I've not joined in the Rudolph Days Challenge for absolutely ages, but in my attempt to be *slightly* more organised this year, it's a great way to make some Christmas cards throughout the year.
I had the Sara Davies Signature range Cosy Penguin die lurking in the NBUS mountain and so thought it was time I had a play with him. He was really simple to die cut and assemble, but I didn't bother to emboss the detail in his hat and scarf. I was going to add googly eyes to him, but of course couldn't find them in my crafting chaos. Obviously, they'll turn up tonight now...
I decided to make four cards to boost my total. I found one sheet of 8x8 paper that I think was a magazine freebie and my rudimentary maths told me to cut it into 2 inch wide strips to go on my four 6x6 cards, hence the design was born!
I added a mat of silver mirri and then a layer of white card on top. I did think about die cutting a diver frame and just using that straight onto the card base, but decided that was far too much effort! I glued everything in place and them used my MISTI to stamp the Papermania sentiment in black archival. I added some stickles to his pom pom and a few gems to finish off. Simples.
I had the Sara Davies Signature range Cosy Penguin die lurking in the NBUS mountain and so thought it was time I had a play with him. He was really simple to die cut and assemble, but I didn't bother to emboss the detail in his hat and scarf. I was going to add googly eyes to him, but of course couldn't find them in my crafting chaos. Obviously, they'll turn up tonight now...
I decided to make four cards to boost my total. I found one sheet of 8x8 paper that I think was a magazine freebie and my rudimentary maths told me to cut it into 2 inch wide strips to go on my four 6x6 cards, hence the design was born!
I added a mat of silver mirri and then a layer of white card on top. I did think about die cutting a diver frame and just using that straight onto the card base, but decided that was far too much effort! I glued everything in place and them used my MISTI to stamp the Papermania sentiment in black archival. I added some stickles to his pom pom and a few gems to finish off. Simples.
Oh your penguin is so cute...love the two different versions you made...simply adorable
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Dr Sonia
Very cute and fun Christmas card. This penguin is adorable and your card design lets him pop on the page.
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Sometimes the simple ones are the most eye-catching! A great card to bulk produce
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Cara, I love the Penguin die. Glad you pulled him out of your NBUS pile. I start my Christmas cards on August 1st, have done for about 3 years and it really works. I couldn't believe how quickly I got everything done last year. One MAJOR pitfall is if you get organised, you cannot use any of the new Christmas stuff, as it doesn't start coming out until late October..boo! Cx
ReplyDeleteLovely fun card and it doesn't lose anything in not having the scarf embossed. I hope you enjoy the Rudolph challenge, it seems to be popular!
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These are really great Cara, really cute penguins and love the design, super CAS cards and the different colours of the hat and scarf.
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Great cards Cara and that little penguin is a real cutie. I love the font too. Happy crafting, Sandra x
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are simply splendid - so darn cute too
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Ah so cute, love your cards, great design, Kate x x
ReplyDeleteSmashing cards. I’ve been without Internet so am way behind with my commenting. Judy x
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely card Cara,
ReplyDeleteYou are right it was a shock but Daughter is getting on great, Thanks for the hugs and healing vibes,
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What a festive dressed penguin Cara, both cards are adorable.
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Lovely cards Cara. They're making me think that maybe I should get myself organised earlier too Lol! Happy creative week, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteVery cute Cara, love these penguins and the fact that you have already started. I need to do this.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards Cara, love the penguin die that will be used over and over I'm sure. Great sentiment too :)
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Great maths!! Great cards too. Fun penguin die cut and pretty paper. Yes I suspect the google eyes will turn up very soon. I might add that I think your cards don't need them, as they are gorgeous as they are x
ReplyDeleteoh, these penguins are adorable and i love the colours of his hat and scarf along with the cute pom pom! thank you so much for playing along with us at the rudolph days challenge.
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This is an adorable penguin and a great design and I love both colors, Cara! Go you for getting on those 2018 Ccs and excavating a bit of your NBUS mountain!! Hugs, Darnell
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sorry I am a bit late commenting.
These cards are gorgeous and I love that little penguin he is so cute and very adaptable.
Beautiful designing as always.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Awww what a sweet little penguin, these are fab Cara!
ReplyDeleteGold star for you for getting ahead with your Xmas makes!
Awww what a sweet little penguin, these are fab Cara!
ReplyDeleteGold star for you for getting ahead with your Xmas makes!
Oh my gosh, how cute is this little guy with his hat and scarf! I love that layer of pearl paper, it almost makes the top layer look 3D and bevelled, so cool! What a fabulous winter card Cara! hugs :)
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