Sunday, December 2, 2012

Merry & Bright

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I'm sharing a card that I made for several challenges.  The challenge that really jump started this card is the Moxie Fab World Challenge - Keen On Neon.  Rarely do I use neon colors on my projects/cards...but the inspiration that Cath provided was simply irresistible, so I just had to give it a try!

I'm using the colors from Color Throwdown CTD220.  SO pretty, and perfect for going neon.
Crazy 4 Challenges C4C #165 - Create a card that features a snowman.

The Paper Players Challenge #124, Ann's Theme Challenge - Snowmen

I recently saw a tri-fold card made by Julie Ebersole, on Ellen Hutson's Classroom.  That card inspired me to make this card.


I embossed the snowflakes in turquoise, citron and cherry after die cutting a window in the front of my card.  From there, I knew where to place my die cut, snowman stamped, panel (matted in cherry).  I colored the little guy's hat and scarf in cherry, also.  Then added a bit of stickles to the pom pom and trim of his cap.
I stamped a sentiment inside the card, on that center panel.
This card was a little difficult to photograph.  It refused to stay closed!  You'll see in one of the photos that I got a little help from one of my snowman decorative figures.  It worked!

Thanks for taking a look today!

Supplies:
Card stock: white (PTI), cherry cobbler (SU)
Ink: basic black, cherry cobbler (SU), versamark, jet black staz-on (Tseukineko)
Stamps: merry & bright (SU), snowflake medley (PTI)
Embossing powder: cherry cobbler, tempting turquoise (SU), citron (Recollections)
Dies: classic rectangles large (Spellbinders), clear cut stackers pinking squares (WPlus9)
Other: crystal stickles (Ranger), heat tool


11 comments:

  1. THis is just adorable! LOVE this little guy...and so cute in these colors, too! Thanks for playing with the Paper Players this week!

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  2. How cute and clever! I love the non-traditional colors you selected for the snowflakes! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players!

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  3. This card screams FUN! Fun colours, fun images, fun layout....perfect!!!

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  4. Love the fun, colorful snowflakes in the background! Love the unique card fold as well! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Color Throwdown!

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  5. What a darling trifold card.
    Hugs and smiles

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  6. Fantastic! LOVE those bright snowflakes, and the trifold is such fun!

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  7. Gorgeous card! Love the darling snowman and beautiful embossed snowflakes!

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  8. Love the coloured embossing on the snowflakes - really lovely effect! Thanks for playing along with the Paper Players this week!

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  9. Hey Susie! Thanks for linking this up to the Keen on Neon Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  10. I always loved this little Stampin Up snowman. Isn't he just adorable? Love those bright snowflakes, too, Susie. Merry Christmas!

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