Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
I have a couple of Christmas cards to share today.
First up is a couple of little critters from Penny Black that I've stamped and colored
with Copic Markers.
The image was a little too big for the die cut circle, so I cut around the end of
the scarf so it could hang out of the circle.
This is for the CAS Christmas challenge where Barb has chosen critters for the theme.
And a twofer....
A couple of weeks ago I went to play at my friend Nance's house.
She had some Paper Glaze from Picket Fence that she wanted me to try.
It is so creamy and has a lovely shine!
For this card I used a plaid stencil and the Mint Hydrangea glaze.
I've used this die cut spray colored with Copics and a beautiful bow that
a sweet friend sent me when I commented on how much I liked her bows.
(Needless to say I have this die on the way now. Thanks for the enabling Barb.)
I thought this was perfect for another entry into the Inspired By Challenge
for the second inspiration picture. I was inspired by the soft green and
greenery with berries.
Challenges:
CAS Christmas - Christmas Critters
Inspired By - Inspiration Photo Below
Card Recipe (card 1)
Stamps: Jolly Friends, Season's Gifts (PB)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Neenah Solar White
Other: Copics (W1, W4, W5, R29, R37, YG17, R20), Caran d'ache Supracolor Pencil (Spruce Green), Posca Pen, Chunky Frantage (Stampendous), Stitched Circles Die (PB)
Card Recipe (card 2)
Stamps: Bitty Holiday Wishes (MFT)
Ink: Whisper White
Paper: Crumb Cake, Neenah, Real Red
Other: Winter Garland Die (PB), Copics (G24, G28, G29, BG18, E23, R29), Picket Fence Paper Glaze (Mint Hydrangea), Mini Stencil Set 32 (TH), Merry Frame Die (SSS)
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Bonnie, that little mouse is so adorable! I love how you clipped his scarf - adds so much extra cuteness!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to see you've been inspired to include this second gorgeousness to our Inspired By gallery! It is perfection!
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Two fabulous Christmas makes Bonnie, and I adore your cute critters with that very pretty ornate circular aperture, and then the wonderful winter greenery and gorgeous bow which looks amazing and with a wonderful plaid background which goes brilliantly. x
ReplyDeleteThat mouse is so sweet - something I'd never thought I would say - but that card is adorable. The mint plaid is just a gorgeous color and a pretty design.
ReplyDeleteI admit it, I am a sucker for cute and your first card is so dang cute. Well no wonder I like it, I own the stamp and the circle die. I am not sure bout the sentiment will have to go through my stuff again. You sure color like a dream Bonnie - Copics scare me - I just can't get them to do what I want them to do. Your coloring is really good!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card Bonnie puts a big smile in my heart!!
You second card is very attractive -
Gotta run!
Sandy xx
What a cute little critter on your first card. I like how you have the end of this scarf hanging out of the circle. Love the stenciled background on your second card and the pretty winter greenery. Very pretty card. TFS
ReplyDeleteI love the design choice to cut out that scarf, it adds a bit of whimsy to an already cute scene. Your second card is fab as well love the plaid and the bow.
ReplyDeleteOh my...I absolutely LOVE your Adorable mouse and bird Winter scene, Bonnie. Love how you mouse's scarf hangs over the circle window and your beautiful coloring. Your 2nd card is beautiful with the plaid stenciled background for your festive and wonderful die cut spray and pretty die cut bow. Love your die cut Merry and stamped Christmas too. TFS both beauties, my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteThe snipping around the scarf was a great idea, Bonnie! I love what it adds to your darling card. Your spray of greenery looks so pretty on that marvelous plaid background! So happy to see this in our IB gallery!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet Bonnie card! I love that mouse and the bird on the branch. As if they were talking to each other :-) Beautiful inspiration for the CCC challenge
ReplyDeleteI also love the second card, this checkered background is perfect for a cute poinsettia.
Hugs,
BożenA
Wonderful Twofer of Christmas cards, Bonnie. On the first one you have fabulous colored the winter scene. I like how you cut the scarf. Great idea to have the whole picture. The second one is just perfect. I like the design. The bow is wonderful.
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Two fantastic cards! Love the adorable image on your first card and your arrangement on that plaid stamp looks wonderful! That card has a fantastic color combination too! Looks like you are really on a roll getting card done!
ReplyDeleteLove that mouse card! And a good use for the plaid on a holiday card. tfs
ReplyDeleteI love that little mouse scene, Bonnie. It wouldn't have looked right to cut the scarf off behind the circle. What a gorgeous color in that plaid. It looks great with the fancy sprig and I can see why you'd want that bow die.
ReplyDeleteAdorable little mouse - love the way he's saying hello to the bird! Thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christmas plaid on the second card. A great background for your spray of greenery.
Absolutely adorable critters, and your plaid is wonderful too. I love that you pulled the mouse's scarf to the outside of the circle -- brilliant
ReplyDeleteThe first is just the sweetest and the second is so lovely! I can see why you like that bow!
ReplyDeleteYour critters are absolutely adorable, Bonnie! I love how you fussy cut the scarf and that you chose the stitched circle for this charming card! I'm really loving your 2nd card, too...your bow is the perfect accent for your sprig of greens and your plaid panel is lovely!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that you like the bow enough to purchase the die...it's perfect for your beautiful cards ~ xx
your mice are adorable and love the plaid background on the second (quick comments for now♥)
ReplyDeleteYour card for CAS Christmas is absolutely ADORABLE Bonnie...that sweet little mouse just melts my heart! And your card for the Inspired By challenge is simply BEAUTIFUL!! I love the colors, the bow (HAD to have that die too!!), and of course that plaid background too! Two FABULOUS cards my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteLOVE those sweet critters, Bonnie! Made me smile when I saw your card. :) Love the idea of having the scarf to outside the circle border. And the sentiment is perfect for these adorable friends!
ReplyDeleteYour plaid is gorgeous with the soft green glaze. I have not heard of these glazes, so another thing for me to check out. :) Love the Christmas swag at the top. xx
Oh my, oh my! I feel all warm and fuzzy with the adorableness of the first, and inspired to go shopping for that bow and plaid stencil after seeing the second card. There does appear to be a special softness to the glaze. Sheesh, I'm awaiting an order as we speak and I already have another in the making!
ReplyDeleteAwww, your little critter card is adorable Bonnie! I love how you place his scarf outside the circle. Such a sweet little scene, love that sentiment. Wow, your twofer is just gorgeous! I don't understand the wizardry you used to make the plaid, but I'm in love with it. That color is just beautiful and I love your die cut mistletoe, it just pops off that beautiful plaid. A gorgeous card indeed! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card with the little mouse and I love the plaid stenciling on your second card... It's so effective! I honestly thought it was a stamp!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE both of these cards, that mouse and bird have stolen my heart! And, the plaid and greenery are so absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for inspiring us @IB!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness you are a busy lady, two more wonderful cards - such a cute mouse and love that you hung his scarf out of the circle, and that glaze is amazing.. works beautifully with that plaid stencil and love the whole card... super work, hugs Robyn
ReplyDeleteThe little mouse and bird are so sweet in the beautiful snowy scene, Bonnie! I wonder what they're talking about. :-) The red scarf off the edge of the circle frame is a wonderful touch!
ReplyDeleteThe soothing mint plaid looks amazing with the holiday greenery. The red bow, berries, and sentiment pull everything together. I love both cards!
Hideko xx
Another two wonderful Christmas cards. The first one is simply adorable with the mouse conversing with the bird. The second is festive and so beautifully designed… love the plaid background.
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