Beautiful Bonsai (CCMC179)

 

 

I love when a plan comes together. When I saw this week’s challenge at Create with Connie and Mary, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. This does not happen often – a lot of the time, I’ll come up with an idea and it ends up looking completely different. This time, it looked just like I wanted!

 

I used Basic Gray for the base and then I cut two patterns out of the Tasteful Trim out of Basic Gray (I also sponged these). I then layered thin strips of Lucky Limeade on those pieces.

 

I cut out an oval using Watercolour Paper and then stamped the bonsai tree from Plant Hope in StazOn and watercoloured with the challenge colours.

 

Lastly, I added a sentiment in Basic Gray.

 

I love the crisp simplicity of this card and I can’t wait to see what you all do with this awesome colour combination at Create with Connie and Mary!

 

Products used on today’s project – CLICK HERE to buy them NOW!:


Cardstock: Basic Gray, Watercolour paper, Lucky Limeade.


Ink: StazOn, Basic Gray, Lucky Limeade, Poppy Parade, Soft Suede.


Stamps: Plant Hope.


Accessories: Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Die, Big Shot, Ovals Die, Aquapainter.


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Posted on : Dec 08 2011
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Dec 8, 2011 - 05:12:07
Deb said:

Simply gorgeous! My kind of card! I love everything about this one!! So classy!!

Dec 8, 2011 - 06:12:29

Yes, gorgeous! Love the quiet elegance of this one!

Dec 8, 2011 - 07:12:22
Sharon Jones said:

Oh, Carrie! I love CAS cards and you really ROCKED this one, gf!! The colors are so beautiful together {and that bonsai image – you coloured it so wonderfully!}!
Hugz2u,
Sharon

Dec 8, 2011 - 09:12:20
Mz Cookie said:

what an eye catching card. I never would have thot to pair those 2 colors but I will from now on. Truly a stunning card. Thank you for sharing your creativity.

Dec 8, 2011 - 03:12:59

Wowzers! I just think this card is beautiful in its simplicity! I love the Japanese theme.

Dec 8, 2011 - 05:12:22

I so like what you did with those little tiny strips of cardstock that I always throw away! Cute, cute!

Dec 8, 2011 - 08:12:03
Lisa Martz said:

Beautiful, Carrie! The tree looks so real…like it is jumping off the card. Great job!

Dec 13, 2011 - 04:12:42
Nance Leedy said:

Simply stunning, Carrie! So simple and elegant and beautifully done. Love the clever use of those strips and your watercoloring is divine!

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