Hello friends! Two more Christmas cards today. They look quicker to make than they actually were. It's the decision making process that takes me so long.
The original tree and deer die is much larger, but I finagled it down to a size to fit the frame and gave it a whole other look. One card (above) is embossed with the Sizzix Lumber 3D folder, the other is on 111 lb wood grain cardstock. Pretty Mintay designer paper made an easy background within the frame.
There is more info in the recipe list. I'm sorry to be so brief, but something new comes up every day and there's no time to dwell on any one thing. We'll get together again soon, I hope!
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Dies: Cottage Cutz Silent Night Forest, Hero Arts Wood Frame, Memory Box Peace Cheshire Script Paper: White wood grain cardstock, Neenah 80 lb Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White, black, Mintay Basic Book II - Bokeh Backgrounds Other: Sizzix Lumber 3D embossing folder, Copic for coloring Peace sentiment, Wink of Stella on sentiment
Stunning card with all your amazing layers! Lovely and peaceful scene. I do hope the little puppy is giving you the joys of life you deserve xx
ReplyDeleteI love both your cards but I think I favor the one with less on it! Hoping your days are filled with joy!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous cards love the framed silhouette dies and the b.paper is perfect.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Wow! Stunning cards! I think that says it all. Love how you created these and showcased the Silent Night Forest. The Mintay paper is gorgeous, and love the 'peace' diecut your added to each. So peaceful! Thanks for sharing today Leslie, have a wonderful day, hugs,
ReplyDeleteThese are both so sweet with the bokeh background. I love how you added different woodgrains too. Simply delightful Leslie!
ReplyDeleteThese are both so beautiful. I love that dp that you used in the background. I don't know how you finagle a die, but you are so crafty, I'm not surprised by anything you do.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Leslie. xx
ReplyDeleteI know. It is definitely the decision making that takes all the time. These turned out brilliantly though so you did good xx
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards. I love the DSP. It is so gorgeous and peaceful! The deer and trees just add to the serenity. Hope you and Rich are enjoying Sophie!
ReplyDeleteVery clever to get two cards with this die cut, Leslie! The woodgrain frames are fantastic and the backgrounds are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards. The black accents really pop off the woodgrain framing and I love the Mintay background papers. Really beautiful, Leslie. Take care, my friend! Love, Loll
ReplyDeleteOh, I love these to bits, Leslie! The silhouettes look gorgeous in your wood frames with the bokeh backgrounds. Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteCAS and oh so pretty Leslie! Such a peaceful scene and I'm loving the bokeh background and the two different wood grained frames too! Lovely, lovely cards my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteThese are so lovely, and so - well - peaceful! You always seem to come up with exactly the right combination of elements on your beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteThese cards have a stand out background. So calming with the silhouette is the deer, great Christmas cards for sure.
ReplyDeleteI so LOVE that bokeh background for your scene.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful scenic cards and what fabulous background paper, worked out perfectly!! Hope all is well!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Bokeh DP behind your black die cut silhouette deer and trees images, Leslie. Love your wood grain frames and Peace sentiments too. I am using Peace a lot this Christmas season for obvious reasons...if only.... Thinking of you, take care and enjoy Sophie...Love and Hugs, dear friend. Nancy
ReplyDeleteLeslie, they are two gorgeous examples of 'all is calm...!' Such beautiful silhouette dies and the 'bokeh' background paper is so lovely!
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I don't believe I have any deer in my overflowing stash of craft materials. I might look for one, just to see. Anyway, your cards are beautiful...love how you framed everything; that die is perfect for the image. They are "pristine"...that's a good description, I believe.
ReplyDeleteLove the beautiful Mintay backgrounds and these deer makes fabulous cards, Leslie! The wood frames add so much texture and rustic elegance.
ReplyDeleteWOW ... these are absolutely GORGEOUS! I wouldn't have thought that background was Mintay ... sure is pretty!! Beautiful inspiration as always!
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