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Monday, March 14, 2016

Lovely Tree for Merry Monday

Good Merry Monday morning.


Sue is our hostess this week.  I love what she chose.

I used what I call Watercolor Splotch technique
and dropped some gray watercolor in.

When it was completely dry, I stamped the tree and sentiment.

Then I stamped some snowflakes and stars over the splotch.

I tried to emboss the stars.  

I also tipped the branches with a white gel pen.  It doesn't show up very well.

Since I have watercoloring, stamping and heat embossing,
this fits the CAS Mix Up March Challenge too.



Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Lovely as a Tree, Holly Jolly Greetings (SU), Mixed Christmas Sentiments (HLS)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Encore Silver
Paper:  Watercolor (Arches 140 lb. cold press), Basic Black (SU)
Other:  Watercolor (Koi), Silver EP (SU), White Gel Pen (Signo)



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30 comments:

  1. KimCreateMarch 14, 2016 at 8:55 AM

    Very pretty, Bonnie!

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  2. Susan JoyceMarch 14, 2016 at 9:19 AM

    Love the abstract feel of your card Bonnie, great card for the challenge. Hope your having a fabulous week.

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  3. BarbMarch 14, 2016 at 9:22 AM

    A beautiful card with a lovely cool feel Bonnie. Barbxx

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  4. WendyMarch 14, 2016 at 9:36 AM

    This is such a pretty card, Bonnie! I just love the Lovely As A Tree set for making Christmas cards! This has such a peaceful feel to it! Hope you have a great week! :)

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  5. Lisa LaraMarch 14, 2016 at 10:00 AM

    Beautiful and peaceful Bonnie.

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  6. My Card Attic: HazelMarch 14, 2016 at 10:01 AM

    What a lovely card and a great technique Bonnie1 LOVE it! Have a very lovely week! Hazel xx
    My Card Attic

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  7. Kristie GouletMarch 14, 2016 at 10:48 AM

    Such a pretty card, Bonnie! Have a great week!

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  8. Debbie Henderson Debbie's DesignsMarch 14, 2016 at 11:25 AM

    What a nice Clean & Simple card Bonnie!

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  9. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)March 14, 2016 at 11:42 AM

    So gorgeous, Bonnie, and the sentiment says it all - this is soooo peaceful looking! Thanks for the inspiration at Merry Monday!!

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  10. JoAnnMarch 14, 2016 at 12:06 PM

    So pretty and peaceful.

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  11. Mac MableMarch 14, 2016 at 12:14 PM

    Great effect, loving the limited colour palette and loving this contemporary Christmas card.

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  12. LollMarch 14, 2016 at 12:27 PM

    Beautiful "splotching" Bonnie. :) This is so elegant with the black, white and gray. Hope to play along this week at Merry Monday. xx

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  13. ColleenMarch 14, 2016 at 1:39 PM

    Bonnie, beautiful in its simplicity, so calm and peaceful! Awesome card!

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  14. Susanne VargasMarch 14, 2016 at 4:44 PM

    That stamp set must be SU's longest selling one! It is "lovely"! Love how you used it here. That splotching technique is one I'll have to remember! Do you just add a splotch of water to your paper and then drop in some color? Beautiful card!

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  15. jimlynnMarch 14, 2016 at 6:15 PM

    Simply beautiful! I love the gray color on this Bonnie.
    Lynn

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  16. BożenAMarch 14, 2016 at 6:36 PM

    Finally, I was able to see the wind! Your card is beautifully presented and almost felt the cool breeze on my cheek. Beautiful card, very winter.
    hugs,
    BozenA

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  17. kiwimeskreationsMarch 14, 2016 at 9:00 PM

    Wonderful card Bonnie - love your splotch technique.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  18. GretaMarch 14, 2016 at 11:25 PM

    Unique & beautiful, Bonnie!

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  19. SandyMarch 15, 2016 at 9:18 AM

    I only wish I could come with some new words - your cards are always so elegant and classy and YOU!
    sandy xx

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  20. nancy littrellMarch 15, 2016 at 10:48 AM

    Simply beautiful black and white winter design Bonnie. TFS my friend.

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  21. SusanMarch 15, 2016 at 11:05 AM

    Very elegant! Love the spray of stars and snowflakes. It would make a great masculine Christmas card.

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  22. Princess Judy PalmerMarch 15, 2016 at 11:25 AM

    This is gorgeous! Such a wonderful winter scene. I like that it isn't stark like you might imagine with Black, White, and Gray. So lovely!

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  23. BrendaMarch 15, 2016 at 11:48 AM

    When I saw the inspirational photo, I wasn't sure how Christmas cards were going to look in those colors. But I have to admit, the cards I've seen look amazing!! As does yours! I love the watercolor splotch technique you used on yours, it gives that illusion of a night time sky. I love that tree and of course the stars and snow just adds the perfect touch to the splotching technique. Really beautiful card Bonnie! Hugs, Brenda

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  24. PatMarch 16, 2016 at 7:05 AM

    I love your beautiful tree Bonnie and it looks so elegant in black and silver. The stars and snow in the background highlight the tree perfectly. x

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  25. Notes by NinaMarch 16, 2016 at 10:00 AM

    Beautiful CAS design Bonnie, your sentiment is a perfect match for the wintry scene you have created.

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  26. LindaMarch 16, 2016 at 1:50 PM

    Lovely CAS card Bonnie. Have a great week.

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  27. Maria Rodriguez.March 16, 2016 at 7:48 PM

    Bonnie, your card is simply beautiful, I love "Lovely as a Tree", it's one of those forever stamp sets.
    I love that you didn't put many words for your sentiment, this PEACE word is the perfect addition to your very peaceful scene.
    Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving me your sweet comment.
    Big Hugs,
    Maria.

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  28. Kathy SchweinfurthMarch 19, 2016 at 9:38 PM

    Bonnie, such a lovely serene cas design! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!

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  29. 3treescreations@gmail.comMarch 20, 2016 at 11:16 PM

    Wow~! Such a beautiful scene you have created! Love the technique!

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  30. BobbyMarch 21, 2016 at 9:22 PM

    I love the movement on your card, Bonnie. It looks like the stars and snow are being blown onto the tree, or vice versa.

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Enjoy! Bonnie