When I first saw today's challenge, I was kinda bummed, could only think of one snowman I had and I had just used it. Then I remembered this beloved stamp set with winter scenes, and went up to my stamp room to look, and yes, there is a snowman in one! I was thrilled...this is one of those stamp sets that I hunted down on E-Bay. I don't know if any of you have ever done this, but in my excitement at bidding, I accidentally put in a few more digits and then hit enter. This stamp set cost me more than usual, but it could have gone for over 33,000.00 cause that was my bid! Thankfully, it never went over 33.00, much easier on my budget!
So, this was also using this week's sketch challenge. I added a wide grosgrain bow on the bottom to give it a bit wider margin, and layered a sheer organdy polka dot over it...just pretend that's snow. The little muffs, snowman's hat, and sleeve cuffs have fun fluff! This one took awhile, but it makes me happy!
Thanks for looking, and thanks for the challenges ladies!
Date: Friday, August 15, 2008 GMT Views: 1324
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Stamp Like You Mean It
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Fri, Aug 15, 2008 @ 9:48 PM
Adorable and sweet image Traci- and worth every penny of $33,000- you big spender! Lol! It reminds me of the cards my Grams used to mail out. I love how you used fun fluff and the hats! Cute-cute-cute! (And I like the pink 'cuttled' snow too!)
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Stamp Like You Mean It
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Fri, Aug 15, 2008 @ 9:48 PM
Adorable and sweet image Traci- and worth every penny of $33,000- you big spender! Lol! It reminds me of the cards my Grams used to mail out. I love how you used fun fluff and the hats! Cute-cute-cute! (And I like the pink 'cuttled' snow too!)
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: February 6, 2008 Location: Northern Chesapeake Bay, Maryland Posts: 5495
Sat, Aug 16, 2008 @ 10:55 AM
Hi Traci! Nice take on the snowman challenge! Your coloring is great and I love the texture and ribbon.
------------------------------ Linda's Blog: My Little Yellow Cottage "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit;
for without Me you can do nothing." John 15:5
Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Tue, Aug 19, 2008 @ 10:52 AM
Hee! Whew! $33.00 not bad! You mighta had to sell your house! What a cute card...I love the *snow* on the ribbon...very creative! Lovely little snowy card!
Registered: June 28, 2005 Location: Sunny SW Florida Posts: 6977
Mon, Sep 15, 2008 @ 8:07 PM
Love your card and love the pink and blue color your chose. I did the exact same thing with this set on e-bay and spent a little more than you. It is funny what you do on their when you want something so bad. The bidding gets fierce sometimes. Thanks for sharing your card and your story.