Friday, 5 February 2021

Dogs and Cats

I am continuing with my promise to myself to try and take part in the Christmas Challenge at Mix Up's sister blog CAS Christmas.

 The challenge this month is 'Dogs and/or Cats'. 
I don't have many domestic animal themed stamps - but one of my friends was having a little clear out and a set of Penny Black 'Holly Jolly Critter' stamps came my way.

I stamped and watercoloured the little doggy then masked him before inking up and lightly spritzing an Inkylicious 'Twiggy Tree'.

I added a heat embossed gold star to the top and watercoloured the sky, adding some shading beneath the tree and the doggy.
A little spattering with a white Posca pen and a bit of glitter on the fur of the hat and job done.

Another card for the stash!

I know several people who have already had their first dose of vaccine which is great news.
Current calculations put mine due April with the second dose July.
Seems  little way off yet but you know now I am looking back it seems the last year has flown! (Despite being stuck at home for almost all of it!) 

I hope you are all staying warm and safe and thanks for looking today. x
Also linking to
ABC Christmas - D for Diamond (Glitter)
Fezziwigs - Glitter/Red/Gold

30 comments:

Babs said...

Oh what a little cutie he is so adorable, love the glitter and your tree,
Babs x

Brenda in IN said...

What a cute card this is. Love the coloring and clean look. I hope he will find goodies in his sock. I agree with you about the time flying by even when I was staying home all year. I'm grateful for blogging and making cards and connecting with friends that way.

Gibmiss said...

Hi Viv
Fabulous fun card ...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Chris Dring said...

This is absolutely adorable, and love how you've water colored the scene!

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous card great masking and love the cute little pooch.We had our first jabs a couple of weeks ago
Carol x

Kathleen said...

A really lovely C card, great background and a cute image.

Kath x

Christine Alexander said...

Viv, what a sweet little dog- love the stocking he has ready for Christmas :) Thanks for joining us at CAS Chrstmas :)

Loll said...

So cute!! Love this adorable card Viv. The expression on the dog's face is what gets me ... made me laugh out loud! :) Sweet twiggy tree with beautiuful blue background and falling snow. Love the sparkle on the dog's Santa hat. xx

Aquarius said...

A super cute little doggy and another lovely Christmas card for your collection. It still surprises me at how quickly the weeks seem to go by even though with lockdown and everything you would expect time to drag.

Hazel (Didos) said...

Ah this is adorable, what a great card, love the wee dog!!! Thanks for joining in with me over on Fezziwigs, Stay Safe, Hazel x

Jane Willis said...

Really sweet, you've created a gorgeous festive scene.
Jane
GD at CAS Christmas

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

I've just realised that I've missed this one Viv, sorry. He's a little cutie and you've coloured him beautifully x

TK said...

Really cute! So glad you got that pupper because he's really cute, and you've made a terrific scene with him!

Good luck on your VID shots, and I know it does seem a ways but I too saw 2020 fly by, regardless of a lot of inabilities. I've had 2 (due to work location) so I'm just waiting for so many more to join me :o)

Bonnie said...

A fun little dog with his stocking, Viv! A lucky find! Love that twiggy tree with the shiny star on top!

Pat said...

Such a cute PB dog Viv and love the twiggy tree and the falling snow in the background...such a pretty scene to go with your sweet and prettily coloured doggy. x

Irish Cherokee said...

Love the card Viv. Hugs from such an adorable little pup would certainly be warm.

Warm Hugs and Blessings,
Jim

Sarn said...

VERY very very cute card. Love it.
Appropriate as it's sleeting outside currently and turning to snow later! Xxx

Trina P. said...

Fun and adorable image. Great background, too. Thank you for joining us at CAS Christmas.

Mrs.B said...

That doggy looks so cute, It's a great card and I love the background you've given him.
Avril xx

Colleen said...

Viv, I am so glad you joined us at CAS Christmas and shared this absolutely delightful little dog and your tree too!~ He seems to be quite pleased with himself having a Christmas stocking!

Pia S said...

Oh, he’s cute and Christmasy. Nice looking fir too.

JD/ Jill said...

This is an adorable Christmas card!

Barb Ghig said...

Absolutely adorable Christmas card, Viv! I love that the Santa hat is too big for the pup's head...so cute! Thanks for joining in the fun with us at CAS Christmas ~ xx

Ros Crawford said...

What a lovely scene with that cutie pie! Hubby had his 1st jab but I'm still waiting... Sound like a Diana Ross song huh?

Mac Mable said...

A super adorable winter scene and what a super cute little pup x. Yes time just flies Viv and we shall all be vaccinated before we know it....DH had his first one and I shall be soon....x.

Sally H said...

It is a gorgeous card, and I am glad those stamps found a good home.

Inkyfingers said...

What a cute festive scene, Viv and your little doggie is so cute!
Thanks for sharing with us at ABC Christmas Challenges and I hope you will join us again soon.
Hugs
Carol x

Julia Aston said...

Love your pup sitting in the snow beside that lovely pine and holding tight onto his stocking that he's probably going to hang there! thanks for sharing with CAS Christmas Viv! xx

Susan said...

Adorable card! Love the pup sitting by the tree hoping someone will fill his stocking. Beautiful watercoloured sky with the snowflakes coming down. Thanks so much for joining in with CAS Christmas.

Zw@@n said...

Fun card, Viv. I love that cute little dog. Thank you for joining us at ABC Christmas Challenge. xx Wilma