Sunday 29 July 2012

Papertrey Ink Christmas card

Hello everyone and a warm welcome to Candyly and East Shores Designs who are new followers this week.

We were unable to watch the Olympic Games opening ceremony on Friday as we had something else on so we had a little party at home last night and watched a recorded version. I absolutely loved it and now think that Danny Boyle is a genius. If you are into sport I wish you a wonderful couple of weeks indulging yourself.

This morning I slipped over to my craft desk to make a card for the LIM challenge which this week is to use the following sketch



I decided to make a Christmas card with a little bird who is not from a Christmas set, but the flowers on his body reminded me of poinsettias.



I gave him a party hat and some notes to have him sing a Christmas Carol! I'm still struggling with the LIM approach which is not to use lots of embellishments and leave lots of white space, but I hope practise will help.


Thanks for looking.

Hugs
Carol x





33 comments:

Stamps and Paper said...

Great Christas card Carol love that litte robin

Anne

Chrissie said...

This looks wonderful Carol, I love the gentle colouring of the sky!
It's a great CAS card... no-one would think you struggled with this genre!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Joyce said...

Wow--this is CAS perfection. Love this sweet carolling bird. You did a terrific job.

~amy~ said...

darling!

Jenni's Jems said...

Perfect CAS card - love it!x

Sue said...

Very sweet! Sue x

Kath said...

A beautiful CAS card - the bird is lovely!
Kath x

Jo said...

Cute ikle birdie :-)

Kara Lynne said...

What a darling little bird! Such a sweet Christmas card and I love the soft background you gave it. I'm working on a card for LIM too, and it's WAY too busy (can't help myself sometimes).

Rebecca Hoy said...

Really fab Christmas card,

Rebecca x

www.mellymoopapercrafting.blogspot.co.u

Linby said...

It's wonderful Carol, I love the background effect of the sky.
Lynn x

Marybeth said...

Carol, I just adore this sweet Christmas card. The bird, the hat, the layout…. Love it!

Victoria said...

Beautiful inking and a really great design!

Marijke said...

this looks fabulous, love the little bird

Kathyk said...

I LOVE the design of this card

Kathyk

Jenée said...

Wonderful little card. Such a nice design and cute image. Thank you for entering your card in this week's challenge at Card Crafter's Circle.

Renee said...

Super cute card! Thank you for visiting my blog :)

Carol L said...

This turned out SO cute with the little hat on that cute chick! Great take on the challenge, and I'd say you've already got the hang of CAS!!

Grandma Bonnie said...

Love this sentiment! Thank you for sharing with us at Card Crafter's Circle!!

Darnell said...

What a sweet and unique Christmas card! Isn't that the best sketch?!

Susan said...

What an adorable Christmas card! LOVE that sweet little bird and the sponged background is so soft and PERFECT!

Mandi said...

Thanks a darling little birdie Carol
Such a terrific card
Thanks very much
mandi
"Less is More"

Unknown said...

sweet christmas card!

Margie said...

Really cute card and brilliant idea for a Christmas card that won't cost a bomb to post!

Linda said...

Fabulous Christmas card. Love the little bird. xx

Me, My Stamps and I said...

Very LOVELY!!!!love your coloring and layout!!!!

Karen M said...

Beautiful christmas card - that little bird is adorable:) hugs x x

Jenny said...

Terrific CAS design :0) I love the subtle colours in the background and that little birdie is just so cute :)
Jenny x

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Gorgeous card! You create beautiful cards, thanks for visiting my blog. Shirleyx

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Gorgeous card! You create beautiful cards, thanks for visiting my blog. Shirleyx

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Hi Carol ! Congrats on being showcased for this design, well-deserved :) Shirleyx ps.. joining as a follower

Jenni's Jems said...

Well done in being showcased ,really well deserved! X

Darnell said...

Popping back to congratulate you on being showcased for your great LIM card!!

LinkWithin

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...