I always love quirky characters so when I saw the Stamptember set in collaboration with Simon Says Stamp and AALL & Create, I had to have it, especially for these funny birds.
Aren't they so funny? Love them! Anyway, before I started coloring the images, I went online and looked up trending colors for Christmas 2024 and saw this color palette of purple, pink, aqua and lime. Perfect! Of course I used my Copics to color the birds and the sentiment blocks, then used the matching dies to cut them out.
Since the birds were all decked out in their winter apparel, I thought an embossed snowflake background would be perfect. It was a little busy behind the birds, so I used an arch die to cut a piece of white and then add a bit of aqua ink blending to create a background for the birds. After the card was complete, I added a bit of Glossy Accents to their eye glasses - it looks great IRL.
So, while I did use layers, I kept a lot of "white" space around the image to maintain the CAS look.
I know many are still making holiday cards, so come share your CAS creation with us this week! The challenge remains open until 3pm EST Friday November 22. And don't forget to check out the design team cards here for more inspiration.
Thanks for visiting and take care!
Stef
- Simon Says Stamp/AALL & Create Winter Bells stamps and dies
- SSS Nested Domed Arches
- SSS Snowflake Visions embossing folder
- Altenew Aqualicious ink
- Copics - E59, 57, 55, 47, 44,43, 29, 37, 33, YR24, 23, 21, 12, Y21, V09, 06, 04, 01, RV14, 13, 11, YG09, 07, 05, 01, BG49, 45, 01
9 comments:
Stef, your card made me smile! Those wacky birds are so funny! I love the embossed background. It adds so much texture. These non-traditional colors are fabulous! Wishing you a great week, My Friend!
I love your trio of quirky birds! Maybe it's the wonderful way you've coloured them but they are amazing! The clean background really lets them shine. :-)
Those quirky birds are oodles of fun! What a bright and happy card, Stef!
Stef... these funky birds are grabbing me every time I come in to comment! So fun.
These quirky birds are quite enchanting! LOVE the white embossed background you've used too! Very eye-catching!
What a quirky trio, all dressed for winter! I love your chosen colours too - they really make your card pop! Gorgeous!
I love a non-traditional Christmas colour palette Stef - such a fun stamp!
What a whimsical trio of birds, all decked out in their stocking hats! Those glasses are such a hoot. I love how you positioned them atop the "Noel" blocks. The colors are so fun, and as always, you have colored the images so perfectly, Stef! Of course, the embossed background is awesome! LOVE it!
Those birds are hysterical and I love that you decked them out in all their winter finery! The color block NOEL is a whimsical touch, which just seems perfect for your birds. Thanks for rocking my challenge this week
hugs
jaydee
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