Thursday, October 10, 2024

Penny Black - Merry Days

Hi everyone.  Today I'm sharing another image from the new Christmas release from Penny Black.  This stamp set is called Merry Days (31-075).

I stamped the image in black pigment ink onto mixed media paper.  I heat set the image before watercolouring using Distress Inks (see below card recipe for list).  Red chalk was added to the bear's cheeks.  The image was die-cut using the matching die (Merry Days Cut Out 51-836).

I used a second piece of mixed media paper, adding a watercolour wash to the background with Salvaged Patina ink.  Once dry, I splattered with diluted white gouache paint and then added some torn snowhills at the bottom.

Stamped the sentiment (from the same stamp set) in black pigment ink and then adhered the image flush at the bottom, popping up the top for added dimension.  The panel was adhered to a card base.

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Sending this card to the Penny Black Saturday Challenge - October - Anything PB Goes. 

Thanks for stopping by!

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Stamps:  Merry Days (Penny Black
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Black Pigment (Versafine Clair Nocturne); Distress Inks:  Candied Apple, Aged Mahogany, Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Salvaged Patina, Unchartered Mariner (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:  Merry Days Cut Out (Penny Black), diluted white Gouache Paint for splattering

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20 comments:

I Card Everyone said...

So BEARY darling, Loll! I love the dots and stripes you've added to their sweet little scarves!
I thought about putting one on this morning...
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Julie B said...

Cute! Great idea to add that little bit of interest to their scarves. :)

brandco2450@gmail.com said...

Adorable and so beautifully coloured!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Your bear pair is just darling & I love your coloring, Loll - great holiday card!!

Bobby said...

You did such a beautiful job with that darling PB image, Loll.

Susan said...

Such a sweet image, beautifully coloured, and it looks so nice set against that lovely snowy background.

Bonnie said...

I love how you colored these sweet bears, Lolly! And the detail on their scarves is delightful! Love the background and snowbanks too! An altogether fantastic Christmas card, my friend!

Lisa Elton said...

Awww, they are just the sweetest fluffy pair and I love the way you've dressed them! Your snowy hills are terrific too. Darling card, Loll.

Sue from Oregon said...

Oh Loll-love when you share the cute new releases! Love this one!
Thanks for sharing with us at Penny Black Saturday Challenge! 💕 Sue Kment

HilaryJane said...

This is so cute and you have watercoloured it beautifully. Love your torn paper snow hills too xx

Nstiz said...

How cute is this? Your painting makes those little guys come alive. What fun cards, Loll!

Leslie Miller said...

These little bears are utterly precious and made more so by your life like coloring! The beautiful snowy scene, their accented scarves and rosy cheeks... I'm smitten! Lovelovelove!

Marcia Hill said...

Awwwwww...what a sweet card loll! You always color up those PB bears so perfectly, and this whole card is just so cheery and totally makes me smile! I have this image stamped (from Michele) and really need to get it colored up...thanks for inspiring me!! Hugs. :0)

TK said...

Penny Black = amazing, fun stamps, and your card shows off all the cuteness perfectly

nancy littrell said...

Oh My.....Your Sweet Twin Bears are adorable and looking forward to a fun Holiday Season:-) Thank you so much Lolly for Sharing your Sweet Christmas Card:-)

Pat said...

I just adore those cute bears Loll and brilliant watercolouring as usual, and the Salvaged Patina makes the perfect sky background and the added snow hills finish the scene with the lovely added sentiment. x

Christine Alexander said...

these bears are so adorable and so beautifully coloured Loll ♥

Darnell said...

This is sweet and so flawlessly colored, Lolly! It looks like a print! You always do beautiful skies, excellent torn snow banks, and perfect white snow! Love, Dolly

BożenA said...

I just love the snowflakes you create with the torn paper. I never get that delamination effect at the edge of the paper. And that cute pair of Christmas bears is so cute. Beautifully done watercolor coloring.
hugs,
BożenA

Robyn Oliver said...

I love the bear image for this Christmas card Loll, and your waterwash background is fantastic... I struggle with those... wonderful, have a super week, Robyn