Thursday, October 15, 2020

Christmas Plaid for CAS Mix Up

  Hi there.  I'm glad you stopped by!

There's still some time to join in at CAS Mix Up.


This month we are using stencils and our host Viv challenged us to do...

I used a mask off a rectangle on a card front and sponged Twisted Citron ink
lightly inside the mask.

Then I laid a Tim Holtz mini  stencil on top and sponged again.

So easy and it makes a fantastic background.

I watercolored a die cut pine bough and layered it over a die cut branch
with some Nuvo berries all tied up with a bow. (Actually the bow is glued on.)

Check out all the inspiration at the challenge site.  You'll be glad you did.

Hope you'll join us at CAS Mix Up.

Challenge ends on the 24th.

Challenges:
CAS Mix Up - Stencil Tone on Tone


Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!



Card Recipe
Stamps:   Vintage Christmas Post (HA)
Ink:   Twisted Citron (DI), Cherry Cobbler (SU)
Paper:   Neenah
Other:  Marvelous Masks Rectangles (Colorful Life), Layering Mini Stencil Set #32 (TH), Holiday Greens Mini (TH), Winterberry Sprig (MB), Gansai Tambi Watercolors (54 Olive Green, 58 Evergreen, 90 Gold), Nuvo Crystal Drops (Autumn Red)


29 comments:

Viv said...

Brilliant Plaid background for that holly sprig Bonnie. Great card. x

Dotty Jo said...

Love your plaid background! Jo x

HilaryJane said...

I just love that background, it works perfectly with that pine sprig xx

Brenda in IN said...

I love your plaid in tone on tone. The pine bough looks beautiful over it. Lovely card, Bonnie.

nancy littrell said...

Simply beautiful tone on tone stenciled background for your gorgeous die cut fir bough and berries and twine bow, Bonnie. This would be a fun design to mass produce. TFS and always inspiring me, my friend. Love and Hugs..Nancy

Leslie Miller said...

I love Twisted Citron. How pretty this is as a backdrop for you evergreen sprig and berry twig. Perfection!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Absolutely beautiful Bonnie.
Faith x

Marcia Hill said...

LOVE this Bonnie...your plaid background with the tone on tone and the pine branch and berries is CAS perfection my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Nstiz said...

Wow! I had no idea you created that fabulous plaid- perfect for the challenge! Great design too, Bonnie. Love it!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Gorgeous sprig atop the plaid, Bonnie - just love all the die cuts you combined!!

JD/ Jill said...

Really like this design and the colors!

Pat said...

This is gorgeous Bonnie, and I love the colours of the tone on tone tartan background and the pine and berry branches are so pretty over the top, and finished beautifully with the red Nuvo drops on the berries and the coordinating red sentiment. x

LeAnne said...

The stencilling is so cool, but the greenery looks so REAL! Amazing, lovely Christmas creation!

Christine Alexander said...

I thought you die cut the plaid rectangle, it has so much dimension :) Love the card.

Trina P. said...

Wow, that plaid background looks perfectly stencilled!... thought it was pattern paper! Beautiful watercoloring of the pine branch. Love the design and attention to details from the bow to the Nuvo drops.

kiwimeskreations said...

A stunning tone on tone stenciled background Bonnie - love it
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Ros Crawford said...

It's absolutely gorgeous Bonnie!

JosieD said...

Such a clever way to make that background! Just right for the pine and berries sprigs.

JoAnn said...

Your pretty pine bough looks great on your stenciled background. Love your card. TFS

Jo said...

Well this is different. Totally loving this plaid stencil. It's the plaid theme over at the October MB challenge ;-)
I love the berry branch with the pine sprig, the best Christmas decor for those gifts under the tree. Love those berries, yum yum.
A beautiful tone on tone card dear friend xx

Susan said...

The tone on tone worked perfectly to create a plaid background! And I love the two branches tied together. Wonderful CAS card!

Loll said...

Sweet card Bonnie! I LOVE your tone-on-tone plaid background. Gorgoeus colours that really show off your beautiful evergreen spray! xx

TK said...

So pretty, Bonnie, I'm just amazing at a simple solution... make your own "tone" to do this effect with - doh! You've done it well, my friend

Linda said...

Oooh! I do like a bit of plaid on a Christmas card.
This looks amazing, what a fab stencil, and your little pine sprig looks so real. Great job! xx

Mac Mable said...

I love how you did the vibrant and fabulous plaid Bonnie x. Wonderful 3D pine and branches and all tied up (glued....LOL) with a bow x. I love it x.

BożenA said...

Beautiful Christmas card design, Bonnie. It reminds me of the warmth of my family home and this incredible anticipation for Christmas Eve. How wonderful it was to come back to those memories, especially now during the pandemic
hugs,
BożenA

Vicky Hayes said...

Absolutely love this card Bonnie! The acid green plaid and the festive foliage against it - stunning! I don't seem to get email notifications about CAS Mix Up any more. I must look into that. Vicky x

Bobby said...

That sprig is a perfect embellishment to your beautiful plaid, Bonnie.

Susan Joyce said...

Love the plaid tone on tone and your sprig is the perfect embellishment for your card Bonnnie.