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Monday, October 21, 2013

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas ...


Hi everyone.  Time for a new challenge for Merry Monday (#80) .... this time it's a theme challenge.



When I was little, I watched Christmas cartoons every December ... one was Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, where Burl Ives sang "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas" ... and every time I see the sentiment I used on my card today, I can hear him singing it :)

I thought a holly wreath would be perfect to go with the sentiment.  I wanted it to be more of a whimsical card, so I used felt to die-cut the holly leaves.  I love the bright green of this felt - so fun!

I've used this layout a few times before ... I just love it.  I divided some musical note paper into four equal squares, glued some extra layers of card stock to make them sturdy, and popped them onto my card front.  The wreath is also popped up for added dimension.

Here's a close-up:





Stamps:  Handy Christmas Greetings (Amy R)
Paper:  White (C.C. Designs; Modern Medley DP (SU!)
Ink:  Real Red (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  Big Shot, Holly Leaves die (C.C. Designs), red half-pearls, Maraschino twine (The Twinery), Stamp-a-ma-jig, 1 1/4" square punch, glue, adhesives, and dimensionals



I hope you'll join us for the fun challenge.  Check out Lesley's blog (Always Playing with Paper) for the challenge and to see the amazing cards from the rest of the Design Team.



I'm entering this into Festive Friday's challenge - (FFC#19 - Whimsical)



and Crafty Snippets Playground #95 (lots of snippets used on this card!).


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39 comments:

  1. Deepti21 October 2013 at 05:07

    That felt wreath looks awesome :)

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  2. LeAnne21 October 2013 at 05:24

    Adorable....and I just had to go buy this sentiment set from Amy R!!!!!

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  3. Stamps and Paper21 October 2013 at 05:36

    Love your felt die cut holly leaves Loll they make a lovely wreath..love your musical background and sentiment

    Anne

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  4. cathi13921 October 2013 at 07:26

    wonderful X.Mas card, I love it
    Cathi

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  5. scrappymo!21 October 2013 at 07:41

    This is a wonderful Christmas card. I loved Burl Ives song too!

    The sheet music behind the beautiful felt wreath, looks great.

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  6. Karen21 October 2013 at 07:48

    wow love this card!

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  7. Unknown21 October 2013 at 09:42

    your xmas cards are so stunning! what a lucky recipient to get to hold one of these in hand. lovely!!!

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  8. Carole21 October 2013 at 10:23

    I remember Burl Ives as well...so jolly himself ...I do a short deep imitations of his HoHoHo every time I hear it.. Love the layout...popped up wreath of felt is fabulous...of course ..you are the master. Have a holly jolly week Loll. Hugs C

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  9. Unknown21 October 2013 at 10:27

    Know what you mean Loll - I've just started to hum the song myself! Gorgeous felt wreath.

    Karen x

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  10. MaryH21 October 2013 at 10:42

    I remember that cartoon too! I think we have it on DVD somewhere. Loved your idea of the lively green felt holly leaves. Made a wonderful glowing wreath for the sheet music. TFS & Hugs

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  11. Susan21 October 2013 at 11:05

    Seeing all the cards on the Merry Monday site has me humming Christmas songs! I love yours with the beautiful felt holly leaves. I'll be home tomorrow so will try catching up with some of the challenges I've missed.

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  12. Darnell21 October 2013 at 11:36

    Oh, great, now I've got Burl up in my head singing that song, Lolly!! I am drooling over your sweet wreath on top of the sheet music! Genius!! Hugs, Dolly

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  13. Barb Ghig21 October 2013 at 11:37

    I love this layout, too and your wreath is just beautiful, Loll! So, now I'll be singing this song for the rest of the day...and making some Christmas cards :-)

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  14. Anonymous21 October 2013 at 12:04

    What a gorgeous wreath, Loll ... fabulous colour and I love the red pearls against it! Hadn't heard the song so just googled it .. it really is holly jolly ... and so sing-a-long! Anita :)

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  15. Anonymous21 October 2013 at 12:12

    Those felt leaves really set off the wreath... thanks for sharing..

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  16. Nonni21 October 2013 at 13:45

    This is so beautiful Loll... I love the layout of this card. The felt wreath is stunning. xx

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  17. Sue21 October 2013 at 15:04

    Your felt holly wreath with the red berries looks stunning, Loll! Gorgeous card. xx

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  18. JoAnn21 October 2013 at 15:57

    I could hear Burl Ives singing that song also when I read your sentiment. Love your gorgeous felt wreat. Great card.

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  19. Bonnie21 October 2013 at 17:00

    I remember when Burl Ives first sang this song. It was my mother's favorite after that. Such a sweet wreath with the red "berries". I love the dimension of the felt leaves and that bit of music behind the wreath!

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  20. Karren21 October 2013 at 18:28

    No wonder you've used this layout before, Loll - it's fantastic! Love the vintage-y looking music notes and the vibrant wreath combination.

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  21. Lesley 21 October 2013 at 18:55

    Another fabulous creation, I agree with Karren, love the layout!

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  22. Meredith MacRitchie21 October 2013 at 22:13

    ME TOO! Whenever I see, use, read this sentiment, I hear Burl Ives! And then I forever sing it to myself for the rest of the day!

    Anyway... I ADORE your card, the layout is fun, and the felt wreath is perfect! Thank you so much for playing with us at Festive Friday!

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  23. Karen M22 October 2013 at 00:26

    I love all the beautiful wreath cards that you make Loll - they always look amazing! hugs xx

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  24. Di22 October 2013 at 01:02

    What a glorious card Loll, LOVE the felt leaves, clever idea - and the musical backing paper is just perfect too.

    Hugs, Di xx

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  25. Benzi22 October 2013 at 08:47

    Oh, the post brought back memories. I can still hear Burl Ives singing, too. Your felt wreath is gorgeous atop the pretty musical squares. Fab creation!

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  26. Wendy22 October 2013 at 17:46

    I have been admiring your card in the blog for days! Love that song as well but that wreath and musical paper fits the bill perfectly! Love this, Loll!! :)

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  27. Marie Bingaman22 October 2013 at 19:41

    You mean you don't watch it anymore?? I always *try* to watch Rudolph, but if I miss it, I have it on DVD! :) This card is really cute! :)

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  28. Karen Davis23 October 2013 at 04:04

    Loll your card is gorgeous. The felt wreath, the pearls and the four music squares
    are all so perfect together. Lovely, Lovely!

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  29. Sarn23 October 2013 at 04:27

    SUPER!

    Hugs
    Sarn xxx

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  30. Debs Willis23 October 2013 at 05:07

    Definitely a singalong card!
    Hugs
    Debs x

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  31. Notes by Nina23 October 2013 at 05:58

    This is such a lovely card Loll, your wreath is so cute and I love the sentiment.

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  32. Ardyth23 October 2013 at 09:36

    Gorgeous - I want to touch it! Great texture and dimension! Thanks for joining us at Festive Friday!

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  33. Anonymous23 October 2013 at 13:07

    I am another who loves the texture and wants to touch that gorgeous wreath. The music sheet underneath is a great touch and I'm singing along now too !

    Marie

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  34. Susan Joyce24 October 2013 at 00:13

    Beautiful little wreath Loll, I never think to use felt on my cards, but I love this and the way you have added all those gorgeous red pearls.

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  35. Unknown24 October 2013 at 19:33

    Darling card! Love the use of felt for the leaves, will be trying this.

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  36. Geri24 October 2013 at 19:58

    Perfectly sweet, Loll!!! I just love everything about it! So glad you could join us at Festive Friday!

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  37. stampwithsandy25 October 2013 at 12:44

    I'm singing along with Burl Ives like everyone else! That's one of my favorite Christmas carols and you've made such a beautiful card with it! Love the four squares of music notes and the beautiful wreath.

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  38. My Paper Epiphany25 October 2013 at 19:33

    Wow I love your gorgeous wreath!

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  39. Greta26 October 2013 at 21:15

    Wonderful card! Love the way you did the background & the pearls on the beautiful green felt wreath!

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)