Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
I inked these stamps with markers and stamped, using a waterbrush to blend the ink then
adding highlights with watercolor pencils.
The branches in the background were done by inking the stamps and spritzing with
water. I didn't use a block and just laid the stamp down on the paper.
I finished the design off with some chunky Frantage and heated from the back.
This snowman die has been in my NBUS box for a long time. I die cut from some
Neenah Solar White and colored the little guys with Copics.
Challenges:
Christmas Kickstart - Slimline Card (card 1)
Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge - ATG Christmas (inspired by mood board)
NBUS #38 - Never Before Used Schtuff (branches and snowmen)
Rudolph Days - ATG Christmas
Card Recipe (card 1)
Stamps: Brilliance, Season's Wishes (PB)
Ink: Bundled Sage, Mowed Lawn (DM & DI), Real Red Marker (SU), Soft Suede
Paper: Christmas Pine (GKD), Mixed Media (Strathmore)
Other: Chunky White Frantage EP (Stmpnds), Caran d'ache Supracolor Pencils (Prussian Blue, Brown, Dark Carmine)
Card Recipe (card 2)
Stamps: Season's Greetings (OOB)
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Paper: Neenah Solar White, Red Glimmer (SU)
Other: Copics (lots), Kars Snowfall EF (ret. Cuttlebug), Snowmen Die (?)
Enjoy!
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Your sweet and thoughtful comments warm my heart!
Two delightful cards, Bonnie. Love your technique on the first one and great job with that. That snowman die is just so darned cute! Such a cheerful Christmas card!
ReplyDeleteAm intrigued by the techniques you describe on the first card Bonnie - must give that a go. Love those cute snowmen too! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteYour gorgeous bit of Winter nature truly sings on this first card, Bonnie - OH, would I love to sit with you when you're coloring those stamps with markers!
ReplyDeleteDarling little Snowmen, too! They don't look one bit upset that they had to wait to play with you!
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Darling cards for your winter stash, Bonnie. I especially love those snowmen.
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness, you've treated us to two amazing cards with this post! One so softly beautiful and the other delightfully fun! Those snowmen really are darling!
ReplyDeleteCute trio of snowmen, Bonnie, but the showstopper for me is the branch card. So gorgeous!! Just love how you created the soft background! Thanks for sharing this beauty at NBUS!! Linda, May Guest Designer
ReplyDeleteYour first Christmas card is just gorgeous Bonnie, I really love that image and you have brought it to life so beautifully. Perfect sentiment as well. Your snowman card is just adorable, I love the way they are peeking out of their little windows! Of course they need a snow embossed background too, so they feel right at home. lol Too cute! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteTFS both your Christmas cards for several Christmas challenges, Bonnie. I love both your very different CAS card designs. TFS your detailed desciptions and list of supplies too. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteWonderful texture and layering in the first card - it turned out perfectly! Love the watercolour. And it's perfectly suited to a slimline. The second card is adorable with those little snowmen peeking out of the squares.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Bonnie, beautiful effects on the first, and love the layout on the cute snowmen one, both inspire me, as does the rest of your blog, which I seem to have missed for a while, so I enjoyed catching up! xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Bonnie - love the fun snowman one, but the first one really made me gasp - that is exquisite.
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Maxine
Wowza! Stunning to whimsical, you've nailed both. These are amazing!
ReplyDeleteHi Bonnie,
ReplyDeleteHappy Rudolf Days.
These cards are so lovely and very wonderful designs too.
Love how you have created both of them they the snowmen peeking out of those apertures looks brilliant and coloured perfectly as well.
A great technique onn your first also.
Thank you for joining the Rudolf Challenge.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L. DT
These are both fabulous, love the softness of the berry branches and that wonderful snowman die with the embossed snowy background. Wonderful xx
ReplyDeleteI don't know what it is about PB stamps and that technique, Bonnie, but everytime I see you (or others) do it I just ooh and aah. Totally love it! Those snowpeople are darling.
ReplyDeleteOh my word ... these are both just awesome Bonnie! LOVE the 3 'Wiseguys' ... lol aka snowmen. What a fun & fabulous design! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace On Earth Christmas challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often. We appreciate your support!!
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Gorgeous winter berry card, Bonnie! The card has a special feeling. The light stamping in the background adds depth to the scene and the fine chunky Frantage snow is just beautiful. The snowman trio is so adorable!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
Two wonderful cards Bonnie. Love your direct to stamp with the foliage and loose water coloring, and that snowman die cut scene is adorable ♥
ReplyDeleteYour snowman card is delightful!
ReplyDeleteYour first card is so pretty - now you have me singing!!
Sandy xx
Your first card is nothing short of gorgeous, Bonnie! And that trio of snowmen are as cute as they can be! Two wonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful Christmas cards Bonnie, simply love the foliage one and the lovely effect you achieved and those snowmen are super cute... love then both, hugs Robyn
ReplyDeleteGuess I'm a little behind on my commenting, but couldn't let these two cards go by without saying anything!! Your branch and berry card is absolutely GORGEOUS Bonnie, and I love the subtle leaves in the background too! And of course that trio of snowmen are just as CUTE as can be!! I really need to get going on my Christmas stash...even though it's going to be in the 80's today, maybe that'll be a good thing to work on! Thanks for the inspiration my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Bonnie. Love them both. Thanks for joining the fun at Christmas Kickstart, Jo x
ReplyDeleteTwo awesome Christmas cards. Your first card is gorgeous. Your seconded is adorable. Both beautifully coloured.
ReplyDeleteTwo stunning cards Bonnie, I especially like the first one that you made by using markers on the stamp. Thanks for joinig the fun at Rudolph Days this month.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
I want to be on your holiday list! Both cards are just beautiful. I love the ethereal quality of the first card and the utter cuteness of the second card with that gorgeous embossed panel behind those cute snowmen.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you joined us at Christmas Kickstart Challenge with your first card. Arlene, Guest Elf
Such beautiful berries and foliage with markers straight to stamp which has work so well, and the cute snowmen on the second look great with the red glitter card and the snowfall embossed background Bonnie..wonderful seasonal makes. x
ReplyDeleteYour card with cute snowmen makes me smile.It's great!
ReplyDeleteLia DT POE
Two wonderful cards - a warm and cozy vintage feel on the first, and a fun and happy second card -- both are great
ReplyDeleteThe first card makes me speechless! She is absolutely gorgeous, has such an artsy look. I love how you stamped this card with the watercolor markers and the double stamping gave a great sense of depth.
ReplyDeleteThe second card is so happy with these funny snowmen. I love how you added color to them.
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