October 15, 2020

CAS Christmas October Reminder - Christmas Birds

Hello and welcome to the reminder post for the October Christmas Birds challenge at CAS Christmas.


I couldn’t let this challenge pass by without using my favourite little penguin from now closed down Winnie and Walter (WW)!  I paired him with new NBUS sentiment stamp set Naughty and Nice from Scrapbook.com to create this fun card. 


A panel was die cut from X-Press It cardstock using A2 Stitched Rectangle Set 1 die from My Favorite Things.  Stamped the penguin and sentiment with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  Coloured the image in with Copic Sketch markers and Polychromos pencils


Next, stamped the sentiment onto masking paper to use as a guide to hand cut a thought bubble stencil.  Adhered the DIY stencil over the stamped sentiment on the panel and applied SU! Sahara Sand dye ink with a blender brush.  Stencilled the three little circles as well using a WW stencil and a detailed blending tool.  A warm grey Polychromos pencil was used to add shading to them.  Clear shimmer added to the hat brim and pom pom finished off the card.


For more inspirations from my team, head over to the challenge post HERE.  The challenge ends on October 24 PST.  Thank you for visiting.  Have a wonderful day.










Challenges:
NBUS #19 - new sentiment stamp





21 comments:

Brenda in IN said...

He is adorable in that sweet hat that covers him up! I love the sentiment!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

What a fun hand-drawn & stenciled thought bubble, Trina - love the shading you created!! And that penguin is the cutest!!

Marcia Hill said...

This is just too CUTE Trina and I'm absolutely LOVING the sentiment! Beautiful coloring too! Hugs. :0)

Barb Ghig said...

Absolutely positively adorable, Trina! Your beautiful Copic coloring and fabulous details make this such a special Christmas card! LOVE your sentiment, too...Thanks for making me smile today :) Barb xx

nancy littrell said...

I am so pleased you shared your adorable penguin again, Trina. Your penguin is so sweetly colored and grounded and love your DIY speech bubble..so clever and perfect for your stamped sentiment. The stitched die cut edge was the perfect simple frame. TFS your description for your beautiful Christmas card, my friend. Love and Hugs..Nancy

Maria said...

Oh, so so cute!! Such an adorable penguin!! And, love the sentiment!!

Susan said...

So cute, hiding under his hat! Love the way you did the sentiment bubble! We may not be wishing for peace and quiet this Christmas but I think it's what we're all going to get, given Covid restrictions!

Colleen said...

So glad you used that little guy, he is so darn cute and that sentiment...perfect!! another amazing card!!

Christine Alexander said...

I can see why you love this guy he's so cute :)

Julia Aston said...

Oh this guy is SO cute and your sentiment is perfect for him Trina! love that hat pulled down over his eyes - your shading is so good on your home made stenciled thought bubble - I thought you had die cut it out and your sentiment was recessed - gorgeous shading on it, the bubbles and your grounding of the penguin - a beautiful card! xx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Oh, I just agree with that supercute penguin!!! Peace and quiet as a normal not-pandemic Christmas! LOL
Adorable CAS, great colouring and details!

Tristan said...

How adorable is this card Trina? I love the colouring of your sweet penguin and that sentiment is a perfect match. Thanks for joining us at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week. Tristan DT.

Helen said...

Awww! I just love this sweet little image and the wonderful sentiment suits it so well, Trina! Love this cute card!! Thanks for joining us at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week. Take care!:)

Izzy Scrap said...

Whatever the design, this little penguin is always so cute! The sentiment is very reflective of what we are all hoping for this year. Adorable card as always ! Hugs x

Lori Turner said...

Oh my gosh...this is so adorable! I love the penguin AND that sentiment is awesome LOL...thanks for joining us at Krafty Chicks Challenge this week xoxoox

Papercraft Boutique said...

What an adorable penguin, wearing a knit cap deep, Trina! Making a DIY thought bubble stencil and coloring the bubble with Sahara Sand are wonderful creative idea! The beautiful shading makes a big difference in this CAS card.
Hideko

Loll said...

I LOVE this little penguin too Trina! Amazing colouring and I love how you've added the icy snow under him. Great way to add a speech bubble. It really looks 3-D with your fabulous shading. xx

Mac Mable said...

I so laughed out loud when I read the sentiment Trina. A perfect CAS Christmas card and super adorable x.

Linda said...

Your little penguin is so cute and beautifully colored of course. Lovely card, Trina.

Bonnie said...

This little guy can't help but make everybody smile, Trina! Your coloring is spot on right down to the "ice" he's standing on! Fantastic and fun, my friend!

Leslie said...

You've been busy! What a sweet penguin! Thanks so much for sharing with us in our challenge over at Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog this month! We appreciate you joining us!
Hugs,
Leslie, MLCCB DT
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