Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
I don't mean to alarm you, but do you realize that we're more than halfway
though November and Christmas is just around the corner?
I used to do a lot of different crafts and loved to use the hemlock cones that I
would collect at my Dad's house in VT in the summertime. I still have a kissing
ball made with these cones and an artificial sprig of mistletoe.
When this die set went on sale, I couldn't resist.
The branches and chickadee were cut from mixed media paper and
watercolored. I cut the hemlock cones from kraft and added a bit of color
with a marker at the tops. They are very tiny and my fingers had as much color
as the cones when I was finished.
I put it all together on a piece of kraft embossed and ink swiped for a
snowy forest background.
Challenges:
ABC Christmas - W is for Watercolor or X is for Xylophone
Darnell's I.D.E.A.S. - Third Monday is Embossing
Card Recipe
Stamps: Merry & Bright Sentiment Strips (Spl)
Ink: Rustic Wilderness, Pine Needles, Vintage Photo, Smoky Gray, Basic Gray, Crisp Cantaloupe, Peach Parfait (SU), Black Marker (SU), Whisper White, BP Black (Spl)
Paper: Kraft, Mixed Media (Strathmore)
Other: Hemlock Cones & Chickadee dies, Scrolled Punch & Pierce Plate, Mirrored Arch Labels (all SB), Tall Pines 3D EF (SSS), Merry & Bright Sentiment Strips Die (Spl), Sparkle Texture Effects (MS)
Enjoy!
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Your sweet and thoughtful comments warm my heart!
Oh, I love this! Your little birdie looks quite comfy perched in his little branches! I just got this embossing folder too and haven't even used it, so it's nice to see it on your card as well!
ReplyDeleteSuch a realistic winter scene, Bonnie - love your sweet chickadee on the branch!!
ReplyDeleteI adore those little Chickadees - especially their darling 'swing set' song!
ReplyDeleteBonnie, this is an incredibly beautiful card - those cones look SO real!
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Ohhhh this is SO SWEET, Bonnie! I love Chickadees, my favorite little bird -- so sad we don't get them as we used to, I used to love watching them sit on my back deck!
ReplyDeleteThis chickadee, foliage and cones are so pretty and beautifully watercoloured Bonnie, and the white inked trees on the kraft card make a wonderful background. x
ReplyDeleteOh Bonnie...this card is absolutely GORGEOUS!! Your little Chickadee all nestled among the snowy branches and realistic looking cones is a truly beautiful Winter scene...LOVE this card!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteThat cute little Chickadee looks right at home perched in those branches. The embossed background is lovely and perfect. Gorgeous card my friend.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your bird on a branch with those lovely pinecones, Bonnie. Always great when a card brings a wonderful memory to mind. The kraft for the base with the snowy tree background has a lovely, woodsy feel. Beautiful watercolouring of everything and the glitter adds lots of sparkle!! xx
ReplyDeleteLove your card, Birds are my favorite animal and who doesn't love a sweet little chickadee. I am getting a little nervous about Christmas. It's sneaking up on me and I'm far from ready.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Oh wow, those cones are fantastic! Such a pretty card, Bonnie. I have a little jar of hemlock cones that came from the backyard of the first house our son bought. I treasure them!
ReplyDeleteLove this! The tiny cones are so perfect - I don't blame you for buying that die. Such a beautiful chickadee too!
ReplyDeleteAny card with a bird on it is close to my heart, Bonnie. The addition of the branch, tiny pine cones and inked trees sent this card to the top of my 'Love it!" list.
ReplyDeleteI'm already alarmed, sheesh. How beautiful this is! Just the look I love for Christmas, all woodsy and warm with a bird or any kind of critter. Funny how it's seldom reflected in my cards. Such a pretty bird, branch and background!
ReplyDeleteI know, Christmas is creeping up so fast. This card is great. I love the watercolour effect and that inked and embossed backgreound. Perfect xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card, always lovely seeing your cards on the gallery. Thanks for playing our challenge at Krafty Chicks Challenge. Have a great day. Leanne DT Member/KCC
ReplyDeleteOMG...I Love every single detail of your beautiful Christmas Card, Bonnie:-) Now I want to design another Christmas Card for this holiday season:-) TFS your beautiful Christmas Card, Bonnie:-) Love and Hugs...
ReplyDeleteI love this unique design Bonnie! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Bonnie - traditional and peaceful. Thank you for joining us at ABC Christmas Challenge xx Lynda/Loopyloo DT
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the rustic vibe.
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