With the arthritis flaring up in my hands, I have had to take a break from crafting for a few days, but I was finally able to create these anniversary CAS cards for my hubby (haven’t decided yet which to give him). I used the adorable bear stamp from the Lawn Fawn “Love You Smore” set, and I decided to try two ways to layer two bear images to create a couple of snuggling bears.
The first card I made in the traditional way, stamping the forward bear on the left with Tsukineko Momento Tuxedo Black Ink
I used the following 3Â Copic colors to color up each bear (they are the same on both cards):
Lighter bear on left: E21, 23 and 25
Darker bear on right: E55, 57 and 59
The “i love you BEAR-Y much” pun was not included in the stamp set. I used free fonts that I found online (“Anjelika Rose” and “You Make Me Smile“) that I thought looked very similar to the fonts used in the stamp set sentiments and had such a sweet hand written quality (well, sweeter than my handwriting, but you know what I mean). I simply positioned the sentiment in the lower right of the card when I printed it so that the bears could kind of sit above the words. I used a VersaMarker to trace the words and used clear Recollections embossing powder to add a little shine and subtle texture to the sentiment.
Since I wanted to keep the cards monochromatic in earth tones, I used a peachy card stock for the card base onto which I layered the card front with double sided foam adhesive. I also added some more shine and texture with peachy colored enamel heart stickers from Cloud 9 Designs (I have had these in my stash for over a year so I was so happy I could finally use them!).  🙂
The following is a process video of making both cards:
These cards are being entered into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Monday Trio Of Colors Challenge
AAA Cards Spectacular Embossing Challenge
Time Out Challenge Make Your Mark with a Twist of Monochromatic Color Challenge
613 Avenue Create Anything Goes Challenge
CASology Write Challenge
Thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful day! WOOFÂ
What cuties! I LOve how you ‘snuggled’ them! If I had a vote… I would go with the one on the right. I like that there is almost a ‘no line’ look to the bears and the fur is allowed to show with the soft edges. It may look different in real life – go with your gut! LOL! So glad you are sharing your project and creativity at 613 Ave C – thank you!
~ginny, DT for 613 Ave C : [#139 – ATG / Twist CYOC]
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Thanks so much Ginny! They both turned out and I am actually sending the no line version to a friend who recently lost one of her fur babies as as sympathy and thinking of you card. TF stopping by and big hugs, Kristina
Very cute card! I am also a big fan of using embossing pens to add a few embossed touches to an image. Thanks for sharing with us at AAA Cards! Jill
Thanks also for linking up to TIME OUT! Your cards are fabulous comparisons of line and no-line colouring techniques! Jill
Thanks so much Jill! It was fun to do a CAS card 2 ways and really see the close up differences. 😉 TF stopping by and for your kind and encouraging comment! Hugs, Kristina
Thanks so much Jill! I’ve had that pen for ages and now really rely on it for small embossing touches. 🙂 tf stopping by and for a fun challenge! Big hugs, Kristina
These are so fun! I really like both of these CAS sweeties. 🙂 A very special anniversary card – either one! I hope that you are feeling better. Thanks for playing along at AAA Cards Spectacular Embossing challenge. Melissa – DT
Thanks bunches Melissa! They were both really fun to make and the CAS style with no fussy cutting was a great way to ease back into crafting even with my arthritis flaring up. 🙂 TF a great challenge and for your sweet comment! Big hugs, Kristina
A super cute and stunning card. Gorgeous image great colouring and a perfect challenge card. Thanks so much for linking up and playing along at AAA Cards.
Sarah x
Thanks for another great challenge Sarah and for stopping by to check out my entries. Big hugs, Kristina
Sorry to hear your hands were acting up. Glad you were able to create these adorable cards for your anniversary! Sweet bears and sweet cards! Thanks for playing along with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!
Thanks so much for stopping by and another fun challenge at sssmc! Big hugs, Kristina
These are both gorgeous but I especially love the no-line look of the second card. Your coloring is fantastic! Thanks for playing along with CASology this week!
Thanks so much Jen! They were fun to color up and I think my hubby will like whichever I give him. 🙂 tfstopping by! Hugs, Kristina
Wow, both versions are amazing! The no-line stamping is just amazing…gorgeous coloring! Thanks for joining us at CASology this week!
Thanks so much Judy! They were really fun to try in the two different ways to compare. 🙂 TF stopping by! Hugs, Kristina
Well both techniques came out so beautifully! What cute cards! Thanks for taking the Time Out to play with us!
Thanks so much Lisa! They were fun to craft. tf stopping by and another fun challenge at Time Out! Hugs, Kristina
Well both techniques came out so beautifully! What cute cards! Thanks for taking the Time Out to play with us!
Beautiful masking and coloring. Love the idea of using the embossing pens on the sentiment. Thanks for linking up and playing our embossing challenge at AAA Cards.
Thanks so much Stephanie! That little extra embossing added just the right extra little touch. 🙂 TF stopping buy! Hugs, Kristina
Thank you so much Stephanie! I love you guys at AAA! 🙂
Wow,super cute cards! I love the second card best,the coloring of the bears is stunning!
Aww thanks so much! That’s the one I ended up giving my hubby for our anniversary. 🙂 tf stopping by! Hugs, Kristina