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I used a previously embossed background and stamped the Fragile Branches
with DOX ink. I used a wet waterbrush to move the ink to blur the images some.
The gnome background was cut from Neenah and the pieces from Neenah and
decorative paper. I swiped his beard a few times with a gray Copic and used
a pink Copic to color his nose.
I've so far refrained from adding some red berries with Nuvo drops.
Challenges:
52 Christmas Card Throwdown - Gnomes
Jingle Belles - Neutral Noel
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Card Recipe
Stamps: Fragile Beauty (PB), Happy Holly Days (HA)
Ink: Iced Spruce (DOX), Versafine Onyx Black
Paper: Mixed Media, Basic Gray, In Good Taste DSP (SU)
Other: Gnome Die (SSS), Copic Markers (R20 blush, W2 warm gray no. 2, Dilicate Designs EF (ret. SU)
super cute and so fun
ReplyDeletexx Karen
What a cute gnome Bonnie and I love the watercolour look of the foliage in the background and the background card looks great with the dry embossing top and bottom and a wonderful monochrome look too. x
ReplyDeleteI am glad you refrained from adding the red as I think it is perfect just as it is. It has a real wintry and Christmasy feel to it xx
ReplyDeleteBonnie...love how all your elements come together! The embossing, colors, the hint of copic-coloring...truly a perfect card.
ReplyDeleteHow cute is this and LOVE the designer paper you used! Glad you didn't add the berries. It keeps that adorable gnome in focus. And thanks for the idea of paper piecing the copious gnomes I have here. Love that idea. Great card, Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteOh!! He's really cute. I love the black and white!
ReplyDeleteI love gnomes - I am sure we have a few living in our backyard and I try to keep them well fed!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
That is such a cute Christmas gnome! Love your neutral colour scheme, especially the muted background!
ReplyDeleteGreat card Bonnie, I love your soft tree background and the neutral colours for your gnome :)
ReplyDeleteLove your background texture, blurred winter brush, neutral colored gnome and his light pink nose:-) TFS Bonnie. Love and Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet. Berries would look great on it too, but it's also perfect without.
ReplyDeleteJane
Guest designer at 52CCT
Wonderful! I really love the textured paper you used for his outfit and the subtle background is perfect!
ReplyDeleteOoooooh...this is SO CUTE Bonnie!! I love LOVE your background, and I'm sure I would have already added the red berries because most of the time I just don't know when to leave well enough alone!! I love all your color choices though, and this is just one sweet, SWEET card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteDarling little gnome, and fabulous background, Bonnie! I'm imagining all the Cardinals have eaten your berries!
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Those soft branches made a great background for the gnome, Bonnie, and he looks so dapper dressed in black.
ReplyDeleteAdorable gnome - just love his little outfit and the winter branches behind him, Bonnie!!
ReplyDeleteBerries or not, this is an adorable card, Bonnie! Terrific
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute gnome in the snow, Bonnie! His hat and gown are so cool, and the soft trees in the background are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
What an adorable Gnome. Thanks for playing along with my Theme challenge over on the 52Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge. I hope that you will come and play along with us again in the future.
ReplyDeleteTracy
June Hostess for 52CCT
Ooh I love this card Bonnie. Everything works so well together.
ReplyDeleteI love the neutral colour scheme Bonnie! Great background too! So happy to see you back at 52CCT:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thanks for playing at 52cct
ReplyDeleteI totally love this card Bonnie! You have taken this little guy and made him look so elegant. I love the background and the embossing. So fun, yet so elegant and I'm so in love! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteI just adore that gnome!
Oh, ha! Love him so much! Your whole card is beautifully designed and a delight to the eyes. Such fun!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thanks for playing at 52CCT
ReplyDeletewhat a fun and fabulous card! it's a great take on the gnomes challenge, a great slimline composition and a FAB job of the black and white for our Neutral Noel at JINGLE BELLES! ♥ (ps: g'head and add the berries; your restraint was admirable lol!!!) :) :) :)
ReplyDeleteBonnie... I think I commented on this card when I saw it over at Christmas Kickstart... and still lovin it over at Christmas Card Throwdown!
ReplyDeleteI adore that gnomie ... so very glad you joined our Neutral Noel at Jingle Belles.
ReplyDeleteI can't stop smiling looking at this gnome. His hat and clothes look knitted with a thick yarn. This paper is great. And your watercolor background, those blurry branches look wonderful
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Super cute card, love the way you slightly blurred the background and love that gnome Bonnie x.
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