Be Merry
by Lisa Elton
Hello sweet Poppy peeps! How is your Christmas card stash coming along? I’m here today with some merry inspiration for you. Did you know you can use your stencils to emboss your cardstock? I’ve done just that using the Nordic Motif Stencil. I use my usual sandwich of plates, but also add in a rubber mat along with the stencil. I did just a little selective inking, using the stencil in the usual way, to add some interest after the embossing.
This sweet Nordic Playful Penguin just makes me smile. You have to admit, he is one cute little fella! He’s dressed in his best today courtesy of papers from the MB Yuletide Cheer 6×6 paper pad.
A scrap of patterned paper was used for the Berry Merry sentiment. I opted not to add the letters back in, but to let the white show through. I like that you can used this die in more than one way!
Just a little something bright and cheerful to add some merry to your day! Thanks so much for stopping by.
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Such a handsome guy! Love his festive outfit and that stencil embossed background is subtle but adds so much!
Absolutely ADORABLE card Lisa!! I love how you used the stencil to make an embossed background, and that sweet little penguin is totally melting my heart! Love all the dsp you used too…such a fun and festive card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
I did know that, but seldom do I think to do it, Lisa! You have a most wonderful stencil for the job, my friend – and the cutest little Nordic friend to play in your pretty ‘snow!’
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SO sweet and cute, he definitely brings the merry to our day!
Love your use of the stencil and that penguin is just too cute! Wishing I had that paper pad, although I just need to use some of what’s here. Wonderful card, Lisa!
If you hadn’t said something I never would have suspected the background was a stencil. Wow! I love this card all over! The colors, papers, penguin come together beautifully and so fun!
You got a great impression with that stencil, Lisa. I haven’t done that technique in a while. You penguin is so cute all dressed up in his finest winter wear. I love the print on his scarf.
Adorable penguin in all his layers, Lisa! Love him atop the embossed background too!!
I’ve never had good luck embossing with stenciling. Evidently I haven’t been using the right stencils because this embossing is wonderful! A fun Christmas card!
Your little Nordic penguin is so cute, Lisa! What a fun, fun card.
Amazing card Lisa!! LOVE your stencil-embossed background … adding colours to just some of the highlights looks awesome! Your penguin is so darn cute!! 🙂 I can see why you had to smile when using him. Beautiful mix of papers to piece together his fabulous winter finery! Great work! xx
your embossed stencil background is so pretty, I love the softness of it and your little penguin is adorable ♥
This cutie is absolutely delightful Lisa!
Oh my goodness, Lisa… I love the adorable outfit you have dressed your sweet little penguin in! Love the soft stenciled background and the “see through” sentiment. A fabulous and festive card!