Wednesday 5 May 2021

Holly-Days

 CAS Christmas has a 'Foliage with Berries' theme for their May challenge.

I used a much neglected die and cut out several leaves and berries, then watercoloured.

Some Mowed Lawn DI gently brushed through a stencil as I thought the plain white card background was a little stark.

I added some Glossy Accents to the berries and a few red ink spatters!

The sentiment is from PB.
Another Christmas card done!

It is ridiculously cold here considering it's supposed to be Spring.

Although today we do have some blue skies after yesterdays heavy rain and hailstones it is definitely not warm!

Sharing my make over at
Holly+Ivy - Anything Xmas

21 comments:

Carole said...

Now Viv...you tell me just what are..Jolly Hollydays?...lol....long forgotten trips to warmer climates me thinks. Anyway as it's cold here I see you are thinking Christmas and get ahead...love your holly and the splatters and stenciling to relieve that white space we are all so scared of (well some of us). xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Love your holly leave Christmas card Viv..like the shades of green on your leaves and your subtle background

Anne

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

A super card Viv, I love the holly leaves and the shiny red berries. I'm still thinking what stamps to use in this challenge! :) x

Aquarius said...

A great CAS Christmas card and the subtle stencilling in the background along with the red splatters looks really good. Pretty chilly in the south as well.

Mac Mable said...

Yes I agree Viv, definitely not warm! Wonderful CAS Christmas card, with fabulous leaves and the background stencilling looks so pretty x.

crafty-stamper said...

Great CAS card and dies-love the splatters.Yes it is really cold but as you say at least a break from the heavy rain and winds we have been having
Carol x

Christine Alexander said...

Viv, beautiful stenciled background for that great sprig of holly. thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas :)

Doreen said...

A gorgeous Christmas card.xxx

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

A beautiful CAS card Viv.

Sue xx

HilaryJane said...

I too am very fed up with this cold spring, but on the bright side it seems to be helping the cherry blossom last a bit longer and that is fantastic. I really like the pops of red on your holly card, especially the splatters xx

Loll said...

Sweet! Beautiful holly and berries, Viv! LOVE the soft stenciling in the background! xx

Bonnie said...

I love this ribbon stencil, Viv! It adds just enough interest to the background with the red splatters to let the holly shine beautifully!

Cathy said...

Gorgeous arrangement of your holly sprigs Viv, love the subtle stencilled background too, such a pretty card and thankyou for joining in at CAS Christmas, Cathy x

Sally H said...

Simply beautiful and very classy. Those leaves look almost real x

Katrina Bufton said...

Gorgeous card, love your background x

Ros Crawford said...

The weather is the same here.. Bloomin' hailstones! We seem to have 4 seasons in one day lately. Fabulous Christmas card... I love the soft stenciling and splatters in the background.

Pia S said...

I like the style, and the design idea is perfect for mass production, if that should be necessary. I’m seriously behind on Christmas cards this year, well most type of cards actually...

Barb Ghig said...

This is such a pretty Christmas card, Viv! I love how your stencil adds movement to your design and your holly leaves are beautiful! Thanks so much for playing along with us at CAS Christmas!

samantha's cards said...

What a lovely holiday card, thanks for joining us at THAIC.

Julia Aston said...

Wonderful soft stenciling behind your pretty green holly with bright red berries Vic! Thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas!

Pat said...

A very pretty CAS card and love the way you have coloured the holly and added the pretty glossy berries Viv, and that soft stencilled background suits it perfectly, also some lovely red splatters too. x