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Mixed media christmas card

Mixed media Christmas card

I had a real urge to create a mixed media card today, and I wanted to do this with a Christmas card. It isn’t necessarily a traditional style Christmas card, more of a subtle nod to Christmas, other than the obvious sentiment on the front. If you’re unsure where the start with mixed media, just remember to break it down into layers, building up the card with different media. I went for a white an red theme, as I’m sure you can get some white poinsettias too, so this mixed media Christmas card is not your traditional colours, but a nod to them instead! Let’s get started. 

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Mixed media christmas card

Start by spritzing a piece of watercolour card with clear water, and using Altenew Watercolour Brushmarkers, drop blue and purple colours around the edge. Spritz with more water to help move the colour around, but make sure the middle stays light. Leave to dry or use a heat gun to dry this. 

To add dimension, use the Leafy Backgrounds Stencil from PinkFresh studio and embossing paste to apply over the watercoloured background. Here I mixed reinker colours: Deck The Halls, Eucalyptus and Garden Party with embossing paste for the three layers of the stencil. Set to one side to dry between layers.

Once dry, trim this panel down and add it to a white card base. Next, use the Holiday Blooms Die from Spellbinders along with White, Cranberry and Pine Hero Hues card stock to die-cut a variety of florals and foliage. Layer these up over the stencil embossing to embellish the foliage. 

Lastly, hot foil a Merry Christmas sentiment from the Christmas Magic Hot Foil Plate set from Spellbinders in Matte Gold Hot Foil and add to the front. To finish the card, embellish it with gold sequins. 

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Christmas Magic Glimmer Hot Foil Plate - Spellbinders
Christmas Magic Glimmer Hot Foil Plate – Spellbinders
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Holiday Blooms Etched Dies - Spellbinders
Holiday Blooms Etched Dies – Spellbinders
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Leafy Background Stencil - PinkFresh Studio
Leafy Background Stencil – PinkFresh Studio
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Watercolor Paper Pad - Altenew
Watercolor Paper Pad – Altenew
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Watercolor Brush Makers - Tropical Fiesta - Altenew
Watercolor Brush Makers – Tropical Fiesta – Altenew
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Watercolor Brush Makers - Spring Garden - Altenew
Watercolor Brush Makers – Spring Garden – Altenew
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Deck the Halls Ink Pad - Catherine Pooler Designs
Deck the Halls Ink Pad – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Deck the Halls Reinker - Catherine Pooler Designs
Deck the Halls Reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Eucalyptus ink - Catherine Pooler Designs
Eucalyptus ink – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Eucalyptus reinker - Catherine Pooler Designs
Eucalyptus reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Martini Ink Pad - Catherine Pooler Designs
Martini Ink Pad – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Martini Refill- Catherine Pooler Designs
Martini Refill- Catherine Pooler Designs
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Garden Party Ink - Catherine Pooler Designs
Garden Party Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Garden Party reinker - Catherine Pooler Designs
Garden Party reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Glimmer Hot Foil System - Spellbinders
Glimmer Hot Foil System – Spellbinders
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Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Matte Gold - Spellbinders
Glimmer Hot Foil Roll – Matte Gold – Spellbinders
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Palette & Paste Bundle - Altenew
Palette & Paste Bundle – Altenew
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Embossing Paste - Altenew
Embossing Paste – Altenew
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Mixed Media Palette Knife Set - Altenew
Mixed Media Palette Knife Set – Altenew
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Gold and Pewter Glimmer Metallic Liquid Inks - Hero Arts
Gold and Pewter Glimmer Metallic Liquid Inks – Hero Arts
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Cranberry Hero Hues Cardstock - Hero Arts
Cranberry Hero Hues Cardstock – Hero Arts
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Pine Hero Hues Cardstock - Hero Arts
Pine Hero Hues Cardstock – Hero Arts
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Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110lb Cardstock
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110lb Cardstock
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Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80lb Cardstock
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80lb Cardstock
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Make Art Stay-tion all-in-one magnetic surface - Wendy Vecchi/Ranger Ink
Make Art Stay-tion all-in-one magnetic surface – Wendy Vecchi/Ranger Ink
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Precision Glue XL - Hero Arts
Precision Glue XL – Hero Arts
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Scrapbook Adhesives 3D foam squares 1/4
Scrapbook Adhesives 3D foam squares 1/4″ white
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Crafter's Essential Bone Folder - Altenew
Crafter’s Essential Bone Folder – Altenew
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Tim Holtz 8.5 Inches Comfort Trimmer - Tonic Studios
Tim Holtz 8.5 Inches Comfort Trimmer – Tonic Studios
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Trim and Score Board - We R Memory Keepers
Trim and Score Board – We R Memory Keepers
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This post was produced as part of my design team work for Bumbleberry Papercrafts have not been paid to make this post, but I am given supplies from Bumbleberry Papercrafts to use. However, I create projects with creative control and produce projects I am proud of and with products that I love.   The information provided is based on my own personal experience – I am not an expert. 

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Hi, I am Verity and I live in the UK.  I love to create beautiful projects whenever I can. My main passion lies with Papercrafting, however, I will always turn my hand to a new project or craft any chance I get.

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