My card this week combines two challenges that I am hosting Ć¢e" this color challenge and the sketch challenge at CAS Colours & Sketches blog. I've been having some creative block recently and this card was no exception. It may be more like poor planning; I have in my mind what I'd like to do but then when I start it just doesn't turn out that way. For this card, the stamp set I had planned to use was way too large. This card would have needed to be an 8 X 10!
I went back to the drawing board and found this bear. It fits with my desire to make more birthday cards this year. Although this is a cute card, I still think it could be used for a guy. In fact, I was thinking of my brother-in-law who likes to fish when I created it. This may be his BD card this year!
The back square is outlined in the Coastal Cabana and the front one in Pool Party. I also created a mask of the two squares then used a sponge dauber to make a light background for the squares. This add just a bit of depth.
I hope you enjoy the colors this week and decide to play along. We'd love to see what you create!
Registered: April 16, 2008 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 8507
Mon, Jan 21, 2019 @ 8:21 PM
Such a fun card with the polar bear obviously happy to give his yummy present to the recipient. Sounds perfect for your BIL or anyone that loves cute polar bears!
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Registered: September 24, 2007 Location: WA Posts: 13997
Mon, Jan 21, 2019 @ 8:41 PM
This card goes right into my fave's, Jeanne! I love the way you colored the polar bear, but what really makes me love this card is the layout. So pretty, so clever, so artistic. Just draws the eye in and makes me happy just to look at it!
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Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79843
Tue, Jan 22, 2019 @ 6:28 AM
A great layout for this polar bear. Love all the white with this.
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105275
Tue, Jan 22, 2019 @ 9:49 AM
I really giggled when I saw your card. I think I might just hafta steal the title!!
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