Saturday, December 5, 2020

The Stockings Were Hung by the Chimney

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


These fun stockings are from a NBUS stamp and die set from Hot Off the Press.

I inked them up with Distress inks and markers and actually fussy cut them.
It was quicker to cut than to fiddle with the die to get it lined up well.

The mantel garland was stamped with the new Rustic Wilderness Distress ink.
I love this color!

Challenges:
Christmas Kickstart #43 - Twas the Night Before Christmas
NBUS #21- Never Before Used Schtuff


Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!


Card Recipe
Stamps:  Half & Half Stockings Die & Stamps (Hot off the Press)
Ink:   Twisted Citron, Festive Berries, Candied Apple, Rustic Wilderness (DI & DM)
Paper:   Sahara Sand (SU), Neenah
Other:  Brick EF (TH), Holly Punch (MS)


23 comments:

Marcia Hill said...

Cute, cute, CUTE Bonnie!! LOVE the look of those stockings and how looong they are! I hear you too about it sometimes being easier to fussy cut than line up with a die! Love your little fireplace mantle too and the new green color...have it but haven't even opened it yet! One of these days!! Have a wonderful weekend my friend!! Hugs. :0)

JosieD said...

You find the cutest things for Christmas cards...this is adorable. The
brick EF and all the touches just make this card say "happy". Good to see the new Rustic Wilderness color "in person"...have resisted getting it so far but now may have to re-think that. Have a good weekend!

Brenda in IN said...

Those are some big stockings to fill! I love the fun strips and holly trims. The brick gives the look of a fireplace and the new green is so pretty.

JD/ Jill said...

Cute card!

Pat said...

I love these fun stockings in red and green stripes Bonnie and great to have them hanging from the mantel with the pretty green leaves and berries decoration. x

I Card Everyone said...

Absolutely adorable, Bonnie!
=]

Susan said...

Love those fun striped stockings! Great use of the brick embossing folder to represent the fireplace.

JoAnn said...

Such cute stockings on your card. Love the mantel garland too. The embossed brick does look like a fireplace. TFS

TK said...

Too fun, Bonnie, this is just adorable and so fitting on the brick e/f! As for the fussy cut, I'm guessing it was an "older" style solid die... whoever came up with the open "frame" dies needs a medal of valor from us crafters!!!
😂

Nstiz said...

Those stockings are awedome! IN fact we were looking for a stocking die just the other day. Love the embossed brick in the background- just perfect. Great card, Bonnie!

Loll said...

Sweet! LOVE those adorable stockings. They are LONG ... bet it takes a lot to fill them. :) Love your card and looking forward to getting my new green inks that are currently "in the mail". xx

Mac Mable said...

Such a fun card, great fussing cutting and colouring too Bonnie x.

Dotty Jo said...

Love your fun card, Bonnie! Such a simple concept and layout, but one that is so visually pleasing and cute. Well done on that fussy cutting too! Thanks for playing with Liz and me at Christmas Kickstart, Jo x

Trina P. said...

Oh those whimsical stockings are so cute and FUN! Great job fussy cutting them out and “hanging them by the chimney with care”!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Cool stockings, Bonnie - very "Old World" or fairy tale looking, love them!!

Christine Alexander said...

those stockings are adorable and I always love easy fussy cutting :)

Sandy said...

This looks like the perfect fit for long skinny legs like mine!
Sandy Claus xx

Leslie Miller said...

Awesome stockings! Fun and festive, just right for Christmas. Love this!

Liz McGuire, said...

Thanks for joining in the Christmas Kickstart Challenge, Liz(guest elf) xx

Ros Crawford said...

What cute stockings! I'm sure I could used them right now but they look perfect on your 'mantle' I hope they get filled with goodies for you!

Colleen said...

LOVE those stockings, Bonnie! They are so cute! I love how the toe curls up!

Darnell said...

What a great striped pair of old-timey Christmas stockings, Bon! They look so festive hanging on the textured background and hand-painted holly mantel! Thank you for sharing with everyone at NBUS! Happy Holiday Hugs, Dolly

BożenA said...

Such a happy color scheme for these socks. Bright and vivid colors are a great contrast to the white background. I love this card, Bonnie.
xx