I chose the red, the darker green, and the light blue. I used one of my first Christmas stamps from many years ago. I'm looking at my stamps critically in an attempt to weed some out, especially the older ones. But this one I still love!
It's stamped and watercoloured with a pierced frame (cut twice for more dimension) over it, and the panel popped up on fun foam. I added Glossy Accents to the berries, though it doesn't show in the photo.
I'm also going to add it to CAS Watercolour where December's challenge is "Anything Goes" and CAS Mix Up for "Stamping and 2 Items of Your Choice" (mine are watercolouring and die cutting).
While I had the stamp out, I decided to make a second one:
Which layout do you prefer?
Gorgeous watercoloured cardinal image on both your cards, Susan. Love your CAS designs too. Both beauties. TFS my friend and Happy Holidays.
ReplyDeleteSusan, both are gorgeous. Your watercolouring is just getting better and better. I do love the white CAS framing of the first :)
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are absolutely beautiful Susan! I love the simplicity of the first one though with the white framing especially.
ReplyDeleteSuch a glorious cardinal on both cards and beautifully coloured x
ReplyDeleteHi Susan,
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that cardinal image and you've inspired me to use it again. Your cards are so lovely, the watercoloring is beautifully done!
Both are beautifully painted and designed, Susan. Your watercoloring is fabulous, something I still struggle with. Weeding through stamps is hard. I no sooner get rid of some then spend time regretting it.
ReplyDeleteJust a beautiful card, colors are awesome, way to go, thanks for playing our challenge at Merry Monday.
ReplyDeleteLeanne DT/MM
Both cards are really lovely! I especially like the stitched frame on the first one. You have inspired me to get out my stitched dies and make a frame...
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is awesome, Susan! And what a detailed and realistic image! No wonder you can't get rid of the stamp. Especially with the white frame and the card base, your cardinal looks beautiful and noble! Hideko xx
ReplyDeleteYour watercolouring is awesome!! Great work! Both cards are really beautiful, but if I HAD to pick a favourite, I'd go for the white on white framing. :) xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards and fabulous watercolouring as always. I am partial to the stacked white pierced frame though.
ReplyDeleteWOW...these are both GORGEOUS Susan and I can see why this stamp set is a favorite of yours! And such beautiful water coloring too! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Merry Monday!! :0)
ReplyDeleteSuperb coloring. The image is so pretty! Thanks for playing Merry Monday with us this week!
ReplyDeleteLove this cardinal both ways, Susan! The cardinals always stand out beautifully in the winter landscape! Great job of coloring and layouts!
ReplyDeleteOh wow!! You did a fabulous job coloring in this cardinal. STUNNING design!
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