February 15, 2021

CAS Christmas February Reminder - Dogs and/or Cats

Hello there!  For those who celebrated, hope your Valentine’s Day was lovely.  And now jumping 10 months ahead 😂, I’m  here with the reminder post for the February Dogs and/or Cats challenge at CAS Christmas.


I was planning on using a dog image this time around, but I’ve had Newton’s Candy Cane stamp set from Newton’s Nook Designs (NND) sitting in a drawer for years, so I thought it was time to finally ink it up to create this.


Stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on an X-Press It panel from my stash that had been cut out with the Wrapped Stitch Rectangle die from Memory Box.  Die cut the cup (retired) also from X-Press It cardstock, then coloured them both in with Copic markers (W0, W1, W3, R46, R27, R24, R02). The sentiment from the same set was white heat embossed onto the cup.


Masked the image next, then ink blended Antique Linen distress ink with a blender brush through an English Brick Wall stencil from My Favorite Things for the background before adhering the cup over the image.  Added shading beneath the cup and Crystal Glaze on the candy cane to finish.  


Now it’s your turn.  The challenge ends on February 24th PST.  For more inspirations from the designers, click HERE. Thank you for stopping by.  Have a wonderful week.  







NBUS #23 - new stamp set


24 comments:

Linda said...

Trina, this is such an adorable image and colored to perfection. Have a great week.

Susan said...

Love that sweet image! Your shading on the cup is fabulous - it really has a sense of dimension. Love the stencilling behind the image. Thanks for making such a fabulous card for the challenge I'm hosting.

Maria said...

A darling card with the sweet kitty inside the cup!! Awesome coloring!! Perfect sentiment, too!!

Created by Kath said...

I love your card! Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges!

Christine Alexander said...

adorable image Trina, and love the teacup as the holder for your kitten. Wonderful colouring as always :)

Darnell said...

Oh, my goodness, aren't you glad you finally used this adorable image, Trina! I love the sediment! Your coloring, blended fireplace background, and grounding complete this fun and fantastic design! Thank you for sharing with everyone at NBUS! Keep well and safe! Hugs, Darnell

Mac Mable said...

Such an adorable card and sweet little image. Great colouring and love how you made the mug look 3D Trina x.

dj said...

This is so stinkin cute!! And your coloring is perfection!! Thanks for joining the fun and playing along with our CAS challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz!!

cottagerca.blogspot.com said...

Thanks for giving the detailed steps you took to achieve the look. Appreciate those step instructions.

Marcia Hill said...

What an ADORABLE image Trina and so beautifully colored too...love it!!! 😊❤

Cindy H. said...

This is just so adorable! Love it!

Bonnie said...

Awesome coloring on this, Trina! I love the variation of color on the cup that makes it look shiny! And that sentiment is awesome! And that adorable kitty with the candy cane is like whipped cream on the hot beverage! So fun, my friend!

JoAnn said...

Such a sweet card. I love how you combined the two images. You coloring is fabulous. Great card.

Brenda in IN said...

This is just adorable! The brick wall is so real looking and that cup is awesome. You made it really authentic with your shading. I need to go now and make a cup of hot chocolate.

Julia Aston said...

what awesome dimensional coloring on your cup, candy cane and kitties' cap and scarf Trina - they all look so bright and shiny! love the soft brick stenciling behind him as well as the grounding of the cup. xx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Hi, CAS Queen! :D I would wish be able to create so much dimension and interest with only two or three things! :) Love the adorable Newton and how he looks coming out from the cup, such wonderful colouring!! And the fun sentiment is just perfect!
Hugs!

Witchcrafted Life said...

What a darling card, Trina. Your colouring is stunning and really helps to bring this precious Christmas image to life.

Autumn Zenith 🧡 Witchcrafted Life

Loll said...

Sweet!! Love your card Trina. You always find the most adorable images and this is one of them! And, of course, your colouring is amazing. LOVE the sweet kitty poking out of the cup ... it looks as though she has a sweet tooth because you can tell she is in love with that candy cane! :) The brick background is just perfect for your design. xx

Barb Ghig said...

You are amazing, Trina! Your little kitty is so cute and your Copic coloring is stunning...I love your color palette and how you created a 3-D effect on the mug...WOW! Love your stenciled brick wall, too! Thanks for making me smile with this charming card ~ xx

Melanie Hungerford said...

That is a wonderful card, great coloring and such a cute image! Thanks for sharing at Cardz 4 Guys!

Billie A said...

Beautiful card. Your coloring and highlights are perfect. Love this card. So glad you shared over at Cardz 4 Guyz.

Papercraft Boutique said...

What an adorable card, Trina! Your coloring is so good that the cup looks 3D. Putting the cute kitty in the cut is a great idea! I admire your creativity of combining stamps and dies perfectly to create a scene! The softly stenciled brick wall is a perfect backdrop!
Hideko xx

Colleen said...

Trina, you did it again! Took the most adorable image and colored it up beautifully. Love this! Heart Hugs, colleen

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Super cute kitty in cup, Trina!! Just love your coloring and the subtle brick stencil behind!!