Hi everyone. I bought the Immense JOY die (Penny Black) late last year and didn't get a chance to use it. I decided to challenge myself to make several cards with it, using different stamps and dies. This is the first one. :)
I LOVE this sweet image from Wild Rose Studios. So sad when they went out of business. I stamped the image in black ink and heat embossed in clear before watercolouring with my Zigs (something I have neglected for a while!).
I'm so happy how this darling image fits inside the "O". I cut-out the bottom of Santa's list so it would extent beyond the "O" to add a little dimension to the card.
The card front is cut from Real Red card stock (SU!) and the JOY is cut three times and layered together from kraft card stock (Carta Bella).
Close-up ...
Since this is the first time using the large JOY die, I'm sending the above card to NBUS Challenge #58 (third entry).
Edited to add: Playing along with Die-cut Divas January Challenge - use a NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff). Thanks Linda!
Thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: Santa & Rudolph (Wild Rose Studios - closed)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Real Red card stock (SU!); Kraft card stock (Carta Bella)Ink: Black (Memento); Zig markers
Accessories: Immense Joy die (Penny Black); Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool; watercolour brushes; white acrylic paint pen (Posca); red chalk
Totally darling, Loll! Love the sweet image inside the O and the full list hanging, adding to the sweet scene
ReplyDeleteWonderful Christmas card, Loll. I love this sweet couple in the middle of the letter O. The idea of a wish list extending beyond the letter O is brilliant. This looks stunning, Loll.
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I'm sure you can guess how much I adore this, Loll! It's so cute to fit the image inside, and what a darling image it is! Wild Rose sure had some good ones. Of course, your watercoloring adds so much life to everything it touches. Thanks for the smile this morning!
ReplyDeleteLove the way the list hangs outside of the O! A great card and a great way to use the JOY die!
ReplyDeleteOMG..absolutely Adorable Large die cut JOY in Kraft cardstock with the sweetest reindeer and Santa stamped scene with the clever cut out Santa list and your wonderful Zigs watercoloring, Lolly. Popping up your scene over Real Red cardstock was the perfect choice too:-) Wow!!!! LOVE every single detail, my dear creative friend:-) Thank you so much for sharing. I can't wait to see more:-) Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful way to use the Joy die and that is such an adorable image ♥
ReplyDeleteI might just have to get that die, you are so creative xx
Such a sweet card! Love the Penny Black die set and the adorable Wild Rose image! I loved their designs too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet image, beautifully colored, Lolly! I love how you have positioned it inside the big fat O of that fun word die and I love the kraft on red, too. Thanks for using your NBUS and coming to the gallery often! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteLoll, this is just as cute as can be! What a great idea to add a delightful Christmas picture inside the "O" of joy...I love it! Can hardly wait to see more inspiration from you!!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving that Santa and Rudolph have the same red noses! Such a cute image to place inside that ample O, Loll! I predict many happy times using this die in your future!
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Brilliant die with so many possibilities. Love this Santa image which works very well.
ReplyDeleteLove that bold joy die cut Loll, it's perfect for framing a multitude of images. You're going to get a lot of use from it I'm sure. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great image to put inside the O, Loll, and I love the list hanging over. You did a great job of coloring with the Zigs. I think red is hard to do.
ReplyDeleteLove the scene in the jumbo O, Loll - kraft on red looks amazing too! Say, since the JOY is new, come join us at Die Cut Divas if you'd like.
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Yay - glad you joined us at the Die Cut Divas, Loll!!
ReplyDeleteOK, this is absolutely ADORABLE Loll and definitely has me smiling ear to ear!! Such a fun card and I love the way you had Santa's list draping over the circle aperture...cute, cute, CUTE!! Beautiful coloring too!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely. I love that image and the deep red card base. The possibilities are endless with that space. I shall look forward to seeing what else you make with it xx
ReplyDeleteI love that scene inside the O, such a festive card.
ReplyDeleteI see so many possibilities for that marvelous JOY die! You've debuted it in the sweetest of ways, Loll. Santa and Rudolph are too cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet image to fit into the O! I love how Santa's list extends beyond the O! A darling card, Lolly! Can't wait to see what else you do with this die!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely sized die with the large 'O' the perfect spot for your Santa and Rudolph Loll, brilliantly coloured and love the kraft card for the 'JOY' which looks wonderful mixed with that lovely rich red cardstock base. x
ReplyDeleteThe image is just so cute and darling and the die cut is beautiful too. So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable, Loll - love how you have extended the 'list' beyond the frame
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Beautiful design! Thanks for joining us at Die Cut Divas this January.
ReplyDeleteThat certainly is an IMMENSE joy die! and it looks wonderful with that cute image inside the O - what a great idea to cut the list so it hangs over the edge!
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