Our first challenge of the year at Allsorts! With as cold as it is Helen
has appropriately picked the theme of winter animals, or ATG's is
acceptable. This was a fun challenge, I combined my two favorite
winter animals: bears and penguins. I went ahead and cut two
dies of each and made two different cards. Scarfs are
paper pieced. I thought these would be good masculine
cards for a winter birthday or next Christmas!
Supplies:
Spellbinders Warm Wishes die set
Sizziz Penguin Stocking die set
Check out the great designs of my team mates, enter the challenge
and see the prize from Visible Image at Allsorts challenge blog!
A few fun challenges for the first card:
Cardz4guys: Christmas Critters 1/20
Die Cut Diva's: Something new -glitter paper 2/1
Shopping Our Stash 564: Free is good glitter paper from a friend 1/14
Simon Says Stamp Monday: Sparkle and Shine 1/5
Word Art Wednesday Weeks 730-731 1/7
The winter animals theme is such a strong start to the year, and your pairing of bears and penguins feels both playful and perfectly seasonal. The way you doubled the die cuts to create two distinct designs shows such smart use of supplies, and the paper‑pieced scarves add just the right touch of texture and personality. These really do read as great masculine cards, with clean structure and a crisp winter palette that keeps the focus on the characters. The glitter accents are subtle but effective, giving the scene a lift without overwhelming the design.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family a very Happy New Year. Thank you for all your words of encouragement on my blog this year. It is so very much appreciated.
Happy New Year Donna. Love your cards with those cute winter animals x
ReplyDeleteA Polar Bear and a Penguin, two perfect animals for our theme this time Donna a lovely card for the challenge.
ReplyDeleteB x
Love them both, and you've already started your Christmas/ Winter cards for 2026!
ReplyDeleteCute cards, Donna. I love the scenes you've created.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
The idea of the penguin riding the bear is clever, Donna! Both cards are wonderful and so different from each other. x
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards Donna. That little penguin looks so joyful.
ReplyDeleteSuch fun cards!! Christmas Critter...polar bear and a penguin...yes!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with our Christmas Critter challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz!! Happy New Year!!
Deb Horst, DT #C4G381
Great combo of your fav animals, they look such fun.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards with these adorable winter critters!
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards. So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas for our January 2026 Challenge.
ReplyDeleteWell we certainly agree with at least one - I LOVE penguins as well - then snowmen. What a perfect card for the first of the year. Happy 2026
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love the polar bear and penguin. Great job on both of them.
ReplyDeleteA very cute couple of cards. xxx
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous and very cute cards.
ReplyDeleteAll the best for 2026,
Helen x
These are such adorable cards Donna! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Word Art Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful image and card, awesome designing ♥
ReplyDeleteSo cute are your animal cards! Love the penguin taking a ride on the back of the polar bear, so fun!
ReplyDeletedarling sweet cards. I love the critters and scenes. thanks for sharing over at cardz 4 guyz
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards. Love the great winter scenes you created. Thanks for joining us at Die Cut Divas.
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