Friday, July 12, 2024

Christmas Pine

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

My apologies to those of you who don't like seeing Christmas cards in the summer.

It helps me to make Christmas cards all year so I don't have a big push
in December.  I got caught one year and learned my lesson.


I found this tree all cut out and glued together in the folder with the die.  The little
birds were cut too and waiting to perch on some snowy branches.

A snippet of a background was a perfect fit and I liked how it looked on the dark navy
background.  The background was pierced with my snowflake backplate.  The photo refuses
to show the subtle pattern.

I pieced the sentiment from two different sets. Amazingly it came out straight.

Challenges:
Christmas Kickstart #88 - Festive Frames
Krafty Chicks #724 - Christmas
Peace on Earth #67 - See mood board below

 







Card Recipe
Stamps:  Holiday Snippets, Snippets (PB)
Ink:   Midnight Muse
Paper:   Midnight Muse, Garden Green, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer, Red Glimmer, Mixed Media
Other:  Delicate Pine Frame Die (MB), Pinpoint Snowflake Plate (MB), Brushos


Enjoy!


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22 comments:

I Card Everyone said...

I don't mind one bit, Bonnie! Who wouldn't want to see this sparkly beauty? Your background is really lovely and 'wintery' looking... this is something I know a little bit about! lol
Such a beautiful place for three cardinals to perch!
=]

Nance said...

I love seeing Christmas cards anytime, and especially now in this horrible heat it's nice to imagine sitting in snow. LOL. I love your cardinals sitting in that snow covered tree. It's a very peaceful, cool scene.

Bobby said...

I can't imagine why you put this away without finishing the card, Bonnie. I'm so glad you found it and put it together. It's such a lovely card with all the Cardinals that always appear even redder in the snow.

Sandy said...

Love the design of your card - especially the background.
I need to start Christmas cards - now that is a joke - I can't even keep up with birthday cards!
One way to beat the heat - work on cards with snow!!
Sandy xx

TK said...

Christmas is ALWAYS wonderful! Love the pretty tree/birds on the blue background and the subtle texture, which I can get a peek of when I zoom in -- very nice!

JoAnn said...

Lovely Christmas card Bonnie. I am glad you are getting your cards done early. I always love seeing Christmas cards all year long and you do them so well. TFS

Lisa Elton said...

I don't mind at all, you keep them coming, Bonnie! Love the sparkly little cardinals on those snowy trees!

LeAnne said...

I love that you managed to create a red, white and blue Christmas card! This is just delightful! I never tire of Christmas cards, you can post them any time and you won't hear a peep out of me! LOVE the little cardinals!

Nstiz said...

I love the pine tree but LOVE LOVE LOVE your background. It has such an ethereal look to it. I'll guess brushos but not sure. Great card, Bonnie and I agree about doing cards all year long.

Cat Craig said...

Don't ya just love giving a stored piece a home on a card. You pulled these elements together beautifully.

Marcia Hill said...

No need to apologize about Summertime Christmas cards Bonnie...I've learned my lesson too by waiting until December...never again!! Your card is so peaceful and pretty and I just love the red, white, & blue colors! And how wonderful that all the pieces were already there and just waiting to be put together...love it!! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Susan said...

No need to apologize to me about showing lots of Christmas cards - I love seeing them. This one is beautiful - what a perfect background piece. Thanks so much for joining us at Peace on Earth.

nancy littrell said...

I LOVE seeing your beautiful Christmas Cards anytime of year, dear friend:-) Enjoy making more Christmas Cards this Summer:-) Love and Hugs...Nancy

kiwimeskreations said...

Beautiful use of your serendipitous find, Bonnie - love this card
Blessings
Maxine

Leslie Miller said...

From one year-long Christmas card maker to another, I say bring it on! This is such a lovely use of this tree frame. Absolutely beautiful, Bonnie. Thank you for sharing with Jo and me at Christmas Kickstart!

Lia said...

No apologizes Bonnie! I make christmascards too in summer! I like yours a lot.
Lia DT POE

Loll said...

Your glittery tree and birds looks spectacular against your gorgeous sky, Bonnie. Love it paired with the navy base. xx

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Such a gorgeous winter scene, Bonnie! Love your layered trees with birdies!! If you think of it, come join us at Die Cut Divas where we're featuring glitter :)
https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2024/07/welcome-to-scrappy-tails-monday.html

Dotty Jo said...

Gorgeous card, Bonnie, and just keep making and sharing those Christmas cards... Getting caught out come the festive season is horrible! This is just so pretty and I love the sparkle and the layering. Thanks for joining Leslie and me at Christmas Kickstart, Jo x

Pat said...

A beautiful glittery white tree in the frame and the red birds stand out so prettily against it Bonnie, and the blue background is just perfect and a darker shade of blue to complement the whole thing as the base card..a gorgeous Christmas card. x

The Crafty Den said...

A really elegant card Bonnie. I love the die cuts you've used and the frosty colour combo is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing with us at Krafty Chicks this week. Hugs, Denise x

Trina P. said...

Your amazing UFO box strikes again! Love that background… artsy and beautiful. Fabulous and festive framed Christmas card.