Convention Swap " Let it Snow"

Well I am in Salt Lake City Utah for the week. Really cramming to make card fronts and 3D swaps and can't forget about Convention gifts for friends. Here is one of my Swaps.  


With the heat lately I thought I would created something that brought cool thoughts. 
I am sure you are thinking I am crazy to say "Let it Snow".

Using the Playful Pieces stamp set (a Level 3 Hostess stamp set) I created this adorable snow man.
You will need to punch out 3 circles from copy paper. Cut those circles using the 1", 1 3/8" and 1 3/4" circle punches.
Sponge around the outer edges of the circles with Bashful Blue Classic Ink, a little more heavy handed. Lightly sponging the inner part of the circle.  Then add all of his accessories from the Playful Pieces stamp set to complete the look. Just love it.
The words are from Punch Pals stamp set.

This is a very simple card, only 2 layers. Bashful Blue and Whisper White card stock. To add a little depth I dragged the Whisper White card stock through Early Espresso Classic Ink (just the edge to add a thin line). It gives an illusion of a third layer of card stock.

No Stampin' Dimensionals on this card. Doesn't happen often:)

I also down scaled this card to create an ATC sized swap.

Created basically the same as the full size card. Except I used smaller circle punches. The 3/4", 1" and 1 3/8" circle punches. I also had to hand draw the eyes, mouth and buttons.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert.

Snow Buddies Christmas Card

Another great card from my down line. This one was made by Jennie Hott. 

I just love the snowmen from Snow Buddies a Level 2 Hostess stamp set. I will miss these adorable snowman (Only available until January 4th).

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What a great job Jennie did cutting out these snowmen. Love the snow sparkles under their feet. Glitter all the way BABY! 

Hand Crafted by Jennie Hott

Snow Buddies Birthday Card

Here is a cute winter birthday card. 

This card was crafted by my downline, Shannon Freeman. 

This was the card she made for her son's 6th birthday.                 
What a great job she did. 

She used the Snow Buddies stamp set. To create her snow hills she ripped pieces of Bashful Blue and Brilliant Blue card stock and applied Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the edges.

hand stamped by Shannon Freeman

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This was created using the Snow Buddies Stamp set, a level 2 hostess Stamp set. This Art is created by combining the use of my Big Shot, Top Note, Embossing, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter and Stampin' Dimensions.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Season of Friendship winter card

This stamp set is very versatile and can be used for the different seasons. 

It is Season of Friendship and is featured in the Holiday Mini Catalog. 

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Snowman punch card

Some of you may think this card looks familiar, I originally posted  a smaller version made to be a gift card(4-1/4" x 5") on November 7. I made this one to be a regular card(4-1/4" x 5-1/2"). 

Today it was published on Stampin' Up! Stampers Showcase.  Stampin' Up! Stampers Showcase is a feature/ database that all Stampin' Up! demonstrator have access to. It has many cards submitted from demonstrators from all over. From this many demonstrators get ideas or inspiration to create their cards.

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Merry Christmas Card

I have seen may variation of this card over the last few months.  I believe Melissa is the first one to make it. 

It is truly a cute card that uses a simple technique. This is how I made my adorable card using the Winter Post Stamp set. 

This card is not complete without a little glitter. 

Snow Card

Here is a card that could be used for Christmas or a winter hello. The snowflake is embossed with silver embossing powder that goes nicely with with the brushed silver card stock and silver brads.  

Let it Snow Banner Card

Recently I have seen several banner cards. I decided I just had to make one myself. I choose to use the words "Let it SNOW", since I just love snowman and snowflakes. I used the Manchester Designer Series Paper along with the coordinating colors.  I was able to cut the base out of one sheet of card stock. I cut it length wise at 4-1/4". So I had one piece 4-1/4" x 10-1/2 and the other 4-1/4" x 11". I scored at 3-1/2", 7" and 10-1/2". The flap is where I glued the two pieces together. Then each base is covered with a piece of Designer Series Paper that is 3-1/4" x 4". Instead of using an "O" I decided I would use the snowman ornament from the card I made at my last technique class.For my embellishments I used Little Felt Flurries, Flower Fusion Too, buttons and Silver Brads. I added some snowflakes to the front of the card, so when it is closed up it has a completed look. I hope you enjoy this card as much as I do. 

Happy Holidays card

Two Cool Dudes stamp set features this adorable snowman surrounded by the words let it snow. 

Don't forget to add the little details  like the fringe on the end of his scarf. 

To make the snowman on your envelope punch out a square on copy paper then place over envelope. Stamp over copy paper so that snowman's head is in square area.

Felt Flurries Door Draft stopper

Today I made this cute Door Draft stopper. 

You will need a piece of material 8" x 44". Using a package of the Little Felt Flurries, I glued (tacky glue) on the Riding Hood Red snowflakes to my material. I then stamped the snowflake from Punch Pal Stamp set and punched it out using the 1/2" circle punch. Placed it 

in a build a brad then applied  it thru the larger of the 3 snowflakes and cloth material. Folding the right side in length wise, I then sewed the length of the material leaving 1/2" sewing allowance.  Turning it right side out. Then stuffed batting and dried lentils. I then tied the ends off with Riding Hood Red 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon.

Snowflake Bucket

If you don't all ready own the Sizzix snowflake, here is another reason to get it. As you can see each of these snowflakes come from the same snowflake. I just cut some portions off. For some of the snowflakes I cut pieces and reattached them off the edge just a little bit.

I purchased this Red Bucket at Walmart, in the seasonal area.

Regional make and takes.

Here are a few of my completed make and takes from the Va Beach Regionals. Each project uses cute embellishments. This 8-1/2" scrapbook page uses the snowflake from the Best Wishes & more stamp set. 

The tree comes from the Scandinavian Season set from the Holiday mini. I wasn't sure if I like this set at first, but after water coloring it, I realize how beautiful this image can be.

Snowman gift card

     

   I made this snowman gift card holder for a swap today. I am posting a cheat sheet, so you can make him too. His arms came from the Sizzix snowflake. His bodyis made from a 1-3/4", 2-1/2" and 3" circles. The rest of the shapes come from our line of punches. Don't forget to sponge around the white circles before putting him together. 

Winter Post

Last night we recreated this adorable card. It was definitely a group effect. Thank you Faith, Luann, Lorrie and Norma for your help and the needed supplies I did not have. I am think about framing this one. This is definitely a WOW card!

Winter Post cards

Today my friend Lenore came over and we made these cards. We saw samples of these cards and just had to make them. The Winter Post stamp set makes for an awesome card. I can't wait to make the tag pictured in the Holiday Mini Catalog. 

Two Cool Dudes

This was the card I created for Stamp Camp this past weekend. I love snowman so it i no surprise that I choose to use Two Cool Dudes for my project. I would have to say Pacific Point is my favorite In Color. I find it to be a rich and vibrant color. 

Door prizes

Today is our 2008 Holiday Stamp Camp. Here are the door prizes that I made. 

I took an inexpensive frame purchase at Ikea. I removed the thin plexi-glass and attached some window screen. Took one of those paper coasters  stamped on an image, sponged the edges and punched holes in each corner. Then I attached it with black wiring to the window screen. Cute and simple.  

The next one  is a cute box of coasters. The box is made out of one

 sheet of paper cut, scored and wheeled. There are a dozen paper coasters that I stamped with Basic Black ink for snow man and Baja Breeze and Pacific point for the snow man. I also colored in the little features on the snowmen. 

I realize that the colors may bleed when these coasters are used but they are meant to be disposable. 

Snow Swirled

Today there was a slight chill in the air. It made me think that not much longer and winter will be here. Maybe this year we will get some real snow. For now I will be happy with the snowflakes on this card. The white flakes are embossed.  

Welcome Christmas into your Heart

I absolutely love those words: Welcome Christmas into your Heart. They are part of the Heard from the Heart stamp set. This snowman is from Two Cool Dudes. The snow on the Baja Breeze is Jolly Wheel that gives a whimsical snow feel. I saw this "brads as buttons idea" on someone card from the Founders Circle swap and thought it would be cute. DON'T FORGET to wipe the ink off the buttons on the stamp.