Friday, 9 October 2015

Holly Framed?!?...

Happy Friday,

It's back to Christmas Friday and I will try to keep to this for the remainder of the year , Shows depending lol!  I thought you might like to see something different done with the striplet and the watercolour palettes today a real mix of die cutting and painting!

I stared by cutting a 17.5cm x 17.5cm square of coconut white foundation card.  Next I placed the inside of the holly mini striplet up to one edge and passed this through the GC.  I then rotated the die so that it was against the next side but adjacent to the aperture I had just cut.  I continued this until I
had a frame running all around the square card to make a detailed frame.


I then spray glued this frame down to an identical sized square of coconut white card making sure it was stuck down in all areas.  I then painted, using the Mica watercolour set from Cosmic Shimmer ( set 7 Christmas of course) all the leaves of the holly in the gaps.  I added red berry twinkles as the berries and set it  dry, when dry, as you can hopefully see form the pictures, you get a beautiful shine as well as the deep pigment colour.

I then cut various sprays of filigree holly using the set of the same name and again used red berry twinkles as the berries.  I stamped the Ivy Wreath from my Holly wreath elements clear stamp set and coloured it using distress markers in 2 shades of green ( can't remember which ones sorry) and stamped the joy in the centre.  I then cut this out using one of the smaller squares in the new Double Pierced squares dies by Sue Wilson for Creative Expressions.  I added a thin mat of Brunswick green foundation card and the holly sprigs, along with some green bakers twine, over each corner.






A different Christmas card that would also make a nice scrapbook page with a picture in the middle.


Ingredients:
Creative Expressions Craft dies by Sue Wilson
Holly mini striplet 
Double Pierced squares
Filigree Holly
Cosmic Shimmer Mica watercolour palette Christmas
Red berry twinkles
Creative Expressions clear stamps by me Holly wreath elements
Distress markers

Enjoy...

Dont forget I will be on Hochanda tomorrow night at 8pm for the launch of the One Day Special!

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57 comments:

  1. Unknown9 October 2015 at 06:47

    Wow, really nice card today !
    Carol

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  2. nancyd9 October 2015 at 07:07

    Morning John, wow is right a fabulous card.
    Nancyd xx

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  3. Unknown9 October 2015 at 07:16

    Bright and cheerful card John.... refreshing
    Luv Rach :)

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  4. kittyedavies47@gmail.com9 October 2015 at 07:24

    Hi John.
    Great cards thank you. Have fun and take care, Kitty.

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  5. tracy w9 October 2015 at 07:24

    Hi John
    another two stunning christmas cards thanks tracyw

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  6. June Smith9 October 2015 at 07:29

    Morning John, your a genius, love the way you have made this one, gorgeous

    Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  7. BridgetCG9 October 2015 at 07:32

    Hi John, this card is lovely, the frame is just perfect, and the way you painted into the design. Have a great day. Good luck with the shows. Bx

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  8. A Happercrafter69 October 2015 at 08:08

    Very pretty card which I could try as I have all these bits. The holly border is especially lovely.
    Jan northampton

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  9. Jackie T9 October 2015 at 08:18

    Hi John this is a stunning Christmas card. I love how you have used the striplet die. Have a great day today. Hugs Jackie

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  10. granny sue9 October 2015 at 08:24

    Hi John. I absolutely love this card.I like all your makes but sometimes something comes along which is extra special, but I can't tell you why I like this so much, I just do. SueL x

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  11. PharmacyMichele9 October 2015 at 08:26

    Great card-love the way all the different holly images stand out. Perfect as a "non fussy " card.

    Michele

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  12. Aspiring crafter9 October 2015 at 08:38

    stunning card, love it John .
    Thanks for all the detailed instructions, look forward to your shows,
    XxRuth

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  13. crossstitchmarg9 October 2015 at 08:42

    Morning John,
    A great card today, unfortunately I don't have the holly striplet I have the poinsettias one.
    I am wondering if my sister had this if so I might borrow it from her for a little while. Or even get her to cut some out for me. While I cut out the tree dies for her lol.
    We often share our dies and stamps,
    I will tape your show tomorrow, and watch on the iPad.
    Have a great day
    Maggie

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  14. Barbara Gosden9 October 2015 at 08:43

    Wow John, stunning card, I love the way you've used the striplet as a frame, and the colours focus the eye on it. Love it!
    B xx

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  15. hettygarlick9 October 2015 at 08:51

    Beautiful card John. I think your predictive text has gone a bit mad today though - it's a bit like reading a foreign language. ;)

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  16. MRS DUCK9 October 2015 at 08:51

    Eh up John
    A fabulous hollyfest. Beautiful design and painting.
    Thank you for your comment. Glad you enjoyed Peppa lol!
    Have a great day.
    Ang x

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  17. Patricia Howarth9 October 2015 at 08:52

    Morning John, A lovely card, I'm loving how you have done the 'holly frame', and I agree this would make a beautiful scrapbook page.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  18. Debra K.9 October 2015 at 08:53

    Gorgeous card John! The holly frame is a wonderful idea and the mica paint looks fabulous. Debra x

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  19. nattyboots9 October 2015 at 09:05

    Lovely card again John, love how you used the striplet die .
    Elaine H X

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  20. Wendy L9 October 2015 at 09:12

    Looks beautiful John, xxx

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  21. Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda9 October 2015 at 09:26

    Good morning John, lovely card but I don't understand : (
    Have a good one!!!
    Loopy Lynda xxx

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  22. Heather Treble9 October 2015 at 09:48

    Hi John,
    Beautiful card, I love the way that you have made the frame. I love the watercolour paints although I only have the autumn set at the moment.
    Thanks for all the great inspiration,
    Heather Treble

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  23. Tressa9 October 2015 at 09:57

    A lot of work but definitely worth it. I think I would've inclined to make it keep for myself, it is too nice to give away!!!!!

    Teresa

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  24. Pen Sunshinepen9 October 2015 at 10:07

    Beautiful will set the recorder for your show. I just love the holly shapes

    Crafty hugs Pen x

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  25. Anne9 October 2015 at 10:08

    What a great way to use the striplet die. John. This looks great.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  26. Rose in Chester9 October 2015 at 10:09

    Lovely card John, hadn't thought of using the striplet that way before (but will do so now).
    Looking forward to seeing you on the "silver screen" tomorrow.
    Best wishes, Rose

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  27. Unknown9 October 2015 at 10:10

    Hi John
    another beautiful card
    love your demonstrations and technics.
    look forward to seeing you on hochanda
    Gina x

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  28. lydia jordan9 October 2015 at 10:16

    Morning John,
    Lovely card. Hope to be watching on Sunday.
    Lydia
    X

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  29. Croquet Queen x9 October 2015 at 10:27

    Absolutely stunning!!!!
    Dies and stamps work so beautifully together, love it!
    :-)
    Lorna D

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  30. kayla9 October 2015 at 10:30

    That card is just so gorgeous John, your work is just beautiful x

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  31. Unknown9 October 2015 at 10:38

    Lovely cheerful Christmas card John! I think I might have saved the painting stage , and just stuck green card behind the striplet cut layer!

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  32. Mrs B9 October 2015 at 11:18

    Hi John. What a beautiful Christmas card, love it all. Have a good weekend. Take care xx

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  33. Jane9 October 2015 at 12:20

    Hi John, lovely Christmas card very nice and crisp.
    Have a nice weekend.Take care Jane B.

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  34. Brawny x9 October 2015 at 12:35

    Wow just gorgeous john x

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  35. Pat S Witney9 October 2015 at 12:46

    Hi John
    This card is gorgeous I love it. Will set the recorder to see your show.

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  36. Yorks butterfly9 October 2015 at 12:55

    Morning John, what a lovely card!! Love how you have used the mini striplet, and the Holly Wreath stamp in the middle just finishes the card off.
    Wendyx

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  37. Unknown9 October 2015 at 12:55

    What a creative use for the striplet. Love the card. So bright and cheery too.
    Shirley

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  38. Unknown9 October 2015 at 13:02

    Hi John,
    Lovely card. Love it!!!
    Anne M xx

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  39. magpie9 October 2015 at 13:08

    Hi John, another stunning card! Love it! The striplet die is just stunning. Beeautiful! x "Thank you John" xx Love Karen xx

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  40. Dawn Holben9 October 2015 at 14:49

    Hi John, wow this is stunning and I love the way you have used the striplet die.
    This has got to be one of my favourites.
    Now just got to get the striplet die as I don't know why but I overlooked it.
    Shame on me.

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  41. Sue MacFall9 October 2015 at 15:14

    Oh what a pretty card - you get better and better - love it.
    Sue Mac

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  42. cuilliesocks9 October 2015 at 16:04

    Hi John, I love this card, beautiful design and colours, Kate x

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  43. karenlotty9 October 2015 at 17:04

    Stunning! I don't know what else to say

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  44. ursula9 October 2015 at 18:45

    Super card John...luv Ursula x

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  45. ursula9 October 2015 at 18:45

    Super card John...luv Ursula x

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  46. Littlelamb9 October 2015 at 18:57

    Beautiful card. Love it.

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  47. Linda289 October 2015 at 20:29

    Lovely card today John, I really need to try water colouring! Linda.

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  48. Nancy Thomas9 October 2015 at 21:30

    Hi John,
    Great card today!
    Love Nancy xx

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  49. Unknown9 October 2015 at 21:35

    Hi John,
    Lovely card, love the striplet.

    Linda xx

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  50. Maria9 October 2015 at 21:58

    Hi John,
    love how you made this card with the holly striplet,very nice
    hugs Maria x

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  51. Unknown9 October 2015 at 22:10

    Hi John,
    Lovely cards, great use of the striplet die.
    Love Janet x
    from Wakefield

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  52. Unknown9 October 2015 at 22:40

    Lovely John, really lovely.
    Love Val x

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  53. nannapat9 October 2015 at 23:11

    Outstanding card John, a real beauty. Pat x

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  54. Laura O9 October 2015 at 23:19

    great card John ,Laura O

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  55. melody10 October 2015 at 00:36

    Hi John, beautiful card love the striplet die an it's great to see how you use it in different ways. Looking forward to your shows on Hochanda, it's so good to be seeing the creative expression team so much. Take care Melody xxx

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  56. gailgale10 October 2015 at 01:10

    John,
    This is so beautiful!!!
    I think this is my favorite Christmas card this year!!!
    I must get that die!!!

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  57. Sue10 October 2015 at 11:20

    Absolutely Fabulous! I want one!
    Tonbridge Sue

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