Hi everyone. Today is the reminder post for
CAS Christmas June Challenge - Gifts. Our challenge is being hosted this month by the lovely,
Linda!
I used another whimsical image. These are so fun to watercolour ... I smiled the whole time. :) Used zigs to get the bright colours. Originally I was going to frame the little guy, but couldn't get anything to work out. So I doodled a border and trimmed it to size. Should have let the black ink dry before placing it in my cutter ... smudges everywhere. So I fussy-cut him, stamped him on the front of my card base, and paper pieced my watercoloured one on top. It gives him just a little extra dimension, so it all worked out in the long run. :)
Stamped the adorable sentiment to finish this one-layer card. :)
Here's a close-up ...
There's still a week left to play along so I hope you'll join us.
We have a wonderful Guest Designer,
Leslie (Running with Scissors) joining us this month. Check out the
challenge blog to see Leslie's sweet CAS Christmas Gifts card along with the new, inspiring cards from our Designers.
Stamps: Christmas Fun (Penny Black); Christmas Sentiments (Penny Black)
Paper: Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb. 400 Series); White card base (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink: Black Versafine; Zigs; Festive Berries distress ink (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools: water brush
Challenges:
CAS Christmas June Challenge - Gifts
Definitely a fun card. Your doggie is beautifully watercolored, it shows that you loved to paint this cutie.
ReplyDeleteJuggling Christmas gifts is truly a seasonal accomplishment. Beautiful! xx
Don't you just hate it when you smudge the ink. He looks wonderful fussy cut with all his presents around him :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute Christmas card, Loll! I love that you colored this adorable pup and presents with your Zigs...the fun colors really make everything pop! Too bad you had to deal with smudges, but you've worked it out beautifully! Barb xx
ReplyDeleteAwww...the pup balancing the gifts on his nose and ear is just so darling, Loll! Great card!
ReplyDeleteAdorable pup bearing gifts:-) Love your Zig watercoloring and how you fussy cut your sweet image. So glad you saved that cute little guy. TFS my friend. Hugs...
ReplyDeleteI hate when I handle things and they're not dry! You fixed him perfectly though! I love this little guy!
ReplyDeleteThis is fussy cut? It sure doesn't look like it, but it DOES look super cute! A card that should be simple can turn a little more complex when boo boos happen. You pulled off a good fix. It's so adorable! Thanks for letting me play with you all this month. It was fun!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that adorable pup (I'm sure it's a spaniel) and his brightly coloured gifts. Great idea to have him sitting on the sentiment - it grounds him perfectly. Fabulous fussy-cutting!
ReplyDeleteYou'll always gets a smile from me when you use an adorable critter, Lolly, which this guy definitely is! Great coloring of him and his load of Christmas presents! He must have been a very good doggie this year!! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeletethis wins for the most fun and whimsical cards! Your little dog trying to balance all the gifts is just so cute, I can see why you had a big smile on your face while coloring this! Heart Hugs, Colleen
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute image and well rescued too! I hate it when you smudge right at the end of a make. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable card Loll - that pup is so cute, no wonder you smiled all the time you were colouring
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Maxine
Such a delightful image. No wonder you were smiling the whole time. But, sorry to hear about the smudging. Been there, done that a time or 300. Shows you are human like us! (big smile) I really like him fussy cut, though so it worked out so well for you in the end. Thanks ever so much for sharing, Loll!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever little chap, Loll ... he's just adorable with his Christmas packages ... and what a great recovery he made from a case of the smudges! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteOh so cute and fun, Loll. Beautifully watercolored. Those darn smudges!... but great save as your fussy cutting is top notch. Love it, xx
ReplyDeleteThis little guy really made me smile ..... such a cute card, I love it! xx
ReplyDeleteSuper adorable stamped image and one very cute card Loll x
ReplyDeleteThe sentiment is perfect with that cute, gift carrying puppy, Loll.
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