Hello friends,
A card to share for the new Double D Challenge starting today. The theme for our two weekly challenge this time is “Snuggle Up Buttercup”. The inspiration picture says it all – think warm and cozy! For more information about the challenge and the prize up for grabs visit the Double D Challenge blog and start creating – we would love to see your card.
I decided to make a Christmas card, my first one for this year! I love the tile with the adorable little cat and the red blanket and an old Penny Black critter stamp came to my rescue. The cat looks so happy and cozy with his little mouse friend! I used craft cardstock for a rustic look and kept the layout simple. I added a tree created with die cut leaves and added some stars to the “branches”. To finish off I added a die cut sentiment, a hanging red star and golden bows. The coloring was done with my Derwent Inktense watercolor pencils.
I entered my card in the following challenges:
- 2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge #20 (ends 11/30) – Anything Goes with a Critter
- Crafty Animals Challenge #20 (ends 11/27) – Anything Goes with an Animal
- Polkadoodles Craft Challenge Week #46 (ends 11/23) – Anything Goes
- A Gem of A Challenge #231 (ends 11/10) – Anything Goes
- Penny Black Saturday Challenge (November) (ends 11/30) – Anything Goes
- Penny Black and More Challenge (November) (ends 11/28) – Make Someone Smile (Penny Black stamp “Xmas Cuddles” (2234H) )
- Show us Your Pussycats Challenge #36 (ends 12/04) – Furrything Goes
- The Holly and the Ivy Christmas Challenge #41 (ends 12/04) – Anything Christmas Goes
- Unicorn Challenges #38 (ends 11/30) – Use a Sentiment
- Christmas at Sweet Stampin’ Challenges (November) (ends 12/12) – Christmas
- Fab ‘n’ Funky Challenges #417 (ends 11/ 28) – Christmas
- Sweet Stampers Challenge #26 (ends 12/10) – Christmas
The adorable cat and his mouse friend
A close-up of the Christmas tree
The sentiment
A peep at the inside
Project details
Kraft, red, green, brown and white cardstock — Penny Black stamp “Xmas Cuddles” (2234H) — Couture Creations sentiment die “”Merry Christmas set” (CO724947) — Sizzix Thinlets die “Garden Green” (661206) — Impression Obsession die “Bucket” (DIE164-A) — Red stars — Gold cord for bows — Derwent Inktense watercolor pencils
I hope you enjoy today’s card. If you do, please share your thoughts in the comments. I love to read them! Enjoy a wonderful day and have fun creating beautiful things.
Regards,
Amelia
Tracey T
Dec 01, 2018 @ 16:03:38
Love the depth that the combination of die cuts and stamped image brings to your card. Thank you for playing at Christmas at Sweet Stampin’. Tracey
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Wendy Nicola Jackson
Nov 29, 2018 @ 22:43:38
This is absolutely adorable!! Lovely Christmas card design. Thanks for sharing your lovely creation with us at Christmas at Sweet Stampin’. It looks fabulous!! Come and play along again next month too. Happy crafting, Wends xoxo CaSS DT
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Gail Meinen
Nov 29, 2018 @ 18:42:11
Those are some sweet little buds! I love the design and the die cuts make this card just wonderful.
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Ellie
Nov 27, 2018 @ 19:57:11
What a cute scene you created, the image is just adorable and beautifully colored too. So nice to see you joining in at Penny Black and More challenge this month!
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Kuni
Nov 25, 2018 @ 17:19:15
What a lovely and sweet card, i love it.
Thank you for joining us at the Sweet Stampers and i hope to see you again.
Hugs
Kuni
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Donna Phelan
Nov 25, 2018 @ 14:11:10
Those critters are the cutest, side by side cozy friends. Really sweet! I adore the tree you made, that greenery looks AHmazing! Well done!
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Lynn Hayes
Nov 24, 2018 @ 16:18:27
Simply ADORABLE!! So pretty. Thanks so much for joining us at 2 Crafty Critter Crazies!
Lynn
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Barbara Campbell,
Nov 24, 2018 @ 14:50:28
Adorable little cat and I love how you have placed him under the Christmas tree. This is a great suggle up card.
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Judy Woodland
Nov 24, 2018 @ 02:32:17
Such a super sweet card. I love your coloring, and the die cut elements on the tree are perfect, as are the cute little star elements.
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Lynn Brown
Nov 23, 2018 @ 23:35:05
Love your card, it made me smile. Love the 3d elements to it too. Thanks for sharing with us at PB & More.
Lynn x
DT
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Mervi
Nov 23, 2018 @ 19:31:20
So gorgeous and stunning card.
Thank you for sharing at Penny Black and more;-))m
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Kuni
Nov 23, 2018 @ 18:59:34
Your card is Wonderful.
It also fits our challenge at the Sweet Stampers, but take a look.
https://sweetstamperschallenge.blogspot.com/
Hugs
Kuni
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buffyg1
Nov 23, 2018 @ 00:13:56
Beautiful card and such an adorable image.
Thank you for joining in with us at Fab’n’Funky challenges.
Buffy (DT) x
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Conniecrafter
Nov 22, 2018 @ 17:04:06
they are so adorable all snuggled up together
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Beverly Jordan
Nov 22, 2018 @ 16:19:41
Love your sweet “happy” card and how the Christmas tree just POPS right off the page!! Fun and gorgeous!
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Ike IkesArt
Nov 22, 2018 @ 15:07:23
That is delightful. Great colouring on the sweet image and your added die cut embellies are lovely 🙂
Thank you for purring along to play at SUYP Cats Challenges.
Hugz
IKE x
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Brenda
Nov 22, 2018 @ 10:02:25
Such a pretty bright and cheery Christmas creation, thanks so much for joining in our current ‘Make Someone Smile’ theme at Penny Black and More challenge.
B x
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anyasofia
Nov 22, 2018 @ 01:19:01
So pretty and love the gorgeous image.xx
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kathy krug
Nov 21, 2018 @ 22:46:06
Fabulous, Amelia. I love how you created your tree and your kitty looks so happy. The little stars are a perfect touch.
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Leslie Miller
Nov 21, 2018 @ 20:25:51
Oh, so cute and happy! Look at those little stars! Adorable card and beautiful all over, Amelia!
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Vicki R.
Nov 21, 2018 @ 14:52:10
Fabulous and so adorable, Amelia! I really love the tree you have created and the little star ornaments. Your kitty looks most comfy!
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Josuane
Nov 21, 2018 @ 14:48:03
so cute !
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Darlene Pavlick
Nov 21, 2018 @ 14:25:47
This is awesome Amelia! Love the sweet image and I especially love how you’ve done the tree (including the little bow on the container). What a sweet holiday card! Happy Thanksgiving!!
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Diane Hover
Nov 21, 2018 @ 12:22:36
Totally adorable snuggle up card with a precious image that is sure to bring a BIG smile to the recipient!! Fabulous design as well!!
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