A Paper Garden: A Little Holiday Thank You

Just thought I'd share a very simple Holiday Thank you Card.

The Stamp is from the Penny Black Christmas Critters clear set- so many cute images!. The saying is from the Impression Obsession Sentiment I clear set. I find this set so handy because I can create whatever sentiments I want.

The images are stamped in Memento Rich Cocoa and I colored the kitty with Copic Markers. I used E-50, E053 and E-55 for the cat's fur. I added a little R-02 for the nose and cheeks. The Leaves are YG-03 and YG-63. The Berries are E-04. I added a little shadow with W-1

Something else to share...

My daughter M made this during free art time at her after K program (she is 5). M is a certified "craftaholic". I'm constantly cleaning up her craft shrapnel from all over the house. I think she is very good for her age - she creates all kinds of projects all on her own (although I might be biased LOL). But I thought this was especially cute. She must have had the teacher write the words (she is not quite that neat yet). Notice Baby Jesus has a teddy bear to cuddle.

Maybe you could leave her a nice comment - if you're so inclined.

By the way - if you want to see some awesome projects made with the new Basic Grey Wassail patterned papers - check out Michelle's Blog. She is creating some beautiful stuff!

10 comments:

Melinda said...: Baby Jesus is just awesome. Great job M!!!!; December 10, 2008 at 9:04 AM
Danni said...: I'm loving the Penny Black sets, gotta get more! LOL!
Adorable card and wow, your daughters little Baby Jesus is too cute! She did a great job!; December 10, 2008 at 9:06 AM
Anonymous said...: Lovely card, Cathy - but it doesn't quite hold a candle to Emily's craft. I adore her artwork and baby Jesus' teddy bear. Precious!; December 10, 2008 at 9:42 AM
Sharon said...: Such cute detail on the pictures she drew...and I love how she folded the paper to create the "swaddled in a blanket" look!; December 10, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Michelle Pearson said...: Thank you so much for your kind comments...I appreciate it very much! More Wassail to come! I'm amazed at how many fun cards I can get out of a little 6x6 pad! THanks for linking me!; December 10, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Catherine said...: Check out the complicated fold on Baby J! She has certainly inherited your talent, Cathy!; December 10, 2008 at 2:57 PM
Mary said...: Dear M,

Your card is very pretty. I like the yellow color and the beautiful greens and reds that you picked for the decorations. Your card made me feel like Chrismas. Keep up the good work! Mary; December 10, 2008 at 5:33 PM
Linda Carson said...: Little Miss M, your baby Jesus is so sweet & adorable! I really like how you decorated His blanket. And, leaving Him a teddy bear was so thoughtful. You are very creative just like your Mother!; December 10, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Mich said...: A beautiful card you made, and what a great talent your daughter has ... it must be in the genes !!! Very beautiful for a little girl of only 5 years. I think she must be very inspired by you. Great to have such creative children !!!; December 11, 2008 at 1:59 PM
Kathi said...: It's plain to see that talent runs in your family!

Great work M!; December 12, 2008 at 11:47 PM