Christmas Card Throwdown's September theme challenge is "Polar Bears/Penguins." I have had this wood-mounted "Skating Penguin" stamp from Stampendous for several years, & thought it would be perfect for this challenge. I paired it with Mama Elephant's "Holly's Snowflakes" & My Sentiments Exactly's "Holiday Happiness to You" stamps for my card.
I used Sketch #SC752 from Splitcoaststampers.com for my design. I cut a piece of Strathmore Smooth Bristol paper to size, and with the help of my Stamp-a-Ma-Jig, double-stamped the penguin with Versafine Onyx Black ink. I colored the beak & scarf with my Tombow markers, and used a pale grey marker to shade the skates. I also used a pale blue to add some "ice" & shading under the penguin's feet.
I cut a panel of red cardstock for the mat, & heat embossed my greeting at the bottom with Ranger White Super Fine Detail embossing powder. I also cut a strip of patterned paper from my scrap stash, and adhered it to a panel of sage green cardstock, before mounting that to my card base.
I felt the white background on my image panel was a little too white, so I used a few small stamps from "Holly's Snowflakes" & Lawn Fawn Kiddie Pool ink to add a bit of interest. Rather than cut out a mask for the penguin, I just blocked it off as needed with a sticky note. I finished by adhering my image panel to the red mat.
I'm also entering this card in the following challenges:
613 Avenue Create's September Challenge: "Anything Goes" (not playing the twist)
Love this cute lil guy, great card Andrea!
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Kelly
Thank you, Kelly! :)
DeleteThe penguin is adorable - he's doing so well with his skating! I really like your colour choices - your card looks modern and stylish. Thanks for joining us at 52CCT this week. Gill x
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DeleteSo clean & classy! I will be casing this sketch!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you have shared this with us at 613 Avenue Create.
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The best of luck with your entry.
Jackie, DT member at 613 xx
Thank you, Jackie! :)
DeleteI like the clean design and color choice. The penguin is cute! Thanks for playing at 52cct
ReplyDeleteThank you, Andreja! :)
DeleteSuper adorable image, awesome card!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your art creations with us at 613 Ave Create …..Good Luck and Look forward to seeing you again!!
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Shell ~ DT 💕
Thank you, Shell! :)
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