Friday, April 5, 2019

CAS Christmas Card Challenge


Hi there blog friends ~ 
I've really missed playing along with Loll & Bonnie's CAS Christmas Challenge the past few months, and when I saw the prompt for April, I just had to grab my elf stamps and join in the fun. 


I started by blending DI's for the background, then added splatters to represent snow. The elf was colored with Copic markers and popped up on a snowy hill, then framed with the Venise Lace die. I also added a touch of Glossy Accents to the ornament and used a silver sparkle pen for the buttons, but they don't show up on screen ~

Here is a close-up:


I know it's Easter/Passover season, but it's never too early to add to your Christmas card collection...there's lots of great inspiration from the amazing team on the CAS Christmas Challenge Blog if you'd like to play along :)

Thanks so much for stopping by,






Supplies:
Stamps: MFT - Santa's Elves
Dies: MFT - Santa's Elves, Surf & Turf (snowy hill); Spellbinders - Venise Lace
Inks: Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks - Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean; Winsor & Newton - White watercolor
Misc: Glossy Accents

15 comments:

Cat Craig said...

I love that elft. So darned cute. Fabulous card for the challenge.

Loll said...

Adorable elf, Barb! Love the bright blue snowy background. Great design with the pretty square framing. xx

Betty said...

what a cutie that little elf is, Barb! wonderful color choice!

Bonnie said...

This is a sweet little elf all ready to decorate for Christmas! A great job of coloring and I love how the blue peeks through the frame! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Christmas!

Christine Alexander said...

one of my favourite little elves, the glossy accent on the bauble really give it dimension and I love that frame. Thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas.

Linda said...

Love this little elf and great to see him pop up in my feed today. Love these colours too Barb - my faves!

Dawn T said...

So adorable Barb.

Anita in France said...

Such a cute little elf, Barb ... the shine on his ornament is fabulous ... and I love that framing! Hugs, Anita :)

lostinpaper said...

I agree, it's never too early but you can always be too late to start... although that may be early for the next year lol. One of my fave little elves and doesn't he look so wonderful, thanks for the inspiration!

I Card Everyone said...

My favorite little Elf... well. Except for those Keebler guys! Just so sweet with your excellent coloring, Barb... and so happy to see that Venice Lace in the house! xx
=]

Bobby said...

I think a lot of use will be using that elf, Barb. It's the only one I have. Now to think of a unique way to use him. hmmmm

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Sweet elf, Barb, and I love how you colored him! So fun in that Venice frame!!

Trina P. said...

Adorable, Barb. This elf set is my favourite. You’ve coloured and framed him beautifully. Thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas. x

Nance said...

So cute, Barb. You've used one of my fave color combos, light blue/red. Glad you got to play with us!

Karren said...

This is my favourite elf set! Beautiful card, my friend! And the lace frame around that wee elf really showcases him to perfection.