Thursday, November 19, 2015

No Bah, Humbug Here!

     My dear blogging friend, Teresa of Tickell Expressions, drew this sweet little skunk (yes, skunks can be sweet!) and the first time I saw it, I just knew it belonged on a Christmas card. The sentiment popped into my head instantly.  Today was the first time I had the opportunity to get that envisioned card made and here it is.


     The image is colored with ProMarkers and a white gel pen, then die cut with a rectangle die from Spellbinders.  The mat was cut from dp with a larger die.  The bow is also a die cut (die from Cottage Cuts) and I cut three layers of it (white, navy blue, and patterned) for some dimension.  Both papers are from DCWV.  The Christmas tree charm was in my stash.

     Challenges:
ABC Christmas
A Gem of a Challenge
Come and Get It
Crafting from the Heart
Crafty Friends
Cutie Pie
Di's Digi Designs (bow, digi, sentiment)
I (heart) ProMarkers
Incy Wincy
Inky Chicks
Lemon Shortbread
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
Not Just Cards
Our Daily Bread
Paper Shelter
Scrapper's Delights
Sisterhood of Crafters

     I hope your week is going well and that the weather is being decent.  If the weather is nasty, then I hope you're warm and toasty inside, playing with your favorite crafty things.  Happy Stamping.  NanaConnie

20 comments:

Bunny said...

Great charm you added to this card. He does seem to have a little charm himself doesn't he?

Thank you for joining us at Come And Get It challenge. Bunny DT

Teresa Arsenault said...

I am just thrilled with what you have done with my little skunk. You have colored him up beautifully. Your design is gorgeous and I love your sweet bow.

Thank you for permission to re-post this. It will be featured on my blog today.

hugs,
Teresa

Darlene said...

OMG this is so unique for a holiday card! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas’ challenge and please come back again soon!
Darlene
one of the 'Sistahs'
The Sisterhood of Crafters
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

Linda Simpson said...

WOW I LOVE this Connie, so unusual and just love the image. I hope you are keeping well.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Gail said...

Very cute card! The sentiment made me smile and the BEST Christmas cards are the ones that make you smile, right?! Thanks for joining us at The Cutie Pie challenge for our CUTE CAS challenge! Hugs, Gail

Shelly Schmidt said...

He is unusual for a Christmas card, but he's darling and love the sentiment!

jimlynn said...

SO cute and he looks just like a little skunk too! - I know this because I almost stepped on one the other day going out the back door. Not sure who was frightened more though! LOL!
Love the ribbon/box for this and of course the little charm too. Fabulous card Connie!
Lynn

Donna Ellis said...

Wow! Connie, such fabulous coloring and shading! Darling image, and great with your sentiment! Hugs, de

Julie Gearinger said...

This is adorable!! Love your coloring on the cute skunk image as well as the fun sentiment and other details! Thanks for playing along with us at the ODBD Shining the Light Challenge- hugs and have a blessed week!

Pat K said...

Great card..gave me a much needed chuckle. Thanks for playing along with us at the Paper Shelter. Pat K xx

*Vicki* said...

AWE!! How cute is this fellow!! Love the added bow and charm on there too!! Such a fun card Connie!! HUGS

cotnob said...

This is a fabulous card, such a super image.
Thank you for joining us at Di's Digi Designs.
Pauline
x

Kelly Schelske said...

Love that gorgeous bow and the tree charm! Great work!

Thank you for playing along with us at Di's Digis!

Hugs,
Kelly

Dawn said...

Hee Hee! He's just adorable NanaC! I love the bow& charm too!
Hugs
Dawn xx

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Love your image with the sentiment!! Your coloring of the skunk is beautifully done!! Thanks for joining the ODBD challenge!!

Love your blog topper!! Too cute!!

hugs,
Chris

Dorte said...

Such a pretty Christmas card with a super skunk image. Thanks for joining our W challenge at ABC Christmas Challenge, hope to se you again.
Dorte x

Cards By MI said...

Really cute! Thanks for joining us over at TPS this week.
Love n hugs
Marie

Wendy Fraser said...

Very sweet, love the bow and charm, thanks for joining us at I Love Promarkers xx

Helen said...

A great card - thanks for joining us at the Cutie Pie Challenge.

Helen x

Deanne Saunders said...

So cute!!! Thanks so much for participating in our LEMON SHORTBREAD challenge!!! Can’t wait to see you participate again in our challenge in the new year!!
Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper