Wow, can you believe it's May already? It's time for another fun challenge for Fan Club members, and I hope you'll join us for May's Dirty Dozen Christmas Challenge.
I have had this Penny Black stamp for nearly nine years and finally decided to ink it up. I got such a giggle out of it as I was coloring it. I could imagine this "momma" snowman with all her little "snow kids" hanging around! I'm sure she is wondering where "poppa" snowman is to give her some relief. Can you see it in her face? LOL! I love snowmen and remember building them when I was young and lived in New Jersey. But we don't see any real ones here in South Florida!
Most of the time I do a "test run" with coloring, but we've been busy getting ready for our son to visit (he arrived today). So, I just pulled out a heap of markers and enjoyed coloring. I knew this would surely be a square card, so I found a great Waffle Flower die that Stacy (JBgreendawn) "enabled" me to buy (not the first time she's done that!). Just love her many dies (and her work). I used the scalloped die and sponged some Antique Linen distress ink and found a remaining piece of tartan/plaid DP from last month's challenge to die cut the largest stitched die. The tartan/plaid works with these country snowmen, don't you think? I used a marker to do a semi faux stitched border and then matted it with Pure Poppy. Just some coloring, DP, and some dies, and that was it! Done - and I'm finally making some progress on my Christmas cards!
I hope you get inspired to join us as we make our 2018 Christmas cards throughout the year! Stacy (Twinshappy) has shared some great challenges so far this year, and I hope you'll join in!
Thanks for taking a closer look at my card! Wishing you all a wonderful week and a happy May! Hugs, all!
Date: Monday, April 30, 2018 GMT Views: 2121
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Mon, Apr 30, 2018 @ 8:07 PM
On, Cheryl, I LOVE snowman cards, and this one is striking! The image is colored so beautifully and I love the snowkids! Mom has her arms and hands full!! I love the design of the card, especially the red and green background! BTW, it is great to get to enjoy seeing a card from you at least once a week!! Hugs, sweet sis! Have a blessed and wonderful time with your son!
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Mon, Apr 30, 2018 @ 8:26 PM
Cheryl, this is such an adorable image, I'm glad you've held onto it and used it for this challenge! Your coloring is so remarkable as always and the scallop and stitched square die cuts add such nice touches. I hope your days with your son visiting are extra long and filled with fun! Enjoy!
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Registered: November 20, 2007 Location: Northumberland, UK Posts: 13285
Tue, May 01, 2018 @ 12:54 AM
Adorable image, beautifully coloured and the plaid background is the perfect finishing touch for this country family - gorgeous Cheryl! Can't believe I "lost" April - must try harder this month! Have fun with your son's visit.
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Tue, May 01, 2018 @ 7:13 AM
So cute Cheryl!! This snowman image melts MY heart! I love the cute colors you used as well and of course those great stitched dies!
Have a wonderful visit with your son!!
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Tue, May 01, 2018 @ 2:17 PM
Yes, snowmen really melt my heart. This is adorable, Cheryl, though mom does look exasperated. Ha Love the plaid paper and faux stitching.
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Tue, May 01, 2018 @ 8:30 PM
Hello there Cheryl!
I absolutely love snowmen - I'm just not so fond of snow! It is all finally gone now - but we had a couple of really good snowfalls here in April. Hard to come home from Arizona and still have to deal with winter. Of course, when the twins were here last week I had to read them a book called "Snowmen at Night" over and over and over. It's really cute but totally out of season.
You've done an absolutely amazing job on this image. It just makes me smile. Great die - I can see why you wanted to add it to your collection. Always love seeing what you make. Hugs! :-)
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