Paper Piecing with Die-cuts

Hi everyone.  Today is another paper pieced card for this month's CAS Mix Up challenge, but with a twist.  I used die-cuts to paper piece this lovely Holly & Berry Branch die from Penny Black.

I die-cut the image three times (one from green patterned paper, one from red patterned paper, one from brown card stock).  I used the green image as the base, cutting off the holly leaves and berries to add the branch in brown overtop, and cutting off the holly leaves and branch from the red patterned paper for the berries.  I added crystal glaze to the berries for some shine.

The background is made with SSS Falling Snow stencil, covered with white embossing paste.  Once dry, it was cut to size.  A simple sentiment (MFT Snowglobe Sentiments - retired) was stamped to add another pop of red.

This card has paper piecing, die-cutting, stenciling, embossing paste, and heat embossing.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Holly & Berry Branch die (Penny Black)

Falling Snow Stencil (Simon Says Stamp)

Stamps:  Snowglobe sentiments - retired (My Favorite Things)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Patterned paper (unknown); Baked Brown Sugar card stock (Stampin' Up!)
Ink:   Versamark
Accessories:   Holly & Berry Branch die (Penny Black), Falling Snow stencil (Simon Says Stamp), white embossing paste, palette knife, Apple Red embossing powder (WOW!), crystal glaze (Nuvo)

Challenges:
CAS Mix Up April Challenge - Paper Piecing