Wednesday, 11 June 2025

ABC Christmas Challenge - L & M are for?

We have a fun new ABC Christmas Challenge starting today...Helene is the host, and the themes are:

'L is for Lights'
&
'M is for Music'

Please visit the ABC Christmas Challenge for details of this month's prize.

For my 'L is for Lights' card, I used an old Penny Black stamp called 'Brightest Xmas'...stamping it directly onto a kraft card blank. I added a sentiment using a stamp from the 'Scribbly Christmas' set by Tim Holtz for Stampers Anonymous, then coloured the image using watercolour pencils. Finally, I added some Glossy Accents to the light bulbs.


For my 'M is for Music' card, I used stamps from an old set by Lili of the Valley called 'Carol Singers'. With a bit of masking, I managed to squeeze in all of the critters, then filled in the gaps in the snowy ground, and any missing details using a black gel pen. I coloured the image using watercolour pencils, then added a sentiment using a stamp from the 'Caroling Chicks' set by Stamping Bella. I lightly distressed the edges, then added it to a kraft DL card blank.


I'm also entering these cards into the following challenges:
For more inspiration, please pop over to the ABC Christmas Challenge.

11 comments:

  1. I absolutely LOVE both cards, so adorably CUTE!!
    Thank you for joining our challenge at Peace On Earth!
    Diane POE Co-Owner
    {Nellies Nest}
    {Peace On Earth}

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  2. Gorgeous cards, Helen, and you've done a fabulous job with the masking on the second card. Those critters are so sweet.
    Hugs,
    Carol x

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  3. The hens are just adorable and the LOTV stamps are a true favourite

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  4. Certainly plenty of Furry Friends on your card today Helen, perfect for our Stamping Sensations theme, many thanks for joining us again.

    B x

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  5. Two lovely cards , love the stampss so Cute

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  6. Two completely wonderful cards, Helen. I wish the hen stamps were still available as they are such fun. You've coloured everything to perfection once again. Thanks for joining Dani and me at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge, Jo x

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  7. Love your slime line card and your square card as well. Thank you so much for joining us over at Stamp&fun=CREATIVITY. Hope to see you again soon. Hugs, Natasha

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  8. Two lovely cards. Your colouring is so well done. Thanks for joining us at Sparkles Christmas Challenge. Love Dawn x

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  9. These cards are so adorable! Love that you used watercolors for the first card and gave the lights the dimension. Thanks for joining us at the Sparkles Christmas Buddies Challenge. I'm hosting the July, 2025 challenge, and hope to see you in the gallery. Sue - DT

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  10. oh la la mais c'est tellement adorable Helen, j'adore ces petits personnages de Penny Black, biz

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  11. Two lovely cards Helen and lots of little furry friends to see.
    Thanks for sharing at Stamping Sensations. Avril x

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Thanks for taking the time to look and comment on my cards! Helen x