A Little Bit o' Paper: snowman

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Monday, June 22

Snowflakes, Smiles & Happy Holidays

This Holiday card is all about celebrating the fun and magic of the season ! I couldn't resist this adorable snowman patterned paper, filled with cheerful snowmen enjoying a snowy Winter's day.

To let the festive paper shine, I kept the layout simple by adding a bright red "Happy Holidays" sentiment that stands out beautifully against the snowy background. A blue cardstock mat frames the design and adds a cool winter feel.

For a little extra texture, I wrapped a soft white chenille stem across the bottom of the card to resemble freshly fallen snow. I finished it off with a snowflake embellishment, adding just the right touch of sparkle and Winter charm.

Sometimes patterned paper does all the work, and this card is a great reminder that you don't need lots of layers or embellishments to create something festive and eye-catching. The playful snowmen bring plenty of personality and are sure to bring a smile to anyone who receives this holiday greeting.

Sharing my project with:

~Peace On Earth-Christmas project

~Christmas Kickstart Challenge-

~12 Months of Christmas-anything goes Christmas card

~Holly & Ivy Christmas-anything Christmas

~ABC Christmas- L is for let it snow

~Wednesday's Creative Inspirations-Christmas

~52 Christmas Card Throwdown-theme challenge

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

Happy Crafting,

~DEANNE~

Friday, May 15

Winter Magic in Blue

The new challenge at CUT IT UP is "flowers", and of course, use diecuts.

I loved creating this wintery snowman card ! The beautiful snowy image already had such a soft vintage feel, so I wanted to keep the design elegant and cozy with cool blue tones and delicate details.

To finish the card, I added a soft ribbon and created the poinsettia embellishment using die cuts. I love how the layered flower and holly leaves add texture and dimension while tying all the colors together perfectly. The little touches of distressing around the edges help give the card that frosty winter charm.

This card would be perfect for Christmas greetings or simply sending a warm winter hello during the colder months. Sometimes a cheerful snowman and a handmade touch are all you need to brighten someone’s day !

Here is a close-up of the poinsettia.

Sharing my project with:

~Creative Crafting Uncles-vintage

~Girlz Creative Crafts-diecuts/punches

~Merry Little Christmas-anything Christmas

~Girlz Creative Christmas-Christmas and diecuts/punches

~A Cut Above-anything with diecuts

~Holly & Ivy Christmas-anything Christmas

~Addicted to Stamps & More-Christmas

~ABC Christmas- K is for knitwear (scarf)

~Just Us Girls-flowers

~Krafty Chicks-Christmas

Happy Crafting,

~DEANNE~

Friday, January 2

Happy Winter To You

The challenge at COLORFUL OPTIONS for January is "blue and white".

I made a cute card with a snowman.

My Happy Winter To You snowman card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Christmas (or not) BINGO Challenge-N (Winter weather, blue, free)

~Crafting Challenge-white/snow

~Die Cut Divas-embossing folder and something new (I got some new Cricut markers)

~Double D-snowman

~Little Red Wagon-use the force (embossing folder)

~Craft Rocket-something new (Cricut markers)

~Inspired By...-snowman party

~Can You Handle the Pressure-anything with an embossing folder and option-Winter blues

~Creative Knockouts-celebrations

~Conjurer of Dreams-anything goes

Happy Crafting,

~DEANNE~

Thursday, January 1

Let It Snow

January challenge has been posted at {PIN}SPIRATIONAL Challenge blog. This year the focus is on color combos. For January the colors are "blue and purple".

Here's what I created, a cute snowman card with blue and purple scarf and hat on !

My Let It Snow snowman card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Christmas (or not) BINGO Challenge-N (Winter weather, blue, free)

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~Pearly Sparkles-patterned paper

~Double D-snowman

~Inspired By...-snowman party

~Inkspirational-word prompt

~A Perfect Time to Craft-anything goes

~Creative Inspiration Challenges-anything goes

Happy Crafting,

~DEANNE~

Sunday, June 1

Let It Snow

The challenge for June at CHRISTMAS CRAFTS ALL YEAR 'ROUND is the song "Frosty the Snowman".

Here's what I made! A card with a snowman and a top hat!! Just like our famous Frosty!!

Sharing my project with:

~Merry Little Christmas-anything Christmas

~Girlz Creative Christmas-Christmas and anything goes

~Peace On Earth-anything Christmas

~~TOP 3~~

~Fab N Funky-add a sentiment

~CRAFT-Christmas

~Penny's Paper Crafty-anything goes

~Mix It Up-anything goes

~Krafty Chicks-anything goes

Happy Crafting,

~DEANNE~

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Saturday, February 1

Snowman Jar

The new challenge at ANYTHING GOES IN A CARD FREE ZONE is posted!!!

Check it out and plan to play along! Just remember anything BUT a card!!!

Here's my project. I painted a jar with a cute snowman!! I recycled a salsa jar, and painted it freehand with my acrylic paints. Then I covered it with Mod Podge and added jute and a painted wooden snowflake around the rim.