Big Hugs - ADU December #169

This afternoon I'm posting with the All Dressed Up Digital Design Team as we open the last All Dressed Up Blog Challenge for 2025!

For my project card, I've selected 'Snowman Hug' which could be used for other things than just Christmas.

 

I sized the image for just a little larger than a A2 card so that I'd have room to add the larger word dies.  After printing I colored the image with Copic markers and highlighted the snow bubbles with Cool Mint Stickles.  I also added clear Wink of Stella to both scarves and pompoms for that extra sparkle. 

Next I added a wide gold mat which was die cut using the Spellbinders Classic Fluted Rectangle Die. I mounted both the completed image and the mat to the deep green card base.  I used the lighter green cardstock to die cut the title words 'BIG HUGS' with the set from Whimsy Shapeology Stamps.   Once the words were securely glued at a slight angle to the card front, the card was complete. 

Thanks for stopping by today to see what I've been coloring.  I hope you'll check out all the ADU Design Team cards on the All Dressed Up Challenge Blog and enter your cards there too.

Pam's Pearls

I'll be adding this card to the following challenges:  

Crafty Calendar ~ December Challenge  

Creative Inspiration ~ Challenge 33  

Word Power Challenge ~ December Challenge  

Promarker Mega Challenge ~ Week 818   

Four Seasons ~ Winter ~ December 2025

Copics:  

Hats: BG11, BG23, BG32, BG42, Scarf & Dress, R22, R32, R43, Hair: N5, N7, C2, C5, C6, Snow: B60, Snowman: E40, E41, E42, Stick: YR23, YR27, E19, Nose: YR23, YR27, Buttons, Y28

Products:

All Dressed Up Digital Stamps, Snowman Hugs

Spellbinder, Fluted Classic Rectangles

Whimsy Stamps, Big Hugs Word 

N ~ Nature & Nestled in the Pines

N ~ Nature & Nestled in the Pines 

December 15th ~ Alpha N

If you're paying attention to the postings you will have already noticed I posted Alpha 'O' yesterday and skipped 'N'.  He was NOWHERE to be found! 

Now today it seems he's ready to show off! 

This one could easily be Non-Traditional Christmas Colors with the shades I used in my coloring and the yellow card base.  It's fun to try different colors and card sizes. 

Don't forget the washi tape - add it for your sentiment or across the back of the envelope. 

Pam's Pearls

 

Warm Healing Wishes

This morning we are opening the Classic Design Blog Challenge for December/January.  The challenge is always Anything goes with an optional twist, which for this month is 'Make it Merry'. Our sponsor this time is Goha Digital Designs and I have selected 'Girl with Large Coffee Mug' for the card image and made a Get Well card.

We also have a second prize for this challenge.  A gift voucher to Digi Doodle Studios is being provided by our challenge admin as a Merry Christmas! 

 

I used a floral matting on the 5" x 6" card base to make it bright and cheery.  Then I  used Gina Marie Designs, Lacey Layers Oval set on the Copic colored image and a coordinating orange cardstock.  I really like the lacey look they gave the image.   I added a purple mat behind the sentiment 'Warm Healing Wishes ~ ' and secured it near the bottom center of the card front.   Lastly I added the three metallic enameled dots randomly around the colored image. 

Thanks for stopping by to see what I've been coloring.  I hope you will check out all the Classic Team's card creations on the Classic Design Challenge and submit your cards too.   

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Allsorts ~ Challenge 838  

Creative Inspiration ~ Challenge 33  

First Cup Challenge ~ Challenge 9

Copics 

Hair: E39, YR27, YR24, YR21, Cup: V15, V17, Shirt: G14, Background: R01

Products

Goha Digital Stamps, Girl with Large Coffee Mug

Gina Marie Designs, Lacey Layers Oval

O ~ Oval Outdoor Scene

O ~ Oval Outdoor Scene

December 14 ~ Alpha O

Today's scenic Outdoor snowy view may look cozy and welcoming but it sure wouldn't be a view from here in South Carolina where we rarely have snow.  The Picket Fence stamp 'Home for the Holidays' does however slightly resemble the beautiful log cabin style home of our neighbors. 

 Do you send cards that resemble others homes, animals or other material things?  

Pam's Pearls

M ~ Merry Masterboards

M ~ Merry Masterboards

December 13th ~ Alpha M

One of the many new things I learned at Stamp Camp 2025 last June was all about making a Masterboard.  I've learned since then there must be 101 different ways or techniques in doing these fun boards so there's not really a right or wrong way! 

For my Alpha M posting I'm sharing two cards again; both were made from the same masterboard - one done with Christmas scrap paper pieces.  

The image on the first one is from Beccy's Place, Mr. Snowman ~ isn't he the cutest! 

and the Silver Bells are also from Beccy's Place.  

 Can you tell yet that I loved Beccy's digital images?  And YES, I do miss being able to purchase them. 

Pam's Pearls

L ~ Light of the World

L ~ Lantern ~ Lord ~ Light of the World

December 12th ~ Alpha L

Today's image is from Beccy's Place, 'Peace and Light'. I love the message in this card, using our Lord and Savior as a Lantern,  a Light of the World, the warm glow that starts deep in our hearts. 

 This package has two main images and four sentiments, each one just as pretty and just as useful especially at the Christmas season.

Unfortunately this digital package is no longer available, as Beccy's Place has stopped the sale of her digital packages.  Maybe one day they will be released again.

Pam's Pearls

K ~ Kings ~ Adore Him

K ~ Kings Adore Him

December 11th ~ Alpha K

Creative Worship (remarketed from Sweet 'n Sassy) is a great site to purchase religious stamps and scripture sentiments. I am really enjoying using their products in my Bible Journaling project too.  

Today I've used their 'Adore Him' set and stepped down the images and scripture for a different layout.   

 Love that extra sparkle in the background paper, especially the yellow star!  Do you use scriptures on or inside your cards? 

Pam's Pearls

J ~ JOY Doubled!

 December 10th ~ Alpha J

JOY is a good word especially at Christmas!  I again have two cards for 'alpha J'. 

My first card is a single 'Poinsettia Framed' by Magenta Stamps, a gifted stamp from my friend Lynne.  I love the aqua and red combination and have made several of these.

'A Christmas Hello' from Picket Fence was used for this very large second card.  After coloring with Copics, the image was fussy cut out and added the background paper along with the sentiment and the gold glittery snowflakes.

 

The both definitely gave me JOY in creating with them.  I hope they will give you peace and joy during this Christmas season!

Pam's Pearls

I ~ Ice Skating

December 9th ~ Alpha I 

Ice skates always remind me of a Victorian Christmas.   For this card I used the image and sentiment from Jan's Digital Designs, Christmas Skates package.  The decorative edge was achieved using Gina Marie Designs Scalloped Stitched Rectangle dies.

Do you remember decorating your Christmas tree in the Victorian styles? 

Pam's Pearls

H ~ Holly Sprig on Black

December 8th ~ Alpha H

One of the many techniques that Beccy does frequently on her blog is cards with black backgrounds.  Hers are always stunning and the image just pops out so beautifully.

I decided to fussy cut this sprig of holly - Beccy's design - to put on the black background.  Lesson one - use a large image that doesn't have a lot of details!

It turned out okay but it took quite a while to achieve.  I used the Spellbinders, Fluted Classic Oval die for the black background. 

 How do you feel about fussy cutting images? 

Pam's Pearls