Running a bit behind right now with pre-Christmas prep, but here’s aĀ completed cardĀ with this week’s free digi,Ā “Gift From Down Under”. Ā I thought it would be nice to create a digi with a less-oft drawn animal for the holidays. Hope my friends from Australia and New Zealand like him!
I made a simple card that doesn’t have too much dimension so that it could be mailed internationally to one of my subscribers. *wink* Ā I started with a thick white Bazzill card stock for the base and layered a pretty snowflake patterned paper from the Crate Paper “Snowy Day” collection. I thought the unusual colors would work well with this unusual character for Christmas. LOL
I also wanted to create a bit of grounding for the kangaroo so I used a Cuttlebug Snowflake embossing folder and ran a thin white card stock through my Sizzix Big ShotĀ with it. Ā I lightly inked the embossed snowflakes and the edges of the patterned and embossed papers to give a finished look.
For the kangaroo, I used the following Copic colors: Belly and snout: E31; Body: E33; Ears: YR000; Present: BG23 and 45; Bow and ribbon: BG10. I also used a little Clear Wink of Stella on the bow and ribbon to add a little shimmer. Ā Lastly I got out my Glossy AccentsĀ and used it to add shine to the kangaroos eyes and nose but also to adhere the snowflake sequins that I added to the background. WOW, does that work great as an adhesive!
ANNOUNCEMENT: I am taking a short break from creating digis (just for the next couple of weeks). Ā I promise that after the holiday craziness subsides, I’ll be back with more. Happy holidays to you and yours! xoxo
This card is being entered into the following challenges:
Naughty or Nice Winter Holiday Challenge in the Nice category
Simon Says Stamp Monday Anything Goes Holiday Challenge and
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Winter Inspiration Challenge
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Thanks for all your adorable digis, appreciate then all…
Hope you’ll have a Very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.
Silverbutterfly
Wish You Butterfly Mornings
And Wildflower Afternoons…
Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a sweet note. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and yours as well! Big hugs, Kristina
So cute! The embossed detail looks awesome! Thanks so much for joining along with the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!
Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a sweet note. Happy new year to you and yours! Big hugs, Kristina
Hi beautiful, thank you for the fab digis you share with us it’s so very kind. I hope you have a fabulous time over the holidays with your family and of course not forgetting the pooches : ) big hugs Tammi xx
Aww thanks so much Tammi! Hope you have a fabulous holiday as well! xoxo, Kristina
A lovely card, what a great digi! Thanks for joining us at Naughty or Nice Challenges, Jo x
Thanks so much Dotty! Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a sweet note. Happy new year to you and yours! Big hugs, Kristina
thanks Kristina…I love this digi and I will definitely use it in lots of projects. Wishing you and yours all the best for Xmas And the coming year, xo
Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a sweet note. Happy new year to you and yours as well! Big hugs, Kristina
Hey! we Americans can like Kangaroos too! Used to work with at our zoo but can’t any more -ferel cats carry a decease that kills them – they’ve been gone several years but I still miss them.
Aww how sad that the had to be removed because of disease. I love kangaroos and just wanted to share the love. š I’m glad you like the digi. I hope you enjoy playing with it. tf stopping by! Hugs, Kristina
THANK YOU very much for this cute Roo š
I hope you have a fabulous festive time and many thanks for your continued generosity to us š
Hugz
IKE in Greece xxxxxxxxxx
I love it! What a great idea for something a bit different. You could use him for birthdays too or baby showers.
This is such a cute digi! I can’t wait to try making something with it! Thanks for Sharing! š
Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoy playing with the digi! Big hugs, Kristina
OOOO! family went to Australia for Christmas in 2012–this is perfect! I am psyched to scrap those pages now!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Oh what a wonderful trip that must have been! A little gelly here! LOL I’m so glad you can use this digi! If you get the chance and would like, I would love to post a picture of any page you use the digi on my blog. You could email me the picture at kristina@craftypaws.us TF stopping by! Hope you enjoy playing with the digi! Big hugs, Kristina
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I always come here with excitement to see what you have created next and I just love your digis.Bless you, your time, hard work and your amazing talent.Thanks for sharing your awesome talent with us š Keep up the fabulous work.I hope you have an amazing week filled with wonderful memories.take care of yourself and stay warm.
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Aww you are so kind and encouraging, Lisa! Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a sweet note. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and yours as well! Big hugs, Kristina
Awesome digi! Merry Christmas to you and your family. May the New Year find you all happy, well and loved. Love ya’ Patricia B
Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a sweet note, Patricia. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and yours as well! Big hugs, Kristina
so fun! love the splashes of pink š thank you for playing along with us at simon says stamp and merry christmas!
Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a sweet note. Happy new year to you and yours! Big hugs, Kristina
Hi Christina!! How very beautiful is he!! Oh it’s perfect and your card is beautiful! Thank you for sharing of you wonderful talent! I wish you and your fur babies and family a holiday filled with joy, comfort and peace. See ya next year!!! Xoxo -Christine
Thank you for this sweet kangaroo with gift.
My pleasure! I hope you enjoy playing with it! Hugs, Kristina