Card Directions & Christmas Tag

I want to thank all of you who visited ScrapRDV to see my sketch & card--I so appreciate it!

Thought some of you might be interested in how the card was made.  I followed Heather's tutorial HERE using Penny Black stamps & Merry die. The PTI inks are Autumn Rose, Pinefeather & Ocean Tides.  I spritzed the panel with Tattered Angels Iridescent Gold which gives a gorgeous shimmer.  To make the black background strip I just used my Delicata Golden Glitz ink pad direct to paper.  I'm entering the challenge at Penny Black & More. 

Tracey's Avery Elle Tag

I don't make many tags, but was so inspired by Tracey's tag on DAY 1 that I made one for the 25 Days of Christmas Tags. I love wreaths & pulled out one of my favorites by Art Impressions, a company not far from me. I used Tracey's red & green color combo (different shades), red & white ribbon, sequins & layout.  The wreath was inked in Distress Ink pine needles, spritzed & stamped. Then I inked in Distress Ink evergreen bough, spritzed, turned the image slightly & stamped again. 

The sentiment, also AI, was stamped in Distress Ink festive berries.  I used tiny gems for berries & added 3 white sequins.  The PTI Tag Sale #3 die cut was sent by my sweet friend, Martha, so I can see if I really want to buy the die. I'm also entering the Christmas challenges at Art Impressions & Happy Little Stampers. I just might end up making some more tags before the challenges end. Long post--thanks for sticking with me!