Hi everyone. Today I'm using a new stamp set (Bearnaments - Penny Black). This has two adorable bears hanging off Christmas ornaments. I've just used the one so far ... you'll be seeing another soon. :)
I stamped in Versafine Claire Nocturne ink and heat set before watercolouring with Distress Inks. I used a metallic silver pen (Pilot) to fill in the snowflakes on the bauble ... and to colour the hanger at the top; then splattered diluted white acrylic paint for snow. I used the matching die (Bearnaments Cut Out - Penny Black) to cut out the image and popped it up over top of a snowflake dry embossed background (Snowflakes - Cuttlebug). I used one of the newest frames from Penny Black (Whirl), cutting it twice and layering for added depth. To finish, I stamped the sentiment (from the same stamp set as the bear), onto a white sentiment banner and popped it up inside the frame.
Close-up ...
This was a fun image that is easy to colour. I enjoyed layering it up to add lots of texture. :)
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Stamps: Bearnaments (Penny Black)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Versafine Clair Nocturne; Distress Inks: Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs, Mowed Lawn, Evergreen Bough, Pine Needles (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Watercolour paint brushes, Silver Metallic pen (Pilot), Bearnament Cut Out (Penny Black); Snowflake EF (Cuttlebug), Whirl Frame (Penny Black)
You've definitely brightened my spirits, Loll - this card and your visit perked up my laundry day perfectly!
ReplyDeleteI love that he's holding Mistletoe! and seeing that new die-cut frame!
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Oh My......such an adorable bear to brighten all our spirits, Lolly:-) Thank you so much dear friend:-) Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteOh, what a sweet image and your watercoloring is perfect. The embossed snowflakes and frame look great with the sweet bear. Can't wait to see what you do with the other image in this set.
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet bear and I love the color of his ornament, Lolly! I also love the embossed and framed background! Another cute Christmas card, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThis little bear is so cute Loll and I adore the colour of the bauble, and the silver pen details on the snowflakes and bauble hangar, and the white snow spattering looks great. I also love the snowflake embossed background and the Whirl frame which finish it beautifully. x
ReplyDeleteLoll, this little bear is so cute, you have coloured him and the bauble so beautifully ♥
ReplyDeleteHe looks like an extra snuggly little bear! This is adorable, Loll!
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable bear! Love the frame and the embossing folder you used.
ReplyDeleteCute, love the frame, almost bauble like. :)
ReplyDeleteHe is absolutely adorable and CUTE!!
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This little guy is just too cute! Love the embossed snowflakes in the background, and the diecut frame is a lovely addition xx
ReplyDeleteYou do such a beautiful job of coloring those darling PB bears, Loll.
ReplyDeleteHe's a little darling sitting there on the ornament, just waiting for some love with his mistletoe. Who could resist him? Love your framing, embossing, coloring... this sweet card has it all!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you paint these so cute bears. Your colors and blending is spot on. You always do such a fantastic job on these!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little bear and I love those little red cheeks you have given him. There is so much interest with all the different textures too xx
ReplyDeleteOh this is just the cutest bear Loll - love the soft coloring and textured background! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteSweet bear and I love your coloring, Loll - the frame looks gorgeous too!!
ReplyDeleteOh Loll ... this is so adorable and your coloring/design are fabulous! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Can You Handle the Pressure & Peace on Earth challenges! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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Have I ever mentioned how much I love the way you color bears?? They're always perfect and this little cutie is no exception Loll! You have totally made me smile this morning and I imagine you were smiling the whole time you created this sweet, sweet card...LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteGosh, you can't help smiling on Penny Black's sweet bears and this one is pure delight! Love your shading on the teddy and how you added the snowflakes and the background texture really lifts the whole design! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS and for adding your embossing to this week's IDEAS board! 📌 Love, Dolly
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