Merry Little Christmas for the Paper Players

Hello friends!  It's time for a new challenge at the Paper Players and this week I have the honor of hosting!  This is our CAS week, and I've chosen what I hope is an easy theme for this time of year, for those making holiday cards.

Paper Players

Your favorite holiday image can be from any holiday, such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa, to name just a few.  Things like Santa, a Menorah, candles, presents, ornaments, Christmas tree, etc. Remember to keep it clean and simple - limited layers and embellishments, plenty of "white" space, etc.

I've been working through my stash of Bundle Girl stamps for Christmas and today's card is similar to the one here created for my recent guest designer spot at Time Out Challenges.  I really like using them because it's easy for me to create at CAS card.  The stamp for today has two of my favorite images for Christmas - Christmas trees and ornaments.  Plus, the little girl and the birdie are sooo cute!

I remember when I was very young and being enthralled with our pretty Christmas tree that my mom painstakingly decorated.  After my parents passed, I was fortunate to receive a number of their antique ornaments. And naturally, using them every year brings back many joyful memories.

But that's not what brought you here - let's move on to the card!

 

The image was stamped, then I used a bit of ink blending for the sky before coloring with Copic markers. The panel was cut with a Postage Edge die, then the sentiment stamped and Glossy Accents applied to the ornaments for shine.  I also added it to the little girl's pom and the snow on the ground, then covered that with Distress Rock Candy Glitter.  It looks so pretty IRL!  

The pierced panel was created with a Pinkfresh Studio cover die and adhered to the card base.  I first tried adding the main image to the card base directly but it seemed like it needed a little somethin' somethin' more but still keeping things CAS.  

 

So what is your favorite holiday image - we'd love to find out!  Please join us this week, the challenge will remain open until 3pm EST on Friday, November 21st.  But, before you head off, be sure to head over to the challenge blog where my talented teammates have some wonderful cards to inspire you!

Thanks for visiting and take care!

Stef

• Stamping Bella Bundle Girl with a Christmas Tree and a Birdie (retired)
• Pinkfresh Studio Diamond Cover die
• Simon Says Stamp Postage Edge die
• Glossy Accents and Distress Rock Candy Glitter
• Sakura White Gelly Roll pen
• Copics - R39, 37, 35, 20, G29, 17, 05, B02, 000, 0000, YR24, Y15, 13, E49, 47, 44, 43, 41, 11, 21, 01