Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Merry & Bright

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

Recently I saw this tree on Susan's card and though I'm on a spending freeze,
it came to reside in my Christmas collection.


I thought it would be perfect for a Black and Red Challenge.

The tree was stamped and embossed. The shine gives the photo a bit of a gray look.
I assure you it is very black and shiny.


Challenges:
Color Hues #98 - Red & Black
NBUS #68 - Never Before Used Schtuff

  



Card Recipe
Stamps:  Christmas Joy (Lavinia), What the Doodle Ornaments (PTI)
Ink:   Versafine Onyx Black, Real Red
Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Black
Other:  Clear EP, Double Pierced Rectangles Die (AE), Gems (various), Stars (Queen & Co)


Enjoy!


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25 comments:

I Card Everyone said...

It is stunning, Bonnie - looks great from where I'm sitting! Everyone needs to treat themselves to a little treat now and then!
=]

Bobby said...

That tree makes a beautiful CAS card, Bonnie. I can see how you couldn't resist it.

Nstiz said...

a simple and elegant card, Bonnie. Love the simplicity of this and the gems to jazz it up a bit. Now I just have to have that tree stamp!

Leslie Miller said...

Stunningly beautiful in its simplicity! I've been on a spending freeze for a day or two. I need to do that again. The best way is to quit looking (as if).

Karen said...

Oooh! I love this! Elegant, simple, and so beautiful!

Lisa Elton said...

That tree was definitely something fun to add to your collection! Pretty card, Bonnie!

Vicky Hayes said...

That is a lovely tree Bonnie! I love how you've heat embossed it in dramatic black and the way the gems pop against it. Vicky x

Marcia Hill said...

What's a spending freeze?? Hahaha!! Obviously those words aren't in my vocabulary!! But anyway, I'm glad you did spend because this tree is awesome Bonnie, and I love that it's shiny black and adorned with the red & gold pearls...it fits our color challenge perfectly! Thanks so much for sharing this beauty with us at Color Hues!! Hugs. :0)

TK said...

Beautiful! Wish we could see the shine because I'll bet it's glorious -- the tree is awesome

Susan said...

So glad I inspired you to break your spending freeze and get that lovely tree stamp! It works perfectly in red and black, and it makes such a perfect quick CAS card. Great idea to use gems and the pretty star for the top.

Brenda in IN said...

That tree is so fun. It looks like it could break into a dance any minute to celebrate Christmas. I see why you needed it!

Darnell said...

Glad you had a bit of a thaw so you could add this to your collection, Bon! It really is a stunner with all that black and shiny jewels! Hugs, Dolly

Darnell said...

p.s. Oops. Still can't think straight. Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! I will also add it to my inky IDEAS 📌! xoxo

HilaryJane said...

Love the black and shiny look those gold and red drops look great. I am not surprised that you had to have that tree. It shine just on it's own and perfect for bulk card making xx

Pat said...

This Lavinia tree is a beauty Bonnie and I love the different colours you made he baubles, and a pretty silver star on the top too. x

Nancy said...

This is a gorgeous CAS design Bonnie! LOVE the pops of sparkle! Wonderful job with our colors at Color Hues! You are a very versatile stamper!

JoAnn said...

Your shiny black Christmas tree is lovely with all the red ornaments.

Heather said...

so classy, Bonnie and whimsical too!

Julia Aston said...

Love the tree with it's sweet sparkly ornaments Bonnie! Julia xx

!neke said...

A real beauty !!!!!!!

Trina P. said...

So simple and cute! Such a creative use of the colour duos.

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful card. I love this tree, simplicity at it's best. I also couldn't resist buying it :)

Loll said...

So pretty. Beautiful for your colour-themed card, Bonnie. I have the same problem with stamping friends enabling me to buy lots of stuff! :) Isn't it great??!! xx

Stef Perry said...

That tree is fab, Bonnie and indeed perfect for these colors. Love your beautiful CAS design. So glad to have you playing along with us at Color Hues!

Tracey McNeely said...

Bnnie what a beautiful card. I love its simplicity and it's so elegant!