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For the second card I started with a piece of smooshed, magicals background from my stash The colours just sparkle with the added mica powder.
Stamped the bear onto a scrap of mixed media paper, heat embossed, watercoloured and fussy-cut before popping it over top of my panel which has been die-cut with a center rectangle. Added black frame and adhered the whole panel to my card front. The sentiment is stamped in black and heat embossed with clear powder to match the image.
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For the final card today, stamped snow scene image onto mixed media paper and watercoloured with distress inks.
Die-cut image with circle die and also added a circle die-cut frame. Added the circle to my card front, popping it up for added dimension. Added a white heat embossed sentiment banner (Christimas Sentiments 30-504) to finish.
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Penny Black Products
Stamps: Scarved Sweeties (Penny Black); Christmas Moments (Penny Black)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card base (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink: Black (Memento); Distress Inks: Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs, Fired Brick, Mowed Lawn, Black Soot, Mustard Seed, Broken China, Salty Ocean (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: clear embossing powder, heat tool, water brush, sponges, white acrylic paint, Clear Wink of Stella
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card base (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink: Black (Memento); Distress Inks: Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs, Fired Brick, Mowed Lawn, Black Soot, Mustard Seed, Broken China, Salty Ocean (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: clear embossing powder, heat tool, water brush, sponges, white acrylic paint, Clear Wink of Stella
Card #2: Merry Little Christmas
Stamps: Scarved Sweeties (Penny Black)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Black card stock (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Black (Memento); Distress Inks: Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs, Walnut Stain, Seedless Preserves, Salty Ocean (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: clear embossing powder, heat tool, water brush, Magicals (Lindy's), Clear Wink of Stella, White Acrylic Paint, Red Chalk
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Black card stock (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Black (Memento); Distress Inks: Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs, Walnut Stain, Seedless Preserves, Salty Ocean (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: clear embossing powder, heat tool, water brush, Magicals (Lindy's), Clear Wink of Stella, White Acrylic Paint, Red Chalk
Card #3: Warmth, Joy, Happiness
Stamps: Scarved Sweeties (Penny Black); Christmas Sentiments (Penny Black)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card base (Neenah 110 lb.); Black card stock (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Black (Memento); Zigs
Accessories: clear embossing powder, heat tool, water brush, Circle die (Spellbinders), white acrylic paint, white embossing powder, Clear Wink of Stella
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card base (Neenah 110 lb.); Black card stock (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Black (Memento); Zigs
Accessories: clear embossing powder, heat tool, water brush, Circle die (Spellbinders), white acrylic paint, white embossing powder, Clear Wink of Stella
Gorgeous little bears, sweeties indeed!!
ReplyDeleteAll three of these cards are quite special and amazing, I love how you have staged them and your wonderful blended background on the first card xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful watercolouring of all the wonderful PB bear images Loll, and who could resist them as they are so cute. The first would be great as a seasonal anniversary card too, and you have captured the atmosphere of a bright winter's day, but great with the lamplight for that extra glow, and a pretty Magicals background for the bear on a swing, and the simpler look on the last with the cute couple peering over the fence on that pretty circular framed topper, and love the white on black sentiment strip across it which looks great. x
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Loll these are just so adorable and watercolored beautifully. So great talking to you today.
ReplyDeleteThese bears are just too too cute, and your coloring is fantastic. that sure ended fast...no warning. so..Goodbye, until we meet again *wink!
ReplyDeleteAww, such a cute set of cards Loll. The glow from the lamplight looks gorgeous. :)
ReplyDeletePenny B. has the sweetest of bears, Loll... and you've worked your magic on them, as always!
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards!
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These are all so cute Lolly! Love them all x
ReplyDeleteStunning cards .....love them all ....beautifully coloured
ReplyDeleteHugs Sylvie xx
Wonderful trio of cards! Teddy bears just warm the heart, don't they? Beautiful colouring on all of them. My favourite is the third - such a great layout with the bears framed in a circle.
ReplyDeleteThree adorable and totally different cards, Lolly! Love that snowy sky with the sweet bears enjoying the snow! Love how you've cut the rectangle and matted it in black to highlight the sweet bear on a swing! The little bear pair fit so perfectly in that framed circle! You have been very busy, my friend!
ReplyDeleteOMG Loll, so many adorable Christmas images. Great watercolouring and love the smooshed background with the bear on the swing :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute collection of cards! I love these PB stamps. Beautifully coloured too:)
ReplyDeleteOh what beauties. Fabulous stamps and you've showcased them stunningly with your talents and your flair for design.
ReplyDeleteThe little guys are simply delightful. I love the cozy little scenes you created using them and the different backgrounds. You captured their warmth and charm perfectly. Wonderful work, Loll! :)
ReplyDeletetotal sweetness.
ReplyDeleteHope you are well mf.
Happy Holidays.
xx Karen
All 3 of these cards are SO darn CUTE Loll...can't even pick a favorite!! Your Winter scenes on all of them are done so beautifully and your water coloring skills on all the bears is fabulous!! AWESOME and ADORABLE cards my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteAll three are the sweetest images and you colored them all so well. I love the bear on the swing.
ReplyDelete3 Awesome cards Loll, love the Penny Black images.
ReplyDeleteThe most cuddly, adorable, and, oh, so sweet bears! You've got three more absolutely wonderful cards to send smiles at Christmas!
ReplyDeleteAll of them just perfect and adorable too.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
Absolutely adorable and so very cute. The background on the first one with the light from the lamp looks beautiful Loll x. Love the magicals on the second....And the most adorable winter scene on the third x. I am always going to love 'bears' and I am loving these Loll x.
ReplyDeleteAll of these are adorable, Loll and your watercoloring gets better and better! They are so perfectly done. Love the backgrounds too.
ReplyDeleteAwww ... these are just soooo cute! Those little bears are adorable xx
ReplyDeleteWhat darling cards, Loll! I really love how you did the light on the first card!
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet adorable cuddly bear friends for all the Winter scenes, Lolly. Love all your watercoloring and snowy designs. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, Loll, and the water coloring is fabulous! Love the scripty fond on the first card, and the images are just adorable!
ReplyDeleteOMG! When I saw the stamp set, I thought these bears are so cute. But with your coloring and creative design magic, they became absolutely the cutest I've ever seen! My favorite is the first one. I love the fuzzy soft hair, the gorgeous snowy sky, and the warm light of the lamp!
ReplyDeleteThe smooshed magical background of the second card is gorgeous! The Seedless Preserve echoing the colors in the background, and the popped-up panel are well-thought-out design.
The cute pair of the third card is nicely framed in the circle window and the black sentiment strip makes a great accent!
Hideko xx
Eeekkk!!! These are so adorable, Loll! Beautiful watercoloring as always. That magicals smooshed background is gorgeous. Love this stamp set!
ReplyDeleteThree fabulous cards !! So beautifully colored. Your watercolor is just perfect. I especially love the second tab, this background is stunning.
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