Today started out great- lovely bright sunshine and a good breeze...now it's dull and wet! Wouldn't have been quite so annoyed if I hadn't pegged Marvin's 'furry' bed on the line to give it an airing, forgot it was there, so it got very wet. Now in washing machine and will have to tumble dry it or I will have one very disgruntled dog later.
Had a visit from a kitchen designer this morning, head spinning even more now- there is just too much choice and too many things to decide on, not my idea of fun at all... and that's before I find out how much it's all going to cost.....(gulp).
I'm trying to get some Christmas cards made as 25th December seems to be approaching very fast now, aiming for quicker makes but will probably go off on a tangent before long. I had already stamped and coloured this cute Whippersnapper polar bear so at least this was a quick one. I was trying for a snowy look to my background so added a little grey distress ink with a stencil brush- then had the idea of adding snowflakes by masking an area with a die cut snowflake and brushing the grey ink around it- the first one (top of card) worked- the second one did not!!! so I stuck a glittery die cut over it...doesn't look great but a lot better than in the photo, taken in poor light- the stuck on snowflake is white like the card, I think the glitter is reflecting the artificial light.. Will try the technique again but next time BEFORE I colour the image!
Thanks for visiting
Hope you have a good week.
Chris
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allsorts #804
jinglebelles Christmas animals
MTTCC #98
hollyandivy #171
rudolphdays October Challenge
peaceonearth #74
18 comments:
Fabulous fun card, love this image and fabulous colouring Chris, the snowflakes looks good now, not to worry, same with the kitchen, keep cool, think in your head, what do you want in a kitchen and what are your colours, the rest will follow..good luck..
luv CHRISSYxx
Great use of colour Chris, really striking with all the white space and certainly cute and cuddly for Allsorts this week, many thanks for joining in.
Hope Marvin's bed dried out, can see that worries look, our girls are the same every time the hoovering's done and their beds go out for an airing.
B x
Sods law Chris lol. Weather here has been so warm but not complaining as saving on the oil! I love your gorgeous bear, so beautiful coloured. I need to get my ice skates on and get some made, so far behind this year!!
Love the gorgeous bear and great colouring, it looks fine too me only you know it didn't work as it should have.
Carol x
A wonderful shaded background with your fabulous stars Chris, love your bear
Great card Chris, what a fabulous image!
Liz xx
Popping back to say thank you for sharing your card in the Allsorts Challenge this week.
Liz xx
I was admiring your snowy background. It's great with this cute image and the well positioned snowflake - who would know! Poor Marvin hope he got his bed back. Thanks for taking part at Rudolph Days challenge. Lynn GDT.
A gorgeous image and wonderful Christmas card Ginny x
Well I love this card Chris, the image is adorable and the background looks amazing, snowflakes and all, its a stunner.
As for the kitchen re-do, just go for what appeals most and don't let anyone steer you towards something you may regret, its hard going isn't it. xx
OMGosh ... how cute is he!! Love how you've showcased this cutie! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace On Earth challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
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Awhh! He's such a sweet...
GORgeous colours and design Chris, think there are time when we are not pleased, but, seems everyone else is! Toooo hard on ourselves.
Chrissyxx
Hope Marvin got his bed back!
Love your card and the snowflake looks so effective, I really like that! I remember all that after going down the kitchen route but it will be so worth the upheaval. Hope Marvin is soon snug in his bed again.- Michelle x
Wowww how cute is this Chris!!
Love the ice bear( is this the wright word in English??) Anyway, it's a fantastic card!!
What an adorable little polar bear image (and what fun getting to pick new things for your kitchen) ... so very glad you joined our Creature Feature at Jingle Belles.
He certainly is a cute bear - love your card!
Thanks for joining me at the Rudolph Days Challenge.
Helen x
Chris, your card is absolutely adorable! The Whippersnapper polar bear is so charming, and I love how you’ve created the snowy background with the grey distress ink. The glittery die-cut snowflake adds a perfect touch of sparkle. Your creativity always inspires me.
Such an adorable image and BEAUTIFULLY colored as well; wonderful take on the inspo board too! So happy that you could join our celebration of holiday critters at Jingle Belles!
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