I'm just posting this quickly as I've been cooking all morning (Saturday) preparing for our village BBQ where we cook for about 80 people!!!! Absolutely wacked already, but it looks like the weather is being kind to us.
Anyway, onto the reason I'm here today - it's another challenge at the Christmas Card Club and the lovely Carol has set the challenge today and wants to see penguins (or other Christmas birds) on our cards.
I've used an Art Impressions stamp which doesn't appear to have a name/title but the number is UMU4170. I've stamped it onto watercolour card and watercoloured the image.........thought I'd kill two birds with one stone as it was our craft club on Wednesday and we were showing the girls various die cutting and embossing methods and also various ways to use watercolour! The shape of the card comes via my friend Jill and it's a really nice one. I've die cut it using my Stampin Up Framelits and used patterned cardstock from my stash. The sentiment is a Stampin Up one from Gifts of Christmas. I've added some glittery fluffy stuff (don't know what else to call it!!!) and some Stickles to finish off the card.
If you'd like to join in the fun simply email Margaret (link on my side bar) to play along.
Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Happy crafting.
OHHH!!! BTW have you spotted the deliberate mistake????? Let me know if you find it!
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I'm obviously not with-it enough to spot your deliberate mistake! BUt I love your card. The image is a super one and the colouring great. Hugs Christine xx
ReplyDeleteoh gosh you are one busy lady 80 people wow have fun and hope the weather stays lovely for you. This is one gorgeous card and love those papers especially ;) and super cute image
ReplyDeletehugs Kate xx
Ahh - the trees! We wouldn't have noticed if you hadn't said. This is a great image - so pleased everyone liked the card I CASEd. Enjoy the BBQ.
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Lovely card Karen. I love the image
ReplyDeleteFab card Karen and great image! huggles Sue xx
ReplyDeleteLove this card Karen, great shape and cute penguins. Not sure what you've missed but the only thing I couldn't see was stickles?
ReplyDeleteVal x
Oh, yummy, this card is divine, Karendipity! Your watercoloring is excellent and I love all the fun glittery fluffy stuff (gfs) you've added to the happy image! And the framing is unique and wonderful!! I'm glad the weather is fine for your shindig! I hope it goes well and you don't overdo!! (Too late for that, right?!) Hugs, Dippy
ReplyDeleteDeliberate mistake or not Karen, this is fabulous..gorgeous colouring and fab layout..
ReplyDeletehope your BQ went well.
pam
Hi Karen....love the shape of the card! and a cute image.....xxxx
ReplyDeleteLove your card Karen, especially the little penguin leaning against Santa's knee aaah! Had to peer closely to see what you were talking about (mistake) but it took me ages and I wouldn't have noticed until you said. Fits the theme and is brilliant!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs to you Sue Pxxx
Great shaped card and very festive image, love it.
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what a wonderful card Karen - really brilliant - love the shape too. Hugs Rachel x
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful Karen, I love the cute image...perfect for my challenge. I'm glad I'm not the only one who does "deliberate" mistakes lol. Carol x
ReplyDeleteI didn't spot any mistakes! Just a darling image, on this wonderful card shape. Well done! You've used those framelits to make a sensational card, and I love the fuzzy on Santa's beard and the pom-poms on the little hats. Cute! TFS & Hugs. Hope the BBQ went well. Whew, I'm tired just reading about cooking for that many folks!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen
ReplyDeleteLove this fabulous image.... Gorgeous....love the shape..... To....
Hugs Sylvie xx
Super card Karen great card base and very cute picture beautifully coloured. Zx
ReplyDeleteAdorable image Karen and colored to perfection ... including the brown boots and cuffs! :) Hope your BBQ turned out well and you had your feet up relaxing and being waited on after all your cooking! :) Loll xx
ReplyDeleteNot sure how I missed this one - great image and an interesting shaped card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun image with those sweet penguins, Karen ... love that fluffy glittery stuff adorning Santa! I'm thinking that the green images on the background DP are hanging lanterns ... no?? Anita :)
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! Sorry I am so late visiting but have been away and was running out f data to comment (using my phone).
ReplyDeleteLove the furry stuff you added...it looks realistic! Fabulous fancy fold to your card too.
Oh, this is such a fun Xmas card, Karen!!!! Loving the cheerful Father Xmas and his cute little pinguins!!! Lovely watercolouring and what a great way you have used the dies to create the card!!! Lovely work, my friend!!!!
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