Monday, November 9, 2020

Pine Boughs for CAS Mix Up

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


I've used a piece of salted background and used this beautiful, Big Bold stamp
that I won during Kathy Racoosin's 30 Day Coloring Challenge in July.

Using my MISTI, I stamped parts of the pine boughs and pine cone with White Pigment ink
placing it off the side.  Then I heat embossed the images.

I used Zigs and my waterbrush to add color to the pine cone and winked the boughs
and cones to add some shimmer.  The camera chooses to ignore the sparkle.


Challenges:
CAS Mix Up - Watercolour Off the Edge
Double D - Pine Trees or Pine Cones 
Merry Little Christmas - Anything Goes




Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!


Card Recipe
Stamps:  Pine Branch & Pine Cones (Colorado Craft)
Ink:   Whisper White, Chocolate Chip (SU)
Paper:   Watercolor (Arches Cold Press), Neenah
Other:  Gansai Tambi Watercolors, Salt (Seasalt, Himalayan Pink), White EP, Zig CCRBM (Brown, Mid Brown), WOS, Stately EF (ret. Craft Concepts)


28 comments:

kiwimeskreations said...

What a beauty Bonnie - love the salted background, and the image is stunning over it, especially with the white embossed ink.
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

LeAnne said...

Gorgeous! I wish we lived closer so you could teach me all these beautiful background techniques that you do!

HilaryJane said...

That white ink looks amazing against your gorgeous background xx

Vicky Hayes said...

Oh this is so lovely and icy looking Bonnie! Vicky x

BożenA said...

Your salty watercolor background is stunning, perfect for a christmas card. Like a winter sky! I love wonderful pine branches and a beautiful pine cone.
Hugs,
BozenA xx

Darlene said...

WOW this is awesome Bonnie! I LOVE the background and your white stamping really adds a touch of winter ... beautifully done! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Pine Trees/Pine Cones’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
DOUBLE D Challenge Blog
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Please stop in for a visit!

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous off the edge watercolored with Zigs pinecone bough image stamped over your beautiful background. TFS Bonnie and hosting an awesome challenge. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Ros Crawford said...

Your misty background couldn't be more perfect for the stamps you used... Absolutely beautiful Bonnie!

I Card Everyone said...

It's a lovely card, Bonnie! Your salted background is fabulous - reminds me of the photos I love the most, where the subject is in focus, and the background is beautifully blurred! I have no problem imagining the sparkle!
=]

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Such an elegant card Bonnie.
Faith x

Sandy said...

I don't know which I like more - your back ground or that pine cone! Of course the design makes both shine!!
Sandy xx

Rachelle Oltean said...

Hi Bonnie! You know what's funny? Before I read your post, I thought to myself...that looks like a salted watercolor background!! I have been meaning to try this technique and after seeing this gorgeous background, I'm going to give it a shot! This CAS card is really beautiful! Take care!
Hugs - Rachelle : )

Loll said...

Your salted w/c background is so amazing, Bonnie! I love the uniqueness of the design you get from salt! So beautiful with the gorgoeus pine bough, especially with it off-the-edge! xx

Kathy Krug said...

Gorgeous backgroud and perfect for the white embossing. Thanks for linking up with us at Double D Challenge Blog. We hope you jin us again.
Kathy
DD DT

JoAnn said...

Wow, what a gorgeous card. Love the pretty background with the white embossed pine boughs. TFS

Susan said...

Lovely salted background - beautiful tones of blue and mauve. Looks great with the pine boughs and cone going off the edge.

TK said...

Your image is gorgeous and makes a great card, but your background is FANTASTIC, Bonnie! Wow! Love this!

Karen Dunbrook said...

so beautiful...love the snowy tips on the pinecones
xx Karen

Julia Aston said...

What a beautiful card Bonnie! Your white embossed pinecone is so pretty with the insides colored brown and stamped off the edge- and your salted background is lovely!

Mac Mable said...

Wow this is stunning Bonnie. The background is unique and great stamping. The white heat embossing looks amazing and what a beautiful card x.

Trina P. said...

Just gorgeous. Love the pinecones off the corner and that salted background looks amazing.

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Stunning piece of art, Bonnie - love the salted background and the embossed frame!!

Jo said...

Twas the night before Christmas, that background is magical.. the pine cone and branches make it even more wonderful. A beautiful card dear friend!

Papercraft Boutique said...

What a beautiful snowy scene, Bonnie! I love the gorgeous colors and the the salt effect of the icy, snowy background. The big pine cone is perfect for the off-the-edge design. Such a beautiful card, my friend!
Hideko xx

Linda said...

I love this, that background looks amazing and the touch of shimmer on the pine cone and branch is just perfect! xx

Robyn Oliver said...

Bonnie your card is simply stunning... gorgeous background, perfect for your lovely pinecone arrangement...love it, hugs Robyn

BożenA said...
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nancy littrell said...

OMG...I just received your Gorgeous stamped and heat embossed off the edge seasons greetings card for Christmas 2021, Bonnie!!! I now know I have to have that beautiful Bold Pinecone image from Colorado Crafters...I have thought of getting the stamp, but now I Know I have to have it!!! Sending you Happy Holidays wishes, my dear friend. Love and Big Hugs...Nancy