Friday, December 13, 2013

Holly Jolly with Wee Holly

That big Christmas Day is speeding towards us and I know you still have a few cards left to make so I'll keep sharing (at least for another week ;))
Today I am using the adorable Wee Holly from the Wee Stamps Collection at Magnolia-Licious

Challenges:
Hanna and Friends - Christmas
Craftin Desert Divas - Christmas
Crafty Boots - Christmas
Loves Rubber Stamps - Christmas
Parade Your Crafts - Christmas (2 entries only)
Melonheadz Friends - Christmas (2 entries only)
Get Inky - Christmas (3 entries only)
Inky Chicks - Christmas (3 entries only)
Happy Campers - Christmas (3 entries only)
Paper Crafting Journey - Christmas
Crafty Sentiments - Christmas (1 entry only)
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Christmas Sparkle
Cute Card Thursday - Christmas Catch Up
Cutie Pie - Special Friend Christmas (must be cute)
Going Grey - Holiday (2 entries only)
Color Me Creative - Holiday (3 entries only)
Craft Your Passion - Let It Snow (snow on image and the mica flakes on the edge of the mat)
Incy Wincy - Let It Snow
Lexi's Creations - Snow
Creative Card Crew - Holly or Poinsettia (3 entries only)
LEJ Designs - Festive Fun
Make It Monday Papercraft Linky - Anything Goes
Created with Love - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)



Card Recipe:
Image - Wee Holly
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Cozy Little Christmas by The Paper Studio
Sentiment - The Paper Studio
Holly Leaves - Hobby Lobby
Flowers - Michaels
Border Punch (inside) - Fiskars
Glitter - Mica Flakes by Martha Stewart





For a little sparkle and a little snowy effect I added Mica Flakes to the edge of the die cut mat, you have to sort of "squish" them on with your fingers so they go just where you want them but I like the effect as a change from regular glitter.
I absolutely adored coloring Wee Holly in the traditional red and green of Christmas but I think she would also look cute in blues and purples, umm maybe I'll have to give it a go?....
Be back tomorrow for another Christmas card and stay safe!
Katie

29 comments:

Sue Nicholson said...

Lovely card and layout, thanks for joining us at Cutie Pie challenge cheers Sue x

Unknown said...

Beautiful Christmas card! I love this Wee holly image and your coloring is fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us at Loves Rubber Stamps Challenges and look forward to seeing more of your lovely creations again soon. Have a beautiful week! Laura

Basslady said...

what a lovely card!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi (GD this week on lexi's creations challenge)

Jane Savage said...

What a gorgeous card, Katie. Wonderful traditional colours and beautiful details. The mica flakes add a wonderful sparkle. I must try that!
Thank you for joining us at the Cutie Pie Challenge. Jane xx

XxJULESxX said...

Just gorgeous!!! saw it on FB!

Sara I. said...

So beautiful! Love the flowers and holly!

Sharon said...

This is gorgeous Katie. I love the image and the papers are fabulous.
Have a lovely weekend.
Hugs Sharon. x

Olivia said...

Lovely job. Thanks for joining us at Loves Rubberstamps.

Unknown said...

a fab card!!I love it all!perfect for our challenge! thank you for sharing your holly/poinsettia at creative card crew! xx

8kidsandstillfindtimetocraft said...

Thanks for joining us st the craft girl challenge blog and good luck ..Anita DT

Cathy P said...

What an adorable card, Katie. Love your coloring. It's fantastic! Thanks for playing along with our Holiday Bash challenge at Color Me Creative.
Hugs, Cathy xx

Darlene said...

Simply BEAUTIFUL Kate! Love the traditional colors and how you finished the inside ... fabulous!
Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘CHRISTMAS SPARKLE’ challenge and please come back again soon!
Darlene
one of the 'Sistahs'
The Sisterhood of Crafters
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

Dee's Craft Room said...

Stunning card Katie, great image and wonderful layout - I love your embellishments.

Thank you for joining in the Christmas fun at Crafty Boots Challenges.

Dionne

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Fabulous card Katie, love the image and colours! Thanks for sharing with us at Lexis, Susan x

Jac’s Playground said...

Gorgeous card love your shiny holly leaves too, thanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments this week. Jac x

Crafty Mamma Mia said...

Hi Katie - this is a gorgeous card. Love the traditional colours (fab colouring!) the stunning layout, and especially those mica flakes! Thanks for joining us at Incy Wincy Designs this week!
Helen x (DT)

Crafty Mamma Mia said...

With my other DT "hat" on, thanks for joining us at Lexi's Creations too!
Helen x (DT)

Unknown said...

beautiful card love it, thanks for joining LEJ Pam DT x

Tina Theis of Ivory Moon Designs said...

Super cute card ... Love your colouring fab job
Thanks for joining us at LEJ DESIGNS
Tina DT xx

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card, I love the deep green of the holly leaves!

Thank you for joining the challenge with the Creative Card Crew!

Sheena
xxx

Sam K said...

Gorgeous card love the traditional colours. Fantastic colouring x Thanks for joining us this week over at CYP :) x
Craft your Passion Challenges
Little Pear Tree

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

This is so adorable, I love this sweet image and the great design. Thanks for playing with us over at Loves Rubberstamps!!!

susiestacey said...

Adorable card, beautiful stamp, papers and embellishments.
Thank you for joining the Cutie Pies 'Special Friend' challenge and good luck x Susan x

Guild Master Crystal said...

Beautiful card! I love the image and all the embellishments you've used!

Thanks for playing along with us at Creative Card Crew.
~ Crystal (DT)

Mayras Designs said...

I love this card and that image is toooo cute !!! Beautiful !!Thank you so much for sharing this with us at Craftin' Desert Divas Christmas Linky Party !!!

Mayra
Mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com

Lisa Mensing said...

Beautiful card! Such a cute image and your coloring is beautiful! Thank you for joining us at Parade Your Crafts.

julie_woolston said...

Absolutely beautiful , thanks for sharing at Lexis.
Hugs Julie x

Payne Holler Cards said...

This is such a precious image! Wonderful card!
Glad to see you in the CMC challenge
Linda CMCDT

Kraftyscot (Donna) said...

Awww such acute card, love the image, thanks so much for joining us at Crafty Girls!
Hugs Donna DT xx