A card for a bunch of challenges:
I created the background using the technique in this month's CAS Mix Up challenge. Instructions can be found in this video.
I die cut the long branch of holly, then watercoloured it with different shades of Zig Watercolour markers, spritzed with water, and pressed onto watercolour paper a couple of times. I then dried my die cut and added it as the focal image. Stamped the sentiment (it didn't come out that well as my ink was dry), popped the panel up on fun foam on a pale green shimmer card base, and added some gemstones for berries.
Off to these challenges:
CAS Mix Up Watercolour Challenge
Jingle Belles "Going Green - Holiday Foliage"
Supplies:
Stamps - A Muse sentiment
Ink - Memento Cottage Ivy
Paper - watercolour paper, pale green shimmer cs
Size - 6.25x3.5"
Accessories - Memory Box Holly Vine die, fun foam, red gemstones, Zig watercolour markers
Beautiful die cut printed background, Susan for your watercolored die cut ivy. I love your framing of your slimline Christmas card and sentiment too. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteThe technique really makes for an arty feel to a card. I really like how it adds flow to the background which suits your die so well-like you tried this out and bet you do again! Thanks for joining CASology x
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever technique! I love how you created the background - looks gorgeous. I think I've also got this die. Thanks for playing at Christmas Kickstart, Jo x
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Every time I see this technique used I like it. One would think I would give it a go - but not yet.
ReplyDeleteI think this makes for a perfect clean and simple Christmas card.
Sandy xx
This made a lovely print and another great Christmas card to add to your stash.
ReplyDeleteThe technique looks so pretty and what a fabulous Christmas card Susan x.
ReplyDeletelove the cool shadow effect ... thanks for sharing your festive foliage with us at Jingle Belles.
ReplyDeleteI think this has turned out really well, great die and it has made a fantastic background. Love the little gem detail too xx
ReplyDeleteLOVE your prints in the background Susan. Looks like you got at least two prints, plus the beautiful holly die-cut on top. Lovely, especially with the shimmer green card base. xx
ReplyDeleteLove this long holly branch, Susan! So perfect for a slimline card and wonderful prints! Love that shimmery green card base too! Thanks so much for sharing in our birthday celebration at CAS Mix Up!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Susan. Love that die cut and the wonderful background. Those tiny gems are the perfect touch for the berries and your shimmer card stock frames it beautifully.
ReplyDeleteperfect soft stamping for the background with the holly die. Love the tiny gem berries, I really need to get some of those :)
ReplyDeleteoooooooh! what a pretty and distinctive CAS card! i love the idea of stamping with the watercolored shapes to get that beautiful shadow of color in the background! so pleased you could join our foliage fun at JINGLE BELLES!
ReplyDeleteFantastic tehnqe for cardmaking. Thank you for joining us at 52CCT. Goga
ReplyDeleteLove your printed background, what a gorgeous holly die xx
ReplyDeleteYou have created a lovely printed background with this fantastic technique. The slimline is perfect for the long and graceful holly twig! Thank you so much for playing along at 52CCT. Rosi x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful Christmas card, Susan! The print in the background is soft and artsy. The long die-cut holly branch is perfect for a slimline card. The shiny berries and the shimmer from the green card base are so festive and pretty!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
Wow! Your card is very beautiful. Thanks for playing with us at CASology :)
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