Thursday, February 03, 2022

February CAS Christmas Challenge

Hi everyone.  Today is the start of February's CAS Christmas Challenge, hosted by Christine (It's a Card Day's Night).


Christine would like to see a Winter Scene with your cards this month.  I opted for a very CAS Christmas Winter Scene using Refined (Penny Black) for my winter bush, stamped in Coffee Archival Ink.  I added red berries with red acrylic paint, and snow on the branches and berries using a white acrylic pen.  The background is softly sponged Salvaged Patina ink (LOVE this colour!) and I used torn paper to mask snow hills, sponging with more of the ink.  The final addition was the stamped sentiment (Snowflake Season - Penny Black), inked with both candied apple and fired brick distress inks to match the colour of the red berries.

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We are thrilled to have Izzy (Izzy Scrap) as our Guest Designer this month!  Welcome Izzy!

Please check out the challenge blog to see the beautiful winter scene cards from Izzy and our Designers.  Hope to see you in the gallery!



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Stamps:  Refined; Snowflake Season (both Penny Black)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Coffee Archival Ink (Ranger); Distress Inks:  Salvaged Patina, Candied Apple, Fired Brick (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   sponge, white acrylic pen (Posca), Christmas Red acrylic ink (DecoArt), fine paint brush

Challenges:
CAS Christmas February Challenge - Winter Scene


27 comments:

HilaryJane said...

What a perfect CAS Christmas scene. I love that stamp and the little red berries and snow xx

Pat said...

This is so beautifully done Loll, and I love the soft blue sky and the pretty snowy berry branches, and the red stamped sentiment goes perfectly. x

I Card Everyone said...

Pristine, and perfect! Like a sunny morning after a fresh coat of Winter!
=]

Barb Ghig said...

I think it's time to open the package on my Salvaged Patina DI...your sky background is gorgeous and I love how you created the snowy hills, Loll! Great details on the winter bush, too...a really stunning one layer card!

Julia Aston said...

Love, love, love this simple bush with the red berries and red sentiment Loll - wonderful shading with the blue to create the snowy drifts and winter air! xx

Marcia Hill said...

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL scene you created with your Winter bush and the snow covered berries Loll! Beautifully done...love it!! Hugs. :0)

Christine Alexander said...

Wow, Loll that's a gorgeous stamp and winter scene. Love the salvaged patina blended background and the red acrylic paint berries ♥

Lisa Elton said...

THIS is CAS prettiness, Loll! Love it!

Colleen said...

Loll, this is stunning, You always create magic with your backgrounds and coloring. The berries and snow on the branches look so real! Hope all is well with you! Heart Hugs, Col (KYIMP)

Susan said...

Perfect CAS winter scene! Love the simple bush with the white gel pen creating snow on its branches. Beautiful soft sponging around it.

Liz said...

Beautiful card, Loll. What a wonderful design. xx

Izzy Scrap said...

I wish I could admire such a beautiful bush this winter but it's more rainy than snowy....daffodils and tulips are already growing ! Love your gorgeous CAS card, Loll, and as I see your beautiful blue background I now remember that I have Salvaged Patina ink too. I think it is the best blue for illustrating a wintery and snowy landscape. Thanks so much for your warm welcome and for having me guesting with you this month. Hugs x

Brenda in IN said...

This is exactly how our landscape looks right, now minus the red berries, after our seven inches of snow. I love this soft winter scene and pop of red.

Sue N said...

Beautiful card, Loll! I love the berry bush with the touches of snow you added! CAS design at it's finest! Sue N

Leslie Miller said...

Simply beautiful. Serene and soft and calming.

Linda said...

Loll, love this soft and beautiful background for your winter bush. Beautiful card, my friend. Hope all is well with you.

Nstiz said...

I am always impressed with the gorgeous job you do of sponging and this is no exception. That image is so perfect for this! Beautiful card and beautiful work, Loll!

Bonnie said...

Simple yet so elegant, Lolly! I love these branches with the snowy berries and the soft Patina background! I love how you did the snowy ground too!

Papercraft Boutique said...

What a fantastic one-layer winter scene card, Loll! Your card-making skills especially shine because the card is so CAS. Your masked snow hills are always beautiful, and they look so real, paired with the Salvaged Patina background. I love the detail of the berries and the snow on the branches. The color matched sentiment is a wonderful touch!
Hideko xx

TK said...

Pretty and serene, this card makes me want to light the fireplace!

nancy littrell said...

Simply beautiful Winter scene using your pretty Winter bush and snow bank, Lolly. TFS Love and Hugs...Nancy

Cathy said...

Such a soft and pretty card! Love the colours and the torn paper snowdrifts look wonderful Loll, Cathy x

Brenda said...

You have made a gorgeous winter scene Loll! I love how you did your snow hills and sky. So fluffy and cold looking....I think I need this color in my stash too. lol I love your bush stamp, you've made it look so great with the berries and snow with the acrylic paint pens. A beautiful card! Hugs, Brenda

Trina P. said...

Super effective in its simplicity. This is gorgeous and CAS-tacular!

Mac Mable said...

Such a beautiful CAS winter scene and so very peaceful Loll x.

AlisonC said...

Beautifully simple but there is really lots of detail. The red greeting is the perfect finish. x

Robyn Oliver said...

Just so pretty and elegant... with simplicity you've created a lovely scene Loll, Robyn