Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Warmth of Friendship

Hi everyone.  Today's card is all about friendship at Christmas time. :)  I love this sweet image Warmth of Friendship by Penny Black.  I stamped in black ink and heat embossed in clear.  Then watercoloured with distress inks and added a light blue wash to the background.  Easy and fun card to make. :)  I added a small sentiment at the bottom and splattered some falling snow to finish.

Close-up ...
Sending this card to the following challenges:
NBUS Challenge #89 - first time using this stamp
SCS Christmas Challenge - CCC26AUG


Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Warmth of Friendship (Penny Black); Snowglobe Sayings (MFT - closed)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Black (Obsidian - Altenew); Distress Inks:  Pumice Stone, Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Candied Apple, Salty Ocean, Wild Honey (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, watercolour paint brushes, white acrylic paint

22 comments:

BożenA said...

This card is so sweet. You can tell these little bears are very close friends. I love how you colored the image; the bridge looks so natural. I really like your watercolor cards. This will make a wonderful friendship card for your friends this Christmas.
hugs,
BożenA xx

brandco2450@gmail.com said...

This is adorable!

JoAnn said...

I love that adorable image Loll and it is perfect for a friendship card at Christmas. Your coloring is perfect too. TFS

Leslie Miller said...

How could anyone not fall in love with these little sweeties? What a darling, pretty card with the image perfectly showcased against its white base. I can feel the love!

Bobby said...

You have the cutest PB stamps, Loll, and know just how to bring them to life with your wonderful coloring.

Bonnie said...

These friends are so cute peeking over the bridge! Another sweet and fun Christmas card, my friend!

I Card Everyone said...

Oh, Loll! I've not seen this stamp before, and I love those furry little friends - looks just like they're spending Christmas together in Central Park in NY!
=]

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Awww - adorable little bears, Loll - perfect for the friendship theme!!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

What an adorable card, I love the bears and your background, a Merry card indeed. x

Marcia Hill said...

Such a sweet image and so beautifully water colored too Loll! It's totally making me smile my friend...LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)

TK said...

So, so sweet! They appear to be the bestest of friends, and happy to take in the snow together. Friendship in full bloom!

Darnell said...

Another cutie-patootie Christmas card, Lolly! I love this wonderful image and your coloring and great job on the watercolor wash for the background! Thanks for joining my linkies again and for your dear friendship! Love, Dolly

Linda said...

This is just so sweet. Great job with the water-colouring too xx

Karen Mead said...

Your card is just Adorable Loll and I adore those sweet bears. Such a beautiful scene that you have created xx

LesleyG said...

Adorably cute! xxx

Dotty Jo said...

This is just adorable, Loll. Beautifully coloured and perfect for our challenge. So happy to have you join Lauren, Stephanie and me over at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge. Jo x

Viv said...

So cute Lolly! Great watercolouring job too! x

Pat said...

Some more cute little characters Loll, so pretty in red and blue, and the lamps add warmth with their yellow light and such a pretty blue sky too..a beautiful card. x

Christine said...

That is such an adorable card Loll, I love those little bears ❤️

Cat Craig said...

What a sweet card, the image is adorable and the coloring is perfect.

Susan B said...

Such an adorable image - perfect for the theme of friendship. A lovely Christmas card!

Helen said...

What a cute stamp and a really lovely card.

Thanks for joining me at The Rudolph Days Challenge.

Helen x