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Thursday, November 20, 2014

Another Go at Holly Berries

My last post almost a week ago featured this same stamp set.  I was a little mind blocked using the Holly stamp.  Several readers offered some suggestions, so I took another run at the stamp. One stamp of the holly branch was just too bare, so I tried 2 stamps, then die cut the image leaving only 2 partial branch stampings.  I am much happier with this configuration.



I created a mat frame around it, used some distress inks to add some blue color, and red stickles to enhance the berries. Before adding the stickles, I heat embossed with clear the entire front panel. It gives a nice effect IRL.  I placed this panel on a dry embossed panel of holly leaves before placing on the card base, and lastly  added the SSS Merry Christmas die stacked 3 times. It is a definite improvement over my last try with this set.

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5 comments:

  1. BettyNovember 20, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    great card, Cat - the pop of red with the green and blue is perfect!

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  2. Leslie HannaNovember 20, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    I like what you've done here! It's beauteous!

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  3. Barb GhigNovember 20, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    What a beauty this is, Cat! I love how you created the background for the holly leaves and that you added shimmer with clear EP! Loving the die cut sentiment, too! Really elegant card!

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  4. GretaNovember 23, 2014 at 11:05 PM

    I missed this one, but glad I saw it tonight, Cat! Love the embossed background & pretty holly branches!

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  5. DarnellNovember 28, 2014 at 10:50 PM

    I finally got a chance to come back and look at this one, Cat, and I love it, too! It's a gorgeous card through and through!! Hugs, Darnell

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