I was happy to find a putto (sometimes called cherub or amorino) stamp (by Couture Creations), as it will have many uses (I am thinking ahead to Valentines already).
This first time it fits in with the more traditional, religious element of Christmas, but it is bearing a modern message: make a wish. Wish for Peace, for example - sorely lacking in our times.
The background was made with a gelliplate and a snowflake stencil in two layers with several different paint colors. The rather Christmassy die-cut serves as a kind of finial to the scene and was hand colored. As was the putto. The putto is raised and the stamped sentiment slipped under his hand.Entering it in these lovely challenges that inspired me today:
Daring Cardmakers: One-word prompt: Wish
My Time to Craft Christmas: #74 Theme of snowflakes/ Christmas
We love Stamping: Christmas characters
Paper Dragonfly: #23 Anything goes/ flies
Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge: #tttc 236 
I selected the row Stamping - free - layers
Fabulous card, the putto (it's an Italian name! :) )looks so beautiful and just perfect for our theme at We Love Stamping, thanks so much for joining us! Love the design that remember me the ancient pictures and agree at all with the wish for peace!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful background and I love your traditional looking cherub. Great to see him in the we love stamping gallery this month xx
ReplyDeleteA lovely gelli background and stylish card, many thanks for sharing at We Love Stamping challenges.
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A great combination of elements to make this stylish card. Thanks for sharing with us at We Love Stamping.
ReplyDeleteAlice... learned something new... putto! Yours is adorable... perfect for Christmas... and shortly for Valentines. Love it. Thanks so much for joining and sharing at Tic Tac Toe this week.
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