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Monday, August 31, 2015

Boughs of Holly for Merry Monday

It's time for a new challenge at Merry Monday.

Don't forget that you'll have 2 weeks for this challenge.


You may have guessed what the challenge is.

Karren chose it and I was excited to see this.


I love this idea for candle holders!

My teammates have some wonderful inspiration for you
so be sure to go by and check them out.

I used my Penny Black Holly Berries die to cut the holly
then used the negative as a stencil.

The die cut was gently sponged with color and then touched
with a damp Aqua Painter to give it a watercolor look.

I snipped some dimensions in tiny pieces 
and put them behind the leaves.

I love the look of movement but my camera sure didn't.
It took several tries to get a photo that didn't look too blurred.


Christmas Card Challenges

and

Simon Says Wednesday
Simon Wednesday Challenge Blog 
ANYTHING GOES

and of course
don't forget to put some holly on a card and join us at
Merry Monday.

Thanks for stopping by.

Enjoy!
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Card Recipe
Stamps:  Holiday Sentiments (My Sentiments Exactly)
Ink:  Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Soft Suede, Markers (Old Olive, Real Red) (SU)
Paper:  Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White (SU)
Other:  Holly Berries Die (Penny Black), Linen Thread (SU)



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34 comments:

  1. BettyAugust 31, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    your card is so pretty Bonnie - love how you gave it a watercolor look - wonderful!! too bad i used holly on my last entry - now i have to think of something new - but a good challenge!

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  2. Marcia HillAugust 31, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful card Bonnie! I love the water colored look and absolutely adore that sentiment! :0)

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  3. AnnheidelAugust 31, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    Love the watercolor look on the diecut holly!

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  4. WendyAugust 31, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Such a beautiful card, Bonnie!! Love your background under your holly and that pretty sentiment!! Hope you have a great week! :)

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  5. Kristie GouletAugust 31, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Very pretty, Bonnie! Love the background and the water colored holly! Have a great week!

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  6. jimlynnAugust 31, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    Very, very pretty! Love the die you used for this and making the stencil is so creative. The water coloring is so beautiful.
    Lynn

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  7. Mrs A.August 31, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    Love the water colour look. Hugs Mrs A.

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  8. BarbAugust 31, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    I love the water coloured holly and the soft background colour. Barbxx

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  9. LollAugust 31, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    So pretty! Love the watercoloured holly branch, and the soft branches in the background --- wonderful design Bonnie. The little twine bow and the elegant font of the sentiment are the perfect finishing touches. Will be playing along for sure!! xx

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  10. kiwimeskreationsSeptember 1, 2015 at 2:04 AM

    Oh Bonnie this is amazing - love the subtle stenciling in the background.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  11. Faith A at Daffodil CardsSeptember 1, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    BEAUTIFUL card, love how you have painted this. Great idea for the candle holder too.

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  12. Shirley-AnneSeptember 1, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Stunning colouring effect for the card front . Thanks for sharing lovely card with Christmas card Challenges .

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  13. SusanSeptember 1, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    Bonnie, this has gone right to the top of my list of favourites of your cards! It's lovely. Great stenciled background and fabulous watercolour look on the die cut.

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  14. Maria Rodriguez.September 1, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Bonnie, what a gorgeous card, this Holly branch looks like it's slowly drifting away in the wind, the stenciled background is just dreamy.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Maria Rodriguez.

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  15. JoAnnSeptember 1, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    Beautiful card Bonnie. Love the holly element. Thanks for sharing with us at Christmas Card Challenges.

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  16. BobbySeptember 1, 2015 at 9:24 PM

    Bee-U-ti-ful, Bonnie. Love the idea of stenciling behind the die cut.

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  17. Teresa KlineSeptember 1, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    hello Bonnie! super pretty, what an amazing CAS style...gorgeous! so glad you played along with us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

    sparkle & shine *~*

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  18. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)September 1, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    Just love the delicacy of this card, Bonnie! What a great idea to put that soft stencil behind the die - looks amazing! Thanks for the inspiration at Merry Monday!!

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  19. DarnellSeptember 2, 2015 at 1:19 AM

    The movement and coloring is stunning on this card, Bonnie! I can't stop staring at it!! Hugs, Darnell

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  20. Mary MarshSeptember 2, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    this is beautiful Bonnie-and I love the background stenciling

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  21. PatSeptember 2, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    This PB holly is a favourite of mine and you have coloured it so prettily Bonnie and love the echo stencilling in the background. A really lovely sentiment too. x

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    This is stunning use of the die, Bonnie and I love the soft shadows behind.
    Heather T

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  23. LindaSeptember 2, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    A beautiful, Klassy card.

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  24. GretaSeptember 2, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    That die was the first thing I thought of for the challenge, but who knows what I'll actually be able to come up with. Your stenciling is gorgeous, Bonnie!

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  25. MarybethSeptember 3, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Oh my goodness this is stunning, I love every detail you added and the light background is perfect!

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  26. Princess Judy PalmerSeptember 4, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    Wow! This is completely stunning!

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  27. BożenASeptember 5, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    This is such a beautiful card! Delicate and full of the Christmas mystery. I adore her.
    Love,
    BozenA

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  28. MargoSeptember 5, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    So Beautiful! And so clever to use the negative as a pencil!!
    Thanks for playing along at Christmas Card Challenges !
    Margo -DT

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  29. Kathy SchweinfurthSeptember 6, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    Wow, Bonnie, your card is amazing! Love how you created the "shadow" and colored in the holly die cut! Hope you have a wonderful week!

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  30. Roberta EldridgeSeptember 6, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    Love your watercolor look Christmas card! So very pretty!

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  31. Nancy ThomasSeptember 6, 2015 at 6:55 PM

    The watercoloring on this beauty looks amazing!

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  32. 3treescreations@gmail.comSeptember 7, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    Wowie wow wow! Simply stunning Bonnie!

    Deanne :)

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  33. KarrenSeptember 12, 2015 at 5:15 PM

    Oh this is stunning, Bonnie! Your stencil holly is so clever and beautiful. Sorry it's taken me so long to get to comment.

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  34. SandyOctober 13, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    I am a little late but I did want to tell you how beautiful this card is Bonnie!
    sandy xx

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Enjoy! Bonnie