Carol singing cat

A tricky challenge this time at Christmas Challenges {with sketches}
http://christmaschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2012/09/challenge-41-with-twist-sponsored-by.html

I found this twist a bit more difficult - but at least I noticed there was a twist and remembered to do it.

The papers that I used for this card all come from a paper pack by Rosies Studio. 

The image is one that I recently won in a challenge sponsored by Pink Gem Designs.  It is called carol singing cat.  The sentiment is an acrylic stamp.  I masked both of these images and then stippled them with Distress Ink.   I then coloured the cat using my copics.

I'm not really a fan of masking images but feel that this one turned out alright so maybe I should try it again!  I need to push myself out of my comfort zone and attempt different techniques which many of the challenges I've done recently have.