Sometimes I like to experiment with different Christmas colors but it was fun to use the CC colors with the addition of the gold. I love it when the host adds a metallic, as that is a go-to for me.
I was cruising Pinterest today, looking for some CAS Christmas card ideas, and saw this: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AbZNmp...VGAYpqdPbllMU/
It's a holiday card from Zazzle, not handmade but I love the soft white on the dark green. I brayered the shaded spruce (I love how misty brayering can look) on white and then stenciled with The Greetery stencil and white pigment. Maybe the green wasn't quite dry so the green and white mixed more than I thought. I don't dislike it at all. The rest came quickly, remembering that I had the cardinal brads, perfect for Ann's FF21. I heat embossed the gold branches three times to make them sturdy and smooth. Added some glue and the glitter to the berries. I often add some ink or ep on the edges of layers, I like how it finishes it off. I really love simple sentiments for Christmas, especially Peace and Joy.
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Jean, this is such a gorgeous and elegant holiday card. The stenciled background is gorgeous and it highlights the sentiment layer as well as the wonderful gold branch and red berries. The cardinal is the perfect finishing touch.
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Wed, Nov 10, 2021 @ 7:57 AM
Stunning card, Jean! I love the colors! And the thick embossing on the pine brances looks fabulous, not to mention the sweet Cardinal brad. I agree about inking the edges of the layers; adds just enough color to make them stand out without another layer.
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Wed, Nov 10, 2021 @ 9:50 AM
Oh, my goodness, Jean! There is so much to love about this card! What a happy accident how the green and white blended in your background. I am going to remember that and do it intentionally! I love the effect it creates. Then multiple heat embossing on the branch to give shine and depth! And that cardinal brad! How adorable. This card went right into my faves!
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Thu, Nov 11, 2021 @ 7:06 AM
Brilliant!!! WOW!
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