Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
A dear, sweet friend enclosed some awesome Christmas die cuts in a recent card.
I colored this JOY with Real Red ink and triple embossed it with clear powder.
It was a perfect fit in the opposite corner of these Christmas sprigs.
I stamped the sprigs by picking up color from spritzed Lindy's Magicals
then added lots of splatters.
For this card I smooshed this NOEL die cut in some Magicals and water.
The background and die cut branch is a from a piece that was smooshed with
re-inker and Frost Paint. It's very light so it had been watered down a lot.
We're down to the short rows as they say in our area.
Yesterday my daughters and I did baking and texted each other pictures
of what we were doing. It wasn't as much fun as baking together
but was a way to enjoy each other safely.
Challenges:
Jingle Belles - Taking Christmas Back
Penny Black Saturday - ATG/Optional Winter Wonderland (I went with ATG)
Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.
Enjoy!
Card Recipe (card 1)
Stamps: Christmas Sprig (PB)
Ink: Real Red (SU)
Paper: Neenah, Real Red (SU)
Other: Holiday Word Blocks Dies (Splbndrs), Lindy's Magicals (Ponderosa Pines Olive)
Card Recipe
Stamps:
Ink:
Paper: Neenah,
Other: Holiday Word Blocks Dies (Splbndrs), Lindy's Magicals (Tainted Love Teal), Pool Party re-inker, Frost White Paint, Holiday Greens Mini Die (TH), Nuvo Crystal Drops (Autumn Red)
LUV THESE DIES and how you used them!! Perfect for putting together striking looking cards and using stuff in stash...plus can be quick and easy when "crunch time" hits. Your comment about sharing pics while baking is so sweet and a clever way to beat the pandemic limitations.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! What wonderful dies and wonderful ways to use them! Your friend is very sweet and generous!
ReplyDeleteCute dies from a sweet friend and you made beautiful cards with them! Each is very special in its own way. Texting pics of your baking is the next best thing to being there... well, almost. Merry Christmas, Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards, Bonnie. I am always so amazed with your watercoloring cards. Thank you for the beautiful pink poinsettia card that you sent me. Merry Christmas, my friend.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Bonnie. Unusual die cuts and you have certainly put them to good use. xx
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Bonnie, love the die cuts they are both so elegant and you've made two beautiful cards XX
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely mail you get Bonnie! Both cards are beautiful - love the red splatters bringing everything together in the first and those beautiful aqua shades punctuated with red in the second! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous words from friends ... aren't they always the best gifts? Your cards are pretty fabulous, too, Bonnie! Loving the magic of these Lindy's!
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These are both lovely cards. You sure made good use of those dies and smooshing the Noel die was a cool way to color it. Isn't it a shame you couldn't bake with your daughters but you did get to share the goodies in a safe and calorie free way.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are delightful but I particularly like the red joy card.
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Both of your cards are absolutely beautiful Bonnie! The die cuts are wonderful but it's your backgrounds that are just GORGEOUS to me...lovely, lovely cards!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteTwo Gorgeous cards using your gifted die cut words, Bonnie. I loved both CAS designs. So happy you had fun baking with your daughters virtually:-) So thankful you are being safe too. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely, Bonnie. The pale background leaves in the first one and the gorgeous background smooshing in the second one are among my favourite techniques.
ReplyDeleteThose are really cool die cuts and I love the way you used them! My comment about splattering on the last card was meant for this one- sorry, senior moments happen. Love the fabulous colors on your teal card. Both are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThese two designs gave me lockjaw, Bon! I just adore the coloring and how you did the backgrounds for each one. Two more to go in the 'To CASE' folder! I think that was a very clever way for you and your daughters to share the traditional Christmas baking. Way to keep strong and roll with the Covid punches! Great to see you today! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteWonderful die cuts, and the cards it makes are beautiful! Way to go "Zoom Baking"!
ReplyDeleteGreat die cuts , especially the "joy" triple embossed like that. The green sprigs and red splatters are fabulous on the first card.
ReplyDeleteStamping friends are the BEST! Love these two word dies sent to you. Gorgeous watercoloured leaves for your first card. I have not tried stamping with diluted magicals - amazing results Bonnie! And gorgeous colours for your Noel, pine sprig and background. It's wonderful that you arranged to bake with your daughters at the same time and share photos. What a great way to share time together, but apart. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat an eye catching first card. I love how you used the magicals and the triple embossing looks fabulous on the sentiment x.
ReplyDeleteI love the artsy second card and again love those magicals x.
Both cards are fabulous Bonnie and how kind and sweet of a friend to send you some die cuts.....I know how that feels.....LOL x.
How fun to bake with your daughters....virtually x.
Two gorgeous artsy cards! I love both colour combos. So happy to see your card at PBSC!
ReplyDeleteWonderful artsy look. Lucky you to receive those die-cuts and you’ve put them to good use. I
ReplyDeleteOh, another card with die print. Fantastic effect. I love this technique, and the backgrounds you make are stunning, Bonnie. Two beautiful Christmas card with these awesome letters.
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Both cards are fabulous, Bonnie! The gifted die-cut sentiments are beautifully inked and smooshed. The JOY sentiment IS a perfect fit in the opposite corner of the Magicals sprigs. Wonderful layout!
ReplyDeleteThe Pool Party and Frost Paint Paint background for the second card is wintry, and I love the visual texture!
How fun to bake together with your daughters with the help of technology! :-)
Hideko xx