I can never resist using my favourite Merry Moose Thinlits set at Christmastime; this time he’s on a Christmas card so I can share some “Christmoose” joy with my friends (grin!).
To start, I cut a panel of mixed media paper to fit my greetings card and positioned a circular template from an Inkylicious template and stencil set to mask out the moon. Then I stamped the pretty snowflakes using a Frozen Fractals stamp set from Simon Says Stamp; they were stamped using Versamark Watermark ink and then covered in white Stampendous embossing powder. Next I positioned a hand cut paper template to mask out the foreground. and then I painted the panel using a mixture of Ultramarine Pale, Ultramarine and Turquoise Blue colours Kuretake Gansai Tambi Japanese Watercolour paints. When dry, I removed both of the templates and added some colour to the snowflakes in the foreground using the watercolour paints again. I coloured the moon with some Platinum Planet Brilliance Ink and added some texture using a white gel pen and also by stamping some grey dots using Hickory Smoke Distress Ink and an Urban Tapestry stamp from Tim Holtz. Then I splattered the whole panel with white acrylic paint.
The tree and moose were die cut using the Merry Moose Thinlets by Tim Holtz and my Big Shot Machine. The tree was cut from some paper that I had used to mop up brown inks and the snow was cut from some white linen textured cardstock. For the Merry Moose, I used some linen card stock which I coloured using Tea Dye, Vintage Photo and Ground Espresso Distress Inks. His antlers were coloured using Antique Linen Distress Ink and I edged all the pieces with a Dark Sepia Faber-Castell maker. His harness was die cut from some blue glitter paper and white cardstock which I had coloured with the Chipped Sapphire Distress Ink. To finish, I added the “Merry Christmas” wording which was from a Christmas sticker book from Tim Holtz; it’s edged using a Dark Sepia Faber-Castell marker before sticking it in place.
I love moose and there are quite a few moose on our Holiday Tree which is decorated with ornaments that we purchased whilst on holiday/vacation. We always enjoy looking at this tree and reminiscing of times gone by; all the decorations hold such happy memories (grin!).
As you can see, these ornaments are from Maine; the wording on this one makes me smile – Merry Christmoose everyone (double grin!).
Stay safe and keep well!
Thanks for joining me today! If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.
Here is a list of the materials that were used to create this card:
- Simon Says Stamp Clear Stamp Set (Frozen Fractals SSS101694)
- Tsukineko Versamark Watermark Ink Pad
- Stampendous Embossing Powder Basics (Detail White Opaque DP100)
- Inkylicious Stencil and Template Set (Sun & Moons)
- Recycled paper
- Kuretake Gansai Tambi Japanese Watercolour Paint set (Ultramarine Pale, Ultramarine, Turquoise Blue)
- Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Stamp Set (Urban Tapestry CMS061)
- Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Hickory Smoke, Tea Dye, Vintage Photo, Ground Espresso, Antique Linen, Chipped Sapphire)
- Art Discount Acrylic Paint (White)
- Tim Holtz Alterations Sizzix Thinlets (Merry Moose 663103)
- Recycled paper used to mop up brown inks
- Craft Sensations (Luxury Card Stock with Linen Texture)
- Poundland (Glitter Paper Sheets)
- Zig Memory System Chisel Tip Glue Pen
- Tim Holtz idea-ology Sticker Book (Christmas #TH93999)
Challenges I’m glad I found out about Challenge Blogs, as they provide me with inspiration and are a wonderful way to meet like-minded arty people. So here are the challenges I’m joining today: I’m joining in the fun over at Country View Challenges and their Anything Christmas challenge with my Christmoose card. I’m also pleased to join the Christmas Critters challenge over at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge with my Merry Moose Christmas card. I’m happy to join the # 119 Non-Traditional Christmas Colours challenge over at Sparkles Christmas Challenge with the colours that I used on this card. With my frosty wintery landscape, I’m also pleased to join the Ice Cold challenge over at Simon Say Stamp Monday Challenge Blog. I’m also joining Paperbabe Stamps and their #134 – Anything Goes challenge with my Christmoose card. I’m also pleased to join in the LTSCB #140 – Winter Wonderland challenge over at the Love to Scrap Challenge Blog with my Merry Moose walking in his winter wonderland card. I’m so happy to join in the fun over at the Rudolph Days Challenge where Anything Goes, as long as it’s Christmas with my Merry Moose Christmas card too. Don’t forget there is still another week to join our Christmas Sparkle challenge at Try it on Tuesday too, it would be lovely to see you there! |
Absolutely adorable! I love moose too! 😉
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Thanks so much 😀. Happy Friday and weekend! Hugs, Jo x
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What a great card! I love how the snowflakes turned out ~ so dimensional and colorful ~ Enjoy the weekend!
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Thanks you and enjoy your weekend too! Hugs, Jo x
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Really beautiful card, Jo. Thanks. 🙂
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You are very welcome! I know that you liked those moose tags that I made last year, so I thought you may like this card design 😀. Hugs, Jo x
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It does my heart good to see you put your talent on a card. Someone is going to be very blessed. Your use of water color is amazing, and yes, the moose is too cute for words.
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Thank you very much, that’s very kind 😀. Happy Friday and weekend! Hugs, Jo x
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A fabulous card and love the moose! 🙂
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Hello joyful moose! Fantastic looking Christmas card! Happy weekend, Jo!
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Thank you 😊. Wishing you a happy weekend too! Hugs, Jo x
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I love christmoose!
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Another lovely card Jo, I love this moose! Thanks for joining our December anything Christmas over at Country View. Merry Christmas x
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Goodness – such a fun moose! Love those pretty snowflakes in the background! Thanks so much for playing at Sparkles!
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🎅🌲👏😀
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o the card with the moose is cute !!! How great the moose decoration is, I also love moose
Have a happy Christmas time, hugs Elke
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I love the moose of yours. Just too fun. Your moose ornament is very cute, too.
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Ohhh. the moose is the CUTEST!
I share this, maybe it makes you smile: A friend of mine, as trainee (yes, long ago) went to Sweden. She drove to the company as a moose crossed the street, she managed to brake in time but it made her so exhausted she dropped face down on the table. In a meeting. I do believe this is a true story, she was like that (was as in… sadly we lost contact).
This is such a very sweet work of yours!!!
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P.S. Love the title, too!
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Hi Jo! Your moose care is gorgeous, what fun! And you have a wonderful collection of Moose on your tree, enjoy the memories. Have a great weekend, hugs, Valerie
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A gorgeous card Jo! I love the moose, and those beautiful blue snowflakes.
I have a moose on my tree too, although it’s probably a reindeer, as I bought it at a craft show here. Maybe they’re the same thing? 😀
Happy weekend,
Alison xox
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Thanks so much! Reindeer and Moose are different but they are both members of the deer family, although I think when it come to Christmas decorations it’s sometime hard to tell them apart due to artistic license …lol 😀. Happy weekend! Hugs, Jo x
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What an absolutely impressive and adorable moose. You put SO much into your card and that background is wonderful. I love the attention to detail you used with the moon, too. This is stunning, dear Jo. Those are cute Christmas decorations, too.
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What a stunning card Jo! I love that moose and the gorgeous background, the embossed snowflakes are so beautiful! Cute moose ornaments too! Thanks for joining us at Sparkles Christmas!
Hugs, Tammy
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Oh I do love your moose card. It is fantastic. Today on the news they were showing some skiers with all the new snow we got the other day, and who came running down the slope but a moose. Your card made me think of that because other than the blue collar, the moose on the news had the same attitude as the one on your car. I love your ornaments too. They are so Maine. Nice! Hope you are having a good weekend Jo. Hugs-Erika
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Lovely card ! Thank you so much for joining our December ‘Chirstmas, anything goes’ challenge over at Country View Challenges. Corrie x
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Really love this moose! He looks so fun and festive! The background is stunning and makes a fabulous Christmas card!!
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Jo, this is such a fun card on so many levels! I do love the moose, but I’m pretty sure I didn’t get this die; now wishing I had! But what really bowls me over is your watercolor background in blue! I can feel the winter chill! This is a true mixed media masterpiece! Thank you for the inspiration! And thank you for your lovely gift of the ATC! I was both surprised and thrilled to receive this wonderful piece of art from you, and I will treasure it! Merry Christmas to you and yours and praying for a healthy and better New Year for you! Big hugs! Sara Emily
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