Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

Sunday 13 November 2011
Good evening all. I can't believe that we're already back at Sunday evening again.  There's a question going round on Facebook at the moment that asks you what button in life would you most like to press.  I opted for the Pause button so that I could have more time to do all the things that need doing, as well as the things that I would really like to do.  I don't just mean craft or bake, but spend more time with the people that mean the most to you and appreciate things more as it won't be around forever.  What I wouldn't give for the pause button right now to delay the inevitable Monday morning alarm.

I'm slowly starting to get my stamps catalogued (and I mean slowly).  I think it's going to take me a very long time to get there so I just have to spend an hour at a time at least working on it.

I managed to have some crafty time this weekend and made a couple of cards.  I'm going to show one tonight and I made it specifically for the Crafters Companion Monthly Challenge which is Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow. I've used one of my new Humphrey stamps and this one is Mistletoe Kisses and coloured him in with Copics and the fur trim glittered with Glamour Dust.  This is also a shaker card to make it look like its snowing, although the main photo doesn't really show it.

 The card is a base layer of Real Red CS from Stampin Up with a white layer of CS that has been embossed with snow dots embossing folder before having a whole cut out with a circle nestie.  The circle plastic shaker layer is placed in here with the little shaker bits and the image stuck on the back.  The frame is cute from Real Red CS using a scalloped and circle nestie.  I've finished off with some punched snowflakes gems and a sentiment.

I think in the close up you can just make out the little shaker pieces.
Supplies:
Stamp: Humphrey Mistletoe Kisses - Crafters Companion; Ink: Copics and Memento Tuxedo Black
CS: Real Red - Stampin Up; Tools: Circle & Scallop nesties, Snow Dots embossing folder, Shaker case, Martha Stewart Punch;
Embellishments: Gems, Pearls, Sentiment, Glamour Dust - stash

I was really pleased with how this turned out although I think I still need to practise with my red copics a bit more.

I'm also entering this into the following challenges:

Stamptacular Sunday - Punch it!
2 Sisters - Anything Goes
Christmas Stampin' All Year Long - Stamp that's never seen ink
Crafters Companion - Let it Snow
Fun With Shapes & More - Use Something 3 Times
Cute Card Thursday - Reds for Remembrance

Thank you as always for stopping by, your comments are greatly appreciated.

xx

20 comments:

  1. Anonymous said...:

    Ooooh, I LOVE this. I LOVE Humphrey and the embossing on the card is great. Thanks for joining us at Stamptacular.
    Carolyn

  1. Lisa said...:

    Hi Sarah, Awww this is adorable! Love this cute image and gorgeous card design.

    Nice to see you crafting ... look forward to seeing the other card you made :-)

    Lisa x

  1. Catherine said...:

    This is gorgeous, love the red!!!

  1. Penni said...:

    How cute is he???!!! Absolutely wonderful. I love him.

    Hugs
    Penni
    X

  1. Dawn said...:

    Awww he's soooo cute!
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

  1. Joey said...:

    Sarah this is stunning! beautiful design. Joey x

  1. Its a fab card and with just enough embellishments . love it louise xx

  1. Catherine said...:

    It's absolutely beautiful Sarah.

    Catherine x

  1. CraftyC said...:

    Aww, its very cute Sarah, love your ellie!
    Clairex

  1. debby4000 said...:

    Love your gorgeous sweet card Sarah.
    luv
    Debby

  1. Christina said...:

    That is a really gorgeous card Sarah!!
    Hugs Kristel

  1. coops said...:

    fabulous card sarah.i love the sweet image and stunning colouring and embossing :D

    xx coops xx

  1. Liza said...:

    A lovely shaker card Sarah, gorgeous red and white colour combo and this is the perfect image!

    Liza x

  1. Nina said...:

    Ohlala, what a cute card! Love the motiv and your colouring.

    Thanks for joining our "Punch It! challenge at Stamptacular Sunday :)
    Hugs, Nina.

  1. Deb said...:

    very beautiful and clever card!
    Many thanks for joining in the Cute Card Thursday Challenge this week!
    Have a great day, Debxx

  1. sooo love your card its soo cute K xx

  1. Suzanne said...:

    HUMPHREY or is it Lottie ? yeah, i love him, my little girl has the original blankie, great card thank you for joining us at stamptacular this week

  1. coldwaters2 said...:

    Oh Sarah I love this so much the simplicity of the design, the embossed background the colours and image all look beautiful.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

  1. So pretty, love the embossing and the pearls
    Lindsay xx

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