Hi Lovely Blogging Friends...
A quickie from me today.. I have a real thing about penguins at the moment (nothing to do with the John Lewis advert - it predates that!) - and when I saw this little one called (aptly enough) Skating Penguin from CC designs a little while back.... decided I just had to have him!! Imagine then finding he was free on CC Designs Facebook page.. well I was doing the happy dance!
But..... then he caused me trouble! He is just TOO cute - and I loved colouring him with my copics..... but what do you put behind a little penguin with ice skates on?? Of course, I would have liked to put some ice for him to skate on.. but, and I think because of my lack of mojo this week, I couldn't come up with the 'right' design!! Sooooooo you'll just have to put up with the same old, same old Li'l Inkers Stitched Dies, A Dee's Distinctively Christmas Stacker Tree Die, and a Memory Box Country Landscape Die. Oooh and some LOTV paper from one of their last year's Christmas pads.
Of course, some glitter was involved too (!)... and then I decided the red on his hat needed to be balanced with some red on the card. Hmmmf... not sure that worked!
Now you'll just have to use your imagination and KNOW that he's heading off to the local lake or river that's iced over to skate on!! yes??
Big hugs and Happy Weekend to everyone that's taken the time to read my waffling on.. Thank you so much for visiting and any comments you may like to leave..
So so cute, love it xxx
ReplyDeleteAwww, that is such a cute scene, Christine!
ReplyDeleteI love this design, it looks classy and such a really cute image.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Give over!! It's not 'same old,same old' at all! It's superb! LOVE this card t obits and your skating penguin looks super cool just where he is! If it ain't broke, don't fix it! xxx
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing wrong with the 'same old', especially when it is this gorgeos :o)
ReplyDeleteJackie xx
How stinkin cute does it get? Love it Christine! Yes, the little penguin is adorable and the scene you created for him is PERFECT!!!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great weekend, we are expecting rain and possible tornados! Yikes!
Hugs, Dena
Stunning - and I am sure the little fella did not cost £95 like the ones in John Lewis!!
ReplyDeleteSarah x
This is gorgeous Christine. The penguin is so cute and I love the scene you've created....need that stacker tree die..love it!
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Lorraine x
Uber uber cute!!! Fabulous design.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of the weekend.
Debs xx
I absolutely loooooooooooooooooooooooooove this card Christine - that little penguin is so cute, and your layout is just fab x
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS card Christine. I have just ordered some stitched square dies as I love my circle ones so much. I love your pingy too. He's adorable. I have a thing for these little tux wearing waddlers!
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Annette
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No, no, no! He is too cute. In fact, he is so cute, he wants to get posted in the Copic UK FB Group. Nuff said. x
ReplyDeleteAdorable as always Christine! Love all the shimmer and shine! The winter wonderland scene looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI think the balance of the card is stunning, such a cutie... beautiful work as always, you are a constant inspiration... (even with a failing mojo)
ReplyDeleteAndrea
This is gorgeous Christine. I love the little penguin and the scene behind the circle is beautiful. Love the red accents.
ReplyDeleteI do my collage pictures in Picassa - a free download. You just group together all the photos you want in the collage and at the top of the pictures there is an icon to create collage. You then have the option of juggling the images, bringing certain ones to top and generally moving them about. There are so many other effects you can use in Picassa.
Hope this helps.
Hugs Sharon. x
so gorgeous christine.your sparkly winter scene is fabulous and i love your sweet penguin :D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
love the card
ReplyDeleteOh, what an absolutely adorable penguin! I so love your gorgeous scene designs and the pop of red looks perfect.
ReplyDeleteRebecca.
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Oooh I love penguins and he's a real cutie, I love the scene you've created and I can definitely imagine him heading down to the local lake, hugs, Colette xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card Christine! Tat little penguin is just too cute! Love all the sparkle too!
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Dawn x
What a cute penguin Christine, my DIL is big fan of them too.Fab card as always, just love the little snowy scene you created ;)hugs Viv xx
ReplyDeleteSqueeeeeeeeee! Adorable x
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