Magical Christmas with Marika
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Throughout the month of July, we’ve invited some fabulous guest designers to visit here on our blog. They are sure to inspire us all to get a jumpstart on our Christmas creations. Join us over the next several weeks as these wonderful guests feature our classic Christmas stamps and dies. And just when your Christmas crafting mojo is kicking in, we will be here in August to share with you all of our NEW Christmas products!
Marika’s cards today are 100% MAGICAL! White inking on kraft cardstock is the perfect backdrop for our Slapstick/Cling stamp, 40-352 Festive Florals.
Take a closer look at Marika’s divine monochromatic coloring.
Watch directly on YouTube HERE.
More magic? Yes please!
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- 40-352 Festive Florals
- 51-067 World of Wishes
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Love the cards they are so nice.
Thank you! So nice to hear it!
These cards are beautiful! Wonderful video too! xxx
Thanks, Christine! Glad that you liked the video too! So good to know.
These cards are beautiful — I’m grabbing a cup of coffee to watch the video – then try it myself! Fantastic
Thank you, Carol! Yey! It would be so lovely to see your take on it!
Reblogged this on Spreading Sunshine with Paper & Ink and commented:
Look at the gorgeous Christimas in July cards Marika has for our viewing pleasure…and a video!
Thank you so much!
Incredible! Love the monochromatic and very dimensional style. Each project is more awesome than the last. Thanks, Marika for an amazing week.
Thank you so much! I’m glad that you’ve liked what you’ve seen all week. This makes my day.
Really beautiful…you make it look so easy, but I fear it’s not. Love the technique and will give it a try.
Hello Jan, yey!! So glad to hear that you’re gonna give it a go. Thanks for you kind words.
WoW!
Thank you!
Wow they look so elegant!! Really loved them! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you! You’re so kind!
BEAUTIFULLY DONE!!!!!!!!!!! LOOOOVE the tone on tone & the coloring….It doesn’t look stamped at all!!! 😉
Thank you! You’ve very kind.
Simply Stunning Marika! I must give this technique a try:) LOVE the video:)
Hi LauraJane! Yey!! I want to see your take on it! It’s going to be stunning!
These are really gorgeous.
Thank you!
Absolutely gorgeous technique and results, and I loved the video! Thank you!!
Thank you, Cheryl! Good to know that you liked the video too.
I really did, and thank you for doing the video!
So beautiful………..I would never have imagined this card.
Harriet, thank you! You’re so very kind.
So stunning!! I love the technique she used!!
Thank you, Nora! Do you have Inktense Pencils? Would you give it a try?
Wow, wow, wow! Amazing effect with this awesome technique! Such gorgeous cards, Marika!
Thank you so much! You’re always so supportive and kind.
WOW! Love your cards! TFS!
Thanks, Pam!
Ditto all of the above times 1 million, Marika! Penny Black would be crazy not to snag you onto one of their design teams – or payroll!!!
=] Michele
Michele, thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. So touched by your words.
The effect is so mystical looking. I love it. It gives the effect of being in a blowing snowy outside place. Beautiful!
So beautifully said, Susan! Thank you!
Beautiful cards!!! Thanks for the video, enjoyed it.
Thanks, Donna! You’re welcome and you made my day by enjoying yourself!
Hi,
I have enjoyed all your works but I think this one is the best.
Love the video too and if time comes I might have a go(one day)
TFS !
Maria
This tone on tone colouring gives such a beautiful effect. So chic.