This card began as a possible entry for a different challenge, but I managed to miss one particular requirement so it doesn’t qualify. It does however work for the Double Trouble challenge and fits both the basic part and the twisted sister part. I’m still figuring things out on my blog and can’t get the 2 images to sit on the same line.
The stamps are from a CTMH set that I’ve had for a long time. I’ve used the sentiment often but haven’t used the Cardinal image since a few years ago. I forgot how nice he is when coloured. I used Inktense pencils mainly but added a bit of sparkle with some shimmery watercolour paint in strategic places. I wish photos would pick up the shimmer. The white panel was added to some silver CS and I added the GKD ribbon at the bottom. The snowflake was cut from a scrap piece of metallic CS and is from a set by Creative Expressions called Cut and Lift Snowflakes.
Lavender House Creations 
Beautifully colored cardinal. Have to pull my pencils out soon.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Many thanks my friend
LikeLike
Very pretty with that beautiful cardinal. I think cardinals make a perfect Christmas card.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I agree with you and I also think the English Robin is another bird perfect for a Xmas card.
LikeLike
Beautiful!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
thanks
LikeLike
Lovely, Johanna, your cardinal is colored beautifully.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Gayle – he was fun to colour and I had completely forgotten how pretty this stamp is.
LikeLike
This is so pretty (and I still have that same stamp set!) I just love that cardinal. Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much.
LikeLike
Lovely cardinal, and the pretty ribbon and snowflake are perfect embellishments. Thank you for joining us at Double Trouble!
Melanie
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks I appreciate your comment
LikeLike
This is lovely, even if we can’t see all the sparkle. It’s a great card and I love that you used a stamp you haven’t used in a while and had fun with it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
he really is a lovely bird and I love birds in general.
LikeLike
Wow, you came back. Another beautiful card and great watercoloring, so bright and cheery. Excellent embellishments of the Lovely snowflake and beautiful bow. Thanks again for sharing with us at Double Trouble. Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for a new fun challenge for the month of December.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much.
LikeLike