Monday 8 November 2021

November CAS Christmas

 It's time for the last challenge of the year over at CAS Christmas. Strange really as although I think for me the last couple of months have gone by slowly, but when I look back the year has gone!
This month's challenge is 'Christmas Critters'.

I don't have a lot of 'cute' stamps but I have one set from Penny Black called 'Holly Days' and I used one from that set for this make.

I ink blended my panel in shades of blue using a mask for the bottom. 

I transferred the mask to the base card and lightly inked along it to continue the hill.

Stamped our happy little soul and watercoloured him. Used a dot stencil and some sparkle paste for the 'snow'!
He makes me smile as he looks so pleased that the sparkly stuff is falling from the sky!

Anyway another one for the Christmas stash which I should really now get round to sorting out and writing!

I managed to take part in all but one of the challenges this year and have enjoyed the different themes, so thanks to the ladies over at CAS Christmas!

I'll be back in a few days with my mid month DT card for CAS Mix Up - but until then thanks for visiting and for any comments you leave. x

28 comments:

Stamps and Paper said...

Great CAS card Viv love you happy little mouse dancing in the snow.

Anne

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

A great card Viv and I think I have this set too. Yes, it's another year that's gone by in a flash. I was way ahead with Christmas cards but I think it's all starting to catch up with me now! Take care and have a good week x

Lee said...

Makes me smile too this happy lil mouse.Gorgeous card Viv.x

Aquarius said...

Alovely 'happy' card. What a joyous little critter he is 😊

Liz said...

Such an adorable design, Viv. xx

Loll said...

You can't help but feel the joy from this adorable image, Viv! I love his bright colouring against the darker blue sky. Gorgeous sparkle from your falling snow! xx

Barb Ghig said...

Super cute critter and I love your sparkly snow, Viv! Beautiful coloring, too! Thanks so much for joining in the fun with us at CAS Christmas!

Mrs.B said...

A lovely card Viv, he's such a jolly chap. This year has flown by for me since becoming a Grandma in January, I never seem to have enough time (Bad blogger too) I think I'll be buying cards this year!
Avril x

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

A fantastic card Viv and your little mouse seems to be having a wonderful time in the snow.

Sue xx

Vicky Hayes said...

Oh this is a wonderful happy card Viv! What a great image and I love your sparkly snow. For me this year has flown by and I don't seem to have had enough time to do anything! Thank you for your lovely comment, much appreciated. Vicky x

Joan said...

Just love this Viv, such a happy little critter, must say I do like PB critters


Joan x

TK said...

He looks pretty cute to me! Or should I say "happily handsome"?

Christine Alexander said...

Viv, this little critter is adorable, he's such a happy mouse :) thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas.

Mac Mable said...

What a happy chappie, full of fun and the most adorable card Viv. Thank you for the smile x.

Darnell said...

I can't imagine anyone looking at this little guy and not smiling, Viv! You have given him a wonderful blended snowy sky to delight in! I was just like that every year when I lived where it snowed ~ but only for the very first falling flakes of the season, lol! Hugs, Darnell

HilaryJane said...

What a brilliant and happy card. I love how you have created your horizon and followed it through on the base card. Your blending and sparkly snow are great too. well done for taking part in almost all the challenged xx

Bonnie said...

This is adorable, Viv! I love the joy! Awesome background and coloring!

Papercraft Boutique said...

This little happy mouse is so adorable and he makes me smile too, Viv! Love the
beautiful coloring, inking, and the sparkly snow in the sky. The continuous snowy hill looks wonderful! I'm always happy to see your card in the CAS Christmas gallery. Thank you for sharing!
Hideko xx

Ros Crawford said...

Oh that's cute and I love the snow! The year has gone quickly but I know it's brought you some disappointment... I hope you soon can settle and at least enjoy your weekend Viv

Julia Aston said...

Oh goodness, Viv! is that bear happy that it's snowing! Love your panel with the snowy sky and dancing bear! xx

Trina P. said...

You may have only one cute Christmas critter stamp, but it’s perfect for the challenge! He’s adorable and watercolored beautifully. Your ink blended background provided a fabulous backdrop. Thank you for joining us at CAS Christmas.

Brenda in IN said...

Great snowy sky and that is a fun image and colored so beautiful. He looks like he is having so much fun jumping in the snow.

Sarn said...

A really joyful card Viv. Certainly made me smile! Great idea to continue the ground over the card front and focal image.

Hugs, Sarnie xxx

Bunny said...

What a great Penny Black card. If I was him I'd look pleased also. [Bunny]

Pat said...

I love your cute PB mouse Viv and love his long flowing scarf, and the snowy backdrop and bright blue sky with wonderful falling snow and glittery icy snow on the ground works beautifully and a great idea to extend the snow and blue sky on to the base card. x

Sue - said...

I just can’t help smiling at this cute critter, he looks so happy. A great card Viv.

Anke said...

Oh Viv your card is so lovely, I love the cute PB mouse and your wonderful background.

Hugs
Anke

Di said...

One word - joyful!! I adore this darling card.

Gorgeous work Viv - as always.

Hugs

Di xx