How To Create Your Own Christmas and Holiday Art Cards

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Mona Majorowicz of Wild Faces Gallery.

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Steps For Creating Your Own Art To Reprint
1. Create the art using whatever medium you prefer.
2. Create a digital file either by scanning or photographing.
3. Adjust image in Photoshop or similar application to resemble the original work.
4. Create message for interior or back of card.
5. Print.

Note: Be sure your printer can handle heavier weight cardstock. Not all inkjet printers can

Joy Wild Faces Gallery Christmas Card Image 2007

2. Create A Unique One Of A Kind Painting On Each Card

NOTE: These images were used with permission from the artist. Linda Booth She creates these cards for sale. If anyone is interested in purchasing cards or would like more information, please contact the author of this lens.

Linda occasionally adds a lovely detail of sparkling snow. (See above photo)

Using Gel medium and glitter:
* After you have finished your watercolor painting and it has dried, apply the watercolor gel medium to the areas you wish to add sparkle and dimension.. The gel medium not only provides a surface for the glitter to adhere to but it also creates a more dimensional effect.

* Then promptly apply the glitter while the gel medium is still wet. Linda prefers to use a very fine glitter to achieve a more realistic sparkle.

*Then shake off the excess glitter and wait for them to dry.

Note: glitter is a messy substance and tends to get every where. It may be helpful to this this in an area where there is easy cleanup or where a little extra sparkle is not a problem.

3. Have An Ink Outline Reprinted On Watercolor Paper And Then Paint The Color In.

4. Use Artistic Photos

Ideas For Christmas Holiday Art Card Photograph Images
* Winter and snowy landscapes.
* Beautiful Frost Patterns On A Window
* Holiday Light Displays
* Icicles
* Falling Snow
* Hoar Frost On Trees or Grasses

Really the only limitation you have is your imagination.

* Scrapbooking techniques

* Recycle and Reuse old or unfinished paintings. Take a winter scene and cut out card sized snippets from it. Mount on cardstock like you'd do with a photo. This can be done with painted canvas as well.

* Collage either with holiday inspired colors, or again with old or incomplete artwork.

* Utilize Stamping techniques. Use rubber stamps for the basis of your card then embellish.

* Use sequins, googly eyes or ribbons for added dimension.