I had fun using only die cuts (NO stamping!) with Penny Blacks christmassy (51-453) die set. Take a look...
I die cut 2 of the bells from Honey Nut cardstock, and then sponged Honey Nut ink (PTI) around the edges and sides to give the illusion of depth and dimension. I had fun inking up the little holly leaves and berries and pine sprigs too, and then added a bow from The Greetery's Fit To Be Tied set.
Here's a closer up so you can see the detail better. I attached the bells to The Greetery's Nordic Frame Dies and then both to a top folding white card base. I left my sentiment off because it would have looked too crowded on the front.
You can check out what the rest of the DT and our Special GD LeAnne came up with this month right HERE and then play along with us. This challenge is open till the 24th. Remember to keep your cards CAS and to use a Bell(s) on your card. We can't wait to see you in the gallery!!
Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!
Oh, love the greenery over that wonderful bow Marcia - and your lovely honey bells! Your inking does make them so dimensional! xx
ReplyDeleteI love the colours you've used for your die-cuts Marcia. They all have earthy undertones and work so perfect together. Gorgeous bells surrounded by that beautiful frame. xx
ReplyDeleteAwesome bell dies and I love the way you added color to them! Beautiful card my friend!
ReplyDeleteMarcia, I love the beautiful traditional colours you chose for your Christmas bells. Isn't it fun to play with die cuts :)
ReplyDeleteOh goodness is this ever pretty Marcia! I love the greenery and bow you added to the bell tops, the little rhinestone too!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing...they look so real with the depth and detail you've given them! Love the greenery and the bow as well! And I must get one of those Nordic dies...everyone has them! It makes for a beautiful background!
ReplyDeleteHee..Hee...three of you girls used the Nordic Frames Die:-) I LOVE it and am adding to my wishlist:-) Love the depth and color blending on your gorgeous die cut bells too. TFS Marcia. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteSometimes it great fun to use only die cuts...Your Christmas bells are beautiful, Marcia! I also love how you dressed them up with greenery and a gorgeous bow, then placed everything on a Nordic Frame...absolutely stunning! Barb
ReplyDeleteAll die cuts, and completely delightful, Marcia!
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Gorgeous card, Marcia! Beautiful design and I love all the die cuts that you used. Honey Nut is one of my favorite PTI colors, too.
ReplyDeleteYummy bells in that honey nut color, Marcia!! Perfect atop the white frame!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Marcia. You achieved such wonderful dimensions on all your die cuts. The bow was a fabulous addition... it dressed and completes the bells perfectly.
ReplyDeleteMarcia, beautiful card, my friend. Love how you added color to your bells for depth and love that Nordic Frame Dies from the Greetery.
ReplyDeleteLove how you've done up these bells, Marcia! The sponged edges do add a lot of dimension and the bow and greenery, as well as the frame make for a gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteOh this is gorgeous!! The bells are lovely and I really love the greenery. I've not seen that frame before but it's stunning and as always your design is flawless!
ReplyDeleteI so love the scale of those pretty bells and the Nordic framing frames them to perfection .....Fabulous card Marcia x.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous bell card, Marcia! Your sponged bells are amazing and the sponging adds so much depth and dimension to the die-cuts. The wonderful Nordic Frame finishes the card beautifully. I've been eyeing the frame but it's always "out of stock".
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to be on the same Design Team with you! :-)
Hideko xx
Wow!! Just gorgeous my friend! The bells and greens look fabulous and I love that it's all done using die cuts. The clear rhinestone is the perfect finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteThese dimensional bells are fabulous, Marcia ... the pine springs, holly leaves and berries are so pretty with them ... and I do love that nordic frame ... wonderful! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific job of shading the bells with ink, Marcia. I love how you paired them up and dressed them with greenery.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Christmas bells Marcia, love all of the details in the diecuts you've used to decorate them, love that pretty frame too, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous bell die! The shading you added to it gives a real sense of dimension, and all the little sprigs and the bow finish it off perfectly.
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