Stencils as the focal point - Happy New Year card.

Happy New Year everyone. Wow a new decade begins! Just typing that makes everything seem magical, new & possible. Here's to 2020! Normally, I am not a New Year's Resolution type of person but this year, I think I might persuade myself to make one or two. I was bought a wonderful new planner for Christmas, which I can customise, which means one of my goals this year will be organisation. More proactive rather than reactive ...!

On my blog today is a New Year's card welcoming in 2020. Not everyone celebrates Christmas but a New Years card is the perfect way to leave the old year behind and welcome in the new.

YOUTUBE VIDEO
I have created a quick 11 minute video showing how I created my card. Click on the link below ...

MY CARD
I have used the Number Collage stencil from Polkadoodles to create my background,using Izink Ink pads and finger daubers. Using a regular pencil

To add a bit of New Year sparkle, I have used the "Celebrate" die from Polkadoodles with Craft Perfect Gold Dust glitter card. Adore, adore, adore this die because of it's versatility. I find myself grabbing this for lots of my projects as can be used for a multitude of occasions. I decided to

As a finishing touch, I have used another under used stamp set from Polkadoodles - Celebrations. It really is a versatile set, especially the sentiments. All the products I have used are listed below.

HAPPY NEW YEAR
Have you gone down the resolutions route? Would love to know yours and why you chose them. Yes, being a wee bit nosey but for me it's more about getting to know you & what is important to you.

Right gotta dash. Car problems to fix before next Wednesday when I'm back at HOCHANDA for my first shows of 2020.

Take care & happy crafting,

Lou
x x x

SUPPLIES

I’m listing the products I used below to create my project. Click on the shop link/logo/photo to go directly to the product. Where available, I use compensated affiliate links. This means if you make a purchase via one of my links, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

I'd like to enter my card in to the following challenges to spread some New Year cheer:
Crafty Creations - anything goes
Water Cooler Challenges - anything goes
Lemon Shortbread - anything goes
Papercraft Challenges - anything goes
Through the craft room door - anything goes
Tuesday Throwdown - anything goes
Always Fun Challenges - celebrate 2020