Sunday, September 12, 2021

Christmas Plaid

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

I used the last bits of a piece of plaid paper in my hoard stash
and got two cards out of it.

First up in my favorite gnome.

I found this embossed frame in my Christmas box and stamped a sentiment
to fit inside.  But it was pretty dark.  So I embossed a piece of vellum to 
put over top and inside the frame.  A little extra snow adds to the fun!

This one uses the very last sliver of that plaid paper.

The tree has some sparkle dots for shine.



Challenges:
CAS Christmas - Plaid


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Card Recipe (card 1)
Stamps:  Botanical Blocks (PTI)
Ink:   Garden Green
Paper:   Neenah, Plaid Paper (stash), Vellum
Other:  Gnome Die (SSS), Snowfall EF (ret. Cuttlebug), Snowflakes EF (Darice), Double Pierced Rectangle Die (AE)

Card Recipe (card 2)
Stamps:  Scribbly Christmas (TH)
Ink:   VersaMark
Paper:   Deco Tree Frame Die (PS), Dot Sparklers Gold (Stampendous), Subtle EF (SU), Gold EP
Other: 

31 comments:

Bunny said...

Nice use of that plaid on both cards. Very pretty.

Nstiz said...

Love there! What a difference that plaid paper makes on those die cuts! I do have the tree die and may do something like this. Love the striking contrast of the dark plaid and the white as well as the embossed card base!

JosieD said...

Two very creative cards! What a clever way to use up that striking plaid paper.

Marcia Hill said...

Loving both of these cards Bonnie!! That plaid is beautiful and I can see why you had to use every tiny last bit of it!! And it worked perfect on that gnome who just happens to be my favorite gnome too!! Love the clean and crisp embossed white frame around that sweet little guy too! And your pine tree on the 2nd card is just as beautiful in the plaid too! Two FABULOUS cards my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Bobby said...

That lovely plaid was perfect for the gnome, Bonnie, but I love it for the tree as well. The tree die is wonderful with a touch of plaid showing through.

Brenda said...

Doesn't plaid make all the difference?! I love this little gnome in plaid and used him as well for my card which will go live on Monday. I love how you put vellum behind the frame, it softens the sentiment and "snow". I love the embossed front, so fun and whimsical! The tree card is so different and looks fabulous with the plaid! I love that unusual cut out frame, so fun but so classy. I am glad I got a whole paper stack of plaids a few years back because I can't imagine not having any plaid papers. lol Hugs, Brenda

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Two fabulous cards with plaid, Bonnie! I hear you about the hoarding :)

Just love your gnomie (I finally succumbed and bought this die - thanks for enabling!) on card one and the amazing stained glass look on card two!!

Susan said...

Great use of your last bits of plaid dp! Love both cards! I hoard some of my favourite dp too - really need to make myself use it up!

nancy littrell said...

Adorable Gnome all dressed up in plaid with lovely framing, Bonnie. Love your pretty plaid tree and die cut frame on your 2nd CAS card design too. TFS both your creative Christmas cards, my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Leslie Miller said...

I'm a gnome fan, even though I've only colored one of the several gnome stamps in my NBUS basket, sheesh. Your die cut gnome is adorable and makes a perfect Christmas card. I absolutely love the plaid PP. The embossed frame is pretty and the vellum a good idea for toning down the sentiment. I really like the art deco look of your second card. You have such a gift for CAS.

Papercraft Boutique said...

Your gnome dressed up in plaid is so cute, Bonnie! Love the soft effect of the embossed vellum window!
You made a great use of your last sliver of the plaid paper for the second card. Love the design of the deco tree frame!
It's always good to see your card in the CAS Christmas gallery. Thank you for sharing, my friend!
Hideko xx

BożenA said...

Great cards using plaid paper. First card sweet, I love this gnome. The second card is a great WOW! The white background and the amazing inlays around the Christamas trees are so striking. I love this card, it is amazing.
hugs,
BożenA

Carol L said...

Oh how cute!! Love the plaid-wearing gnome and the tree wears the plaid as well as the gnome does! Great cards!

Christine Alexander said...

I've always loved that little gnome, he looks even cuter all decked out in plaid and your deco window looks amazing with the plaid inlay ♥

Lisa Elton said...

I love this gnome every time I see him! He's looking particularly dapper in his plaid attire. Two terrific cards, Bonnie!

Loll said...

Two fabulous plaid cards Bonnie! That is the most gorgeous plaid so I can see why you used every bit of it. Lovely cards! xx

Mac Mable said...

Beautiful plaid paper and well done you, using up the last little bit too. Adorable gnome, with a wonderful design and eye catching art deco second card Bonnie....Both are fabulous and love the crispness of the white against the plaid x.

I Card Everyone said...

Bonnie, I don't have the strength to lift down my box of Christmas supplies yet, but I think I can just save it... this is a winner if I've ever met one!
LOve this gnome - you know I'm mad for plaid - well it's just a winning combination in my book! and super cute!
=]

HilaryJane said...

What brilliant use you have made out of your last slivers of plaid paper. I always love cards with plaid on them so I have no idea why I don't use it myself more often. Your gnome looks wonderful in his plaid outfit and putting the vellum over the inked sentiment was such a good idea. I love the look. Your second card is beautiful, that die is gorgeous xx

Colleen said...

Bonnie you have done it again. TWO fabulous cards. WOW that is wonderful plaid paper, I am so glad you had enough to make two cards with it and both cards are awesome! Thank you so much for playing along with our CAS Christmas Challenge!

Pat said...

Fantastic use of that beautiful plaid paper Bonnie to make two beautiful Christmas cards. I love your sweet die cut gnome with the snowy vellum background, and then the pretty die cut tree and frame with the art deco feel to it, looking even better with the plaid paper backing it. x

Brenda in IN said...

I love that gnome in his plaid outfit all decked out for Christmas. That frame is so unique and the plaid really highlights it. That is a gorgeous plaid.

Cat Craig said...

Good choices for that last bit of plaid, Bonnie. So festive and fun.

TK said...

Your gnome is so fun, love his plaid attire! Great use of those "bits" to make such a pretty second card

Monica C. said...

Both are lovely cards, Bonnie! I love the gnome in his plaid outfit. The tree with that inlaid die cut column on each side is stunning. Beautiful!
Hugs Monica

Trina P. said...

Wonderful twofers! Your favourite gnomie looks so festive and fashionable in his plaid outfit. Love what you did with the remaining plaid piece… great die.

Julia Aston said...

What a beautiful plaid you used here Bonnie! love that gnome and your pretty design with the vellum over lay - and your tree die is awesome with those lovely side designs! thank for sharing these with us at CAS Christmas! xx

Ros Crawford said...

These are absolutely fabulous!! I love that plaid and I just adore the tree with that stunning frame!

Barb Ghig said...

Oh my gosh, you did an amazing job with our prompt, Bonnie! I LOVE your festive green plaid and your choice of elements on each card...so pretty! Love your embossed snowflakes, too! Thank you so much for playing along with us at CAS Christmas ~ xx

Cathy said...

Two gorgeous cards Bonnie, I love that gnome and he looks amazing in his green plaid outfit! That tree die is so pretty and the plaid is perfect with it, Cathy x

Jo said...

A touch of the Irish, ...all these greens add such a richness to these beautiful plaid Xmas cards. Very special indeed.