Hi, friends, it’s Chark here today to introduce our Guest Designer for the month of December, Mary Polanco. I first found Mary’s work on YouTube where she does great videos that are well-paced, inspiring and full of beautiful projects. When I asked if she’d be our December Guest Designer, she agreed and went above and beyond our expectations with her projects using our digital-of-the-month, Birthday Bash. There’s even a video for you to watch! Here’s Mary with her instructions…enjoy!


I started with my background, using some Canson XL watercolor paper. I used Distress Oxide in Iced Spruce, Seedless Preserves, and Worn Lipstick, and sponged it on first. Then I watered it down with my Ranger Mister to fully mix the colors. I heat set it with my heat tool and then finished it off with some of this fantastic black Smooth Spritz. I love the look of the black shimmery paint splatters on top of these colors.


I hope you enjoyed this project as I had so much fun working with these digital images. Until next time, Happy Crafting everyone!
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- Birthday Bash Digital stamps
- Distress Oxide Inks
- Sparkle Embossing Powder
- Confetti Sequins
- Glossy Accents
- Smooch Spritz
- Glitter Pens
December 31, 2017 at 9:52 am
Wow thanks for sharing these festive, gorgeous cards Mary!! Love the glossiness and shimmery shine. Thanks so much for guest designing for us!!
December 31, 2017 at 10:06 am
Just gorgeous! Definitely went above and beyond! We so appreciate you guesting for us!
January 1, 2018 at 1:08 pm
WOW. Just spectacular.
January 3, 2018 at 5:29 am
Out of this world! You nailed it 😘😘😘
January 3, 2018 at 7:31 pm
Wow! Those cards are AMAZING! Thank you so much for sharing. 😉