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Thursday, October 08, 2020

Christmas Holly Print

Hi everyone.  Today I made another printed background using my die-cut holly (Holly & Berry Branch 51-404 from Penny Black) for the impressions.  It gives a very subtle design for the background with a bit of an artsy feel.  I "stamped" my die-cut and watercoloured holly twice before letting it dry and adding some more watercolour to intensify the colours before attaching to my card front.

The berries are coated with Clear Wink of Stella for a little sparkle, along with Crystal Glaze for a bit of shine.  The sentiment is stamped in red.

Close-up ...

Thanks for coming by for a visit!






Stamps:  Art Deco Celebrate Christmas - retired (Poppy Stamps)
Paper:   White card base (Neenah 110 lb.); Watercolour card front and die-cut (Arches Hot Press 140 lb.)
Ink: Distress Inks:  Fired Brick, Mowed Lawn, Gathered Twigs (Tim Holtz)   
Accessories:   water brush, water mister, Holly & Berry Branch die (Penny Black), Clear Wink of Stella, Crystal Glaze (Nuvo)

Challenges:
Merry Little Christmas October Challenge - Anythng Christmas Goes!


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26 comments:

  1. Viv8 October 2020 at 12:33

    Beautiful Loll! x

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  2. Susan8 October 2020 at 13:38

    Love the background print and the way it came out so much lighter - great contrast with the die cut!

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  3. I Card Everyone8 October 2020 at 14:41

    So very, berry pretty! Loll, this is just like looking outside my window! We have the loveliest crop of Winterberry this year - yikes, I hope that doesn't mean any bad weather indication!
    =]

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  4. Marcia Hill8 October 2020 at 15:59

    Loving your BRIGHT green holly leaves and sparkly and shiny berries Loll...and a lovely print background too! And of course the sentiment is perfect!! Hugs. :0)

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  5. Leslie Miller8 October 2020 at 16:30

    Bright and, oh, so beautiful! I love how the print background is a subtle echo of the main image. Really lovely, Loll!

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  6. Bonnie8 October 2020 at 16:55

    Beautiful holly, Loll, and the print making background gives it a wonderful artsy look! You had the perfect sentiment too!

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  7. Pat8 October 2020 at 17:00

    Beautiful holly Loll and a wonderful background impression from it which is so pretty, and love the blinged and shiny berries and a coordinating red sentiment too. x

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  8. Colleen8 October 2020 at 19:00

    So gorgeous, Loll, I must try this technique...see there are lots of things I haven't tried yet! *wink

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  9. TK8 October 2020 at 19:59

    These "stamping prints" are amazing, and I love that you went back in and added some color back in for definition

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  10. Julie B9 October 2020 at 01:30

    What a fun idea Loll, may have to try that! :)

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  11. Robyn Oliver9 October 2020 at 01:38

    So nice, love the feint effect with the stamping it really makes the holly sprig 'pop'... gorgeous card Loll, hugs Robyn

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  12. Linda9 October 2020 at 04:20

    Those holly leaves look amazing, and I love the soft look in the background .... beautiful! xx

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  13. Happy Dance9 October 2020 at 04:35

    Gorgeous! That holly branch is so life-like. I love the gnarled look of the branch itself nearly as much as how you've "stamped" it. The background has such a lovely echo look, too. Wonderful Christmas card. Stay safe. xo Bev

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  14. Trina P.9 October 2020 at 07:54

    Simply lovely. Beautiful holly print background. Love the bright colours and your water colouring.

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  15. HilaryJane9 October 2020 at 09:23

    I do love the subtle backgrounds you get with this technique, I must have a go at it sometime. Lovely Christmas card xx

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  16. Brenda in IN9 October 2020 at 10:51

    I love the look of print making and this is great. The berries are so pretty with the soft green leaves.

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  17. Christine Alexander9 October 2020 at 16:59

    Beautiful Loll, the subtle colours of the holly sprig really add to the card :)

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  18. kiwimeskreations10 October 2020 at 01:20

    Wonderful background Loll, and a stunning finished card. Love it
    Stay safe
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  19. Anita in France10 October 2020 at 01:24

    The vibrancy of the holly sprig and those shimmery, shiny berries contrasts beautifully with the soft dreaminess of the background, Loll ... this is lovely! Hugs, Anita :)

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  20. Ros Crawford10 October 2020 at 04:50

    You are the queen of techniques and this is not one I've tried but I love the effect you created. So pretty!

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  21. Rachelle Oltean10 October 2020 at 06:14

    We are so excited that you have joined us for the first time at the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog! This is a wonderful CAS card and I love that bright green holly leaf color! Everything about this layout and color palette work so well! Thanks for sharing it with us!
    Rachelle DT : )

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  22. Mac Mable10 October 2020 at 07:58

    I love the subtle 'stamping' of the background and the glorious vibrancy of the green holly Loll x.

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  23. nancy littrell10 October 2020 at 15:58

    I Love how well your stamped background with your watercolored die cut holly image turned out for your background, Lolly. I should try the technique sometime with my holly die cut. TFS and always inspiring me my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  24. Papercraft Boutique10 October 2020 at 22:39

    Bright and beautiful, Loll! Love the artsy print in the background and the pretty shine of the berries!
    Hideko xx

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  25. Sandy16 October 2020 at 14:54

    Love the background - I really need to learn how to do this. Seems like using a die cut is the best way to go - I tried using a stamp but it did not come out as good as I would have liked.
    Beautiful card Loll!
    Sandy xx

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  26. BożenA18 October 2020 at 14:07

    This is another card, one that you will remember forever! Amazing background print and such a beautiful holly sprig. I love this card, Loll.
    xx

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