Holly berries, in rich Cherry Cobbler with a Distressed Gold overlay, accent today’s elegant Holly Berry Christmas card. It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!
This week, I have the pleasure of being your hostess for our sketch challenge. I hope you enjoy it. I can’t wait to see what YOU create!
Colors of the Day
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The Holly Berry dies collection is absolutely perfect for creating a gorgeous focal cluster. Holly berries were die cut from Cherry Cobbler card stock, and accented with a Distressed Gold overlay. Mossy Meadow backs the leaves of the large Distressed Gold label die cut, while Evening Evergreen pine needles peek out from behind. Fussy cut leaves, courtesy of one of the patterns from Boughs of Holly designer series paper, add to the fun. Of course, a Textural Element piece and gold Festive Pearls are the perfect accents.
To download the free step-by-step tutorial for today’s Holly Berry Christmas Card, which includes all the paper measurements and all of the current products used, please click on the button below. For every card which has been posted on my blog since 2019, there is a free tutorial.
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Nueve’s Notes
Hey, everyone! Guess who! It’s me, Nueve! I was worried when I came to Washington that I wouldn’t have any puppy people to play with. But, then I met my Aunt Kia. It was love at first sight. She’s older, so when she is out in the yard where I am staying, she sits on her blue blankie so her Boxer butt doesn’t get cold. I’m trying to sit just like her.
After we run, we are tired, so we take naps. I am very careful not to lay on her, ’cause she is older.
She’s been teaching me a lot of things during my visit. She told me I need to look piddy full, like this, to get treats.
She also taught me how to play King of the Hill at the dog park.
But, most of all she has taught me the importance of family. I love my Auntie Kia! I give her kisses.
And I will be sad when I have to leave and go back home. I will miss her so much.
Loving with all my heart is what I do. It is part of my job. I am a working dog. I am Good Boy Nueve.
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Thanks for a wonderful sketch challenge, Ann, I really enjoyed it! Your card is beautiful; I struggle with placing collage elements like you did on the left side of your card but your grouping looks effortlessly elegant and beautiful.
Just as I was about to despair on using this bundle, you produced a fabulous card that made me rethink its possibilities. I’m anxiously awaiting the gold distressed paper but in the meantime, I can experiment with your design and color combinations. Thank you! Also, I see Aunt Kia has definitely mastered the art of the “piddy full” stare, as will Nueve in time! Love that dog!
Ann, this is gorgeous. I am obsessed with your cluster of florals and the pops of gold add just the perfect touch of glimmer and richness. Fabulous card, my friend
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jaydee
Pretty card! And good boy Nueve! Sounds like you had a nice visit!
This is such a gorgeous, elegant card! No one does elegant like you do! Great sketch too, I’ve SAVED it so I can go back to it when my mind is a blank, LOL! Great Nueve…he has that piddy full look down pat!
Love Good Boy Nueve!
Of course your commentary makes him super special!
Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful card!! So glad y’alls trip is going well!! Enjoy your your visit with Auntie, Nueve!!
Ann, I love this amazing sketch! Just perfect for so many cards! Your Christmas card is so elegant and warmed my heart. I love the rich colors and the distressed gold. STUNNING! Have a great week, My Friend! And those babies are the sweetest!
Love this rich and lovely card. So gorgeous. Of course piddy full (Kia) stole the Nueve story. Have a safe journey home.
Love your updates on Nueve. So much fun. Your card is pretty cool as well.
This is a great sketch and your card is just fabulous Ann! I love the rich greens, reds and gold – along with the layered foliage this makes for a stunning and elegant Christmas card. I still haven’t opened my holly bundle yet – your card has me inspired this week!
What a great sketch and your card is simply beautiful! The dogs are priceless!
That card is so luxurious and elegant and sophisticated! Absolutely gorgeous. Nueve seems to be so tender hearted like our Roscoe. Sweet boys. And I do love piddy full! Peace to you and your family.
Ann, love this sketch! I see it being used many times!! Your card is so elegantly pretty! Love the dog stories. Save travels home and have a great week!