I used a Cottage Cutz die (Holiday Cardinal) that my dear friend Birgit gifted me this past Christmas and came up with this:
I love all the detail in this die and yet it was SO easy to put together!! I used Old Olive and Real Red cardstocks (and a tiny bit of black and Summer Sunrise) to die cut everything and then ink blended around the edges to give some depth. The "Joy" is from PTI's Bold Borders: Flurries die. I used a white card base and added a layer of Old Olive cs and then another layer of white that I dry embossed with a Sizzix embossing folder. A little bit of jute and bakers twine finished off this easy and pretty Christmas card.
Still a few days left to play along with this challenge, so get a Kickstart on those Christmas cards using your dies this time and play along right HERE.
Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!
11 comments:
Wow ~ This is gorgeous Marcia! I knew you'd do something beautiful with this die cut and you certainly did! What lovely detail with the embossed background and the bold red JOY! This is just beautiful.
What a beautiful die cut, Marcia! I have a cardinal die that has to be put together and it isn't easy. I don't think it's this pretty either. A super awesome Christmas card, my friend!
This looks fabulous on the embossed white background, it really pops! And I can never get enough of that pretty Joy die. Marvelous card Marcia!
WOW ... this is a very striking Christmas card Marcia! Love the beautiufl textured white background with the bold hits of bright red and green. Fabulous design, my friend! xx
Wow this is beautiful, and love that gorgeous red cardinal, hanks for playing the Christmas Kickstart Challenge.
I have to say WOW also. Your card is beautiful and I love the die cuts you have used and put together so well. Great design.
Rich, festive and so striking, Marcia ... with one of my favourite words as the sentiment ... it's joy-full!! Hugs, Anita :)
Hi Marcia : ) Sweet card!! I really love the pop of color against the white. The embossing folder you used is so elegant and the bird is the best one I ahve seen in Blogland! I'm needing to shop!!
Thank you for your sweet comment on my card today. I want to visit YOUR church!! what a delightful theme for the year and so needed in all of our lives! I know my hope comes from Jesus but the enemy sure tries to discourage me!!
BIG (((Hugs)))
Patti
Beautiful card! The die cuts all go so well together!
Stunning card, Marcia. It looks as if would take ages to assemble and looks perfect against what I assume is a beautiful embossing folder. Thanks so much for playing at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge again, Jo x
That intricate die cut and the embossing folder are a match made in heaven, Marcia. Your card is spectacular.
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