Oriental Stamp Art Challenge

At the group "OSA" we have challenges every week and believe me they are challenging! I love them because I  fall into a style groove all to easily!  This weeks challenge revolves around Christmas, here is the Challenge Script:

This week we prepare for the holidays.  Many members send oriental themed cards to friends during this time period.  Your challenge this week is to create a holiday inspired oriental card.  The card does not have to say Merry Christmas on it. The focus is on what this time of year means to you, your wishes to others, etc.  

This year I made a more faith based card that last year and I am happy with how it turned out,
Here it is:

I just noticed you can hardly see the "Blessed" stamp in this photo!


last years:



if you enjoy Asian themed art and would be interested in joining and awesome group with swaps, contests prizes and lots of good conversation, send me and email and I will give you the details!
Thanks for stopping by!
Ginny M


Comments

Carolyn said…
Marvelous card for Christmas, Ginny, We are truly blessed.
December 6, 2014 at 1:31 PM
Anne said…
I don't get the chance to blog hop much but when I do, your blog always delights! I really like your oriental cards and the mass of cards in the previous post are just gorgeous! I still don't know how you do it! Bravo mon amie!
Hugs :O)xx
December 7, 2014 at 11:41 AM
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