Christmas Cards for My Dad ~ {and winner}

Dad, Grandson Adam (my youngest), my brother Ken, Me, my brother Rob

I wanted to make him something I thought he might use, so I made a half-dozen Christmas cards. It’s the only thing I could think of that I think he would enjoy, and use.  Especially since he’s a watercolor artist himself.

 But I had to figure out to make them into actual mailing cards, as I watercolored these using a 6×6″ watercolor paper pad I had purchased earlier this summer.  So I checked out Michaels Crafts, to find some kind of cardstock/envelope package that would make them into cards. They had nothing to fit, so I purchased a pack of plain brown ones, and had to cut the paintings to fit.

 So it worked out okay… I guess.  I do really like the square look, but no one seems to make cards that size, so … we’ll punt, as they say!

 I added a bit of glitter with my silver gelly roll pen.  This is a very subtle look, but I like it.  I also added spatters of watercolor, and the sketchy watercolor frame to each print.  I almost love doing that more than making the trees!  So here’s some close-up shots, so you can see that pretty glittery-glow…

The inspiration for these came from a class I recently took, from Christy Tomlinson’s website, by artist Junelle Jacobsen.  I enjoyed it so much!   

We had such a wonderful time with  Dad and family~lots of laughs, and some story-telling videos of their time growing up on the homestead!  {so funny ~ at least to us!} Good times!  Unfortunately someone messed up {that would be me} and FORGOT her camera!  These are taken from the ipad… Thanks Uncle Dave!

And the winner of the Christmas Mug Rug is commenter #12… drawn by my sweet husband.  And that would be… Jennifer!  Congratulations!  THANK YOU EVERYONE!  I have MORE to give away… some things I have made, but also some from other artists!  Come on back, ya hear?!
XO