The Crazy 4 Challenges challenge was a simple one this week. With the focus on snow, the challenge was to incorporate snowflakes and/or snowmen into the project. I opted for both in this card that requires no stamping! Punches, punches and more punches make quick work of this sweet little card, featuring a “snowmom” and her “snowbabe” touching their carrot noses in what I have entitled a “Snowman Kiss”.
The Stampin’ Schach Tips:
- Feeling a little punchy? The “Snowmom’s” curves are provided by the 1-3/4″, 1-3/8″ and 1″ Circle Punches. The “Snowtot” is formed from the 1″, 3/4″ and 1/2″ Circle Punches. The buttons and Mom’s eye were formed with the Crop-A-Dile, and Baby’s eye and Mom’s mouth were formed from the 1/16″ Punch. Tombow Adhesive did the trick in adhering these small pieces!
- Even “snowmoms” need a little make-up! Her “blush” and Baby’s rosy cheeks were achieved with a Blender Pen and Pretty in Pink Stampin’ Pastels.
- Free-style once in awhile! The snowhills were cut free-handed from Very Vanilla card stock and distressed with Soft Suede. The carrot noses were snipped from Dusty Durango, and lined with a Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write Marker.
- Double your pleasure, double your fun! The Designer Labels were punched from Old Olive and Real Red card stock. The Real Red label was cut horizontally and layered behind the Old Olive one.
- Rub-a-dub-dub! The “Winter Wishes” sentiment is courtesy of Chit Chat Rub-Ons! How easy is that?
- Sneak -a-peek! Did you notice the adorable Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brad? It will be available in the Occasion Mini on January 5th!
I hope that everyone’s holiday preparations are going smoothly! I have only a few more presents to purchase…and most of them are for Missy the Boxer! She loves “Charlie Bear” snacks, and unfortunately I cannot purchase them locally. So I will be ordering on-line. Which reminds me, have you taken advantage of Stampin’ Up!s Twelve Days of Holiday Sales? If not, please Click Here for details about this fantastic sale and my special offer! Well, I’m off to search for the best price on Charlie Bears. In the meantime, let me know what you think about today’s card. And remember…if you have any questions about today’s card or the techniques that I used, don’t hesitate to email me! And remember, Blog Candy is right around the corner! Until next time…
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Stamp Set: None; Ink: Soft Suede (115657): Designer Paper: Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin’ (115696); Card Stock: Old Olive (100702), Chocolate Chip (102128), Real Red (102482), Very Vanilla (101650), Dusty Durango (115321); Tools: Modern Label Punch (116630), Designer Punch (107590), 1-3/8″ Circle Punch (104401), 1-3/4″ Circle Punch (112004), 1″ Circle Punch (109046), 3/4″ Circle Punch (107217), 1/2″ Circle Punch (104390), 1/16″ Punch (101227), Crop-A-Dile (108362), Blender Pens (102845), Stampin’ Pastels (105542), Sponge Dauber (102892), Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write Marker (100071), Tombow Adhesive (110755); Glitz and Glam: Sleigh Bells Ribbon (116795—Holiday Mini), Old Olive 1/2″ Striped Ribbon (113883); Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brads (117272—Occasions Mini available January 5th); Other: Chit Chat Rub-Ons (111804)
Both the snowmen card featured on iPicks are just adorable! Lots of cute little details (scarves, noses, sponging.) Love it all!
OH THIS IS SUCH A SWEET CARD 🙂 LOOOVEE IT! hmm you jus gave me an idea.. lets see if it will work out.. if it does I will link so they can see where I got the AWESOME IDEA!
Oh my goodness, Ann. This is so incredibly cute!!
How cute… what an adorable card. I love all the elements, WOW!!!
Absolutely adorable!!
Too cute!! I have to ry it for myself now.
HOW CUTE IS THIS !
I love this darling winter scene. I’ve been following your posts for several months now and always find inspiration from it!
Hi Ann….those snowmen are just adorable!!!
Super Cute Ann
Totally kissable. Fun, artistic and perfectly executed. Hugs, M
Really sweet! I also love the way you are always so creative with layering your punched sentiments :o)!
Wow this is adorable – very cute idea and beautifully done!
So creative, Ann! I love this and you continue to astound me. XO
It may be a snowy card but there’s a lot of warmth going on here. Thanks for the reminder. My husband and I used to get teased for our “eskimo” kisses. Something we both brought to the relationship. Funny thing is that the fur babies in the household picked it up from us and spread it around among themselves and us even the feral kitty who thought it was weird at first realized it was calming for everyone and eventually adopted it. So who knows maybe the Eskimos got it from the snowmen (snowpeople?)?
Thanks for sharing – can’t wait to CASE this one!
Warm winter hugs – Jean
Leslie said …
How adorable! I can’t think of a better way to warm someone’s heart during the holiday season than this snowman card. What a perfect blend of color, shape, and warmth. This creation is something everyone can do without a snowman stamp. Very cool!
awwwww this is adorable!!! you’ve done it again…used those products in a way that could be every product in the entire world!! Man oh man are you the wonderwoman of creative Ann. I LOVE your sponging and curves and tagish/ribboney decor.
AHHHHH…so cute! Love how they are touching noses…another gorgeous creation Ann! {SMILES}
love, love, LOVE it ~~ TFS!!! too cute & oh so winter… R 😉