Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
I'm working on Christmas cards again.
I die cut this NBUS dainty pine bough from Neenah Solar White cardstock and
smooshed it into some Rustic Wilderness DOX ink swiped on my craft sheet and
spritzed with water. After letting it dry, I used some Bearly Art glue on the needles
and sprinkled with clear glitter.
I found the sand dollar and starfish in the envelope with the dies. The sand dollar
was a bit too white so I added a very light wash of pink over top. To make it sparkle a
bit, I outlined the flower with a Quickie Glue Pen and sprinkled glitter on top.
The starfish was cut from a piece of textured cardstock. Adding a red rhinestone
to the center of each gave them a festive look.
I have a twofer.....
When I was checking out all my seashore stamps and dies, I found some sand dollars
that were stamped and clear embossed. The JOY die was in my NBUS box.
They worked together beautifully for another Christmas card!
The photo doesn't show it, but the letters were embossed with the Subtle Embossing
folder to add a little contrast in the texture.
Two more Christmas cards for the stash!
Challenges:
Inkspirational #296 - Iridescent (glitter)
NBUS #53 - Never Before Used Schtuff (Fir Sprig, Big Joy dies)
Peace on Earth #45 - Inspired by the shells. See below.
Card Recipe (card 1)
Stamps: Believe (PB)
Ink: Rustic Wilderness (DOX), Blushing Bride (SU)
Paper: Crumb Cake, Neenah Solar White, Watercolor, Tan Textured
Other: Fir Sprig Die (SSS), Pine Bough EF (ret SU), Starfish & Sand Dollar Dies (Gina Marie), Quickie Glue Pen, Fine Crystal Glitter
Card Recipe (card 2)
Stamps: By the Seashore (ret SU)
Ink: Sahara Sand, VersaMark
Paper: Neenah Solar White, Real Red
Other: Big Joy Die (SSS), Gracious Leaves EF (MB), Pine Sprigs Die (IO), Holly Punch (MS), Clear EF, Subtle EF (ret SU)
Enjoy!
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Two BEAUTIFUL cards for your stash, Bonnie! I only wish I were going to be in some tropical paradise for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYou know what - I think I have this sweet little sand dollar die! In fact, it was purchased at the Scrap Market where I met Marcia the first time! They both make darling little ornaments, Bonnie - I love the bits of glitter and this gorgeous bright red JOY!
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What a great idea for a seaside Christmas card, Bonnie. The shells make great ornaments with the added sparkle and embellishments.
ReplyDeleteGood Hot Morning! We have had a couple of days of 100 degree temps. I would say that I should be making cards using shells and so forth since the beach is only a block away from us. Your sand dollar and star fish look real. I love what you did with the pine bough and the greetings sentiment is a perfect size for your card. Love your JOY card -- have always been drawn to red and white.
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Oh Bonnie, both cards are just FABULOUS! (Don't forget to share them over on our embossing challenge too ... link below my name for CYHTP). Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace On Earth challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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Both are beauties! I'm loving that sand dollar - perfect for Christmas cards. Love both of these Bonnie.
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Love them both! The ornaments are so precious hung on your "tree"! And I just got that JOY die and I can't wait to use it! There are lots of ways to use that die and you gave me some great ideas!
ReplyDeleteI love both of these Christmas cards Bonnie! They have a tropical feel with a bit of traditional mix in as well and I think that is so fun! Both equally beautiful, but that first one is the one that catches my eye! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteTwo delightful seasonal cards Bonnie, and such a brilliant idea to use the starfish and sand dollar as ornaments on the pine bough, and love the embossed boughs in the background. I also love the look of the sand dollar replacing the 'O' in the Joy with a pretty bit of holly and pine branch, and the background leaves and berries embossing is gorgeous. x
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to make the starfish and sand dollar into Christmas ornaments. Great idea and it works so well. Sorry to have been absent for a few days, but I am now back and catching up with everything. Love your Chrysanthemum card from the other day too xx
ReplyDeleteOh those are fabulous seaside holiday cards...love.
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous beach-themed Christmas cards. I love that you've used the starfish and sand dollar as ornaments --- so creative!! And the sand dollar makes a perfect "O" for JOY! :) xx
ReplyDeleteThese two cards are mind-blowingly clever, Bonnie! If I was in charge you would be winner winner chicken dinner! So cute! Lovelovelove them!
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards. Love the texture on both cards. The shells are cute but I really like the Joy card and the and how you used the stamped seashell for the "O".
ReplyDeleteI don't know which I like better, the delicate pine or that sweet little sand dollar! These are pretty, Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun idea Bonnie! I love the idea that beach findings can be used as Christmas decorations and the sand dollar as the 'O' in JOY is gorgeous! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteLOVE the use of sea treasures for your cards Bonnie; such beautiful Christmas creations! Thank you for joining us at INkspirational~
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwwwwww...I love both of these cards Bonnie! How perfect to hang the starfish and sand dollar as ornaments on the pine sprig...love, LOVE it!! And using the sand dollar for the "O" in the JOY diecut is perfect too! Very creative my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteOhhhh these are great, Bonnie! Love the Christmas cards, and use of sand dollars and starfish - way to go!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thank you for sharing with us at POE Christmas Challenge.
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful cards that both reflect our mood board so well with your shell and sand dollar as ornaments on the first card and your sand dollar standing in for the "o" in joy. Wonderful layouts and embossed backgrounds on both. Thanks so much for joining us at Peace on Earth!
ReplyDeleteOh what lovely beach Christmas designs Bonnie! Wonderful glitter on the pine branches holding the starfish and shimmery sand dollar! Thanks for sharing with us at Inkspirational: Iridescent! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful "think-outside-the-box" Christmas cards, Bonnie! Living in the northern hemisphere, I didn't think of using a summery sand dollar and starfish for holiday cards! The ornaments are so pretty and I love both of the cards!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
How cute and creative. Awesome twofers.
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