BYSHC Sketch #75 - A Star Led The Way

 I joined a group on FB (BYSHC)  Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers a few months back but never had the chance to participate until recently due to "life happening."

I finally got a card made for the Sketch Challenge #75

Here is my card:

My card base is an old retired SU color (Brilliant Blue) but you cant really see that because it's covered up with the designer papers.  Well actually you can because I used a piece of it under the focal image.

So I got this awesome paper packet for Christmas last year that had lots of swirly patterns in various colors.  I picked the blue piece because it reminded me of a night sky.

Next I dusted off an old woodblock stamp from, Stampendous called, Bethlehem Window and stamped it with Versa Mark Ink and embossed with Silver embossing Powder on water color card stock.

Next I used a water brush and water color paints to paint the image and glued it to the blue piece of card stock.  I added some Silver Cording and glitter to the center star.  The white/silver patterned paper is also a retired SU paper pack.

I debated about trying to embellish this more but settled on adding 3 simple clear gems.  I rather like how this turned out.