Tuesday, 16 June 2026

CAS Christmas - Cardinal

Hi everyone, I have another card for the CAS Christmas card challenge
this time it's a pretty red cardinal.

I used a Katzelkraft (no longer in business) cardinal and coloured him with alcohol ink pens the berries were coloured then I used stickels to give them a little sparkle.





Card Recipe
Stamps: Katzelkraft (no longer in business) Sentiment Chocolate Baroque
Paper: 110lb White
Ink: Memento Black
Accessories: Alcohol pens, Stickles
Techniques: Stamping, Markers

12 comments:

crafty-stamper said...

Great CAS card, love the beautiful Cardinal.
Carol x

Leslie Miller said...

This beautifully colored Cardinal makes for a gorgeous Christmas card with the clean white background! He's a beauty, Christine!

Lisa Elton said...

I like the bright red surrounded by all of the crisp white! Wonderful card, Christine!

Loll said...

Amazing colouring of this beautiful cardinal image, Christine! So happy we are back with CAS Christmas Challenge!! Love, Loll

Jeanne H said...

Wonderful card with wonderful coloring. Well done.

Bonnie said...

A beautiful, vibrant cardinal, Christine! I love this rich red!

Julia Aston said...

What wonderful coloring on your beautiful cardinal and berry branch Christine! A beautiful CAS design for Christmas! Julia xx

BożenA said...

I've never seen a cardinal in person, but I picture it exactly as you've illustrated it. It's a species that immediately evokes Christmas in my mind. A beautiful card with a strong color contrast. Thank you for sharing it with us.
hugs,
BozenA xx

Susan B said...

What a gorgeous cardinal image! Fabulous colouring and great addition of sparkle on the berries. Love the CAS design. So glad to be back on the CAS Christmas Challenge with you!

Trina P. said...

Ahhh, a classic Christmas bird! Beautiful and CAS-tastic!.

Linda said...


Christine, lovely cardinal colored in red. Great card.

aussie aNNie said...

A fabulous card ever so beautiful xx