Monday, January 23, 2023

Golden Bells

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

Today I have a VERY shiny card!


I punched these bells from foil cardstock and embossed them with my
subtle embossing folder.  The bow was die cut from red foil.

With all that shine, I needed to heat emboss the sentiment and add some embossed
gold highlights to the wreath.

Getting a good photo was the hardest part!

Challenges:
Jingle Belles - Christmas Bells


Card Recipe
Stamps:  Yuletide (Kaisercraft)
Ink:   Encore Gold
Paper:   Neenah Natural, Gold Foil, Red Foil
Other:  Bell Punch (ret SU), Subtle EF (ret SU), Seasonal Wreath EF (ret SU), Fit to Be Tied Die (Greetery), Gold EP, 


Enjoy!


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20 comments:

JoAnn said...

Very pretty. Love the gold bells and red bow. Love how you added the gold highlights on the wreath and the gold embossed sentiment. TFS

I Card Everyone said...

You captured that shine beautifully, Bonnie! and added just the right amount of gold to bring attention to that sweet embossed wreath!
Now I'm wondering if your Christmas cactus bloomed?
=]

Nstiz said...

What a beautiful card, Bonnie! Love the gold bells with texture as well as the bit of gold you added to the embossed background! This is so imaginative and the result is fabulous!

jimlynn said...

Lots of shine and lots of beauty! Love the pretty bells and that bow just sets everything off perfect.
Lynn

Bobby said...

The bells look fantastic embossed, Bonnie, and I love that big red bow.

Susan said...

What a great idea to dry emboss your bells - I must remember to do that with die cut or punched pieces. Love all the gold shine! I agree - it's so difficult to photograph shiny cards!

Pat said...

Another beautiful Christmas design Bonnie, and I love the gold bells and so prettily dry embossed and look great with the added red bow, and the embossed wreath with the added gold heat embossed highlights and the gold heat embossed sentiment are both wonderful finishing touches. x

Brenda said...

Oh I am loving the shine on this beautiful card Bonnie! The bells are so pretty with the subtle embossing, got to love the red, shiny bow as well. Looks so pretty on the embossed wreath. Just beautiful! Hugs, Brenda

HilaryJane said...

It's beautiful, I love the shine xx

Sandy said...

Just when I was all in the mood to sing "Silver Bells" -
I do love that red bow!!
Sandy xx

Lisa Elton said...

I like the little touches of gold you added to the wreath! This is wonderful, Bonnie!

Loll said...

Beautiful and elegant card with all the foil, Bonnie. Love the accents of gold and then that hit of colour from the red bow. xx

TK said...

Gold embossing was the perfect addition to your wreath, it adds a bit of antiqued character, as does the embossing of the die bells - pretty card

Cat Craig said...

Wow, such an interesting look and texture...very nostalgic. Love.

Leslie Miller said...

You're rockin' the Christmas cards, Bonnie! What a pretty overall effect this card has with the white base almost appearing to have been cast in plaster. Add a vintage look with the worn gold. The bells, too, have a vintage look. Yet it's festive and fun at the same time. I love it!

lauren bergold said...

Ohhhhhhh yes indeed that is a VERY shiny card, and I mean that in a very very GOOD way. Love the texture on the bells and the multiple colors of foil; also love the soft gold inking on the embossed background, so very elegant! Well done you, i'm so happy you've helped us celebrate "Those Christmas Bells" at Jingle Belles!

kiwimeskreations said...

Love all the shimmer and shine on this stunning card Bonnie. The texture on the bells is fabulous
Blessings
Maxine

Papercraft Boutique said...

What a beautiful and shiny Christmas card, Bonnie! Dry embossed foil bells and the gold heat-embossed highlights are unique and awesome!
Hideko xx

SmilynStef said...

The texture on the Bells is perfection ... so very glad you shared your Christmas Bells with the Jingle Belles.

Trina P. said...

So cute. Love the shine… perfect for Christmas cards.