Hello … bonjour … and a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving to all my American friends! We have a theme for you to play along with at Time Out this fortnight … it’s a colour one … black, white and a spot of colour … with the optional twist of making a one layer card. Here’s where I went with it …
This is an almost one layer card … stamped with an EbyE background in Memento Tuxedo Black … pounced with white to create a sense of lit snowfall … and generously spitzed with Shimmer Spray (which you can’t see!). The little fox, which is also EbyE, was stamped, trimmed out, popped up on foam tape onto the snowy background … and had his glinting eyes dotted with Enamel Accents and his nose coloured red and coated with Glossy Accents. He’s related to Rudolph don’cha know … and aspires to emulate him … though I’m not sure what the other reindeers would say if a fox were to head up the pulling team on Christmas Eve. Guess it’s only Santa knows the answer to that one. The sentiment was typed on a 1960s typewriter (as you can see it has a dual black/red ribbon!) … between the background stamping stage and the attaching of the Rudolph-emulating little fox. 
How will you interpret our Black, White, Plus One Colour theme … and will you use our optional twist? We’d love to see what you create in our gallery. This fortnight, we’re sponsored by Happy Little Stampers … there’ll be a random winner of a $20 gift certificate for the store, drawn from those who use the optional twist. As usual, our overall winner, as voted for by the DT, will be invited to guest design with us in a future challenge. All the details are over at the Time Out blog … along with heaps of inspiration from our brilliant DT … and from our talented Guest Designer, Joanna from Jo-Jo’s Spot. Why not pop over and have a visit with Joanna … there’s so much fantastic and varied inspiration on display … you’ll have a splendid time … and you can always say hello while you’re there!
I’m playing along at …
Addicted to Stamps and More – Clean and Simple
SSS Monday – Let It Snow
SSS Wednesday – Baby It’s Cold Outside
The Cat’s Pajamas – Winter Holiday
Thanks so much for coming by, your visits and comments are always a joy! Anita 🙂
This card totally packs a punch, what a great choice for the challenge and the pop of colour in the sentiment and nose is perfect!
What a brilliant idea to use that typewriter, Anita… and this little fox has never been cuter, with his bright red nose!
I am adding you to the list of those I’m thankful for today, mon amie… love and hugs…
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Looks so beautiful! And that only in black and white… Hugs, Gerrina
Awwww…this is one sweet card Anita! Love your CAS design and that cute little fox with the red nose looks fabulous against the nighttime snowy sky…sitting so patiently and waiting for Santa I expect! Love the pop of red from the type written sentiment too! Cute, CUTE card my friend!! :0)
Fabulous card and I’m so appreciative that you used a typewriter (from the 60s no less) to type out the sentiment! It looks awesome. Thank you SO much for sharing!
Ohmystars! What an absolutely striking, sweet card, Anita! Your wee fox, shiny eyes and red nose, is adorable, curled up as the snow gently falls through the night sky! The typewriter sentiment…sensational! Much to be said for ‘old’ technology that remains (at least in my world) timeless! Do I love this card? Only absolutely x completely!
hugs~c
totally adorable, lovey little details to make it extra special…love the eyes and the nose! Super card x
CAS is always so impressive and you are a master at it. This is just plain perfect for a Christmas card and looks like it would be easy to mass produce (something I never do, but wish I could). Anyway, the card is very sweet…love it!
So darling, Anita! I thought at first the fox and snowy sky were all one stamp image! You did a fantastic job with this almost one-layer card! I love the old-fashioned typewriter sediment, too! And how sweet of your fox to put on a red nose so he can be like Rudolph! I think he wants to be a back-up driver for him. You know, in case Rudolph gets the chilblains one year! I’ve never heard of him before when Christmas stories are told … someone should write a children’s book about how unselfish and thoughtful this little fox is! LYAMYMA!! ❤Hugs, Darnell
So sweet! A perfect card for the challenge and wishing I had the stamps as I would totally case this for my Christmas cards. You are such an inspiration!
Well I must say Rudloph has some cute relatives! Love his little red nose. This is super cute Anita! I can’t tell you how many times I wish I still had my typewriter!
Typo on that Rudolph!!
How fun, Anita! Love the sweet scene!
Such a wonderful CAS creation, Anita. I love that little white fox standing out so beautifully in the snowy night sky. Love the way you incorporated the +1 color. xx
Simply fabulous, Anita! Love your cute little Rudolph emulating fox and the use of the typewriter… simply genius!
Such a stylish and elegant card! The fox is adorable and I love that he is related to Rudolph with his red nose too – fabulous 😁. Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge! J 😊 x
Fun idea to use the old typewriter and what a great effect. Love the cute fox and his red nose…Yep he is thinking he is a reindeer and why not!! Adorable card, elegant and perfectly CAS x Thank you for the fabulous inspiration and for your fun post x.
Wonderful card for the challenge with really just a spot of color and a touch of humor! So kind of you to feature a cousin of Rudolph (usually he gets all the attention around this time)!
I think your fox could pass for Rudolph any day! This is so cute! I love that black background!
Always late for the party…what can I say? I really LOVE this card, Anita! Black, white and red is my favorite trio of colors and perfect for your design! I also love that you spritzed a little bit of Shimmer Spray, too…I’ll bet it’s fabulous in person!
Thank you for entering our CAS Challenge at Addicted to Stamps & More! Fabulous card! Super cute little fox.
Soooo…I’m just getting back in the swing of things after our Thanksgiving holiday. We had the “usual” 7 little grandkids, plus my nephew’s two little girls. Oh the noise and the fun!! Wish you could have been here; you’d have had a permanent grin forever stuck on your face. So, I’m late. Those kids wore me out! But I’m totally smitten with your sweet little fox card. He’s adorable, and your design is delightful. A 60s typewriter?! Very cool. Must see if I can borrow Sue’s from the 20s, lol!! Such a pretty card, and I’m going over to check out those stamps…I’ve been pretty (somewhat) good as of late, hahahahahahaha!! Missing you xoxoxoxo
Hey there! No turkeys in your ‘hood this weekend I suppose? But this little foxy guy is much cuter anyhoo. I just love those little EH backgrounds. They make for the most wonderful CAS cards – like yours.
Oh my Anita, this is just fabulous.
Such a pretty and elegant card, the fox is lovely. Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra
Oh I love this! Such an effective technique – and you’ve totally enabled me again. I haven’t seen those stamps before…really do need to stop looking at more stuff to buy!
What a lovely card…kind of peaceful and wistful at the same time.
He looks like the reindeer won’t let him join in the games, Anita. He’s still cute though huddled under the snowy nighttime sky.
Bonjour! I love black and white cards and I know many crafters do not. One of the ladies in my card group is color blind so many of her cards are b/w, and they are lovely. Crazy world isn’t it?
Hugs, Barb