Frosty Cup of Coco

Yippee!  We had a nice little snow here in South Carolina.  I think a fun time was had by all!

This Frosty Cup of Coco from Sassy Cheryl can be found at Paper Creators.  It comes pre-colored.  I printed out cloud and image and then cut out a copy of the cloud and image and placed on card using pop-ups to add dimension.

There is a fun challenge at Paper Creator Crafts this month.  Head over and join the fun.

A2, free digi background from internet, free blowing cloud
I added a Peachy Keen face to the cloud
I went back and added pink cheeks to some clouds

angle view, glitter paper, Lawn Fawn Hillside border dies

Lawn Fawn rectangle stitched dies, Wink of Stella
computer generator sentiment

REMEMBER: When purchasing from Paper Creators, use CELY as a coupon code for 20% off.  I receive nothing.  It is just a very kind gesture by Debbie the owner for followers of the DT members.

Let's Ride Slider card

OMG...this was so easy to put together.  I hope it doesn't give that appearance...haha

It's all about the snow these days.  I used Let's Ride from Paper Creators.  It's a Sassy Cheryl illustration that comes pre-colored.  With the help of 3 sets from Lawn Fawn, it came together quickly.

I just love the way they look like they are flying off the card.  Now THAT is "taking a risk"!  haha

Join our challenge #55 - Winter at Paper Creator's Crafts.  If you buy an image or two, use CELY as the code to get 20% off.  I get nothing from this offer.  Debbie, the creator at Paper Creator is kind to offer this for us being on the design team and appreciates the business.

A2, Lawn Fawn "Slide On Over" die set, Stitched Hillside Borders die set, and Stitched Mountain Tops die set

Paper Smooches "Group Hugs" sentiment set

glitter paper for mountain snow peaks

Pop-ups for dimension, cut images with Cameo 3, penny to move slider

Winter Girl

A little different wintery snow colors, but there is a lot of brown during the snowy times.  This little Winter Girl is from Paper Creator....another quickie card to print/cut, then put together.  I added a few personal touches by adding some sewing and a snowflake button...haha

Come along and join Challenge #55 at Paper Creator's Crafts. When purchasing an image use CELY for 20% savings.  Becky is not only very talented but very sweet to allow us to offer followers this discount for us being on her design team.

I reduced the card to 5x5

added sewing around the border, ribbon and a snowflake button

I think snow is a magical time...well in SC since we get very little if any during the winter.  I love how quiet it gets outside....everything is at peace.  The first snow of the season gets everyone smiling...as I said...in SC haha

Jingle All the Way WOBBLE card

It's been awhile since I've made an Art Impression card but today was today.  I adored Stamp Owl's card, so I cased.  This is Bells Ring Set. I can make wobbles, but I ordered a huge package at a great price.

I made the circle rocker in Inkscape and then transferred to my Design Studio in Silhouette.  I see many tutorials to make them by hand but I wanted one I could make quickly with my Cameo and size it automatically without "crunching numbers".  I'm not putting it in "Drop Box", but more than happy to share.  Just drop me an email...email is under my "About Me" if you click it.  DO NOT leave a note under comments because it does NOT leave me your email address so I'm not able to reply to you.
(I'm entering the challenge at 613 Avenue Create #119 and Art Impression - Prep for Christmas # 196

5.5 but since it is folded, it will fit in a standard A2 envelope
wink of Stella on berries and scarf and bells
copics for coloring

sentiment from Papertrey Ink set
punched snowflakes and snowflakes from Silhouette
Lawn Fawn Stitched Circle Die Set

Snowflakes for Sale - Purple version

I think this QKR Snowman is so silly and adorable.  Beccy at Beccy's Place asked what colors we like to work with.  I enjoy pink and grey together, purple and pink, and yellow to make me happy.  I think purple and pink are fun for holidays and snow. My grand daughter is all about purple and pink.  My friend Connie, at My Grammy's Attic, loves purple too....so I had them in mind while making this card.

I'm joining the QKR Stampede Challenge #216 - theme is splatters and sprays.  Well, I love how snowflakes splatters on my face..don't you!  I'm also joining Beccy's Challenge - Month of Holiday Cards.

A2, glitter paper, copics for coloring, die cut splatter spots
the card base is a pretty purple but shows up very dark in pic

pop-ups for dimension, wink of Stella

Memory Box tree dies, Lawn Fawn Stitched hillside borders

Continuing with the snowmen

I see these snowmen animated singing tenor like "Let it Snow" or deep voices singing "I'm dreaming of a White Christmas", the version from the movie Home Alone...haha

I just love this image so I just changed up a little and put in a rectangle shadow box.  I did 5 cards in all with these Snowfolk art images from Beccy.  I actually won a set so I can't wait to go shopping and make some more cards using her wonderful images.  I'm entering A Month of Holiday Cards Challenge at Beccy's - Christmas inspiration.

A2, Lawn Fawn rolling hill and tree dies and snow stamp background.....used wet embossing powder and snow paper.

Holly Jolly Winter Time

....right now we are just praying for rain.  We are -9.75" below normal.

I have followed Beccy for years.  She was talented at the beginning and just keeps flourishing and creating even more if that's possible.  I've ALWAYS wanted this snowmen image.  Don't ask why I waited so long.  Literally, it haunted me and by the time I went to buy it, it was in a set of other snowmen but it was on sale.

I had a few hiccups with the construction.  I'm happy enough with the results, but not the process.  I have at least three more card ideas for these adorable Snowfolk Set.

I've pretty much finished my Christmas cards so I'm trying to stay with winter themes, but for challenges, I guess I'll pop in with a holiday card now and then.  This one is going into the Beccy's Place November Challenge - Holiday Theme.

A2, shaker card, Lori Whitlock Shaker Card Kit from Silhouette Store

lots of layers, cut out snowmen with Cameo 3 and snow globe parts

Acetate on front, snowflake button, sentiment creative in Design Studio

I also used Lawn Fawn snow background and did a wet emboss.  The lighting is terrible.  I do apologize.

Fall Blessings...Winter Wishes

There is this wonderful lady named Becky that I have known for many years.  She just had her 89th birthday.  She took care of my first son for several months when I had to return to teaching.  She was a regular babysitter on the very rare occasions my husband and I could steal away.  She is also the mother of my best friend.  My husband and I felt very honored to attend her birthday with all her family.  We were the only ones that weren't blood relatives or related by marriage.

She has downsized, so space for knick/knacks is limited.  I made her a decorative piece using a small 5x5 glass block.  What's different is that I put a FALL THEME on one side and a WINTER THEME on the other.  I will simply take off the Fall foliage and replace with the white wintery foliage as seen in the pic below.  I figured she could start displaying in mid-October and turn over in December which could carry her into February.

5x5, Fall Blessings, leaves from Silhouette Store, burlap ribbon which you can't see

lights off

other side of 5x5, warm winter wishes, "Winter" and snow flakes from Silhouette Store, lights off

I'll remove the Fall foliage and replace with winter leaves...this was just a quickie pic for you to get the idea

There were still about 10 family members who were unable to attend.  Don and I took the pics...haha  I could only hope that I would have this many loved ones surrounding me on my 89th birthday if I'm ever so lucky to reach that golden year.

Snowflakes for Sale (3rd post today)

Talk about last minute!!!!!  I have one hour before the QKR Challenge #206 closes.  Theme: balls or sports balls.  I don't like sports very much...loved watching the Olympics, but that is about as far as my love goes.  Soooo...I thought outside the box.  Balls.....SNOWBALLS!!!!  I used QKR digi14214 Selling snowflakes.  Another challenge is at Die Cuttin Divas #281 : Anything Goes.

I got this wonderful template idea from Deloris at Stampin by the Lake.  I bought Lori Whitlock's Pull-Out Snowflake card template from the Silhouette Store.  ( I also cut off snowflakes at bottom so card would stand nicely.)

A2, copics, pop-ups for dimension, card die, rolling hills die from Lawn Fawn, Wink Of Stella for the background and snowflakes (which you probably can't see) snowflake embellishment, circle punches

Insert for the card...you can see a little more of the 3-D effect and snow drift
I will wait to put a sentiment of my choosing

Birdbrain Snowman and friend

Alas, my youngest child left to return to college.  The house feels so empty when he leaves....that means happy place time to help fill the void....my craft room and time to catch up on last minute challenges.

This is Birdbrain Snowman from From the Heart Stamps.  I'm entering it into their Challenge 92, sketch with a twist.  I have a few friends that sentiment can "so relate"...how about you???

A2, Lil Inker rectangle stitch die, copics, sickles, plastic snowflake

just another angle

sketch to follow

Crazy Little Charlie Horse

Charlie Horse is at it again! He loves to play in the snow as much as any child.  We always hope for, at least, one little snow each year here in South Carolina.  The Snow Globe Gala, Charlie Snowhorse and Winter Wishes scene are all from Doodle Pantry.  I was inspired by several gals from the Doodle Pantry team...not quite casing them but pretty darn close.  Theirs were wonderful! Still a little time to join in on our Doodle Pantry #53 challenge.

Meantime, it's in the wee hours of the morning and I have 2 Boston Butts on my smoker grill while the men are still fast asleep in the house.  Okay...the doggies are up with me!  We will pick and eat one as soon as it comes off the smoker. The other will be packaged and divvy up for friends.  I'll try to post a pic later as the butts starts turning a rich, dark brown.

A2 size, glitter on the puffy snow, merged Charlie Horse into the winter scene and cut out an extra of him and the top to give it lots of dimension.  Cut globe and Charlie Horse using my Silhouette.

side view, cut out plain white paper to fit inside to write my letter and sentiment.  I can't decide it I will add sentiment on the outside.

Charlie Horse and Friends

I LOVE Charlie Horse!

I've been away this past week.  A friend rode back with me from the beach and I had a "senior moment" during the ride....I didn't check the gauge on the gas !  YUP...we ran out of gas.  I was lucky enough to coast over 4 lanes of traffic to the side of the very busy highway.  In all fairness to me, I was driving my friend's car so I'll only take 1/2 the blame...haha  Anyhooo .... after all was said and done and we got home safely but late, we still remain friends and had a laugh.  I'm sending this card to her.  It reminded me of our adventure.

My sweet image is from Doodle Pantry called Charlie Sledding.  Join our challenge #53 for a chance to win a great GC and find loads of inspiration.

A2, dies from Lawn Fawn, cut images with border using Cameo. pop-ups for dimension

straight view of card

just another angle

more .... Winter Wishes

I think I'm skipping right over Christmas and going to straight snow and warm, cozy cards.  Even in the South, the cold weather has come in wayyyy to early!

I'm using the image WINTER FRIENDS from From the Heart Stamps.  I'm participating in their weekly sketch challenge with a twist #87.  I don't know what constitutes decorating the inside but I always try to add a "little something".   Not much color in snow so I used pearl snowflakes, diamond sickles and a green/blue plaid scarf to give added interest and texture.

A2, papers from Jack Frost by American Craft

side view...use copics for all coloring

inside...MB snow border

Winter Blessings, My Friend!

My first winter holiday card for the year....I hear a big hooray coming on!!!  This Winter Friends set is from From the Heart.  I received it for participating in the last month progressive challenge.  Isn't it a sweetie!   I'm now going to join From The Heart July Stamp Of the Month Challenge with this card.

I'm enjoying the Pop-Up dies from Sizzix.  I made some on my Silhouette Cameo, but sometimes "quick" is the magic word for me.  I bought this DP from My Mind's Eye two years ago and just now able to rip it open...haha  I dared not take the challenge of sewing around all the scallops, so no stitching this time...lol

A2, snowflake brads, copics coloring, Pop-up cards are so hard to photograph

snowflake from Silhouette Store, snow jewel in center

Winter Winter Snow Snow

We seem to always squeak by in the South from getting snow, but we still love winter scenes so I tried to capture the moment in this card.

The HOLIDAY REINDEER svg is by Lori at Doodle Pantry.  The tree dies are from Impression Obsession.  I just love this deer...very versatile!

Be sure to join us in the January Doodle Pantry Challenge #42.  You have a chance to win a gift certificate to the store and receive "free" the specially selected set just by following the guidelines.

A2  Got my inspiration from Kitty Kraft

stitching, pop-ups for lots of dimension, snowflake embossing folder, fern punch flower punch, stickles

Snow Shaker Card

It's been a long time since I have made a shaker card.  What better time than now with winter upon us.  Here in the South, we can only hope to get a glimpse of a few snowflakes.

Doodle Pantry has this fun set called Igloo Fun. The set has lots of goodies like the outline and pre-colored images, sentiments and coordinating papers.  There is still time to join in on the January Challenge #42.  You have a chance to win a gift certificate to the Doodle Pantry Store and a free set just by following the guidelines for the challenge.

A2 horizontal, stitching, snow button, plastic shaker, MS window punch, MB snow die

Prancing through the snow

My brother Ray and SIL Dawn live in Little Compton, Rhode Island.  They get their fair share of snow.  I love visiting during the winter months since snow is a rarity in SC.  Anyhooooo, how wonderful it is to see falling snow with deer running through the backyard.  Other than not putting a stone wall in the scene, one would think they were in their backyard in the card.

The Holiday Deer is a wonderful svg and pdf file being offered by Doodle Pantry in this month's release.  I'm not using the file so much for Christmas but for January and February cards being sent to my "snowbird" family and friends up north.

Join us for our Doodle Pantry #42 Challenge with a chance to win a gift certificate to the store and receive "free" selected set just for you participation and following the guidelines.

A2 horizontal, silhouette file from Silhouette, MS window

IO fir tree set, hook punch, my lamp shade svg

sickles and pop-ups for dimension

Holiday Reindeer

I'm going to try better this year and make two holiday cards on the 25th of each month, except for the month of March.  We'll be busy moving into our new house...well...hopefully!

I got my inspiration from Kitty Kraft.  She loves doing outdoor scenes with dies.  I made this in early December, but just now able to post.  The Holiday Reindeer svg is from Lori at Doodle Pantry.  The tree dies are from Impression Obsession. I love the simplicity of it along with the all white theme.

Don't forget to join us for the December Doodle Pantry Challenge #41.  You have a chance to win a gift certificate to the store and this month's "specially selected" set free just by following the guidelines.  Sweet!!!

A2 vertical, stitching lots of pop-ups for dimension, fern punch and ribbon

Also used  snowflake embossing

Snowmen have a heart

I'm getting in the wintery mode.  There will be no snow here on Christmas, but the blustery days of January and February are not far away.  Gosh, I can use this for winter and Valentines. Green struck me as the color to use. Snow burst corner die, embossing folder, copics, stickles, string and tattered edges completed this card.  I'm making 4 more as "go to" cards. The image is from Designed2Delight Digital Stamps called "Snow Angel".

5x5, also pop-ups for dimensions of die, snowflake embellishment

Blue shadowing of copics hard to see but it's deeper than what you see here.

Challenges:

QKR Stampede - snowmen, snowballs, snow angels, snow fun

Snow Angel (2nd posting today)

This little snow fairy has the happiest little smile.  I made several of these little cards since they were quick and easy and can be another "go-to" during the winter months...even Valentines where I used a little heart Silhouette file die I made. The rest...copics, glitter, punches, embossing folders and stitching!

She's from Bugaboo Stamps called Winter Fairy - Snowflakes.  Bugaboo has a great 50% off sale going on now!

A2, size, ribbon too

Challenges:

QKR Stampede: snowmen, snowballs, snow angels, snow