I wanted to try my new Thomas Kinkade rubber stamps stamped in a monochromatic theme, just to see what kind of quick Christmas card I could make. The results reminded me of a toile pattern!
There has been much discussion over what types of ink & paper work best with these highly detailed images, so I thought I'd post a few references for you.
One of our Thomas Kinkade designers (Keri Sereika) put together her findings of what inks worked best for her on Stampin' Up's Whisper White cardstock here. Another compilation of the Design Team's ink testing was posted by Lisa Strahl here. And here is another compilation by Lisa on papers we all tested. I hope these lists help you with your new Thomas Kinkade rubber!
So here's what I used on this card: Stampin' Up's dye ink in their fabulous new color of Purely Pomegranate (this is by far my favorite new SU In Color!). I used a brayer to ink up the TK Village Christmas Vignette image -- this way, you don't get too much ink on your stamp and it's all evenly placed, with no puddles to worry about.
I found a lighter hand when stamping the image on Very Vanilla worked best to preserve the detail -- this is a little hard for me to do since I typically stamp pretty hard! The vignette image was trimmed around the oval using Coluzzle's Long Oval template and then I trimmed the rectangle close to its line image, leaving a small barely over 1/8" of the frame that was adhered to the Pomegranate mat. The oval was popped up on dimensionals.
I also inked the Leaves #3 backgrounder stamp in the Pomegranate ink using the brayer. It's also stamped on vanilla cardstock, the edges distressed and adhered to the Pomegranate card base.
To accent the roof-top snow on the houses in the scene, I used 2-Way glue & Dazzling Diamonds glitter. A bit of wine narrow organdy ribbon (retired Stampin' Up!) finishes off this card. Here's a close-up, so you can see the detail a little better:
Stamps: Village Christmas Vignette (Thomas Kinkade), Leaves 3 (SonLight Impressions), all from Cornish Heritage Farms.
Paper: Stampin' Up! Purely Pomegranate & Very Vanilla.
Ink: Stampin' Up! Classic Purely Pomegranate.
Accessories: Tonic Edge Distresser, Coluzzle Long Oval Template, Brayer, Zig 2-Way Glue. SU Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Wine Narrow Organdy Ribbon, Dimensionals.
As you can see, you can create a very striking card with no coloring of these Thomas Kinkade images, so don't be afraid to try them, even if you think you can't (or don't want to take the time) to color them in!
You're making it very hard for me to resist purchasing these beautiful TK images!
Posted by: Angel | July 10, 2007 at 03:47 PM
I just know that this will ultimately end up being the image I use for my Christmas cards this year!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Melissa | July 10, 2007 at 05:51 PM
Oh this is stunning! I too love the images in just one color and that new SU! color is gorgeous.
Posted by: asela | July 10, 2007 at 06:25 PM
wow again!!! AMAZING!!! I never thought of the pomegrante color for Christmas! That TK image is gorgeous in it!
~Kendra
Posted by: Kendra - SCS: apigonfire | July 10, 2007 at 06:39 PM
this is so beautiful! great job, it really does look like toile!
Posted by: Sheri | July 10, 2007 at 06:42 PM
Another awesome card, my friend!
Posted by: Misti | July 10, 2007 at 08:23 PM
WOW! Beautiful card!
Posted by: Well Said Cards | July 10, 2007 at 08:46 PM
Oh I am in love with the pomegranate too and the way you used it here is so striking! I'm thinking I might need to make up a similar batch of Christmas cards!
Posted by: Jami | July 10, 2007 at 08:58 PM
Gorgeous, Sharon! I did get this vignette and this is exactly the kind of thing I want to do with it. What a wonderful yet fairly quick Christmas card!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | July 10, 2007 at 09:03 PM
Very beautiful. Love your choice of color.
Posted by: Sue | July 10, 2007 at 09:15 PM
Striking, Sharon! Love the toile! I have got to try these stamps. Y'all make them look so marvelous!
Posted by: Lori Craig | July 11, 2007 at 12:14 AM
Gorgeous! The background sets off the stamp perfectly!
Posted by: Peggy Maier | July 11, 2007 at 07:09 AM
This is really lovely, you did a great job!
Posted by: Michele Kovack | July 11, 2007 at 07:20 AM
Wow! I love this, Sharon! I may CASE this for one of my Christmas cards. :o) TFS Linda
Posted by: Linda Bullard | July 11, 2007 at 08:47 AM
This card turned out beautiful and how perfect to mass produce for Christmas!
Posted by: Sandra | July 11, 2007 at 11:33 AM
Simply beautiful! So elegant yet, perfect for mass production! You are amazing! Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | July 11, 2007 at 03:26 PM
So very gorgeous! I love these images you've been working with!
Posted by: Rose Ann | July 11, 2007 at 05:11 PM
very pretty Sharon! I loved doing a monochromatic in cranberry, too!
Posted by: trudee | July 11, 2007 at 10:57 PM
Monochromatic TK...now that is brilliant. So, so, so gorgeous!
Posted by: Sharlene Wale | July 12, 2007 at 02:54 AM
I've been wanting to buy this stamp- I own this painting!
Posted by: Jeanine Eckert | July 12, 2007 at 07:52 AM
I had to pick my jaw up off the floor - that card is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous Sharon!! Beautiful!
Posted by: Carla in NC | July 12, 2007 at 08:07 AM
This is just gorgeous, love the background, the color, the distressing, everything!!
Posted by: LeAnne | July 12, 2007 at 08:15 AM
You are right Sharon, this is a VERY striking card...beautiful.
Posted by: Colleen | July 12, 2007 at 10:26 AM
This is absolutely beautiful Sharon! I just received the full Village Christmas image in the mail yesterday. This image will be just perfect for some of the special Christmas cards that I'll be sending out this year.
Linda
Posted by: Linda (LSN on SCS) | July 12, 2007 at 08:47 PM