We are having a bird themed challenge this week at Merry Monday. Life has been a little crazy and I have taken a few weeks off from Merry Monday. So happy to be back. I can now finally get to my stamps in my craft room! The bird themed challenge was the perfect opportunity to ink up the To You and Yours Stamp Set. I have had this set in my collection for awhile now, but it had yet to see ink. I colored my bird and holly with Copics and fussy cut them out. I then layered them onto my card for more dimension.
My card is based on the sketch challenge this week at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown.
I added a few layers to the inside to balance out the weight from the front of the card.
All supplies by Close To My Heart, except where noted:
B1403 To You and Yours
D1560 Holiday Tags
Retired Pear & Partridge Paper Pack
Christmas Day Papers by Carta Bella
1273 Desert Sand Cardstock
1272 Cranberry Cardstock
1282 New England Ivy Cardstock
Z2135 New England Ivy Ink
Z2116 Cranberry Ink
Tuxedo Black Ink by Memento
Copic Sketch Markers, BG10,E37, E39, R24, R29, Y17, Y19, YG61, YG63
Z1837 Wooden Mini Medley Accents Collection
Circle Stax Dies by MFT
I have also entered my card in the following challenges:
Christmas Stampin All Year Long-Circles (I counted my holly berries as well as my circle shapes)
Crafty Creations-Winged Things
Thanks so much for stopping by!
This is beautiful, Allisa.
Hooray! So happy to see you back! Love your gorgeous card, the colours are rich and vibrant!!!
Hugs,
Lesley
It's so good to see you back at the creating table, Allisa! I've missed you. Love this beautiful cardinal and the perfect paper and twine! Have a good week.
Wunderschöne Karte, echt super
lg gertrude
So glad you're back with us…and what a beauty to come back with! Love it!
Beautiful card. Love your colored cardinal and the papers you used.
It is wonderful to have you back creating with us Allisa, your card is beautiful. I love the papers and fabulous greenery.
LeAnne said exactly what I was going to say! Gorgeous card both the coloring and the papers you used. Stay safe and sane!
Cyber hugs,
Chris R. from Iowa
A beautiful traditional Christmas card – love the cardinal, so pretty. Thanks so much for playing along with 52CCT this week!
Hi Allisa, what a beautiful card and your coloring is fantastic! I'm so glad to be working with you on the MM DT. My mother was a CM consultant in NZ and has just signed up with CTMH. Consequently I've got an order of CTMH stamps on their way to me at the moment. Can't wait!
This is absolutely gorgeous! Your coloring is fantastic!
That cardinal is just so lovely! I adore the fabulous coloring, too! Thanks for joining us at 52CCT! 🙂
Hi Allisa. LOVE your card. The patterned paper is so beautiful and really provides a fabulous backdrop for your beautiful bird and holly branches. Loll
So gorgeous. Your colors are rich and vibrant. Happy to see you back and proud of you for making a hard, necessary choice.
Allisa the red you have used looks so good on the lovely green background. The Holly and bird are beautifully coloured. A gorgeous card.
Welcome back Allisa! Love the colours and images you used, beautiful card.
This is so gorgeous, Allisa. Love that beautiful bird and the DSP. Happy to be on the DT with you this month, too!
Your cardinal is just beautiful sitting on the holly!
Absolutely fabulous Allisa! So glad you found a reason to use this great stamp. Your fussy cutting in perfection. So glad that you joined us this week at 52CCT!
This is a stunner for sure…your coloring is divine!
thanks to play with us at csayl with our circle challenge Allisa, your card is so chic and lovely, hope to see you next time, biz
Simply lovely with the gorgeous coloring and all that fussy cutting! Thanks for joining in the fun at CSAYL!
Beautiful card, Allisa! Love the paper and your pretty cardinal image! So glad your back!!
So pretty! Love your take on the sketch. Your bird is amazing. Thanks for playing with CSAYL.
Oh my goodness, what a BEAUTIFUL card Allisa! I love the fussy cut, popped up images and the traditional colour scheme! What a joy it will be for someone to receive this special card at Christmas!
Thanks so much for playing along with us at 52 {C}CT, please come back soon! Ruth x
The cardinal looks so festive sitting in the holly! Thanks for sharing your card with us at 52{C}CT! It's good to see you back again! 🙂
What a beautiful take on our sketch challenge. The striking red cardinal and the holly leaves against the DP background are awesome. Thank you for playing along at 52 CCT
Louise xx
Beautiful card! I love the cardinal with the holly. Your dp is perfect!