November 03, 2019

CAS Christmas November Challenge - Warm and Cosy

Hello there.  This is the final challenge of the year at CAS Christmas as we are taking a break next month. So for this month, we are getting Warm and Cosy.


Winter can be miserable and wet here.  I prefer to stay inside where it’s warm and cosy.  But if I have to venture outside, I still like to stay warm and cosy by bundling up from head to toe... almost like this little fella. 😉


Started by stamping the sweet bear off the edge with Copic friendly black ink on Copic friendly cardstock.  Coloured in with Copics, then masked him.  Next, ink blended turquoise dye ink (retired) through a DIY die cut reverse circle stencil for a backdrop.


Die cut the image piece with a stitched rectangle die then popped it onto a white top folding card base with fun foam for some dimension.   White heat embossed the sentiment on black cardstock.  Added falling snow with a white gel pen to finish.


We have Bobby (Bits & Pieces) joining us as our guest this month.  And if you need more inspirations, check out what Bobby and my team have created HERE.  Christmas is coming up pretty quick now.  Hope you will join us and get your cards done.  Thank you for dropping by.










Challenges:
Merry Little Christmas - #16 November Anything Christmas Goes
Christmas Crafts All Year Round - November Stockings or Other Winter Clothing
Jingle Belles - Animal or Créature
AAA Cards - #152 Maxi White Space - optional twist Geometric
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Make it Clean and Simple (CAS)
Happy Little Stampers - November CAS Tis the Season
Send a Smile 4 Kids - Happy Holidays or Anything Goes 4 Kids
Penny Black and More - November Christmas
Crafty Animals - November Anything Goes Animals


32 comments:

Mac Mable said...

The super cute bear sure does look all warm and cozy. Beautiful colouring as always and love the vibrancy of the turquoise x Adorable card x.

Bonnie said...

He certainly does look cozy and very festive with his red and white scarf and cap! I love how you've stamped him off the edge and the wonderful shading! Great challenge, my friend!

Christine Alexander said...

awe Trina, he's so adorable. I love the colours and how you framed him in the blended snowy circle.

Barb Ghig said...

Your little bear is darling, Trina! I love how you created a glow behind him with your fabulous stenciling and your Copic coloring is just perfect! Love all the fun snowflakes, too! I hope to have time to play along :)

Loll said...

This little fella is ADORABLE, Trina! What a cutie ... especially with your amazing colouring to bring him to life. Great design with your circle aperture off-the-edge. The blue shading really gives a cold feeling. xx

Vickie Y said...

Beautifully colored image and sweet CAS card! Thank you for sharing with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters.

brenda said...

Such a sweet bear and love the off the page design, many thanks for sharing and joining in with our 'Christmas' theme at Penny Black and More challenge.

B x

Brenda in IN said...

A pretty design for him with the beautiful sky and snowflakes. His hat and scarf are colored so festive and should keep him warm and snug.

Susan said...

What an adorable little bear - and that hat and oversized scarf will definitely keep him warm and cozy! Love the icy blue partial circle behind him and the scattering of snow.

Cindy H. said...

So cute, can't help but smile when you look at this sweet image! Lovely coloring, too!

Darlene said...

Oh Trina this is just ADORABLE! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Sisterhood of Crafters challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
SISTERHOOD OF CRAFTERS
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please stop in for a visit!

Macimbalo said...

Beautiful and adorable all at once! Love this, thanks for sharing at HLS CAS!

SmilynStef said...

your snowfall is perfection ... so very glad you joined our Creature Feature at Jingle Belles.

Ela said...

Oh, I love it, beautiful simplicity.
Hugs
Ela

Jane said...

Adorable! That bear was the first image that jumped into my head when I saw the CAS Christmas theme. Thanks for playing at AAA Cards, hope to see you join in with future challenges too.

lauren bergold said...

oh my goodness what a besautiful card, that sweet little guy is beyond adorable! fabulous addition to our creature feature gallery at JINGLE BELLES! ♥

JoAnn said...

Love that adorable image and your fabulous coloring. Great card Trina.

Colleen said...

Trina, I LOVE everything about this card. Your sweet bear in a snowstorm and the turquoise behind him to make him shine! Awesome card! Heart Hugs, Colleen

Bobby said...

Such a cute image, Trina, and beautifully colored.

Mervi said...

Sweet image and colouring, fabulous card!
Thank you for sharing at Penny Black and more;-))m

Linda said...

Trina, this card is so adorable and so beautifully colored. Love that little bear.

Papercraft Boutique said...

Your bear is so adorable, Trina! He does look warm and cozy with his knit cap and scarf.
The circle stenciled backdrop is a fantastic idea - your eyes go straight to the bear.
Hideko xx

Inkyfingers said...

What a cute CAS design Trina and the colouring is awesome!
Hugs
Carol x

Lisa J said...

Just had to come and say I love your card! He would fit in our challenge blog too if you would like to enter him at Crafty Animals. Always Anything Goes with an Animal. Lisa J http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

Quillish said...

What an adorable fella.. who's got coloured so beautifully! Trina , I am in awe of your coloring. His muffler looks so rouned.. amazing details and expertise! Love it totally and so beautifully CAS. Thank you for playing with us at AAA Cards ~ Hugs Ishani.

Lena said...

This little bear is totally adorable. Love your card!
Thank you for playing along with us at Christmas Crafts All Year ‘Round. We hope to see you again next time. Have a wonderful day!
♥ Lena ~ DT
Christmas Crafts All Year ‘Round
Lena’s Creations

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Fun challenge Trina and such a darling inspiration card! Just love your sweet bear with all the falling snow in the masked circle!! Looks amazing!!!

Lisa J said...

So Glad you entered this with us at Crafty Animals and I got to see this cutie again. Lisa DT

Tracy said...

Fab creation, thanks for joining Penny Black & More @ Allsorts challenge, good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

cohenna said...

Beautiful! Thanks so much for participating in the Christmas Crafts All Year Challenge this time and good luck :)

Monica Maier said...

I love this clean and simple card, your coloring is so pretty on the adorable criter! Thanks for joining us at Merry Little Christmas challenge blog.

Monica- DT
https://monicascraftcorner.blogspot.com/

Deanne Saunders said...

A cute card!! Thanks so much for participating in our CHRISTMAS CRAFTS ALL YEAR ‘ROUND challenge. Hope you participate in our next challenge!! Have a happy crafty day!!! *Sorry so late commenting! I’ve had a busy couple of months!
Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper