Saturday 3 April 2021

CAS Christmas Card Challenge- April is Rainbow Month

Hi Everyone, it's time for another Challenge at CAS Christmas, this month Trina wants us to have Christmas rainbows on our card 😏
 
 
 
Welcome to Izzy (Izzy scrap)  who's our Guest Designer, please drop by and say hi.
As a CAS Christmas card challenge it's important you remember to follow the challenge rules.
 

 
My card based on a technique I saw on Hermine Kosters blog. She has created a great YouTube video explaining the steps so if you've never checked out her blog, please do, she is an amazing artist.
 
I used pencils to colour the image and added some glossy accents on the berries and Wink of Stella on the white parts of the carolers outfit.
 

Here is a close up, hopefully you can see the sparkle and shine 😀
 
 
I'm entering this for the following challenges-
 


Card Recipe
Stamps: Penny Black Caroler and sentiment, Lavinia (branch with berries)
Paper: 110lb white, Black
Ink: Ranger Archival
Accessories: Circle stencil, Coloured Pencils, Glossy Accents, Wink of Stella
Techniques: Pencil Colouring

26 comments:

Barb Ghig said...

Such a cute little caroler, Christine! I love how you added Wink of Stella to his outfit...it really highlights the white in contrast to the red hat and coat! I also love how you used the colors of the rainbow for his socks...Fun Christmas card! xx

Papercraft Boutique said...

What a cute caroler, Christine! The rainbow-colored tights are fun and eye-catching! The sparkle and shine is so pretty! Love the wonderful circle layout with shiny berries!
Hideko xx

Linda said...

Christine, such a cute little caroler with the rainbow color tights. Fun card with all the sparkle.

Julia Aston said...

Oh how fun that you used the rainbow colors on your cute elfin caroler Christine! Such a pretty design with the circle wreath and berry sprigs! xx

aussie aNNie said...

Oh gosh how beautiful is this love everything about your card and post.
Happy Easter xxxx

Gibmiss said...

This is really cute Christine ...
Thanks for joining us at PBSC...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Ros Crawford said...

Wow!! This is incredible Christine... Such a beautiful card! Happy Easter!

Mac Mable said...

What a fun card and love the rainbow tights and what a fabulous card Christine x.

Pat said...

This circle design with that jolly caroller with the wonderful rainbow striped socks is stunning Christine, and such pretty glossy berries. I had a look at Hermine's YT video and the inked circle would work with lots of different images so will be looking through my stash for a fitting image to give it a try. x

Brenda in IN said...

This is the most fun card, Christine! I love the wreath with those pretty, shiny berries. Her tights just make me laugh, they are so festive. Great card. I'm off to check her video.

Loll said...

Oh my gosh ... that little guy is so cute with his rainbow stockings! Made me smile, Christine! :) Love the glossy spray of berries. xx

Susan said...

Love the rainbow stockings your elf is wearing! Great layout using that Hermine Koster technique!

BożenA said...

You've used Hermine's technique so beautifully in this card, Christine. I love the layout and the delicate blueberry branch around the circle. Your elf is the sweetest elf I've ever seen. As if he was kidnapped from kindergarten :-) I still smile at the sight of him :-)
Happy Alleluia, Christine !

Cathy said...

Wonderful card Christine, TFS the link to Hermine's blog, her circle tutorial was full of so many great tips! Love your little elf's colourful stockings, great way to wear a rainbow! Cathy x

Nstiz said...

Your coloring is outstanding! What a great technique too so thank you for that link. I enjoyed watching that one and perusing her blog too. What a brilliant way to position elements in a circle. I hope to remember to try this.

Marcia Hill said...

First off, your image is absolutely ADORABLE Christine, and secondly your coloring is fabulous!! And how fun to color up the leggings in rainbow colors!! Sweet, sweet card Christine and perfect to inspire our players this month!! :0)

Colleen said...

Christine, I love your little caroler all decked out in rainbow leggings, such a clever idea!

Izzy Scrap said...

What a cute elf ! Love his rainbow striped tights, such a great idea. And the way he is framed is just gorgeous. You were right, the video is great ! Thanks so much for welcoming me as guest designer for this month. x

Bonnie said...

I LOVE this, Christine! This little caroler is adorable with her rainbow stockings! Such a joyful Christmas card!

Trina P. said...

Oh my gosh this little elf is so stinkin’ cute! Love his rainbow bottoms. The technique is very cool... will have to try it.

ahlers5 said...

Oh wow, I love this card. I had to run right over and watch the technique. I have to give this a try! I love your pencil coloring...so beautiful.

Leslie Miller said...

Absolutely adorable, Christine! Those rainbow tights make this perfect for the CAS challenge!

Lorraine said...

A gorgeous fun card and such a sweet little elf.
Thanks for joining our Penny Black Saturday Challenge this time.
Lorraine x

nwilliams6 said...

Great image! Totally adorable, sweet and fun card, Christine. I am off to check out the technique. Hugz

nwilliams6 said...

Loved her video! Hugz

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Amazing coloring on that little caroler, Christine - love the rainbow stocking!!