My first card uses the Love & Magic stamp set with the sweet little bear carrying his bouquet of holly and berries.
Isn't he a cutie?! I did some simple Copic coloring and then fussy cut him out before adding him to a panel that I blended some tea dye ink on (with foam tape on the back). I also used the Crystal Frames die with a piece of Real Red cs behind.
My 2nd card uses the ADORABLE Sing Joy stamp set from Penny Black and I am absolutely in LOVE with this sweet little caroler! I colored her with my Copics again, and then added her to a die cut Posted Cut Out.
My background for this 2nd card uses SSS's Hand Lettered Holiday Background stamp on Real Red cs with white pigment ink. I added a piece a shimmery ribbon around the background piece and then added to a white card base. I left off a sentiment since there were enough words in the background and I didn't want the card to be too busy!
A BIG thanks to sweet Michele for sharing her stash with me...I had so much fun coloring both of these sweet images and turning them into cards! I'm adding both of these cards to the Penny Black Saturday Challenge where it's a "Anything Goes" with the option of "Anything but Square". I used rectangles on both cards, so I think it's safe to say I didn't add a square!! This challenge is open till Friday, Oct. 4th @ 8:00PM.
Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!
Ack -- I can hardly stand the cuteness here! So adorable! I just bought that first stamp but your second is equally adorable with her stripey tights
ReplyDeleteOh!!! and IN LOVE with that frame!
ReplyDeleteBoth so adorable! Beautiful colouring! Thanks for sharing at PBSC:)
ReplyDeleteDarling pair of Christmas cards, Marcia! Love your coloring and how you framed both sweet images!!
ReplyDeleteThese are both just as sweet as can be! Both images are colored to perfection. The caroler certainly looks like she's making a joyful noise. ;0)
ReplyDeleteMarcia, you have such wonderful Copic skills, my friend! I just love that little grey bear and our caroler is singing her heart out loud and proud seems she loves her sweet little green jacket!
ReplyDeleteAny time you need more - but don't forget that big shoebox full of cuteness you have there!
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Both of these images are so sweet and beautifully colored and carded! Love how you've colored the sweet bear and that awesome frame! The little elfette is also colored beautifully and fits so beautifully on the red background!
ReplyDeleteBoth your bear and caroler are so, so sweet and so beautifully colored as usual. Love the backgrounds on both. I just got the PB carolers and can't wait to use them. You are inspiring!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are so adorable. Your coloring of both images is perfect. Love how you framed that cute bear and that caroler looks great on the red stamped background.
ReplyDeleteOops! I thought I commented yesterday but was so overcome by the cuteness that I clicked off without. The adorability factor of your two cards is off the charts, Marcia! The darling bear with holiday bouquet will send merriment to anyone's home, and you know I love the pretty frame because it's currently in my ever growing pile of "must-use-this-Christmas". The caroling elf makes me feel like singing. I simply can't say enough!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so adorable Marcia. I am in love with the sweet bear holding the bouquet of holly and berries --- have to buy it! :) You and Michele always have so much fun together, and make the most amazing cards too!! xx
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet cards!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge!
Helen x