pool, Cup of Joe
• Colorbox Archival Dye Ink - Khaki Green
• Ranger Distress Ink - Frayed Burlap
• Ranger Ink Blending Tool
• Penny Black Winter Wonders Stamp Set
• Queen & Co. Twinkle Glitter Glaze - Light Blue
• Misc: Adhesives, Paper Trimmer, Scoreboard, Acrylic Block