1.01.2026

Warm Winter Wishes

 Hello, and welcome to 2026!

I have a card today that fits a few challenges.  I was wanting to play at Inkspirational #357 - Cold, and then I saw the colors that Bonnie chose at Color Hues - Red & Gray, and it all went from there!  The only issue?  What sweet image should I use today?!

Sweet, huh?

I started with the PB little girl ,but I needed something for her to be reaching for and my mind went straight to bird.  This set doesn't have one, so I had to find one that was the appropriate size and had the same approximate line width.  While this one fit the bill, it also really pushed the color choice to be the perfect option!  

The images were colored with Copics, small snowdrifts masked and ink blended, then a little WoS for sparkle.  The image was cut down, added to a gray fog cs, and the sentiment I already had in my stash -- perfect!  While my photos leave much to be desired (I need a PS lesson, or ten or some more sunshine through the winter), I'm happy with this card.

 

And since I used another NBUS product, I'll also be adding this to Darnell's gallery!


Supplies:
   PB - Snow Folks
   AE - Festive Wreath (cardinal)
   PTI - In The Meadow dies
   KS - Fany Scalloped Rectangle die
   Splb - Merry Messages pp

Well, we're off to the weekend now, and I hope you've had a great start to 2026!  Thank you for your visit, I appreciate you!

Hugs,
TK






18 comments:

Verna Angerhofer said...

Super cute! Great looking card!

ionabunny said...

This is lovely. Grey is such an underrated colour and the red really makes it pop. The pb stamps are so cute. Happy New Year. Hugz

Bobby said...

This is so cute, TK, and that cardinal was the perfect choice to go along with the adorable girl. I'm glad you found it among your stash. I have a hard time with line width and proportions sometimes but you aced it!

Vicki Dutcher said...

How sweet is this card! Just adorable 😀

Lisa Elton said...

Awww, she's just adorable, TK and so is her little friend! This is a sweet card!

Cat Craig said...

Lovely and sweet winter scene, TK. Happy New Year.

jaydeestamping said...

TK adding the bird was perfect for your sweet little girl. I love the way you created the snowbanks and added just a hint of shimmer and shine. Fog is one of my favorite greys and works perfectly for your beautifully colored image. I love how you propped your card amongst the festive greenery, too!
hugs
jaydee

Julia Aston said...

A beautiful CAS design here! Wonderful sparkle on both the bundled up girl and the little cardinal! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational: Cold! Julia xx

Rosemary said...

Super sweet card, TK! Happy, happy new year to you!

Jeanne H said...

Just adorable card!

Marcia Hill said...

Awwwwww...your card is absolutely ADORABLE TK!! And your sweet little girls matches perfectly with that cute little birdie! Your landscape looks just like outside my window right now too...COLD and white and sparkly!! Sweet, sweet card my friend and thanks so much for playing along with us at Color Hues!! Hugs. :0)

Bonnie said...

This little gal is so adorable and I can just hear her say 'here birdie'! You have colored both she and the bird beautifully and captured a cold snowy scene perfectly! Thanks for using these colors so brilliantly at Color Hues!

Loll said...

Your little girl is so sweet and perfect paired with the cardinal. Great images for the colour challenge!! xx

I Card Everyone said...

Look how sweet she is - I'd bet your little bird was just what she was looking for, TK!
=]

Tracy Grauer said...

So very sweet! This definitely takes the chill out of winter and puts a smile on my face!

Darnell said...

What a sweet Christmas card, TK! You chose the most perfectly delightful birdie for that darling girl to be reaching for and your snowdrift coloring is mwah! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Happy New Year! Hugs, Darnell

Nancy said...

Such a darling little scene and card, TK. Great coloring and I love the way you made the ground, it just soft enough. Thanks for playing along at Color Hues for our first challenge of the New Year.

Ida said...

Super sweet card.