I stamped him in black pigment ink, heat set and then watercoloured the image with distress inks. I used the matching die to cut out the image (Rock on cut out). To finish the bear, red chalk was added to his cheers with a white dot.
Next I stamped Christmas Story (Penny Black) onto a piece of white card stock and heat embossed in white. I used the circle stencil from Penny Black's Background Basics, to sponge lightly with Evergreen Bough ink. This shows off the stamped background. I used a white paint pen to add a stitching on the circle.
The image was popped over top to give it some added dimension, and a red sentiment banner with white embossed sentiment (from the same stamp set as the bear) was added.
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Second card for today, this time using Penny Black's Santa's Sweets.
Sending this card to Simply Clean and Simple October Challenge where anything CAS goes.
I stamped the image in black pigment ink, heat set with my heat gun and then watercoloured with distress inks. I used the matching die (Santa's Sweets Cut Out) to cut out the image.
I used a piece of removable tape to mask a horizon line and sponged a little Lost Shadow distress ink below the line for a shadow under the chair. I adhered the image over top and stamped a sentiment (Bright & Light in black ink to finish the card. :)
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Card #1:
Stamps: Rock On (Penny Black
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Black Pigment ink (Versafine Clair Nocturne); Distress Inks: Pine Needles, Candied Apple, Lumberjack Plaid, Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs, Unchartered Mariner (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Rock On cut out (Penny Black), Background Basics (Penny Black), white embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, watercolour paint brushes, sponge, Red chalk, White paint pen (Posca)
Card #2:
Stamps: Santa's Sweets; Bright & Light (both from Penny Black)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Black pigment (Versafine Clair Nocturne); Distress Inks: Pine Needles, Candied Apple, Lumberjack Red, Black Soot, Mustard Seed, Lost Shadow (Tim Holtz); Zigs: Flesh
Accessories: Watercolour paint brushes, Santa's Sweets Cut Out, Tape for masking, sponge
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Two terrific cards with super colouring!
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Two great Christmas cards. I can see why you smiled the whole time you were watercoloring that cute bear image. Your coloring is wonderful and I love the way you did the background with the white embossing and the stenciled circle - fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Two very fun cards! The bear is so cute, lazy in the rocking chair. Great design with the stamped background and the shaded circle.
ReplyDeleteI also love the second card, this lazy Santa after hard work totally deserves a rest.
hugs,
BożenA xx
Two darling images and adorable cards, Loll! Santa better watch that snacking - me TOO!
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Both cards are fantastic. Love the sentiment on Santa and I particularly love the background on that cute teddy bear. Now that is imaginative. These are great, Loll
ReplyDeleteThis fluffy rocker makes me smile too, Lolly! He is adorable and I LOVE how you did the background! Santa looks quite happy with his sweets! Beautifully colored and another perfect sentiment!
ReplyDeleteIt would be impossible to play with these PB images and not smile! And how relaxing and fun to color them as you have done so perfectly, Lolly! Love the way you gave the sleepy bear an offset circle background and Santa has a floor for his easy chair and snacks! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteYou're killing me and my pocketbook with all these PB images lately Loll...they are all so dang CUTE!!! Your little rocker totally made me smile...absolutely ADORABLE looking all tuckered out and taking a snooze in his rocker! I love your background too! And old St. Nick laying back after all that snacking had me chuckling too...colored beautifully and just too sweet! Awesome cards my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteEeeek! These are so darling, Loll. PB images are always sweet and fun but you've pushed them to the next level!
ReplyDeleteWho could resist this sweet teddy asleep in the rocking chair, and love the fun sentiment, and the white embossed sentiment stamp over the whole background which you have coloured in a circle around the image which really makes it pop. The second card looks great too with Santa having some sweet treats...not sure if he has fallen asleep with a cake in his hand or whether he has his eyes shut just savouring the taste...lol, and another fun sentiment to go with this one..wonderful watercolouring on both too. x
ReplyDeleteTwo adorable cards Loll, I can't decide which one I like best. The little Teddy is so sweet and Santa is so jolly ♥
ReplyDeleteTwo adorable cards! Wonderful colouring Loll! That's how I always feel on Christmas Day after lunch! Thanks for sharing at PBSC:)
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are adorable and what FABULOUS coloring/design! Well done my friend! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Simply Clean & Simple & Peace on Earth challenges! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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These cards depict what I look like after Christmas. I love the images and your coloring is spot on. I love them both.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous coloring on those sweet images, Loll - love both but that teddy bear makes me smile!!
ReplyDeleteThe bear is adorable, Loll, and the stenciled circle really draws your eye to him. I think Santa needs to lay off the sweets but the image and your coloring are wonderful. ;)
ReplyDeleteSuch darling, fun, sweet cards that sent me on a window shopping trip at Penny Black. Your simple designs and super coloring make me love them all the more. You really know how to make these PB stamps shine, Loll!
ReplyDeleteGreat little cards and so beautifully CAS. Those images just don't need anything else. Someone is going to be very happy to receive these xx
ReplyDeleteI don't know who looks more comfortable, Santa or the teddy bear! Doesn't matter, they're both cute!
ReplyDeleteTwo very cosy cards - the teddy is adorable sound asleep in his rocking chair, and Santa looks like he's having a well deserved rest and treat after all his hard work. Both are so well coloured and are great CAS designs.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards, I am partial to bears so that one is extra fabulous!
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous Christmas cards, they both made me smile xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - love your background.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining me at the Rudolph Days Challenge.
Helen x
Loll, two fantastic cards and water colored so beautifully.
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