Happy Monday peeps! Wow, fall is upon us for sure here in PA! It was a chilly but beautiful weekend! I am getting excited for the upcoming holidays! Here is Lesley’s Merry Monday challenge for us today:
Now, I know that the colors in this challenge are cool hues, but the only criteria is to use a snowman on one’s card! So I went in a different direction…. here is my take on the challenge:
I haven’t done a card with lots of detail like this for a while, and it was so fun! I used the fall sketch from Create with Connie & Mary:
I had a card already embossed with the snowflake embossing, so I used that as my base, adding the layers and my stamped image. I wheeled the red piece with a retired snowflake wheel, and brayered some Crumb Cake ink on the polka dot paper so it wouldn’t seem so starkly white. Of course my little snowman was stamped, colored, cut out and popped up for dimension:
I gave him a couple extra snowballs to juggle, and he is even standing on a little snowy hill! I punched out a sentiment from the same set with my Modern Label punch:
And I added a little stamping on the inside as well:
Snowmen are so much fun for Christmas cards, so I hope you will play along with us at Merry Monday! Check out Lesley’s blog, Always Playing with Paper, for all the details as well as the lovely designs from the others!
Cassidy knew just what to do with this spatula….even though the gingersnaps were a wee bit too “snappy” for her taste! Notice the partially-eaten one on the table!
| Wee Project Details | |
| Stamps | More Merry Messages, Gingham Wheel, Snowflake Wheel (ret), Snow Much Fun, Itty Bitties (ret) |
| Card stock & Papers | Crumb Cake, Real Red, Very Vanilla, Polka Dot Parade |
| Ink | Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Craft White, Real Red |
| Accessories | Stitched Ribbon, DD Glitter |
| Tools | Blender Pen, Big Shot, Delicate Designs EF, Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals |
Absolutely love it! Might try and play along with you ladies.
ReplyDeleteLove that you went with the warm colours, this card is adorable and the snowflakes stamped behind your snowbuddy look great!! Sweet card, LeAnne.
ReplyDeleteI am crazy about red and brown together. This is a pretty card. You do so many wonderful things with Cassidy. She will grow into a very well rounded gal. Isn't having a granddaughter wonderful! When our grandkids were younger we would just stop what we were doing when they came and played. Now it's crafting, movies, shopping and playing games and wii. Still the same thing tho. There is nothing better.
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the color challenge with your adorable snowman card. He is so cute.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable LeAnne, love the mix of patterns!! I haven't had a gingersnap in FOREVER!!
ReplyDeleteOo I love your card Ms Lee Anne, so colorful,
ReplyDeleteNow to Cassady she so cute , grandma your such a great grandma , the best , you are giving her the best memories she'll carry them for the rest of her life , I know ....
I was brought up by my grandmother , since I was 3 day old , till 15 , and never had a dull moment ,
She's in my heart forever .....
Hugs to both of you ,
Frenchie ,
Great snowman image and fabulous use of the JUGS colours. Thanks for joining us at Just Us Girls this week.
ReplyDeleteGreat combo on the challenges. Love the rustic feel. Oh, and gingersnaps...yum! My great-grandma made the best gingersnaps. I love 'em. Sadly, no one saved the recipe! I have one that is pretty good, though
ReplyDeleteOh my this is adorable. I love all the added sparkles. The embossed bg and white gingham are all so pretty. This is a great sketch too.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've got a great little helper there. First stamping and making cards and now cooking. Fun times:)
I love the direction you went with your snowman card, LeAnne! The colors, papers and that sweet snowman are just perfect! Such a fun card!!
ReplyDeleteOur weather has been wonderful to say the least! Today there sure is a crispness in the air and i'm lovin it! Have a terrific week!! :)
Hi LeAnne. LOVE the colors of your card!! Crumb and Red are so great together. Love all the layers and details - so fun!
ReplyDeleteCassidy looks like a seasoned baker!! :) Yum, gingersnaps ... might just have to go and bake some - perfect for a cool fall day! Loll xx
Le Anne, I love the colours you have used. The embossed texture is fabulous. The 3Dness, makes the card very special.
ReplyDeleteso cute! love his dimensional snowballs!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great snowman card. I love the layering and the sentiment stamped in red is perfect.
ReplyDeleteCaroline xxx
I love how your snowman has a vintage look, LeAnne! The snowflake embossing is perfect and the little bird on the inside and sweet surprise. Gingerbread and Fall just go together don't they? Time to dig out that recipe.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card LeAnne, the papers and colours you used are fabulous and I love all the different layers.
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Love all the little details. And your snowman makes me smiled.
ReplyDeleteSnowmen are the cutest and so is your card. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI can imagine that gingersnaps could leave quite a bite on the tongue of a little girl like Cassidy. :-) But, I do love them....of course.
Love your snowman and the rustic colors! Great card...thanks for joining us over at Just Us Girls!!
ReplyDeleteSnowmen images make the best cards in my opinion too! Love all the texture and dimension in your card. So interesting to look at. Thanks for playing with Just Us Girls!
ReplyDeleteLove this card, LeAnne. The colors and layout are fantastic and I have a soft spot for that particular little snowman LOL.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful snowman card. Love, love, love all the texture and great colors! Congratulations on your win.
ReplyDeleteLove him LeAnne! And your details are the best. That snowball getting ready to be tossed is the cutest!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card, love the colours and detail on your sweet card LeAnne.
ReplyDeletecongrats LeAnne on your win, you made a wonderful work, I love how you play with the colors, and the snowman is very cool
ReplyDeletehugs