The CAS Watercolour Challenge has been on my to-do list since the day they posted it. It took me until the very last day of the challenge to get the card made.
I wanted the Essentials by Ellen “Mondo Holly” from the moment I saw it, but waited until there was a sale. I knew it was just waiting to be watercolored.
I got out my Daniel Smith watercolors for this since I wanted to mix the right greens and reds. They are lovely watercolors, and I should keep them on my desk!
Fussy cutting the holly on watercolor paper took awhile, but it’s such a large image, that seemed like the best alternative. Once that was done, I looked around for a base, and found the Papertrey Ink “Scallop Stackers-Small” which I had never used before. I layered it onto a Pure Poppy top-folded card, after stamping the sentiment which is from the same stamp set.
Last, I added some Nuvo shimmer to the berries, and a few Rainstones from Papertrey Ink. I think this might be the first Christmas card I’ve completed, although I have multiple in the works. I don’t need nearly as many this year, as we had photo cards printed for family and friends who know our family. They came yesterday, and I am really pleased with them.
Beautiful, such a perfect green & red combo. The scallop stacker is a nice finishing touch, gives a festive flair.
Beautiful watercoloring on this holly, Karen! It’s so pretty on the scalloped background with the red peeking through! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at CAS Watercolour!
Beautiful watercolouring of your holly and berries, Karen. Love the scalloped and stitched panel with your red card base. Lovely design! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Watercolour!
Lovely, lovely card Karen! I love the image you used and you’ve water colored those holly leaves and berries just beautifully!! Thanks so much for sharing this beauty with us at CAS Watercolour!! :0)
Gotta pin this one as I thought the same thing when I first saw that stamp. I also waited for a sale, but my package was delayed. By the time it came I’d lost my enthusiasm. Now I’m ready to use it, thanks to your gorgeous card! I have the scalloped die, too & really love it!
Beautiful spray of holly and a lovely design with the scalloped edge panel over the red card base! Thanks so much for joining us at CAS Watercolour.
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