Even though I'm not on the Design Team at Merry Monday anymore,
I still need to get those Christmas cards done.
This week challenge is hosted by Colleen
I didn't use this little reindeer last year so I was determined to show him some love.
Unfortunately this die doesn't provide any antlers for this little guy.
I used my holly punch as a base and cut some out.
I had been playing with my alcohol inks and the background is a piece from my play.
I added drops of alcohol inks directly to Yupo paper.
Loll did a fantastic tutorial on this technique.
I used Copper Mixative so I used a piece of metallic
copper cardstock from my stash to die cut the reindeer.
His antlers were cut from a snippet of hammered gold paper.
Since I used alcohol ink which is a liquid color, I'll add this to
the CAS Mix Up gallery
He's going to CHILL OUT with
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge too
Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.
Enjoy!
Card Recipe
Stamps: Christmas Joy (Verve
Ink: Soft Suede
Paper: Solar White (Neena 110 lb.), Yupo, Metallic Amber (Paper Co.), Hammered Gold (snippet stash)
Other: Alcohol Inks, Rectangle Peek a boo Window Die (MFT), Mini Reindeer & 25 (Sizzix Movers & Shapers), Holly Punch (MS)
Bonnie this is such a beautiful project.
ReplyDeleteThis will also be perfect for one entry as an anything goes creation for our challenge below.
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Gorgeous, Bonnie! I love your ink background and the stitched outline aperture. Ingenious idea to make the antlers! x
ReplyDeleteYour Al BG is gorgeous. Bonnie, I'm so glad to see you in the gallery with your beautiful inspiration. Thanks for joining us this week at Merry Monday.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Bonnie, I love the inky background. The Peek a boo Window die cut sets it off beautifully, I haven't come across that die before. xx
ReplyDeleteMiss you on the MM DT but glad you're popping in with your gorgeous & inspiring Christmas cards, Bonnie!! Just love your alcohol inks on Yupo!
ReplyDeleteFabulous inked background and love the design.
ReplyDeleteHugs Diane
Love your AI background. The copper really stands out and looks amazing with the copper reindeer. Very creative to use another die to create some antlers. Thanks for the shout out. :) xx
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Bonnie! It's too bad the photo doesn't show that exquisite sheen from the copper and way to go making your own set of antlers!! I love your inky Yupo background, too. I still have to try it with the Yupo papeer some day ... over the rainbow ... Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteGuess I haven't been over here in a few days as I see a whole lot of new and beautiful cards Bonnie! Of course I'm kind of partial to Christmas cards, but I love your DH's card too, and why you didn't make it with snow! And your AL ink card with the deer is just GORGEOUS! Lovely, lovely cards Bonnie!! :0)
ReplyDeleteStunning!
ReplyDeleteOh Bonnie this is amazing - love your deer and his antlers, and the background is perfect!
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Maxine
What a beauty Bonnie. The deer and the background together are absolutely stunning. Gorgeous background.
ReplyDeleteso pretty. I love the reindeer, such a great idea for the antlers, give 2 great looks with from one die. Beautiful AI background :).
ReplyDeleteHolly leaves for antlers, - ingenious! Love your card and it's beautiful colours and effect.
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Creative & unique--beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteAren't you clever to give that poor deer some antlers, Bonnie. I don't have alcohol inks but I think I need some play time with my other mediums.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful copper reindeer and so clever the way you designed his antlers. Love your artsy AI window too. TFS my friend. Hugs, nancy
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Bonnie! Love his antlers!!!!!! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Merry Monday.
ReplyDeleteSo clever to use that MS punch to make the antlers - I never would have guessed that's what it was. Love the mini reindeer! I have the big version of it. Also love the AI piece and the way you added interest by framing it with that die (I just bought it but haven't used it yet).
ReplyDeleteWow, I love this card Bonnie! I can't believe this deer didn't have antlers. Had to go back and look because they looked pretty really to me, I'm in awe at how you used a holy punch to make his antlers! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteLove that background. I didn't know the deer didn't have antlers until you said you made them with a separate punch. Great job.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card Bonnie...I love the deer against that stunning backgroud...thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge...hugs kath xxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous card- the background is amazing!
ReplyDeletelovely card, Bonnie - that background is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteBonnie, it is so nice to see you in the gallery! Fabulous card! It is amazing how you can get so many wonderful backgrounds and use for a card...The stitching around it really helps draw your eye in...Love your deer, so elegant. Thank you for sharing this at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeleteAwesome. Those inks really steal the show used on Yupo paper don't they? The copper drops look stunning against the swirls of blue and I love your little copper deer. Wonderful embellie on this card, and clever you, to think of how to give him some fantastic antlers! TFS
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