Thursday, 26 November 2020

Happy Freezin' Season

Aww its my last week guest designing for Krafty Chicks so I'd like to thank the ladies especially Lori for letting me play along, bless you x

So onto this weeks All Occasions and I'm guilty of doing another Christmas card because I'm totally behind, hmm nothing new there then... you all know that feeling, right?


I've used Fuzzy Hugs from Mama Elephant and chose the loved up penguins... clearly a harmonious moment.  

As always they've been coloured using my Prisma pencils in freezin' colours.


Now I really don't like doing scenes, truthfully... I suck at it but I wanted the penguins to have a background so I made my own igloo.

I started by die cutting a circle to use as a template and masked off a portion horizontally, then blended Distress Oxide in tumbled glass.  

At this point it looked, hmm, well just down right ugly so I set to with my pencils hand drawing the blocks of ice and cracks.


Once I was happy with the igloo I stopped and arranged the sparkly embossed 'hugs' in front to see if it looked right.  

So it did and it didn't, I think its a bit rotund but after all my preening I've decided its got double glazing ice.  The sentiment is from MFT and adds to the chilly feel :)

Don't forget to hop by the Krafty Chicks and link up any occasion card, have fun playing.

Challenges

Watercooler Wednesday - Heidi's All About Occasions
Just Add Ink - Just Add S (sparkle)
Christmas with the Cuties - Feature a Creature
Double D - Winter Blues 










































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23 comments:

  1. AquariusThursday, 26 November, 2020

    A very cute image and great work with the igloo

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  2. AnkeThursday, 26 November, 2020

    Oh Claire so sweeet and lovely, wonderful card.

    Hugs
    Anke

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  3. megThursday, 26 November, 2020

    gorgeous image and icy colours, love your glitter sentiment

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  4. LeanneThursday, 26 November, 2020

    Such a wonderful month having you with us, great talent, and this card is another wonderful creations. Hugs to you and stay in touch! L :)

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  5. oldpuncaThursday, 26 November, 2020

    Stunning card! I'm amazed of iglu. Just great. And penguins are fantastic colored. I thing that there is never to much glitter on the Christmas cards. :-) I know the feeling of being behind with Christmas cards. The same story every year. :-)
    Sonja

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  6. CaroleThursday, 26 November, 2020

    This is wonderful Claire...your igloo is fabulous...your colouring is as always superb and those penguins so cute. As for the hugs...we all could do with a few of them I reckon...so hugs to you....a lovely creation as always xx

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  7. TKFriday, 27 November, 2020

    Adorable! Sweet loving penguins, cold blue ice, sparkle and well fantastic -- such a lovely card

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  8. Carol LFriday, 27 November, 2020

    Your GD creations are fantastic, and I love these little cuties with the heart between them! Genius work creating the igloo with your own hand by the way - it's the perfect background! That icy looking sentiment is just perfect and in spite of all the work you put into this, it's still perfectly CAS! I love it!

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  9. papierelleFriday, 27 November, 2020

    Oh this is lovely and cute!! I won't bother they any longer so that the two of them can cuddle in peace.

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  10. SarahFriday, 27 November, 2020

    This is really lovely Claire and your igloo looks fantastic, amazing shading of those ice blocks and the layout is brilliant. Super cute penguins too xx

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  11. IdaSaturday, 28 November, 2020

    Such a sweet card.

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  12. TristanSaturday, 28 November, 2020

    Adorable card Claire. Love that igloo looking background, your beautfully coloured penguinds and sparkly hugs sentiment. Thanks for joining us at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week. Tristan DT.

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  13. Darlene Sunday, 29 November, 2020

    Awe ... how sweet this is Claire! LOVE IT! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Winter Blues’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
    Darlene
    DOUBLE D Challenge Blog
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
    Please stop in for a visit!

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  14. Heidi WeaverMonday, 30 November, 2020

    Wow, Claire! The finished card is so CAS but the road to the finished product was anything but simple. I love the background igloo and the way you've created it using that circle template. If, indeed, it was downright ugly, you've worked your magic to make it perfect. Love those penguins and, of course, the glittery sentiment. Your card goes a long way to making our freezing weather bearable. Thanks so much for joining our Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week.

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  15. JulesTuesday, 01 December, 2020

    Hi Claire

    Your card is super gorgeous. I love the little scene you have created!

    Such cute little penguins and I admire your pencil crayon skills.

    Hope all is well with you.

    Love Jules xx

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  16. Lisa xxTuesday, 01 December, 2020

    This is so adorable, the image is very sweet and I love your design

    Thank you so much for playing along with us at Christmas with the Cuties

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  17. Nikki SpencerWednesday, 02 December, 2020

    That is just adorable! Love the image and sparkle combination. Thanks for sharing at Just Add Ink.

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  18. JanWednesday, 02 December, 2020

    Such a cute pair of penguins Claire and I love how the sparkly hugs works so well for the freezin season too! Thanks for sharing with us at Just Add Ink this week.

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  19. ColourmehappyDiWednesday, 02 December, 2020

    Totally adorable. I love your little cluster of elements all snuggled together. Your igloo was a very clever addition to pull it all together. Glad you played along with our S challenge at Just Add Ink.
    Di

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  20. Lori TurnerThursday, 03 December, 2020

    This is so adorable, Claire! Thank YOU so much for joining us in the hen house last month - it was so fun having you! Don't be a stranger ;) xoxoxoox

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  21. NanceThursday, 03 December, 2020

    I love this sweet and adorable Christmas card, Claire. Thank you so much for Guesting with us. Love your cards! I will get caught up on my commenting shortly. Have a wonderful holiday! xx

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  22. AnkeMonday, 07 December, 2020

    So sweet and lovely.

    Hugs
    Anke

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  23. Shona HamillSunday, 13 December, 2020

    Stunning card, thanks for sharing with us at Christmas With The Cuties. Shona xx

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