I think the 1st Day of Christmas (A Partridge in a Pear Tree) is one of the most remembered lines from this classic Christmas song for most of us, and that's the direction that I went in for my card using Gina K's Fruit of the Season stamp set.
I started by stenciling my background using Catherine Pooler's Marching Leaves Stencil in a light green...this stencil matched the leaves pearfectly (sorry, couldn't resist!) to the leaves on the pear image.
My pear and partridge images were stamped in versafine black onyx ink and then clear embossed and die cut. They were both colored with my Polychromos pencils and Gamsol. I'm glad the pears are colorful, because when I went to Pinterest to check out what colors Partridges actually were, well, they're not the most colorful birds! Luckily the yellows and greens add a pop of color to this card, and the sentiment (also from Gina's Fruit of the Season) finishes off my card beautifully!
So what will YOU come up with from The 12 Days of Christmas song for our challenge this month? August is getting a lot closer to December and Christmas, so stretch your imagination and come play along with us...we'd LOVE to see YOU in our gallery! And if you need more inspiration, make sure you check out all the FABULOUS cards from the DT and our Special GD right HERE. Remember to keep your cards CAS and to have fun! This challenge is open till the 24th.
Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!
What a beautiful partridge image, Marcia, and I love the design of your card!! So pretty with the leaves behind in the window!!
ReplyDeleteWow you had a 'real' partridge Marcia! love how you colored him. Your stenciled leaves make for a lovely background for the bird and the pears - a beautiful 1st day of Christmas card! xx
ReplyDeleteLOVE the stenciled leaves in the background. They are the perfect match to your stamped leaves. Don't you love when that happens??!! Very elegant partridge sitting on the pears. Beautiful design, my friend! xx
ReplyDeleteMarcia, he may not be the most colorful of birds, but he's a beauty! But you are right about those gorgeous pears, as they [and your leaves] do paint a pretty picture!
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Partridges aren't colorful, but they are beautiful birds, Marcia! I love how the stenciled leaves match the pear leaves so perfectly!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the leaves you added to the background and that partridge is a beauty! This is wonderful Marcia!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Marcia! The stenciled background leaves still leave your card CAS. What a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteFabulous realistic beautifully coloured stamp, your stencilled leaves are a fantastic backdrop
ReplyDeleteHow stylish and elegant, Marcia ... how fun to have a matching stencil for the leaves ... your handsome partridge in a pear tree is fabulous against it! Playing catch up ... as ever, I've so enjoyed seeing all the inspiration you've shared over the last couple of weeks ... thank you! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and sophisticated Marcia.Lovely images nicely put together.
ReplyDeleteWow! That beautiful image just pops with the clever stenciling behind... Another Wonderful creation my friend
ReplyDeleteThe delicate stencilling looks so pretty and love that it matches the leaves....'pearfectly' x. Fabulous CAS Christmas card Marcia x.
ReplyDeleteThat’s a gorgeous stamp. Beautiful pencil colouring. The stencilled leaves makes a great background and ties everything in so perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI love the elegant vintage feel of this wonderful partridge and pear image and how you backed it with that perfect leaf panel! You created a beautiful design, Marcia! I hope you're keeping well! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteFantastic and elegant Partridge in a Pear tree. Beautiful card, Marcia.
ReplyDeleteWonderful combination of the gorgeous stenciling and the pencil coloring, Marcia! The background leaves ARE "pearfect" for the pears! Your beautiful coloring makes the partridge and the pears look so realistic. A fantastic 12-days-of-Christmas CAS card!
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Love the stencilled background Marcia and the stitched framing, really sets off the partridge and pears beautifully, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteMarcia, your card is CAS perfection...LOVE your stenciled background and that partridge is so darn cute! Terrific card my friend!
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