Thursday, January 5, 2017

Penguins on the ice

I'm going to make some 70ish Christmas cards this year. So I'm not ready to give up winter and Christmas just yet...

For this card I used a Hero Arts stamp set to make the background.
The penguins are made with stamps that came free with a magazine last year and have been colored with Promarkers.
I die cut an oval of silver mirri card to make the ice.

Simple and light weight, the latter being a main focus for this year's Christmas cards...

This card is for:
Tuesday Throwdown - #324 Winter Critters
Christmas Cards All Year Round - Snowflakes
Passion For Promarkers Challenge - #376 Anything Goes
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32 comments:

  1. cotnobJanuary 5, 2017 at 8:44 AM

    A super card Pia, such a lovely winter scene - those penguins are so cute.
    Pauline
    x

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  2. sandieJanuary 5, 2017 at 9:04 AM

    gorgeous card Pia, I really like the added sparkle to the trees x

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  3. megJanuary 5, 2017 at 10:30 AM

    love your background Pia I must try and make my own. The penguins look as though they are enjoying being on the ice

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  4. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)January 5, 2017 at 11:19 AM

    it's good to make Christmas /winter cards all year round , this one is so cute . janex

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  5. NonniJanuary 5, 2017 at 11:47 AM

    Wow Pia, how inspiring! I love your combo of different style of stamps here... Something I want to learn! Very fab card!

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  6. *Vicki*January 5, 2017 at 5:29 PM

    These penguins are adorable! I just love how you've made them skating on the ice!! Such a fun wintry scene! HUGS :)

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  7. MigdaliaJanuary 5, 2017 at 5:30 PM

    I love holiday cards!! I love the penguins! Adorable!
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    Crafting With Creative M

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  8. LaineJanuary 5, 2017 at 6:12 PM

    A real cutie Pia. I admire your tenacity! I was so ready to give up Christmas cards and start on bright spring colours. I will have changed my tune come next June/July!
    Laine
    xx

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  9. MerviJanuary 5, 2017 at 6:29 PM

    You are well organized; I'll try to start earlier this year!
    Gorgeous card and the "ice" looks really cute as the penquins;-))m

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  10. Alice (scrAPpamondo)January 5, 2017 at 7:24 PM

    The light blues of the beautiful trees match very well with the black & white, Pia! Great idea the mirri oval for ice, too! Definitely a perfect card to mailing to anyone!

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  11. lozJanuary 5, 2017 at 7:39 PM

    That is soooo CUTE Pia..Loz

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  12. ChrissyJanuary 5, 2017 at 8:07 PM

    Awww..they are the cutest little guys Pia..lovethe trees in the background and the snowflakes..fabulous card..and thank you for my card which arrived yesterday..love it.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  13. Brenda's Card CornerJanuary 5, 2017 at 10:09 PM

    WOW...70 handmade Christmas cards?!?! I struggle with 12-15! Beautiful card, love the trees stamped in blue and of course those darling penguins!

    Brenda

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  14. crafty-stamperJanuary 5, 2017 at 11:53 PM

    Beautiful card love the cute skating penguins and the ice rink
    Carol x

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  15. Mrs.BJanuary 6, 2017 at 12:12 AM

    Those penguins are so sweet and they certainly look as if they're having a good time.
    Love the card.
    Avril xx

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  16. Marie BingamanJanuary 6, 2017 at 1:45 AM

    Such a cute card, Pia! Thanks for joining our snowflakes challenge at CCAYR with your work! :)

    ~Marie B -DT

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  17. scrappymo!January 6, 2017 at 8:10 AM

    These penguins are so darn cute and I like the wee scene you have created for them.

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  18. MarinaJanuary 6, 2017 at 8:16 AM

    The ice looks great and I love the cute penguins. Yes lightweight is definitely the way to go, especially if your friends are overseas!

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  19. aussie aNNieJanuary 6, 2017 at 9:38 AM

    Lovely colours on this gorgeous creation...fabulous little penguins and design.xx{aNNie}

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  20. UnknownJanuary 6, 2017 at 1:46 PM

    This is a great wintery scene that you have created for these sweet penguins! I admire your Christmas card planning Pia - I too have the same intentions of making some Christmas cards every month....only time will tell if I have been successful in these intentions!

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  21. KraftyKoolKatJanuary 6, 2017 at 4:35 PM

    Nothing simple about this creation Pia, it is so cute and pretty.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  22. Monika ReeckJanuary 7, 2017 at 2:11 PM

    yaay cuuute Pingu
    love that Mirri paper too
    looks like ICE Pia
    and I cant guess which card is for me
    maybe anything with shoe and purple..hmmm
    I miss the time to make CASe ing card with you..
    do you have time this year Pia
    maybe we make christmas card and CASE ing each other what do you think
    only if you have time my dear
    hugs and happy weekend
    Monika

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  23. chrissy xxJanuary 7, 2017 at 2:49 PM

    Just what I like to see in January Pia. A cute Christmas card for this year..
    What sweeties they are and I LOve your design.
    Chrissyxx

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  24. Donna EllisJanuary 7, 2017 at 3:49 PM

    I love your little ice skating pengies, Pia! What a delightful scene - and such a beautifully designed CAS card! I hope I can learn CAS this year! hugs, de

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  25. TammyJanuary 7, 2017 at 8:58 PM

    Awww the penguins are so cute and I love the fun winter scene you created!
    Tammy x

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  26. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardsJanuary 8, 2017 at 6:37 AM

    Love penguins Pia they really are so appealing and I've a number of Bugaboo images with them, I love your card and well done on advancing on 2017 cards I'm trying to do the same, once I'm past the Birthday ones.
    Thanks for sharing your inspiration,
    Shaz in Oz.x

    {Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}

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  27. DonnaJanuary 8, 2017 at 4:14 PM

    These penguins are adorable and cute card! Great idea to keep going on Christmas!

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  28. The Crafty DenJanuary 9, 2017 at 11:32 PM

    Beautiful card Pia. I love the image and your colouring is perfect. Thanks for sharing with us at PFP this week. Hugs, Denise x

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  29. Andie's SpaceJanuary 9, 2017 at 11:48 PM

    Hi Pia,
    This is all too cute. Love those cute penguins & what a fabulous scene you've created. I love it. Thanks for joining us at Passion for Promarkers this week.
    Hugs,
    Andie xx

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  30. CindyJanuary 12, 2017 at 5:31 AM

    Cute card. I like how you used the blue ink on the trees to add a pop of color. Thanks for sharing with us at CCAYR.

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  31. Deanne SaundersJanuary 22, 2017 at 10:47 PM

    Adorable!!! Thanks so much for participating in our CHRISTMAS CARDS ALL YEAR 'ROUND challenge. Hope you participate in our next challenge!! Have a happy crafty day!!!
    Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

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  32. MimiJanuary 23, 2017 at 2:25 PM

    Are you tired of me yet?
    Great card. So smart-- love the "ice rink"!

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