Stockings Bella Christmas Bear by Polkadoodles for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #243 on the 1st of December, 2024

Hi All!

Welcome to my post about my card for challenge #243, the 1st of December 2024 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Polkadoodles:

Prize is 3 digital images (no bundles)

I chose Stockings Bella Christmas Bear, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and die cut with Scalloped Rectangles Die from La-La Land Crafts, before colouring with the following Copics markers:

• bear - E11, E13, E15, E17, E18
• red - R24, R46, R89
• turquoise - BG11, BG13, BG15, BG18
• white - C00, C0, C1
• green - YG03, YG25, G17
• tree - E70, E74, E77, E79
• snow - BV0000, BV000, BV00
• sky - BG0000, BG000, B00, B01

I added clear Wink of Stella to the berries, the white of the hat and stocking and then White Blizzard Nuvo Glitter Drops to the pompom of the hat. As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at Kit and Clowder and her fantastic monthly classes and bonus classes.

Here is a close up of the colouring before and after the addition of the background:

I cut a piece of paper from Very Merry Paper Pack from La-La Land Crafts slightly larger than the coloured image and then adhered both to a Kraft card from Envelope Solutions.

Here is another photo of the finished card:

There is inspiration from the rest of the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends DT over on the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog, so please pop over to everyone's blog by clicking on their name. We always appreciate a comment or two! :) You can also find out what other challenges are out there, which could give you some ideas for your card or gift stash.

We all hope that you are able to join us for this challenge. We look forward to visiting your blogs and seeing your gorgeous "always anything goes" creations. Please ensure that you are a follower of the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog to be eligible for a prize!

Have fun! This challenge will end on Saturday the 14th of December, 2024. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 1st of December, 2024 to find out the winners of Challenge #242.

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #11-2024 Nov/Dec - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Bells and Baubles

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge #12-2024 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #74 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Paper Piecing

The Creative Crafters Challenge #82 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #290 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!