Monday, May 25, 2020

May Rudolph Days

Hi everyone.  It's the 25th of the month, which means Rudolph Days Challenge is open.

I've created a quick and easy card using an AliExpress mistletoe and berries die-cut smooshed with green and blue magicals (the green took over and blue doesn't show much once dry).  Added pearl paint to the berries so they shine.  Stamped the sentiment in red before mounting the mistle toe to the card front.

Close-up ...
Thanks to Maureen for running this fun challenge.  It helps keep my stash of Christmas cards growing throughout the year!

Update:  Had a few inquiries about the Christmas Greetings stamp.  It is from an older, wood mounted set by Tim Holtz, which I unmounted so able to use in my Misti.  Click HERE for a link






Stamps:  Christmas Greetings (Tim Holtz)
Paper:  White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:  Magicals:  Hydrangea Blue, Lederhosen Laurel (Lindy's); Candied Appled distress ink (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools:  water mister, pearl acrylic paint

Challenges:
May Rudolph Days Challenge - Anything Goes Christmas

25 comments:

Trina P. said...

So pretty. Love the simplicity and the shimmer. The green sure did take over, but the hints of blue gives it variation and looks fabulous.

scrappymo! said...

Beautiful card, Loll. The die cut is gorgeous and I love that sentiment. 'it looks as though it may be Tim Holtz...

Take care.

Thanks for taking part in the May Rudolph Days Challenge.

Mac Mable said...

What a beautiful and contemporary card Loll x. The mistletoe and the fabulous font on the sentiment look wonderful x.

Judy Garrelts said...

Beautiful card! I'm in awe of your work :)
I love that simple sentiment. Is it a new Tim stamp? I'm having trouble locating it.
Thanks

Ina G said...

Gorgeous CAS card Loll. Love the shimmer and that sentiment font.

Bonnie said...

Beautiful mistletoe, my friend! Love the soft green with the red greeting! That's a great sentiment stamp!

Leslie Miller said...

Wow! Loving the look of those leaves, and I do see some of the blue in there. Amazing shine from the silver paint. The sentiment deserves its own WOW! Naturally I immediately wondered where you got it, even though I'm on a buying hold right now. I've bought some dies from a friend's collection, but that's it for me. I don't know how long I can hold out!

nancy littrell said...

Love your CAS beauty, Lolly. Beautiful die cut and watercolored mistletoe. Wonderful font on your sentiment. TFS the link to the T.H. stamp. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy P.S. We are getting caught up at home:-) The weather has been beautiful.

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful Loll, Love the shimmer from the Lindy's and the touch of gold on the berries. Awesome photography of the shine :)

Linda said...

I love the simplicity of this ...... I also love mistletoe on Christmas cards!
That's such a pretty die and I like the mix of colours. The shimmer from the berries is so pretty and I love the pop of red for the sentiment.
I really should make a start on my Christmas cards!! xx

kiwimeskreations said...

Stunning work Loll - love that die cut and how you have coloured it, and that touch of red in the sentiment is perfect.
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Jenny L said...

Hi Loll,
Happy Rudolf Days.
As always your card is very beautiful and such a lovely clean and crisp design.
Love the red sentiment too it really makes it pop.
Your colouring of tha mistletoe is so fab and I love it.
Thank you for joining the Rudolf Challenge.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L. DT

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

A Gorgeous card, love the mistletoe and the greetings.
Take care
Faith x

Marcia Hill said...

CAS and absolutely BEAUTIFUL Loll!! And I can see the blue in the Mistletoe and it is soooo pretty! Love that sentiment too!! Hugs. :0)

BożenA said...

Beautiful me always. Great contrast, luscious green twigs, intense red sentiment looks perfect against a white background.
BożenA xoxo

Anita in France said...

Crisp, fresh and so pretty, Loll ... love the sentiment in red with the blue/green mistletoe! Hugs, Anita :)

TK said...

Your Magicals are beautiful and make a wonderful die cut! I too love that sentiment :o)

Bobby said...

Your mistletoe is so soft and fluid, Loll. Real enough to pick. And I am enthralled with the sentiment fonts.

Pat said...

This mistletoe branch is gorgeous Loll and love the red greeting which goes perfectly. The mix of green and blue magicals for the leaves and pearl paint for the berries is just so pretty. The whole thing is so elegant and fresh looking. x

Ros Crawford said...

It's so lovely!! I can't get over how well that sentiment (shape?) and die go together...

Barb Ghig said...

Another gorgeous CAS Christmas card, Loll! Your mistletoe is beautiful and I love this sentiment! Thanks so much for the link...I am definitely interested in adding it to my collection ~ Barb xx

Anonymous said...

A beautiful CAS christmas card, Loll! I love that you incorporated traditional colours and a lovely texture-like appearance with your ink smooshing on the leaves. And of course the shimmer of the berries adds a touch of elegance. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely christmas card with the Rudolph Days Challenge.
Linda, DT

Susan said...

Love those shades of green and red together! Great mistletoe!

Papercraft Boutique said...

Loll, this is such a beautiful mistletoe - the green and a hint of blue with shimmer, and the pearly white berries! The layout has a flow and is well-balanced. A wonderful CAS Christmas card!
Hideko xx

Jo said...

What delightful simplicity to this card. You do this so well. Love the font on the Christmas greeting.