I’ve made a Holly Vendor with his holly cart.
I thought I stumbled upon a great idea to use a fine point graphic marker for some of the details, it sure worked out well or so I thought until I dipped my flattie in the poly and all the ink from the pen ran, so not such a good idea after all. I was able to repaint over the poly and dip it for a second’s time, but I want to share my experience just in case someone else thought of trying this.
Well what’s a vendor without someone to buy his holly, so I am making a woman to go with him.

Lynn...

You've created a winner here!...perfect subject, lots of details and every color family represented!...the lady buying the holly will make complete the scene...

My very best regards...Howard...

Wow Lynn, PERFECT! That will look awesome around your putz village this Christmas.

Cheers,

Will ~_*

Great save on this flattie Lynn. Who would have thought permanent marker would run with poly coating. The colors are bright and cheery and what a fun subject. Nice work!

Lynn,
The Holly vendor is a work of art. I just don't know how anyone can cut these little pieces and then paint them. I am always amazed. I did try one flattie - the witch flattie and I did what you did with the marker, it smeared, but it wasn't too bad. Yours worked out great. I look forward to the Holly Buyer.
Lucy

Now the holly vendor has someone to buy his holly!

She looks so happy to be receiving her holly. Perfectly Christmas.
Lucy

Lynn...

I have to echo the post from Lucy..."Perfectly Christmas!"...these two really do tell a story...(wish we could listen to them!)...

What's next?...let us know!...

My very best regards...Howard...

Love these two!

Sure is cute work. Not that I do people - too hard and I doubt they would stand still. LOL