A few (more) minutes of fun - festive cards and mixed media postcards

[@HeleneKaut]

I could watch you create all day. These pieces are stunning! Lovely work again Alison, thanks kindly for sharing ❤️🇨🇦

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Oh, that's a lovely compliment - thank you so much for your always generous words.

[@alysonhovanec6314]

Always so relaxing, and inspirational! The joy you bring is always magical! Thank you ❤️

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Thank you so much, Alyson - I got a lot of joy out of these myself, so it's lovely that others experience it too!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Thank you Alison, those post carts are magical, I love the reveal of tape removal. I am so glad this video was long, containing those beautiful collage cards, stunning post card, atc's and design tape too. I awoke very early due to pain and your video took me out of myself and let it go away. Today is my Christmas with family, with multiple family preferences this is the day that everyone is available. So brunch is in about 5 hours, time to get my fingers inky, shower and show up with a smile on my face. Looking at your sweep of desk and projects, I kind of understand your feelings about the color red. I love using it, but I think I see why it is an angry color for you. Have a wonderful day and thank you again.

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

I hope you were able to summon enough energy (and painkillers!) to enjoy the day with your family, and that you can now settle down and have a restful 12 Days of Christmas once they begin. I'm so happy to hear the video gave you a good start to the festivities, and yes, there's nothing quite like the masking-tape peel moment. Thanks so much, as always, for your company and lovely comments.

[@handmadebyshirley3715]

Absolutely gorgeous, everything is beautiful, love how you marry all the inks, stains, paints together with the stamping and inking. This is something I hope to aspire to do more off, thanks so much for sharing 😊

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Thank you so much for that lovely comment... I hope you'll be able to follow through on that aspiration and allow yourself lots of experimental playtime with mixing the mediums in 2025!

[@handmadebyshirley3715]

@w0rdsandp1ctures yes I can't wait to do it!

[@juliemonroe105]

Alison, your channel is quickly becoming a real favorite. I so enjoy your style. Hopefully in the new year, I can try some mixed media. Those postcards are really pretty. I think a set of those would make a lovely gift

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Oh, that's great to know, Julie, thank you. I do hope you'll find some mixed media playtime in 2025... the possibilities are endless! Thanks so much for watching and for your lovely comment.

[@colleenbutler120]

As always, Alison, just so much fun and STUNNING! Have a blessed Christmas and thanks for your amazing inspiration!

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Thank you so much, Colleen... I am thrilled with how the postcards turned out. Wishing you and yours a merry Christmas too.

[@pays1zebu]

C'est toujours un pur bonheur de vous regarder créer, you are so inspiring, thank you +++ Bonne fête de noêl.

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Merci beaucoup and merry Christmas to you too!

[@ellief3177]

Such an enjoyable time watching you build up those gorgeous layers. I particularly like those frosty wintry colours in the postcards. I have also added more stamp sets to my wish list! Thank you, it's always a joy!

[@dorthehansen7257]

So,so beautiful Alison, love your cards , colors and stamps you used . Merry Christmas to you . 🌲

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Thank you so much, Dorthe - I was really happy with how they turned out. Merry Christmas to you too!

[@mintea2779]

Fabulous cards Alison, fascinating process. This is Art!.

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Thank you so much for that lovely comment - you've put a big smile on my face.

[@cheryl7476]

Alison, I love them all. I’ve learned, not to watch you and my three and four-year-old granddaughters at the same time. It took me quite a while to see this video in its entirety, finishing it up after the girls went home happy holiday to you and your loved ones.

[@kathybobnar687]

Beautiful! Love your videos!! Love the red!!❤

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Thank you! Happy you enjoyed the red... I remain wary of it, though I do like it when others use it!

[@serenbeck]

Absolutely LOVE this video, particularly the postcards. Stunning!

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Thank you - yes, they're not quite how I imagined them at the start but I LOVE where they ended up!!

[@claudiahensel2086]

Magical and ethereal - like no other youtube artist I follow, you have the aesthetic that I am striving towards. That alone is a wonderful thing, but you also explain - in passing and chatting - how to do something, what else to possibly try, and why a third thing might not work as well. As a relative beginner, I cannot tell you how grateful I am! Once the holidays are over, I will try out a few of my favorite projects of yours. (Not that I expect to create on your level; you are clearly a very talented and accomplished artist.) For now, I just want to wish you the most joyful, peaceful, and restorative holidays that our troubled world can provide. Thank you again - Claudia, from Oregon, USA

[@nathalieheath5693]

Yay!! The colors and textures are fabulous ❤

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Thank you very much. Thank you so much... they're not quite how I imagined them at the start, but I LOVE where they ended up!

[@HelenMAnderson]

Simply gorgeous!

[@BeKindBePositive]

Love these and look forward to playing with my botanicals more! Especially liked the white embossing over top. It’s like a wintry magical touch!

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Yes, those frosted stems were always part of the plan, though the backgrounds did take me by surprise - not quite what I'd imagined but I LOVE how they turned out!! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have fun playing!

[@helgasabine7184]

I‘m in love with these cards ❤😍😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 So so beautiful. 🥰 Thank you, Alison! You are a wonderful artist! 🤗

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Thank you so much for that lovely comment - I'm delighted you love them. They surprised me - not quite how I imagined when I started, but I LOVE how they ended up!

[@paulinedavis3660]

Aww Alison you did it again mini masterpieces...love these, Happy Christmas 😊

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Thank you so much - I have to say they really make me very happy! Merry Christmas to you too!

[@diowen2904]

I do look forward to Saturday morning’s, what a stunning set of magical inspiration thank you ❤

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

That's so wonderful to hear, thank you! Very happy you enjoyed the festive inspiration.

[@cmarlow41]

Absolutely gorgeous! I would be tickled pink to receive one of these postcards. It would get framed and hung in a prominent place.

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

They'll definitely be getting pride of place round here for a while... I love where they ended up (even if it's not quite how I imagined them at the start!). Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

[@laurahale5774]

Gorgeous! Merry Christmas Alison. Thank you for sharing.

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Happy you enjoyed it - thanks so much. And a merry Christmas to you too.

[@wonderwend1]

Obstreperous is a new word for me!

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Always happy to add to the wordpile... and it's a good one! Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

[@janebradley7949]

How magical. Alison.... I can't wait to try some of these very soon... Merry Christmas, friend!

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Thank you so much, Jane. I was thrilled with how they turned out - not quite how I'd imagined them... but better!!

[@Cre8tiveNightmaresandFluff]

Wow they turned out beautiful

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Yes, I'm really happy with them - and delighted that the postcards took me by surprise - not quite what I imagined at the start, but I LOVE where they ended up.

[@martymace9139]

Fabulous makes! ❤ I so enjoyed this video. Thank you.

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Very happy to hear you enjoyed it so much - thank you! I had a lovely time with these, and they surprised me by turning out so beautifully.

[@BetsyFlannery]

It seems to me that every stamp you use turns into a work of art. I love the postcards! When you added the Uncharted Mariner berries it just popped! I think I need to order that ink pad to add to my TH selection.

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Oh, that's so nice of you, thank you! Uncharted Mariner is really brilliant... it very quickly became a favourite of mine when it came out.

[@loriedavis7839]

Beautiful! Merry Christmas.

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Thank you so much... and the same to you!

[@fburky]

Happy to see you were able to use the red colors, sign of a true professional, just close your eyes and do it! 😂 Enjoyed, as usual!

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Thanks so much... Yes, it's odd - I enjoy red when I see others use it, but it definitely makes me nervous when I've got it on the craft table!!

[@fburky]

​@@w0rdsandp1cturesyes, red can be a strong color. But given your love for green, I'd think itd be a natural duo, especially this time of year. We see green and red everywhere. Kind of like Summer, where its blue and tan together. We'll soon be past Christmas, so you can relax until next year :)

[@traceystevenson6313]

just beautiful!!

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Thank you very much - I was so happy with how they turned out!

[@Maribeth1379]

Speechless. ❤❤❤

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

That's nice to know - thank you! I must say, I am thrilled with how they turned out.

[@JenMulcahy]

😍😍😍

[@magicalmaker]

Stunning Alison ❤

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Thank you so much... they weren't quite how I imagined at the start, but I LOVE where they ended up!

[@magicalmaker]

@w0rdsandp1ctures either way you have inspired me yet again xxx

[@greetleemans2527]

Wowww … awesome 🤩👏👏👏

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Thank you very much - happy you enjoyed it.

[@carined1319]

Wonderful !

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Thank you very much!

[@JackiePutman-b1y]

Another tour de force Alison. Beautiful post Cards. I am loving these longer few minutes of fun. In fact the longer the better for me. ❤Jackie . If you thought a 42.c was a hot day try 46c forecast for Dec 26. Hibernation is beginning to look like an option !😂

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Eeek... yes, that kind of temperature definitely needs hiding away from... Good luck! Very happy you're enjoying these (many) minutes of fun. Because I did it in so many segments, I really didn't realise how it was adding up... Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment.

[@4ke_1978]

beauuuuutiful 😍😍😍

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Thank you very much.

[@evelynkleinschiphorst5371]

Very wintery and magical ✨️ Can I ask: where did you get these lovely mistletoe bowels?

[@w0rdsandp1ctures]

Thank you very much - happy you enjoyed the magic! Like everything on the cards, the mistletoe comes from one of the Tim Holtz ephemera packs listed in the description... I'm not sure which one, I'm afraid - maybe the Christmas Botanicals Layers - but in any case the seasonal packs of Idea-ology ephemera only exist for the year they are released, so unless you can find old stock, this year's release won't necessarily have the same elements in them, I'm afraid.

[@evelynkleinschiphorst5371]

@w0rdsandp1ctures Thank you very much. I can always buy your mistletoe stamps and try to cut them out 💫