Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Holly Jolly Christmas

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by.

Have you played at CAS Christmas yet?
There's still a bit more time.


I'm hosting the challenge this month and this is what I chose...

I've used a die from my abundant stash of NBUS.
It cuts the windows and the holly.

A little watercolor with Zigs for the color and Stampin' Up! markers
to ink the sentiment and it was quickly done.

The icy looking background is a piece of packing foam.
I thought it added texture as well as dimension.

I'm also playing along with my friend Darnell's brand new
What a great idea to have this challenge every month!

Challenges:
CAS Christmas - Favorite Christmas Song
NBUS - Never Before Used Schtuff
Jingle Belles - Recycling for Earth Day



Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!


Card Recipe
Stamps:  Bitty Holiday Wishes (MFT)
Ink:   Real Red, Handsome Hunter SU Markers
Paper:   Watercolor (Strathmore), Shaded Spruce (SU)
Other:  Holly Triptych (SSS), Zigs (901 Gray Tine, 65 Mid Brown, 45 Pale Green, 44 Deep Green, 24 Wine Red) Waterbrush


36 comments:

jimlynn said...

That packing foam gives this such a snowy and fun look! Love the three windows. SO pretty!
Lynn

Cheryl S. said...

Very creative to add the packing foam to add the texture of snow. I have this die and enjoy using it.!

Vicky Hayes said...

I haven't, so thanks for the reminder!
I love your delicate looking holly against the snowy background and am intrigued that the die cuts the window as well as the holly. You've coloured it beautifully too.
Vicky x

Carole said...

Very original ad what a clever idea for the use of the packing. A lovely card with a difference Bonnie. x

Trina P. said...

Brilliant upcycling of the packing foam! Definitely adds texture and gives it that wintery look... almost like looking out of a window on a cold frosty day.

Pat said...

A very pretty look with the three windows and the prettily coloured die cut holly branch Bonnie. The packing foam looks just like a snowy background and works brilliantly. x

Robyn Oliver said...

Fabulous card Bonnie, great die and the watercoloured holly and berries look wonderful against that 'snowy' packaging...great idea, hugs and stay safe Robyn

kiwimeskreations said...

What a fabulous die to have in your arsenal Bonnie - and I love how you have used it, and the packing foam under it is genius, both for the texture, subtle sparkle and dimension
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

I Card Everyone said...

I don't know how you come up with these brilliant ideas, Bonnie! That packing foam DOES look just like fresh snow! ask me how I know... xx
So pretty!
=]

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Such a beautiful card, when I saw your backing I thought it was a foam and wondered how you had achieved the life like finish, BRILLIANT idea. Thanks
Keep safe and well
Faith x

designbydonna said...

Beautiful card. I love the staggered frames. The packing foam is a great idea. It really does look frosty. I think I have some of that in my collection of packing materials. I'm going to try it on a card.

Brenda in IN said...

I thought that was packing foam as soon as I saw the card and that is so clever and perfect as your background. Great idea, Bonnie. The card is lovely and you picked a happy, catchy tune.

JosieD said...

What a unique looking holly card...the icy looking packing foam adds such interest and what a clever idea to think of that...just another one of those magic Bonnie touches!

JoAnn said...

So pretty and very creative with the use of the icy looking packing foam. Love the 3 die cut windows.

Loll said...

Oh my goodness ... how clever to use a piece of packing paper for your background! It's awesome!! Love the beautiful holly and berries ... zigs are the best, aren't they??!! xx

Barb Ghig said...

You used packing foam for your background? Brilliant idea, Bonnie! I love the trio of windows with all the beautiful holly and berries peeking through...such a beautiful Christmas card! Barb xx

Linda said...

Bonnie, thanks so much for this fun challenge. Your card is so cute and great way to add texture with the packing foam. Have a great day my friend. Hugs.

Nstiz said...

I would have never guessed in a million years that was packing foam! I thought for sure it was a coarse glitter paper, then of course I went hunting for that die (laughing). Fabulous job with that die that is now on my must have list! I must have cased you dozens of times and this one is on my to-do list right now! Thanks for the inspiration, Bonnie!

Susan said...

What a brilliant idea to use that packing foam for the background - it really looks like a snowy background! Love your card and love the way you coloured the holly branch.

Sandy said...

How wonderfully creative - love that background> Looks as if the holly branch is laying on some freshly fallen snow. Now I have to go get on a sweater!
Sandy xx

Jo said...

Well this is special, definitely a texture similar to snow, I love it. Like living room windows looking out to a beautiful Christmas wonderland! Unique and exclusive, Bravo!

Marcia Hill said...

What an awesome card Bonnie!! I have that same die but haven't used it in eons, and am totally in love with your frosty and snowy background...totaally makes your holly pop! Did I mention we woke up to snow AGAIN this morning? My poor Daffodils!! Sigh...

Julia Aston said...

What a wonderful die and I love how you colored just the holly branches on it Bonnie! - and how clever to use that 'snow' packing foam behind it! xx

SmilynStef said...

Your packing foam makes an absolutely perfect snowy background ... so glad you helped us celebrate EARTH Day at Jingle Belles.

Christine Alexander said...

beautiful use of the die cut Bonnie, the colours really pop against the white and perfect addition of colour with the sentiment. Fantastic up cycling of the packing, it looks so icy :)

TK said...

Terrific card, Bonnie! I've never seen a die with three windows that had something stretch across it, nor have I seen anybody use that packing foam -- fabulous idea! It absolutely adds texture and interest

Bobby said...

What a unique die, Bonnie, and that packing foam was a brilliant idea to give a snowy background.

Jeanne H said...

A really lovely card. Thanks for the idea of 3 windows and the packing foam use. I'll have to CASE your card.

Ros Crawford said...

Oh it's beautiful! Great way to use the foam... I always kept that for making shakers, never thought to use it like you did.

Mac Mable said...

What a fun way to use the packing foam Bonnie and what a very pretty card. The way you did the sentiment looks fabulous too x.

Papercraft Boutique said...

Bonnie, you are so clever! I was wondering what you used to create the icy background. The holly looks very pretty, and I love that you used red and green for the sentiment.
Hideko xx

BożenA said...

WOW! An amazing way to create an icy background. It's a brilliant idea, the background wonderfully highlights the beautiful branches of holly. This card is so beautiful, Bonnie.
BożenA xoxo

Barbara said...

Love that card - and such clever use of the packing foam, I need to remember that!

Darnell said...

Bon-Bon, you never cease to blow me away with your ingenuity! I thought, "Is that packing foam?" And, sure enough! It is sensational as snow!! Whatever made you think of that, I have no idea, but I'm sure you will have started a new trend in Blogland! A stunning card! Enjoy your Sunday! Take care and keep safe! Hugs, Dolly

ElizStewart said...

Brilliant use of packing foam! Truly beautiful...

lauren bergold said...

oh WOW! how cool is that packing foam snow?! and srsly... how have i never ever thought to save mine? gotta try this ASAP! meanwhile, the fab creative idea has resulted in the PERFECT background for your beautiful CAS card! (i thought you had used photorealistic patterned paper, it really does look exactly like snow!) so pleased you could celebrate earth day with us at JINGLE BELLES!