Christmas Mock-ups

so i got new batteries for my camera...unfortunately they don't improve my photography skills...hmm...photo lessons for Christmas?...

these are some mock-ups of christmas cards i am considering...i will do some CAS cards i have already decided on...mass produce..but i like to do a few "limited editions" for close friends and family

any suggestions from you all would be appreciated...

thanks...be safe & be well...

HYCCTC02A & 02B

so i went to michael's this morning...and spent too much time and too much money...they didn't have the item i wanted in stock...but hey i got adhesive...yay for me!

here are the first 2 cards i've done for the Hope You Can Cling To Challenges on SCS...the first one is the lingerie inspired challenge ...i used colored pencils and it turned out ok...just remember i am coloring "challenged"

Paper: pretty in pink, whisper white, basic gray, going gray 
Ink: jet black 
Stamps: uplifting occasions  
Accessories: lt gray ribbon, border punch, colored pencils




this second one is pink holidays...i really like dasher for this card...my hubby said the pink gem on the slit punch looks like a boobie holding him in place...so now i have that image stuck in my head...he is SUCH a guy!!

 

  Paper: melon mambo, pretty in pink

  Ink: melon mambo
  Stamp: dasher, small script
  Accessories: dk pink gem, slit punch

CAS85

ok a color challenge for this CAS on SCS (vanilla, red, kraft, brown, orange optional)...not my forte...but i said i'd try and this is the result...i chose the grateful stamp partly for the fall/harvest/thanksgiving and partly because i am feeling grateful right now...my blessings far outweigh my laments...tho there have been some tough and sad...emotionally draining times recently...but that's life...we have to live it as best we can and in my case rely on faith in God...good people...embracing the chaos...and love...remember no matter where you are...no matter where they are...you should always kiss them goodnight...


Paper: very vanilla, crumb cake/kraft
Ink: early expresso
Stamps: small script
Accessories: real red ribbon, cuttlebug, embossing folder