Hello friends! I'm back from Boston where I taught 3 Holiday Classes at Absolutely Everything in Topsfield, Mass. Such an amazing store and the ladies were so nice.
Are you all getting ready for the holidays? Christmas is right around the corner. I can hardly believe it!
My card features the NEW Tim Holtz Stencils by Stampers Anonymous. I'm giving away the Holly Bough Layering Stencil to 2 lucky winners on Friday so be sure to leave a comment at the end of the post.
Tape down the new Harlequin Layering Stencil to a piece of Ranger watercolor paper. I love this watercolor paper, one side has a smooth finish that is just perfect for our technique. I colored through the stencil with Antique Linen Distress Ink on an Ink Blending Tool using a pouncing motion.
Carefully lift the stencil. You can see that I colored to created light and dark areas.
Position and tape down the Holly Bough Layering Stencil over the Harlequin. Color the holly leaves with Bundled Sage Distress Ink using the same technique as above.
Color the berries with Festive Berries.
Stencils are a great way to create a fast background for our card.
Trim the background to size. 4" x 5 1/4". Stitch around the perimeter if desired.
Stamp 3 christmas ornaments from the Mini Blueprint set with Jet Black Archival Ink onto Ranger's watercolor paper. Color the ornaments with Distress Markers. I've used colors from the new set, Festive Berries, Mowed Lawn, Iced Spruce and Evergreen Bough. Color the outer edges of the ornaments then using the Detail Water Brush blend the colors to the center keeping a lighter area in the center. This will give the ornament shape. Cut the ornament out with scissors.
Use Paper String to hang the ornaments on your card. I separated the strand to make a thinner hanger and bow. Use foam tape to adhere the ornaments to the card and don't forget to add the the twine in the back as you adhere them to the card. Add the bow separately.
Stamp Merry Christmas with Jet Black Archival Ink.
Seasonal Chit Chat adds a nice touch to the top of the Ornaments. Cut a little v off the end and tuck under the bow.
My good friend Paula Cheney is sharing a beautiful card with a great technique using the Harlequin Layering Stencil over an her blog today too! Don't forget to leave a comment here for a chance to win the Holly Bough Layering Stencil, I will pick 2 lucky winners on Friday morning.
Thanks for coming by!
Richele
The holly bough and harlequin layering stencils are divine! I am rushing out to get one of each for myself and a whole bunch more as stocking stuffers. Brilliant card Richele. Love the ornaments.
ReplyDeleteWow, awesome card.. and great stencils! And Yes you're right Stencils do make a great background!! and fast ones too!! TFS
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful card you made. It turned out great
ReplyDeleteOoh, the three layers of color look a bit like encaustic layering. The pounce technique gives the background a soft look to support the brighter foreground. It even makes the word stamp pop. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteKathleen Harrington
I love the technique. Sure is great to see your projects.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful layers you've created with the 2 stencils and those baubles just look great on top!
ReplyDeleteSally
What a lovely card I love the holly stencil. Thanks for the great giveaway
ReplyDeleteLovely background. Festive card. These stencils are so fun. Would love to have one of the new ones. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteFabulous make!! Love the way those ornaments look against the stencilled background, they really pop and the way you did the holly with the berries is so clever, love it!!
ReplyDeletegreat cards! love all the layers - these stencils look great.
ReplyDeleteI love the layering technique you used for this card, the subtle colour of the Harlequin stencil layered with the brighter colours of the holly and berry stencil are really gorgeous. Love the ornaments too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, soft background! I am so ready for the Christmas season to begin!
ReplyDeleteOh I love your card Richele and I love how you used both of the stencils on your BG!! just lovely...inspired to color now! TFS!! :D
ReplyDeleteLove your holly and those beautiful ornaments. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely! The stencils make quite a difference. They make an easy, pretty background.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I haven't seen the Holly Bough Layering Stencil before! I have the stamps, but now I think I need the stencil! Thanks for the great tutorials!
ReplyDeletebeautiful - love it, thanks for doing the walk through, and thanks for the link to Paula!
ReplyDeleteSandra ltb
Really nice card! I have long enjoyed your designs featuring Tim Holtz products and this card is another hit! I have a few of the stencils on back order and am looking forward to getting a chance to use them one of these days!
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing card! I absolutly love your card! The balls and faded background go perfectly!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card! I love how you used the stencils, those ornaments just shine in front of them!
ReplyDeleteThis card takes me back to my grandmother's christmas card collection! Thanks for the memories!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card. Thank you for the inspiration happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteJust a beautiful card, I love the stenciling and the coloring is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWoW! How beautiful! The soft background makes the ornament colors and words really stand out! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery cute card! I love layering stencils!
ReplyDeleteoh I love how you combined the stencils here. Great look! Beautiful ornaments too.
ReplyDeleteLovely card! I wouldn't have thought to layer the stencils like that--it looks great! Thanks for sharing the how-to's.
ReplyDeleteSo many things to love about this card, but the little banner words really are the finishing touch for me!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Beautiful christmas!
ReplyDeleteSuch a classic holiday look to this card, the use of the stencils adds so much character to the overall project. A wonderful card that sparks my creativity for the holiday season.
ReplyDeleteI am totally in love with this card and can't wait to try it! Would love to win a stencil so thanks for the giveaway. Since the odds are against me they will have to go on my list for Santa!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!!! Love love love the details!
ReplyDeletewonderfully classic and bright colored card! the stencil is so awesome and the script is in a very nice font!
ReplyDeleteI just love those ornaments! how very festive.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fab car, I love the holly bough stencil and would love to win, thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLove the card! So Christmasy. Holly leaves gives the little extra to all christmas projects! Nice stencil!
ReplyDeleteI love that you created such a soft background with those beautiful new stencils and the ornaments look wonderful cut out and mounted, really must try that one! Thanks, as ever, for your inspiration. Anne x
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card, I love this vintage feel it offers! Thank you for the amazing tutorial ^.^
ReplyDeletewell he's done it again hasn't he....and now seeing what you've done with them....it's another must have! Love the card...love love love it.
ReplyDeleteLaura Papercuts
Beautiful card! So vintage-y! If you chose my name, please pick another as I already own both stencils thanks to my friend Donna Gibson. I'm paying it forward if my name is chosen!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! These are the only words in my mind!!!!! BArbarayaya
ReplyDeleteThis card is beautiful! I love both the stenciling and the colouring!
ReplyDeleteI want these two stencils BADLY!!!! They are fabulous!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteoops....I forgot! Your card is FABULOUS too!! LOVE it!!! The coloring is so beautiful. The background is so soft!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and design of this card. The layering stencils are just beautiful - I would be thrilled to win one! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Richele. The background looks so dreamy
ReplyDeleteLove this card ... super job ....
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning background. I would love to "play" with Christmas Holly! Thanks for the chance to win one and for sharing your creativity with us - beautiful!!
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ReplyDeleteThat is so clever. why do I never think to stamp and image then cut it out?? Your background is just perfect too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. I love the backgrounds softness with the boldness of the ornaments. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the font on the sentiment. What set is it from?? Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteOh this is gorgeous! Love the soft background the stencils bring for the ornaments. Don't you just adore the Distress Markers?!?!? Fabulous card Richelle! -- Mary Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteThe card is sooooo cute ! I'm really getting in the spirit of Christmas now .. the stencils are perfect for card backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteLove the Harlequin stencil!
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ReplyDeleteRichele, I just love this card and how you used those stencils to create such a delicate background! The water colored ornaments look amazing hanging. Love this and thank you for a chance to win! Enjoy! (sorry about the deleted comment, I made a mistake)
ReplyDeleteLove your card and this new stencil.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're back and the trip was successful! Can't wait to try out the new stencils.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas for the use of the stencils. Wonderful cards. What would we do without Ranger!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas for the use of the stencils. Wonderful cards. What would we do without Ranger!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I have purchased the stars and would love the holly...and ps...I loved your configurations box...kudos!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love the stencils, can wait to get mine and play!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful project! Thanks for the chance to win the stencil!!
ReplyDeletepretty card! i am loving those stencils!
ReplyDeleteHi Richele. Lovely card. I just adore the holly bough and the tiny tags on the top of the baubles are so sweet. Take care.
ReplyDeleteJust love the detail of the holly stencil! Already have ideas churning around my head for what to do with it.
ReplyDeleteThis card is so gorgeous! Reminds me of the cards that my Mother has saved from when she was young. I cannot wait to try the stencils.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Richele. You're an ace with the markers and water brush! I am constantly inspired by you and your amazing art. Thanks so much for the inspiration and chance to win a stencil.
ReplyDeleteI love this card who wouldn't want to receive such a beautiful card like this at Christmas. It looks very vintage and colorful.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I see why this is a fast way to decorate a card. So really wonderful! Love what you did with the ornament stamp too.
ReplyDeleteI love this beautiful card. The stencils are amazing!! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThank you for making a great card. I am a see it and copy it kind of person and am thankful for people like you to help me be creative!
ReplyDeleteWow.. the stencils are so effective and subtle as a background to this card and show the baubles of to perfection. Lovely, colourful Xmas card!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card! I just love how you use the stencil!
ReplyDeleteYour card looks like it took a long time to make but the stencil makes it quick. Love the card and really love the stencil.
ReplyDeleteYour card is simply gorgeous! I love the mix of colors and how you got those ornaments to pop! The stencil creates a wonderful background effect! Kim
ReplyDeleteLOVE this card!!!! Using both stencils in the background, the stitching around the edge...it all comes together beautifully!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. I love the way you used the stamps and the stencils are the perfect background.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the beautiful card. You gave it just the right touch!!!! Linda
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful card, love the soft colors on the background and how you've colored the baubles. Great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought to use a harlequin stencil with a holly stencil but, it not only works, it is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Richele. Welcome back home! (Lynn Hanson)
ReplyDeleteOOOOOOOOOOOOOH so pretty ... absolutely love what you did with the background. Okay just when I say no more product right now... I WANT MORE ... just so many cool things, lovin' these stencils they are on my wish list ... and can't have too many Tim Holt's Blueprints right ?!
ReplyDeleteCute card and so easy to make! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am loving the new Holly Bough and what you did with it.....
ReplyDeleteSuch a cheerful card. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the way the stenciled background looks with the ornaments. I can't wait to try these new stencils!
ReplyDeleteLove the vintage look of your card - very beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteI love making my own backgrounds. Don't often layer two stencils together so you have opened up a new idea for me. The card is beautiful and is easy and quick enough to make in large quantities. Thanks for showing us and giving us the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful inspiration! Beautiful! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card!!! I love how you put it all together!! I make all my Christmas cards and am behind this year. I think the Harlequin and Holly Bough layering stencils would be PERFECT...and easy to put together some spectacular cards for my friends! Thanks for the tutorial and for the chance to give one of the stencils a really good home!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! What great stencils. Maybe if I am really good, I might win one!
ReplyDeleteI love these stencils and the way you used them. We don't have any stores around here in SLC, Utah that carry them. I will tell them they have to have them. Mean while I hope I can win them so I can show them how awesome they are. Thanks for sharing andy giving us a chance to win them.
ReplyDeleteYour card is very lovely, and thank you for telling us just how you created this gorgeous look. I am only hoping that the featured layering stencils can be found in our local stores. Whoops, maybe I will be lucky enough to win one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the steps in creating this beautiful card. I hope I am one of the lucky winners!
ReplyDelete:) Loved it!! Also thanks for sharing the steps and could I be winner? Hope so!! Why? I love to play with paint and paper!
ReplyDeleteWow love the card. Been thinking of what to do for my cards and this would be perfect so hope to win.
ReplyDeleteSo elegant and merry at the same time! Pure Christmas for me. :) Love the new stencils...would like to play with them one day. Thanks for sharing your project!
ReplyDeleteyour card is great. I loved everything about it. and so easy to do, that you could make multiples quickly.
ReplyDeletereally enjoyed the card! Those two stencils are super fun, can't wait to get mine!
ReplyDeleteLove, love looooveee all the stencils. This tag is so nice, thanks for sharing. .
ReplyDeleteOMG - really loved the ornaments not to mention the stencils-- Thank you for the tutorial and fingers crossed to win a set of stencils!! Have a great Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteVery cool , love your card
ReplyDeleteI love this Holly stencil, and I love the how you did the background for the Christmas ornaments it makes the ornaments pop! Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card....LOVE the new stencils and how you added the ornaments.
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for holly and with the ornaments.... what a perfect combo!!
ReplyDeleteI love your use of the holly. It made a really stunning card.
ReplyDeleteLove how you and Tim layered the stencils the same! Those ornaments are gorgeous too! Fab card!
ReplyDeleteI love your coloring technique, thanks for the tips! The harlequin makes a great first layer for the holly bough
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful work! This is a lovely card! Would love a chance to make one too! thanks!
ReplyDeletevery pretty card! Great techniques - I have to try the coloring one!
ReplyDeleteYour card is like wow! I like the way you used both stencils for the back ground♥
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, great techniques, thanks for a chance to win the stencils, I can't wait to try them!
ReplyDeleteI've been to Tim's and Paula's blogs to see their stencil ideas. I love your ideas too. I especially like how the ornaments pop on the background and also like the special touch with the message tags. Thank you for the chance to win in your giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the holly stencil....it's killer. thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the card and many thanks for the chance to win the great stencil.
ReplyDeleteI love your card and how you softly layered the Harlequin and Hollybough stencil pattern for the background. It's gorgeous! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love your card! Fabulous layering. Thanks for the great giveaway! Love these new stencils.
ReplyDeleteA very pretty card--I really like how you used both stencils together!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and a chance to win.
The stencil looks so antique on your card! Just goes to share how versatile it is.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card
ReplyDeletebeautiful, simple, and festive - my favorite kind of Christmas card!
ReplyDeleteWow your card is just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteOOHH! I love the new holly berries stencil--I love what you did with it!! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Thanks for the demo.
ReplyDeleteOne of the prettiest cards I've seen this season! Thanks for reminding us to use our stencils.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the holly berries stencil, and the end result!
ReplyDeleteThese new layering stencils are marvelous! I already have 4, and am using them all in Christmas cards! Always need more!
ReplyDeleteFantastic Design. Love your design the best.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the subtle colors and the way you used the new holiday stencils.
ReplyDeleteReally getting hooked onto stencils with your awesome cards and projects just love the ideas thanks.
ReplyDeleteLoving those stencils!
ReplyDeleteI am t-o-t-a-l-l-y loving these stencils!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!!
Cheers!!!
Lorraine
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Wonderful creation! Love all the layers and the vintage look. Thanks for sharing all the details!
ReplyDeleteLove those stencils! The card is gorgeous!!!
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