Brrr...It's Chilly

Well, it is not quite cold here yet, but some chilly temperatures are coming! I made this card for the Ambassador Challenge on the MFT forums (on SCS). The challenge was to use the color blue and at least three buttons. I colored the image with Koh-i-Noor pencils and Goo Gone (still don't have OMS, but Goo Gone works for me). I am also incredibly picky about things matching so in order to get the snowflake and branch to match perfectly, I colored some scrap white CS with my pencils before I punched the shapes. I cannot remember where I got the sketch idea from...isn't that terrible :o(( I need to keep better track of that!
I am pleased with how this came together. Oh, one last tidbit, the white cardstock I used is the new 120 lb. Luxury White from Gina K. Designs...it is soooo nice! It has definitely become my new favorite for white cardstock and is perfect for a card base. It is so thick and can take the weight of added layers of cardstock without buckling.
That is all from here.

Have a wonderful Stampin' Day!

Bundled Together

This is a favorite MFT stamp set: A Scarf for Three. I think they look so cozy bundled together. I made this using the colors Bashful Blue, Basic Black and Whisper White, obviously not traditional Christmas colors.
Since the snowmen had star shaped buttons, I used the large SU star punch and the Martha Stewart snowflake punch and centered them with a snowflake brad from Hobby Lobby. This is a favorite colors combination...I am working on another one, if I can get it finished I will post it tomorrow. I am enjoying decorating for Christmas and so stamping time is a bit on the back burner... Christmas only comes once a year (and I love decorating for Christmas!!!)
Have a great day!

Mojo Madness #56

I made this card for the sketch challenge on the blog Poetic Artistry (http://poeticartistry.blogspot.com/2008/10/mojo-madness-contest-week-56.html ). I thought the snowman would work perfectly as the main image and I have wanted to use the star punches with this stamp. Obviously, this sketch made that just so easy! I added a little extra bling on the star with some star gems that I recently picked up at Michael's. It didn't show up well in the picture...but you get the idea. I promise I am going to take a break from my snowmen stamps :o)
Have a great day!

Such Cute Snowmen

Ever since I received the new stamps, A Scarf for Three (from My Favorite Things), I have been in a serious snowman mood! Right now this snowman stamp is my favorite.. I wanted to keep this card simple and so I didn't stamp the River Rock background. I may use this with my Christmas cards that I send this year. Instead of making the same 60-75 cards for Christmas, this year I am going to switch it up a bit and do an assortment ~ just 10 of each design so I don't get quite as bored with making the same card! Also with having a little one (who will soon be crawling and into everything), my time is a bit limited with mass producing cards so that is a factor as well.



I also wanted to share this card today from Gina K. Desgins....I think this lobster is just the cutest. I bought him before Gina K. started selling her stamps in sets so I only have three from this set. I think a Santa hat on him would be too cute! I will have to be on the lookout for one. That is about all from here. Have a great day!

Two to share...

I was sick with a nasty head cold most of last week so therefore no stamping! This first card I made for a challenge in the GKD forum on SCS. I like the sketch for this square card and used the colors Pumpkin Pie, Apricot Appeal, and Old Olive. I will add a sentiment later when I decide what this card is for.



In the midst of my cold...my new MFT stamp came: A Scarf for Three. I think this image is so cute! We have three children and the three snowman will work perfect for their thank you cards after Christmas. It is so easy to color and I am trying a lot of different color combinations, so don't be surprised if you see these guys again soon :o))
Have a great day!