Thursday, October 17, 2019

Love Bug Christmas

Hi everyone.  Today's card is a reminder for the CAS Christmas challenge - Winter Scene, hosted by the wonderfully talented Susan!


I used another NBUS stamp ... this time from Unity.  I thought this was adorable and had to buy the set. :)

I stamped in permanent black ink, set with my heat tool (just to be safe) and then watercoloured using distress inks.  I added a light gray wash to the background when I was finished.  This seemed to be perfect for a square card, so cut it down and added a thin red card stock frame, popping up the panel on my square card base.  I stamped a sentiment from the same stamp set in red to finish.

Close-up ...
We have Lyn as our Guest Designer this month.  She has created a gorgeous Winter Scene card ... check it out on the reminder post of the challenge blog.  And you've got to see the cards from our Designers - WOW!  You WILL be inspired!  Come play along!






Stamps:  Love Bug Christmas (Unity Stamp Co.)
Paper:  Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Real Red (Stampin' Up!); White card base (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:  Black (Versafine); Distress Inks:  Tumbled ?, Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Candied Apples, Salty Ocean, Black Soot (Tim Holtz), Smoky Slate (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories & Tools:  water brush, white gel pen

Challenges:
CAS Christmas October Challenge - Winter Scene

18 comments:

Barb Ghig said...

I can see why you had to buy this really cute stamp set, Loll...Beautiful watercoloring with your DI's and I love the scripty sentiment! Another fabulous Christmas card ~ Barb xx

Pat said...

This love bug is so sweet with its heavy burden of presents and tree and not forgetting the wreath too. I love the colours you have used and the red mat shows it off and ties in well with the red parcels and large bow on the wreath. A gorgeous card Loll. x

Marian said...

Loll - I love this cute card. Beautiful colours.
Looking at the other cards from the challenge yours is my favourite.

Bonnie said...

This car is so laden with Christmas that it will be welcomed in anybody's home! What a fun design, my friend, and so beautifully colored! The soft gray wash is perfect for making all these colors pop!

Susan said...

Adorable image - must have been lots of fun to colour it. And a great wintry sky - the grey and the snowflakes really make me feel the chill!

Christine Alexander said...

now that's such a great winter scene seeing that car full of presents. Love your watercolouring Loll :)

Trina P. said...

What a fun image. So beautifully watercoloured. Turning it into a square card is a nice change up. x

TK said...

That stamp is a cutie, and you've made a perfect card with it!

kiwimeskreations said...

Gorgeous card Loll, and so beautifully coloured... love the image and how you have mounted it
Blessings
Maxine

Carolyn M said...

Love this - another beautiful card! Thank you for your inspirational posts.

Brenda in IN said...

What a cute stamp and its colored so well. A very fun image.

Linda said...

What a fabulous stamp! Your card looks so cute and is beautifully coloured xx

Sue said...

I love this image and you've coloured it so beautifully x

Mac Mable said...

The square card works wonderfully with this fun and fabulous image. Your card brought a happy smile to my face Loll....Thank you x

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Darling Christmas car laden with tree and presents, Loll - just love it!! Loving that grey wash in the background too - adds the perfect touch!!

Linda said...

Loll, this card is so cute and watercolored beautifully. Have a great week.

Karen Dunbrook said...

sweet image...love the vintage look it has.
xx Karen

BożenA said...

Scene from many, many years ago ... Your card reminded me of the atmosphere of Christmas from years ago.
Hugs,
BożenA