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Monday, June 03, 2019

CAS Christmas June Challenge

Hi everyone.  It's the start of the CAS Christmas June Challenge.  We are already half way through the year for making Christmas cards!  Wow!  I hope you've been building your stash along with us.  Will make for a calm November when it's time to write up the cards and mail out. :)

Today's challenge is another fun one!!  Everyone love gifts! :)  The challenge is hosted by our wonderfully talented, Linda (Lin's Craft Corner)! .


I had so much fun watercolouring the adorable image above.  I smiled the whole time! :)

Inked up the image with Versafine Black ink then used my heat tool to make sure it was completely dry before watercolouring with my zigs.  Zigs are such bright colours, I thought they would be best to colour this image.  Using the colours of the rainbow made it even more special. :)  I stamped a fun sentiment in black to match, and added 1 1/2" strip of chevron green patterned paper on the side.

Here's a close-up ...
We are excited to have Leslie (Running with Scissors) as our Guest Designer this month.  Please check out the challenge blog to see Leslie's CAS Christmas Gifts card, along with the amazing cards from our Designers.  I know you'll be inspired.

Come play along!  I'd love to see you in the gallery!






Stamps:  christmas fun (Penny Black); christmas sentiments (Penny Black)
Paper:  Mixed media paper (Strathmore 140 lb. 400 Series); Festive & Frosty Patterned paper (Penny Black)
Ink:  Black (Versafine); Zigs
Accessories & Tools:  water brush, white gel pen

Challenges:
CAS Christmas June Challenge - Gifts



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27 comments:

  1. Dotty Jo3 June 2019 at 12:34

    Your card is delightful - I love that little mouse, Jo x

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  2. nancy littrell3 June 2019 at 15:05

    Adorable brightly colored Christmas packages for your cute mouse, Loll. Love your DSP that looks like little Christmas trees:-) TFS Hugs..Nancy

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  3. Barb Ghig3 June 2019 at 15:05

    Super cute Christmas card, Loll! I love the bright colors of the rainbow that you chose for the presents and your chevron paper is the perfect touch! You've inspired me to re-visit my Zigs for watercoloring...thanks :) Barb xx

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  4. Bunny3 June 2019 at 15:08

    Love your cute Christmas card. The colors are beautiful. 

[Bunny]`

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  5. Nstiz3 June 2019 at 15:19

    I'm out of adjectives to describe your wonderful watercoloring and shading. Love this fun image and love the bright colors of the packages. Your border of designer paper beautifully compliments that image.

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  6. Colleen3 June 2019 at 15:31

    Loll, this is such a "fun" card...love your coloring in rainbow colors and the border helps to draw your eye to the little mouse...is he stealing all the gifts?

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  7. Leslie Miller3 June 2019 at 17:40

    You seriously have some of the cutest stamps, Loll! How adorable. I love it with your awesome watercoloring!

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  8. Maria3 June 2019 at 18:32

    Awww...so cute with the mouse holding all those colorful gifts! Great card!!

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  9. Susan3 June 2019 at 22:58

    Adorable mouse barely managing to balance his pile of gifts! Beautifully coloured! And great use of some patterned paper!

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  10. Linda4 June 2019 at 00:35

    Your little mouse is so cute holding all those gorgeous gifts. Beautifully coloured xx

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  11. Julie B4 June 2019 at 04:33

    This is such a cute image, no wonder you were smiling whilst you coloured it. :)

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  12. Jeanne4 June 2019 at 05:03

    I'd be smiling too as I colored this. It's an adorable image in lovely bold colors. Great job, Loll!

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  13. Bonnie4 June 2019 at 05:21

    This rainbow stack of presents is awesome, my friend! And so is that little guy carrying them. Love how you used the paper on the side. That's a great way to add interest and use up some of that stash!

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  14. Brenda in IN4 June 2019 at 06:40

    This is a cute stack of brightly wrapped presents with that fun Christmas tree on top! I like that pretty border of paper along the left side.

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  15. Trina P.4 June 2019 at 07:07

    Aww... so adorable, Loll. Rainbow colours? Yes please!!! Beautiful watercolouring. The pattern paper panel is a great add to the design. xx

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  16. Brenda4 June 2019 at 07:19

    OMGoodness, how adorable is this Christmas card?!! I love that sweet image Loll and of course I love how you have colored it. Also love the fun paper you used on the side, very cute card! Hugs, Brenda

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  17. Mac Mable4 June 2019 at 07:48

    No wonder you smiled all the way thorough making this adorable card Loll. Super cute image, great colouring and I love the vibrant paper strip on the left and the cute little mouse has a wonderful smile on his face too.....No wonder with all those presents x

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  18. Linda4 June 2019 at 12:06

    Loll, what an adorable image that you have watercolored so beautifully. Hope you have a great week.

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  19. Ina G4 June 2019 at 21:32

    And oh what a fun card you have here Loll. So adorable!

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  20. nwilliams66 June 2019 at 02:31

    Fun image and awesome coloring. Very cute card. Hugz

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  21. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)7 June 2019 at 11:35

    Adorable image and I love how you colored it, Loll - who wouldn't love a pile of presents like that?!!

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  22. Anita in France8 June 2019 at 08:37

    Cute and fun, Loll ... the zesty green Christmas tree patterned paper gives it a fabulous contemporary vibe! Hugs, Anita :)

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  23. Julia Aston11 June 2019 at 12:53

    You chose the perfect sentiment to go with your adorable image Loll! Love the 'tree' patterned paper strip and your coloring is wonderful! xx

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  24. Michelle W12 June 2019 at 06:14

    Adorable card, love those brightly coloured gifts!

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  25. Jo14 June 2019 at 18:38

    Oh my, what a energetic mouse with those colourful gifts. You are a pro with those Zig markers. Such a happy card ready for the festive season xxx

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  26. BożenA16 June 2019 at 13:00

    This mouse is great. I love how you colored the picture. You just did it brilliantly.
    Hugs,
    BozenA

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  27. Bobby17 June 2019 at 17:38

    Those brightly colored packages are so fun and festive, Loll.

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)