Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Let It Snow! (Please!!!)

Hello crafty friends and visitors! It's mid 90's here, and I'm hardly in the Christmas spirit. But keeping to my promise, I've made my monthly Christmas card. Here's a little simple card to cool you off.


The white patch you see over the Let It Snow sentiment (Tim Holtz inked in Distress Archival) and upper right hand corner is actually really strong sunlight filtering through the trees. I chose this frosty whimsical snowman from a pack of die cuts my sweet friend Autumn of SewPaperPaint sent me in a pile of pretty wrapped gifts this past Christmas. Isn't he adorable? Thank you, Autumn!


 I used Broken China Distress Oxide to make my snowy background. A sprinkling of dimensional snow flakes are from my stash. I think I used an embossing folder on heavy vellum and fussy cut them out. I stamped the sentiment several times second generation.


I added some DecoArt Snow Writer to the top edge and in a puddle under Mr. Snowman, and sprinkle it with DecoArt Glamour Dust.  So strange to see that combination of products on my desktop. By the way, if you don't have Ranger Grit Paste, Snow Writer is pretty much the same product. Or if you don't have Snow Writer, Grit Paste will stand in nicely.



Here's another look; I brought him inside before he melted and took his portrait in my studio light. That's it for me today...one more card for the Christmas stash!


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Thank you for stopping by today and for all your kind comments!
Hugs and Blessings!
Sara Emily

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18 comments:

  1. Patty O'MalleyMay 30, 2017 at 7:32 AM

    What a sweet card! I'm ready for winter anytime!

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  2. Sazzle DazzleMay 30, 2017 at 7:37 AM

    Superb shimmer to your snowman and what a fun Xmas card. Unfortunately I think you've linked to more challenges than we allow at Less is More as our limit is 5 including our own and do remember that all important 'white, unpatterned, clean' space which we love to see on our CAS cards. Thanks for sharing with us. Sarah LIM DT

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  3. SamraMay 30, 2017 at 7:52 AM

    What a great CAS Christmas card Sara Emily! Love the touch of snow here and there...
    Hugs
    Samra
    Paper Talk with Samra

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  4. RedanneMay 30, 2017 at 11:39 AM

    The snowman is really adorable, I love the way he sparkles, and the way he is holding the lovely gift. Love the 'cool' background you created too! Well done on getting another card done for Christmas, you are certainly ahead of me!! Hugs, Anne xx

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  5. UnknownMay 30, 2017 at 12:06 PM

    Hehhehe - YES - your Snowman is adorable Sara... which makes your card a WONDERLAND WHIMSY!! Xj.

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  6. LisaMay 30, 2017 at 1:09 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous, Sara Emily!! The sparkly snowman is fabulous!! I love his twig arms!! The background looks amazing!! I love the touches of snow and flakes!! Stunning Christmas card, my sweet friend!! I love, love it!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  7. LysMay 30, 2017 at 2:13 PM

    Funny snowman! It's always a surprise to see your Christmas card! A fresh touch in our hot end of May (though I'm happy the sun was invited on your card!).

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  8. Julia AstonMay 30, 2017 at 4:19 PM

    Your made a wonderful snowy background for your cute sparkly snowman Sara Emily! Julia xx

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  9. Marty FMay 30, 2017 at 7:51 PM

    Love your snowman card, Sara Emily! Earlier today I was thinking about you and didn't remember seeing a Christmas card this month. A little white later, there it was in my in box! You're doing a great job keeping up with your Christmas cards :-) Love the snowman, he's just adorable! So sweet of Autumn to send to you. Your background is very pretty and I love those snowflakes and your little puddle of snow under him. Thanks for the tip on the grit paste and the snow writer, have both but haven't tried the snow writer yet. Hugs!!

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  10. Margaret MifsudMay 30, 2017 at 9:20 PM

    Love your sparkly snowman Sara Emily .. he is so cute!! The background is gorgeous and I love the snow flakes and touches of snow. Gorgeous card!! Have a lovely day!! xx

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  11. Brenda BrownMay 31, 2017 at 1:05 AM

    Love how you have used this gorgeous snowman, it's a gorgeous card which looks beautiful in the dappled light. Xxx

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  12. Jackie PNMay 31, 2017 at 8:26 AM

    Even though winter is the LAST thing on my mind....this card is gorgeous! Totally Hallmark worthy- have they called you yet? They should! Truly beautiful Sara Emily!
    Love & Hugs,Jackie

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  13. Janis LewisMay 31, 2017 at 10:16 AM

    Fabulous! Thanks for sharing at Let's Craft and Create.
    ~DT Janis

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  14. Susan PowellMay 31, 2017 at 8:22 PM

    LOVE this card! He's adorable and all that sparkle is so pretty. Thanks for joining us at Christmas Card Challenges.

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  15. Donna EllisJune 2, 2017 at 10:29 AM

    It's wonderful, Sara! Sometimes are more "simple" creations are the best in surprising ways. Your snowflakes are BEAUTIFULLY done, and the dimension and shine in your snowman is amazing. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! hugs, de

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  16. SandyJune 2, 2017 at 3:26 PM

    It is a snow ball's chance in *#!! that it will ever snow here!
    Beautiful card and I do love the snowman.
    Sandy xx

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  17. pearshapedcraftingJune 3, 2017 at 2:09 PM

    Love that frostiness! Could have done with that last week!!! Hugs, Chrisx

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  18. Jo AnnJune 4, 2017 at 7:30 PM

    Cute card! Thanks for joining us here at Word Art Wednesday. We hope you will join us again soon. Leaving you with this encouragement found in Psalms 31:24 (KJV) " Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD."

    JO ANN
    http://jatterburycreations.blogspot.com

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