Hello there. It’s a new challenge at CAS Christmas and this month’s theme is PLAID.
One of the first things that come to mind when I think of plaid is pajamas. This gave me the perfect excuse to use new stamp set Secret Santa from My Favorite Things to create my card.
The girl and boy were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto an Xpress It cardstock panel die cut with the Wrapped Stitch Rectangle die from Memory Box. Masked them, then stamped the Santa image. Masked the “wall” area next and blended light gray dye ink with a blender brush for the floor. Removed all masks and coloured in the images with Copic markers.
The girl’s nightgown and boy’s pillow were paper pieced using pattern papers from Memory Box Madras Plaid Blue and Violet and Dashing Holiday paper packs, respectively. This was done simply by stamping the images onto the papers and fussy cutting out the necessary parts to adhere on top. Shading was added to them with Copic markers as well. The sentiment was heat embossed with Liquid Platinum embossing powder. Although not noticeable, Nuvo Crystal Glaze was added to the few baubles on the tree to finish.
We have Melanie (Cards by Melanie) as our guest this month. To check out what she and the design team have created to inspire you to join in the fun, click HERE. The challenge ends on September 24 PST, so there is plenty of time to play along. Thank you for dropping by.
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Adorable scene, Trina! Just love your sweet girl and boy images with their plaid paper-pieced bits!! So darling with Santa and tree behind them!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable card, Trina! I love how you included the plaid patterns and of course your Copic coloring is amazing...you never cease to amaze me with your artistic skills! xx
ReplyDeleteWOW! Thank you for that inspiration, Trina. I wouldn't think to add shading on an element cut from colored paper. It looks stunning !!
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Trina, you have created the sweetest little Christmas scene. Love the little girls plaid nightgown. So cute and of course beautifully colored.
ReplyDeleteYou always create the most fun and colourful Christmas cards Trina! LOVE this sweet scene with Santa in the background. Love the bits of plaid you've paper pieced into the design. Adorable card, my friend! xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable! Your coloring is phenomenal!
ReplyDeletesuch a cute scene Trina, I love how your used the plaid Designer paper for the little girsl night gown and the present :)
ReplyDeleteGreat masking and paper piecing and what a super adorable card Trina x. Yes plaid PJ's are always good x.
ReplyDeleteAs always your coloring is impeccable, Trina! And your fussy cutting skills are amazing! Love this sweet card!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! I adore the scene you created!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable. The plaids look so cute and I love Santa peeking around the tree.
ReplyDeleteAwww... just super adorable!! Love the plaid bits added and Santa peeking out from around the corner! Beautiful coloring and great design as always!!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh, your card is just so, so adorable! Love every thing about this delightful card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little scene - brings a huge smile to my face! Your coloring is so vibrant! Thanks so much for playing at Sparkles!
ReplyDeleteYour paper pieced parts of the scene are really eye-catching with the copic shades, wow!! And such cute stamps! You are a queen in masking, it's a lovely scene, so cute!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I can see very well the dimensional baubles!
I love how your mind thinks, Trina, and this image you colored and then fussy cut all those plaids is simply stunning, you truly brought the image to life and the plaid pajamas are perfect! You amaze me!
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely ADORABLE card Trina!! Your coloring is fabulous, and your plaid paper piecing is fantastic! Your card totally makes me smile...LOVE it!! Hugs, Marcia :0)
ReplyDeleteHow creative! What a gorgeous little scene you have created with your coloring, masking and paper-piecing! Thanks for joining us over at the Christmas Craft Creations Challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an adorable card, Trina! The paper pierced plaid nightgown and the pillow just blend into the sweet scene so naturally! That's the pro's job. And I love all the wonderful details, as always!
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Gorgeous Christmas scene you've created Trina, beautifully coloured as always and those paper pieced PJ's are adorable! Cathy x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful design with your images tucked in the bottom right corner Trina - wonderful coloring on your figures and so fun with the plaid paper piecing on the girls nightgown and boys package! xx
ReplyDeleteOh Trina this is AWESOME! Your masking skills are fabulous and love the plaid paper piecing! All around AMAZING creation that brought an instant smile! Thanks so much for playing in our challenge at Merry Little Christmas!
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ReplyDeleteThis is definitely my next stamp set! I have to say your card brings back memories of my brother and I (hmm, we look very similar to those images) when our parents woke us up one Christmas Eve to see Santa putting presents under our tree. It is one of my best Christmas memories. Enough about me! Your card is absolutely perfect, from the layout to the coloring - FABULOUS! So glad you joined us at Christmas with the Cuties!
ReplyDeleteTremendously sweet card, Trina. It reminds me a great deal of my little brother and I when we were both youngsters (with heads of blonde hair, much like the sweet siblings here).
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what a delightful Christmas card, thanks for joining us at THAIC.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the plaid nightgown and pillow - adorable! Wonderful colouring for the rest of the image.
ReplyDeleteGreat card thanks for sharing with us at CWTC. x
ReplyDeleteFantastic card, and great example of two of the most tried and true techniques - masking and paper piecing! Thank you for having me join you as the guest designer this month.
ReplyDeleteWow! Trina, this is adorable, a beautiful scene. I love your paper piecing, so effective. So pleased you shared with us at Sparkles Christmas Challenges. Caz, DT.
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