Sunday, 23 February 2014

Happy Hollydays

I found a little time to craft today, so I created a fairly quick and simple card for a number of challenges, involving a sketch, Christmas (surprise!) and a holly die. I have also posted this card on Splitcoaststampers and linked it up for the Die Crazy challenge (hosted by Simon Says Stamp) of the LOVEFEST2014 event.


Here's the sketch I used:



Materials used:
Neenah solar white cardstock; red vellum (bought years ago at a Dutch craft fair); Sizzix embossing folder (Snow globe); holly die (Marianne Design), sponged with Ranger's distress ink; sentiment stamp from a fabulous set that came free with a magazine (bought during the after Christmas sale); Promarkers; Glossy accents; Wink of Stella glitter marker.

 Hmm, now that I see the picture on my blog, the bright red appears more as orange, so I may try to take another picture that shows the true colours more closely.
I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Merry Monday - 96 Use holly on your card
CHNC - 165 Use a sentiment
CHNC Extra - always Anything Christmas goes
Jingle Belles - RED
Winter Wonderland - The most wonderful time of the year (anything Christmas)

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19 comments:

  1. Kristie Goulet23 February 2014 at 22:04

    Love this holly embossing folder and the holly die! Great take on the sketch! Thank you for joining us at Merry Monday!

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  2. JD/ Jill23 February 2014 at 22:53

    Great take on the sketch...Nicely done Christmas card!

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  3. Lesley 24 February 2014 at 00:06

    Beautiful! The white layer really pops and I love the holly! Thank you for joining us at Merry Monday!

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  4. Debbie Henderson Debbie's Designs24 February 2014 at 00:12

    I just love the white embossing and the folder itself. So adorable. And the die-cut holly is also a nice touch! Thanks for playing Merry Monday this week!

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  5. Benzi24 February 2014 at 00:25

    Beautiful!! I love the holly. I took a photo the other day and the kraft looks orange. Now, that was a sight. Your red looks good but I know how you feel. I need to make mine over.

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  6. Debbie24 February 2014 at 03:37

    Cute card!! I love the holly embossing!!!
    Thanks for playing along with TMS #237!!

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  7. Susan Joyce24 February 2014 at 04:28

    Gorgeous! Beautifully balanced design, love the embossing and how you coloured the die cut to make it pop and the words in the sentiment. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday.

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  8. SmilynStef24 February 2014 at 05:45

    I am lovin' that holly die ... what a wonderful festive design ... so glad you went *red* with us at jingle belles.

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  9. Gail L24 February 2014 at 06:17

    That is great!

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  10. downrightcrafty24 February 2014 at 09:43

    a beautiful Christmas card, thank you for joining us and preparing for that Special Time of Year
    hugs Kate xx
    Winter Wonderland DT
    ps I have some new release candy if you are interested :)

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  11. brenda24 February 2014 at 10:01

    Your Christmas card looks very elegant Marianne and is a great take on the sketch.

    Hope you have a good week.

    B x

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  12. Darnell24 February 2014 at 20:47

    Your card is so pretty, Marianne, and such a wonderful take on the sketch! I came over from MM to congratulate you on the win!! It's very nice to meet you and follow you and I'd love for you to do the same at my place, if you'd like! Hugs, Darnell

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  13. Nancy Thomas25 February 2014 at 00:47

    That holly die is just gorgeous - beautiful Christmas card.

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  14. Jessi Fogan25 February 2014 at 16:57

    I find red really hard to photograph myself! This is absolutely gorgeous - that holly die is beautiful. Thanks so much for playing with us at Tuesday Morning Sketches, Marianne!

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  15. Lisa26 February 2014 at 12:14

    such a very pretty card! the holly is so lovely

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  16. Hazel26 February 2014 at 13:45

    Thanks for entering both of my CHNC challenges with your lovely card - hope to see you again soon. x

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  17. Barbara26 February 2014 at 19:45

    Love the HOLLYday! And the card... the embossing folder ist wonderful and the red and white really send Christmassy shivers down my spine ;-) And it reminds me I've wanted to work more with vellum!

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  18. lauren bergold27 February 2014 at 03:33

    love this super-fab, super-textural C&S card! fab take on the sketch, and on the other challenges, especially our "RED" fun at JINGLE BELLES! <3

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  19. susiestacey27 February 2014 at 22:24

    A lovely card.
    Thank you for joining the Winter Wonderland ' Most Wonderful Time of The Year' challenge and good luck x Susan x

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