Monday, August 24, 2009

Snowflakes and A Cheery Snowman!

Not your traditional Christmas colors, but fun and bright! Isn't this snowman the cutest? You can color him any way you want to! I used tuxedo black Memento ink for the snowman image and Papertreyink Fresh Snow ink for the snowflakes. Simple card construction, utilizing a cardstock frame left from cutting a circle for another project. I am really trying this year to be more conscious of using leftovers, re purposing, and being more economical minded! That leaves me more funds to buy stamp supplies!
A peek of the JustRite stamps I used. Both sets are from JustRite's Christmas release! The snowflake image can be found in A Merry Little Christmas Set and the snowman image is from the Old Fashioned Christmas Set. Using my round 1 5/8" and 3 1/4" wooden stampers. If you did not get a chance to view the Christmas blog hop, you are in for a special treat! So much inspiration to get you started on those holiday creations. I do trim my JustRite stamps before I use them, and Sharon Johnson has a great post on conditioning them as well, to get a clear stamped image.
A closeup of this adorable image! I used copic markers to color. I did not get the colors written down or photographed before I put the markers away, ugh. I have to remember to photo them before putting them away! Look at that gorgeous ribbon from Sharon Johnson's ribbon store. Click on her ribbon store tabs located on the top of her blog.
Hope you are having a marvelous Monday so far! I will be posting pictures of my new studio this week! I have decided if I wait until the room is all organized and decorated I will never take pictures! Thanks so much for stopping by and
take good care!

12 comments:

Bev J. said...

What a cheery and fun card. Looks good in sunny yellow-maybe he is a Florida snowman. :>)

craftsbygloria said...

Love your card!! I can't belive that Christmas is around the corner.
I just got my set in the mail today and I cant't wait to start playing. Thank you for a great card.
Gloria

- - Sheryl - - said...

Love the yellow! Never did a holiday card in yellow. How striking!

Donna Baker said...

this is a cute image! what a cute card - love that yellow ribbon!

Patti J. said...

This card is so much fun! I love bright and cheery! And, OMG, I have all kinds of white inks, but none that are this vividly white! I will have to order some of this PTI white!!! Thanks for sharing your amazing card!

lisa808 said...

Amazing coloring!!! Such a bright and fun card.

Janine said...

Hi Barb!! Love this little guy and the colors you chose are so beautiful!! Who says Christmas has to be green and red...???

Betty Meyskens said...

What a great card! Love the non-traditional colours. JustRite does have beautiful stamps.

ElleK said...

I am new to justrite and can't believe what can be done with the system! I ADORE your snowman. What fun! ElleK

Ree Donnelly said...

I LOVE these non-traditional Christmas colors!!!! Such a beautiful card, Barb!

Anonymous said...

Hi, Barb! Wow!! That card just POPS and makes you smile just looking at it! Thanks for sharing this great color combo with us. One of the cutest snowman faces I've seen!
Gail S.

Michele Kovack said...

This is just absolutely the cutest snowman EVAH!!!! LOVE those bright colors!