I used two stencils to mask off the space I wanted for the plaid background.
First I used a Taylored Expression Rectangle stencil, but I wanted it a little smaller, so I added some masking tape to all the sides, then I placed the Catherine Pooler Just Plaid Slimline Stencil over the top and used CPD inks: melon ice in center and deck the halls for the outer edge.
My little bird is from The Greetery: Robin and Wren
The branch is from The Greetery: Merry Sprigs
The sentiment is from HA November Monthy Card Kit: Christmas
Please check out the design team because they have more amazing inspiration for you using plaids in your Christmas card design! And our special guest Melanie has an amazing card as well you can find her HERE
Heart Hugs,
17 comments:
Beautiful plaid stenciled background for your sweet die cut bird on a branch Christmas card, Col. TFS and hosting such a fun challenge. Love and Hugs....Nancy
Love your plaid stenciling and how you used two colors. Your little bird and branch cluster look great against the plaid. TFS
Gorgeous plaid pattern, Colleen! I love your little bird on the branch, too...such a lovely Christmas card!
Thanks so much for the fun prompt...there are so many great plaid patterns for the holidays ~ xx
Sweet birdie on branch atop the masked plaid, Colleen - love it!!
Beautiful plaid creation to showcase that sweet birdie. Fun challenge, friend.
Sweet! Great design with your layered plaid stenciling in the background Col! Love that sweet little bird on a branch. Thanks so much for hosting this very fun challenge! xx
These shades of green make such a lovely plaid, Col! A perfect place for this sweet bird and branch!
Wonderful technique the the blended background to create your plaid and love the little bird on the branch :)
This is a gorgeous plaid done with such pretty greens. I love the sweet little bird too.
Oh I love this stenciled plaid background, Colleen! The shades of green are so beautiful. And what a pretty bird perching on a branch! Thank you for hosting this fun challenge!
Hideko xx
This is a GORGEOUS card Colleen! I am absolutely in LOVE with your plaid background...it turned out perfect using the 2 different stencils!! And your branch and beautiful birdie look FABULOUS against the plaid too! Lovely, lovely card my friend, and thanks for hosting such a FUN challenge this month!! Hugs. :0)
Gorgeous stencilling Colleen, love the shades of green and the little bird is the perfect embellishment, Cathy x
What gorgeous green stenciling in your two shades Colleen! I just LOVE your pink bird (would not have thought to use pink!) on it's berry branch - a beautiful design and a fun challenge for us this month! xx
Oh this is so beautiful, Colleen. Fabulous spotlight stencilling with the plaid stencil. The bird is adorable. Great challenge.
Colleen your plaid is glowing! Using those two greens for the stenciling makes all the difference! What a gorgeous place for this darling little pink bird to perch - be he's singing Joy to the World!
I'll be sure to play along - I'm Mad about plaid!
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Beautiful stencilled plaid for the background of that lovely bird and greenery!
Gorgeous card Colleen, what a perfect way to highlight the plaid theme. Thank you for having me as your guest designer this month!
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