I recently pulled out this older Tim Holtz holly branch die and made my Christmas card for the June Rudolph Days. I created the background with a SU! stencil and some antique linen distress ink before placing the holly branch on it. The leaves and berries were coated with Glossy Accents and sprinkled lightly with glitter while wet. I knew I had a bottle of Crackle Glossy Accents somewhere but couldn't find it, so I settled for using glitter. As luck would have it, as soon as I finished the card, I found that bottle of Crackle Glossy accents! LOL While I discovered that missing bottle, I also found an old bottle of red "smooch." Does anyone remember that? I used it to add a few touches of red here and there for the final touch.
I'm entering this into the June Rudolph Days challenge.
Thanks for stopping by and do have yourself a good one!
Carol
Hi Carol,
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What a very lovely card and such a great design.
Love your stencillied brick background and the holly on the branch.
Isn't it funny how that always happens when you are looking for something.
Still the glitter is lovely and I didn't know about cracle glossy accents so thank you for mentioning it may have to buy some.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Oooo I love the background stencil & I'm so glad you have added that gorgeous Holly die & thanks for joining us at Rudolph Days Challenge this month,
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A beautiful card Carol. Thank you for taking part in this months Rudolph Days Challenge.
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So beautiful and I love holly on a Christmas card.
ReplyDeleteOh my this is so pretty! What a stunning die and I love how you've added some shimmer over it too! Reminds me that I have some Tim Holtz items I haven't used at all! Thanks for the inspiration my friend! :)
ReplyDeleteHello Carol.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really lovely card. The stenciled background looks great but it is the holly leaf and berries that I love the most. This is a fabby die set! Made even better by that Smooch... Yes, I do remember it.
Oh your holly leaves and berries are all frosty and have a lovely cold Winter feeling. I like the brick background as an anchor for your Christmas foliage... Christmas seems to be sneaking up rather quickly. Gorgeous card x
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous Rudy card Carol! I am loving the holly leaves and berries with the sparkle. The brick background is perfect. I do remember "smooch" although I never owned any of it. That little bit is perfect. Well done! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteBeautiful background stencil! Love the holly leaf and berries against the brick background, so creative! And, great touch with the red smooch!
ReplyDeleteOh so very pretty, Carol! Love your stenciled background with the branch over top. What gorgeous holly leaves & berries! The glitter makes them stand out as I bet this card is very sparkly! Well done!! TFS and have yourself a nice day!
ReplyDeleteA super card Carol, lovely holly.
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This is fabulous, love the berries and holly..... Have a lovely weekend ♥
ReplyDeleteA Wonderful card, love the background and the branch with the holly on it, great "smooches" too.
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Faith x
Love the background on this beauty!!! So pretty and festive looking Carol. Love your card! Oh, and I always find things after the fact too.
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Beautiful card love the holly bough and stencilled background-I have been looking for some metal flower wires a full packet and they are about 12" long so not smal and can I find thenm -can I *****
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Very nice faded background Lovely card....Lis
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