Thursday, February 22, 2024

J-O-Y #4

Hi everyone.  I'm back with my fourth card using the Immense JOY die from Penny Black. 

Today's card features patterned paper and a simple, watercoloured winter scene with the sweetest deer (Cozy Winter - Penny Black).   I always like to make a few masculine Christmas cards so I thought the Buffalo Plaid card stock (Carta Bella) would be perfect with this image. :)

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I'm sending this card to Peace on Earth Challenge #58.  I LOVE plaid, especially for Christmas cards. :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Cozy Winter (Penny Black)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Black card stock (SU!); Buffalo Plaid card stock (Carta Bella)
Ink:   Black (Memento), Salvaged Patina Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Zigs
Accessories:   Immense JOY die (Penny Black); watercolour brushes, diluted white acrylic paint for snow

23 comments:

Julie B said...

Very cute and the plaid is perfect for a masculine card. :)

BożenA said...

Such a fun card, Loll. Each subsequent presentation of this die opens another door to creativity. I am delighted with this project!
hugs,
BożenA

Cat Craig said...

What a beautiful bright scene in your O. It plays so nicely off the dark plaid and and dark letters. Wonderfully crafted!

I Card Everyone said...

I love Buffalo plaid so much, Loll! and every single thing you put inside that sweet O!
O what a cute card!
=]

Denise Bryant said...

Sweet card! Loving that scene inside the 'o'!

Lisa Elton said...

What a sweet little deer! This is such a cute card, Loll!

Liz said...

Lovely card Loll, I love the JOY die.
Liz xx

Darnell said...

Eeep! Another fab card using your JOY die, Lolly! You rocked the mood board with the masculine plaid and your sweet dear and his snowy scene are beautifully painted! Hugs, Dolly

Pat said...

I love all plaids and this one makes a wonderful background for a masculine card Loll, and that 'JOY' die gives such an lovely sized space to fit an image inside and this cute deer looks perfect watercoloured and with a lovely winter scene with the blue sky, foliage, and a little bit of snow beneath his sweet little feet..a terrific card. x

Marcia Hill said...

I love plaids too Loll and this one is perfect for your more masculine card! That JOY die sure is getting a workout and every time you use it, I love it even more! Your sweet little scene really POPS against the darker plaid and black JOY outline...LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)

Christine Alexander said...

awesome Masculine card, love the plaid background and the perfect image to fit into the "O" :)

Susan said...

Fabulous masculine card, Loll, and great use of the buffalo plaid and reindeer from the Peace on Earth mood board. Love the way the little reindeer is inside the letter "O". Thanks so much for joining us at Peace on Earth.

Bobby said...

I love plaid for any cards and your brown buffalo plaid is very masculine, Loll. That deer is adorable and so beautifully colored. It's been a JOY seeing all your creations with that die. Pun intended.

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Your beautiful watercoloring really pops off that soft grey/kraft plaid, Loll!! Love it!!

Brenda in IN said...

These colors for buffalo plaid are perfect for masculine cards and the khaki and black look so good together. A cute design inside the O circle.

HilaryJane said...

i am enjoying seeing all your little scenes with that die. It is so versatile. You could use it for all your 2024 cards and they would all be different. Love the plaid card too xx

Nstiz said...

I love seeing your work with that Joy die. I have it but always draw a blank on what to do with it. That deer is adorable and love this layout!

TK said...

You're SO right, he is the sweetest! And he looks dapper on your buffalo plaid kraft -- that's one down for the masculine category

Leslie Miller said...

I love it all over! You're having a fun challenge with your Immense Joy die and your dear PB stamps. This one is especially adorable with the sweetest deer ever. You made the perfect little scene in such a small space, and I love the buffalo plaid. This is such a nice way to build up your Christmas card stash!

Julia Aston said...

what great cards you are making with this wonderful JOY die Loll! The black/kraft plaid gives a wonderful woodsy feel to you card with the sweet deer in the snowy woods! Julia xx

Linda said...

So cute. I do like a little bit of plaid xx

Heather said...

Oh my goodness, this is just the sweetest. Even though it's a snowy scene the plaid just makes it cosy!

Ina G said...

Cute cute Ute Loll. Love the plaid background.