Monday, September 16, 2024

Bough of Holly

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

We're halfway through September and Christmas is just around the corner.


I used my favorite holly die cut for this card.  It's so easy to watercolor.
(Just remember to do the berries after the leaves.)

I've placed some embossed holly in the aperture and subtle embossing on the
aperture piece.



Challenges:
ABC Christmas - T is for Traditional Colors
Krafty Chicks #733 - Christmas
Penny Black Saturday - Not a Square with Penny Black Products
Darnell's I.D.E.A.S. - E is for Embossing Folder

 
 


Card Recipe
Stamps:  
Ink:   Pine Needles, Vintage Photo, Candied Apple (DM)
Paper:   Watercolor, Neenah Solar White
Other:  Holly & Berry Branch Die (PB), Circle Die,, Holly Branch EF (TH), Sholiday Sentiments 2 Foil Plate (Spl), Subtle EF (ret SU)


Enjoy!


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18 comments:

JoAnn said...

Beautiful Christmas card. I love that holly and berry die you used and placing it over the embossed background is perfect. Thanks for sharing.

I Card Everyone said...

A BERRY merry Christmas card, Bonnie - you have the best bunch of dies and embossing folders to match!
=]

Sandy said...

Hush your mouth - you're scaring me!
But I have to say I absolutely love this card. One of your best - clean and simple and yet so elegant. Of course you can't beat traditional Christmas colors.
Sandy xx

Bobby said...

The embossing folders add so much to your simple design, Bonnie. Love the traditional holly as the centerpiece. I'm so far behind in making Christmas cards. But I may be CASEing this one.

Pat said...

I love holly and berries on a seasonal card and beautifully coloured Bonnie, and such a pretty white embossed holly background too. x

Leslie Miller said...

This large and creatively colored holly sprig fills up your card with beauty! I like the crisp white background and the little bit of embossing to set it off. One more card closer to Christmas!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Love how the holly is enhanced, a beautiufl card. x

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Such a great look with the die cut holly over the embossing, Bonnie - love this!! My holiday stash is at 50; can't imagine those who haven't started yet!!

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful sprig of holly, you have inspired me to pull out one of my holly die cuts and play ♥

Marcia Hill said...

CAS and oh so pretty Bonnie...totally says CHRISTMAS to me! LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)

LeAnne said...

So very pretty! That holly is just so crisp and clean against the white background!

nancy littrell said...

Beautiful card and simply beautiful technique, Bonnie. Thank you so much for sharing:-) Love and Hugs.....Nancy

Lisa Elton said...

Your holly look so pretty with that little bit of embossing peeking out around it! Fabulous card, Bonnie!

Susan said...

Love this card! Such beautiful holly and a perfect embossed circle behind it. I think I'll be CASEing this!

HilaryJane said...

Great card, love the mix of embossing and watercoloured die cuts xx

Viv said...

Such a beautiful card Bonnie. x

Nstiz said...

How I love the rich contrast and texture on this card. I may just have to have that die. But I don't consider any watercoloring simple by a long shot. This is such a gorgeous card!

Darnell said...

This is one of my favorite holly dies, too, Bon, and I love the hues of your greens and reds and the addition of the snow! (I hope I can remember that!) It stands out beautifully over the embossed aperture! I appreciate you joining this week's IDEAS prompt with your e/f! Hugs, Dolly