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Happy Holidays 28

Mona Pendleton | Saturday, December 19, 2015 @ 5:08 PM | Christmas , Ginger Cook , Liquitex , painting

Hi! Today I had a chance to sit down and create so I made a couple last minute Christmas cards featuring a beautiful cardinal inspired by a Ginger Cook on line painting lesson. I painted two versions, one with a darker background and one with a blue background. Both were painted using acrylic paints and the sentiments were stamped and embossed using a MFT stamp.

Many thanks for visiting ~ I hope you have a great weekend!

Be Sweet ;)

28 Sweet Comments So Far:

Cheryl W. said...: These are both such wonderful cards, Mona! I especially love the one with the dark background. It is such a wonderful contrast to the bright red cardinal. Each winter we have a pair of cardinals that spend the cold months in and around our yard. It brightens my day every time I see them. Your cards have brightened my day, too! Thanks for that, and happy holidays to you and your beautiful family.; Reply December 19, 2015 at 8:20 PM
Sue Marrazzo Fine Art said...: I really LOVE the green and RED together!!!!
So So SWEET = ); Reply December 19, 2015 at 10:16 PM
Carol Reisner said...: Very pretty, Mona! Someone will be lucky to receive these gorgeous cards!; Reply December 19, 2015 at 11:05 PM
Christine L said...: Both stunning Mona... I saw a red cardinal when I stayed over in the US with a friend a few years back!

Hugs
Christine x; Reply December 20, 2015 at 12:27 AM
Gabby said...: Both cards are very nice! Lovely painted birds, great bkgrds. Wish I was on your holiday card list. :); Reply December 20, 2015 at 12:34 AM
Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...: Mona these are a delight. Wonderful backgrounds and the cardinal is fantastic. Happy Christmas to you and your family and Best Wishes for the New Year. Tracy x X; Reply December 20, 2015 at 1:46 AM
mamablitger said...: Hi Mona
Oh what a blessing to see your lovely cardinals. They are painted in such a prefessional manner as is the berries etc.The snow looks fabulous too.
Love them both... Would have a hard time to choose a fave..
Thank you for sharing your lovely art.
Hugs from Monica; Reply December 20, 2015 at 2:14 AM
Lisa said...: Wow, they are both stunning, Mona!! The cardinals look so real!! I love the backgrounds and the branches with snow and berries!! Absolutely gorgeous cards!! Wow!! You are such an incredible artist!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts; Reply December 20, 2015 at 11:42 AM
Kathy Bradley said...: Beautiful cards, Mona! I love your Cardinals - they are lovely and regal - just as they are when I see them in my trees. Merry Christmas to you and your family - and sending Christmas hugs your way.; Reply December 20, 2015 at 1:04 PM
Buffy said...: Beautiful work Mona, you are a very good artist. Your brush strokes are perfectly textured.
Merry christmas and a happy new year to you and yours
Buffy; Reply December 20, 2015 at 2:31 PM
Susan Lankford said...: Well, looks like a cardinal to me! **wink** I do think I like the darker background! Just looks more winter-ish!; Reply December 20, 2015 at 3:22 PM
Patty O'Malley said...: Really beautiful, Mona!; Reply December 20, 2015 at 4:26 PM
MackieMade Paper Creations said...: Oh my goodness, Mona! These are just so wonderful!; Reply December 20, 2015 at 5:42 PM
Greta said...: 2 beautiful cards, Mona! So neat to combine painting & stamping--you're amazing! Hard to choose--I love both, but maybe the blue background is my favorite. Wish we had cardinals out west--loved seeing one in Virginia & always look for them when I visit Indy!; Reply December 20, 2015 at 6:14 PM
Julia Aston said...: Cardinals are one of my favorite birds - with their bright red and pretty crowns! What wonderful cards you painted here Mona - both backgrounds are beautiful! Wishing you a Merry Christmas! Julia xx; Reply December 20, 2015 at 7:36 PM
Lisa Elton said...: The recipients of these are going to be very happy!! A pair of beauties Mona!!; Reply December 20, 2015 at 9:24 PM
alexandra s.m. said...: Absolutely stunning!!
Thanks Mona
xx; Reply December 21, 2015 at 7:33 AM
Anonymous said...: These are a work of art! Merry Christmas Mona!; Reply December 21, 2015 at 9:02 AM
Gale Evans said...: Wow, what gorgeous cards! The painting is wonderful! Love the colors you chose!; Reply December 22, 2015 at 12:21 AM
Heather McMahon said...: Oh wow! You seriously hand painted cards! I'm so impressed!; Reply December 22, 2015 at 2:06 AM
Ros Crawford said...: They're fabulous!! I love your backgrounds too! Merry Christmas Mona!; Reply December 22, 2015 at 12:13 PM
Paper Profusion said...: Loving your new 'painterly'creations Mona. Really wonderful. Wishing you and yours a very Happy Christmas and all that you wish for in 2016. Nicola x; Reply December 22, 2015 at 3:34 PM
Mary Chen said...: Wow, this is so pretty! Very hard to choose a favourite! Both are wonderful! TFS!; Reply December 23, 2015 at 12:08 AM
Pon Malar said...: Both are so lovely, the colors are so vibrant and you did an amazing job ♥♥; Reply December 24, 2015 at 9:52 AM
FiestyCrafter (Tina) said...: Stunning works of art. My grandmother would have loved these cards.; Reply December 28, 2015 at 6:04 AM
Diane Jaquay said...: These are beautiful! The birds look wonderful and I love these bright, vivid colors!!; Reply December 28, 2015 at 8:18 AM
Cindy Percovich said...: I love both of these sweet holiday cards! Your painting is magnificent!; Reply December 29, 2015 at 5:54 AM
Samra said...: What a gorgeous set of cards! You truly are one amazing artist!
Hugs

Samra
Paper Talk with Samra; Reply January 1, 2016 at 7:54 PM