We are challenging you to create a winter card over at Sassy Cheryl's this week. My design team contribution features "Snow Much Love". It is one of Cheryl's newer images and you can get it here. I sparkled, doodled and inked and this is what came out of all that fussing. Isn't this a sweet image. Nothing better than sending out hugs and love to your friends and family at Christmas.
I love snowmen and I had originally colored 6 snowmen digis for this week's card. I was planning on using a card fold cut from a Sizzix die. I made two bases, but by the time I added my digis and their embellishments, It wouldn't fold right. I believe I should have used thicker cards stock for the base. I have made the card before, but this time it just refused to fold clean and neatly. I played with it so much that the cardstock just looked messy.
So, after a tiny little melt-down (no tears, just balled up paper tossed firmly into the trash can) I decided to make a card with one of the digi's. Istill have 5 colored up, so I will turn them into 5 more Christmas cards. I am still a
Download one of Cheryl's winter digis, color it up and enter it in the challenge for this week. The prize is two more digis of your choice. AND.....if you don't have time to color, get one of her colored images and you really will be quick in making your Christmas cards. Stumped for ideas check out what my design team sistahs have made to inspire you this week. Those gals have real talent and you can "case" away for free! Now hurry up click here, there is only 36 more days until the Big Man comes!
Card Recipe:
Digi - Sassy Cheryl's Snow Much Love
Paper - Bazzil
Sentiment -Impression Obsession
Punches-Holly punch - Martha Stewart; mitten punch Emagination; Snowflake punch is Ionic
Berries - Nail heads
Ribbon and Bakers Twine are from my stash
Stickles - Crystal Glitter
"Joys" medal embellishment is Bo Bunny
Challenges I will enter this card into:
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
Fantastic! Crazy about the gorgeous red background paper and bow!
ReplyDeleteLOL. . . .that's not a meltdown. That's a temper tantrum. :) Just saying. . . .
ReplyDeleteLove this sweet little card my sassy Linda. Adore the glitter. It's perfect.
Yep it was. My Irish was definitely showing.
DeleteSorry the original plan was frustrating, but it all worked out well in the end. Cute card and supplies ready for more cards. Win-win. :)
ReplyDeleteHave fun at the Christmas crop event!
Glad to hear I'm not the only one who lets their Irish temper flare every so often! I'm trying to learn to color hair with copics so there has been lots of paper flying around my craftroom! LOL You gave me a bit of a jolt telling me there are only 36 more days till Santa arrives....better get my butt in gear! Love your card!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Renee
This is gorgeous Linda, I like the image, the colours and the design.
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
So cute card LInda. Love ribbon, snowflakes and pretty paper with sentiment.
ReplyDeleteJasmina
Hey there, Miz Linda!! Sorry you had a mini "melt down"...but I tell ya, this turned out beautifully! I love all the glitteriness!! And what perfect embellishments!! Hugs. Pat
ReplyDeleteHi Linda
ReplyDeleteGreat Christmas card .Love that snowman in the image ../ scene ..
Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday
so gorgeous linda.fab image and i love your big bow and rich colours :D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
so sweet and I love the little mittens!!!
ReplyDeleteHey, Mz. Linda-what a fun Christmas card! All the details add up to one stunning creation!
ReplyDeleteLove your super sparkly snowman with the kids!
ReplyDeleteThat beautiful red bow and cute mittens just finish off an already fun holiday card!
Hugs
Sue