Monday, May 18, 2015

White Christmas for Merry Monday



chose our challenge this week.


This is the fifth card I did for this challenge.

The first 3 ended up in the trash.

The 4th is impossible to get a decent photo of.

And now there is glitter everywhere!

So I decided to get down to black and white.

I like a little red with my black and white.

No glitter!

I tore some scrap paper and sponged around it for snowbanks, then 
masked the areas I didn't want to stamp and stamped the trees.
The little bird was stamped with Smoky Slate and colored. 
I fussy cut the bird because I didn't want to have to trash this card.
I like that he looks fat and fluffy!

I hope you'll put some non-evergreen trees on a card
and share it with us at

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Enjoy!
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Card Recipe
Stamps: White Christmas, Bright and Beautiful
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Smoky Slate, Cherry Cobbler
Paper:  Solar White (Neena), Whisper White, Basic Black, Red Glimmer
Other: Kars Snowflake EF (Cuttlebug retired), Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Tiny Tag Punch (retired)

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted




39 comments:

stampwithsandy said...

Well I guess the fifth time's a charm! It's so awful when things don't cooperate, isn't it? This one is a real winner, Bonnie. Love, love, love it and I'm pinning it right now for future inspiration!

Betty said...

wonderful card Bonnie - love everything about it!!

Karen Dunbrook said...

gorgeous mf...

jimlynn said...

I'll probably never see a white Christmas in my life - but will enjoy it on this card Bonnie! This is so pretty and you've added just the right amount of red. Sensational!
Lynn

Sue said...

Beautiful card, Bonnie! I love the little scene you have created with the frame and the sweet twine bow.

Gibmiss said...

Hi Bonnie
Stunning card...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Hettie said...

This is beautiful Bonnie. Love the image you created.
Hugs
xx

laurie said...

Just perfect for the challenge! 5th times a charm!

MaryH said...

You KNOW I'm loving this one. You did a fab job on the snow shadows. As well as the pretty cardinal, I love the birch trees. Bet you just saw some! TFS & Hugs.

Greta said...

Four times a charm! This is one of my all-time favorite cards, Bonnie!

Karren said...

Fifth time lucky, eh? LOL. It was worth the effort as this card is fabulous! I love the black and white theme with a pop of red.

scrappymo! said...

This looks fabulous. Love that EF and your beautiful bird in the trees!

Sue - said...

Beautiful Bonnie. I'm so pleased this stamp set has carried over as I haven't used it enough!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Oh! this is beautiful and says it all about the Season, love those little tags and the bird.

Kathy Schweinfurth said...

LOVE your design, Bonnie! The little bird just pops and the embossed background makes me think it's snowing!! Hope you have a fabulous week!

Susan said...

It was worth trying five times to get to this wonderful card! You've outdone yourself! Love everything about it and am putting it in my favourites for future CASEing.

Marisa said...

Way to persist - the outcome is fabulous! Gorgeous card and love the snowbanks and embossed "snow"

Kristie Goulet said...

Love this card, Bonnie! You can't go wrong with black, white and a pop of red. ;) Have a great week!

JoAnn said...

Beautiful card Bonnie. Love the detail and shadows in the image. Black & white with a pop of red is perfect.

Katie Melhus said...

This is just lovely, I love the depth you created with those shadows :) Have a great week!

Bobby said...

I love how you made the drifts, Bonnie. They really add to the scene. I also love the snowfall embossing.

Brenda said...

First off I'm sorry you had to trash some cards Bonnie, I can't imagine they were that bad. lol This one is amazingly beautiful!! I love the black/white with a little pop of red color combo-just beautiful!! Hugs, Brenda

kiwimeskreations said...

Well worth the effort to get to this card - it is stunning - love that wee pop of colour with the bird, Bonnie.
Blessings
Maxine

Brenda said...

Bonnie, I love your beautiful classy style. this is gorgeous! Brenda

Brenda said...

Just realized I should have typed beautiful, "Klassy" style:). Brenda

Marybeth said...

Oh my goodness fifth try...that's just not fun! I have to say fifth times a charm?
Your card ended up simply beautiful Bonnie and very peaceful !

Kathi K said...

Bonnie - I just love that you say it like it is - not only do I get to see beautiful cards, but I get to smile too when I peruse your blog :) Love this card - a definite CASE for Christmas!

LeAnne said...

This card is stunning...so pretty and simple. Wish I could find that EF too...it's one of my favs. WHY do they retire the good ones?

Debbie Henderson Debbie's Designs said...

The touch of red on your cute winter scene is beautiful Bonnie!

Pat said...

This is a super Christmas cards Bonnie and I love the red bird and the embossed snow. Gorgeous! x

gail said...

gorgeous card, love the red bird on the white. Gail xx

Wendy said...

Wowzers!! This card is amazing, Bonnie! Love everything about it!!! :)

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Just love the embossed dotted background and your panel of birch trees - so pretty with the cardinal and the baker's twine, Bonnie! Thanks for the inspiration at Merry Monday!!

Linda said...

Beautiful card as always, Bonnie.

Notes by Nina said...

So beautiful Bonnie, I love how this adorable winter scene is framed.

Susan Powell said...

What a beautiful scene you created! I love the sponging you did - so pretty!!

Loll said...

I missed this one! :) I've been missing a lot of things lately. This is so pretty. LOVE that embossed background ... it is really so perfect for any snowy scene. And love your pretty trees with the banks of snow. The pop of red is fun! :) xx

Sandy said...

Bonnie your cards are ALWAYS so very wonderful!
Sandy xx

Daria said...

Lovely card!