I recently ordered the "Vintage Christmas" stamp set from Jane's Doodles and I have a new obsession with this snowman image! Leave it to me to get a Christmas stamp set in the end of January...but I HAD to have it after seeing such sweet cards made with this set over the holidays. I think what I like the most -- other than the cute country feel to this snowman -- is the fun paper piecing you can do with his hat and scarf. I have stamped almost 15 scarves and hats onto patterned paper and cut them out to have on hand...putting them together reminds me of playing with paper dolls when I was a girl!
I digress. Here is the one layer card I made based on the above sketch. I stamped the snowman, then masked the sides with large Post-Its and inked with Soft Pool and Antique Linen inks. I paper pieced the hat and scarf; the sentiment is from Paper Smooches.
I have to take a minute to say CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU to Chrissie and Mandi at Less Is More. They are celebrating one year of challenges and I have participated in many of them (although certainly not as many as some other very talented ladies out there!). I love their themes, I am inspired by their work, and I am in awe of the amount of positive feedback they share each week with all entrants. WAY TO GO, LADIES!!! I look forward to a second year of crafty inspiration and fun!
Have a great day,
Judy
Super cute card Judy!! Love that image...is that a digi image or a real stamp? I can see so many possibilities with it!! LOVE how you've sponged the ink and left his hands outside the box! Super cute card!!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan! It is a real stamp, part of a clear set called "Vintage Christmas."
DeleteThis looks super Judy, what a jolly snowman
ReplyDeleteLove the paper piecing
Thank you very much
mandi
"Less is More"
Perfect take on the sketch, Judy! Love that snowman image - adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a jolly chap and perfectly framed.
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ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, well done.
ReplyDeleteYou can view my card here.
Maureen……………x
Thanks for your kind words Judy it's really appreciated!
ReplyDeleteThis is a super card... the snowman looks a real sweetie!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Judy, this is ADORABLE! I absolutely love what you did with this sketch.. brilliant. And I never thought about it before, but you are so right - paper piecing is a LOT like playing with paperdolls! One of my fave activities as a kid.. go figure. :) That's a great idea to stamp/cut out so many in advance.. a good way to get a head start on next year's Christmas cards! (wait, did i just say that?! LOL)
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I had no idea you had 4 kids - 2 boys and two girls! So do I! :) Have a great week!
wow Judy....this is a fabulous use of masking! I love what you have done here.
ReplyDeletewowee!!! what a fantastic take on the sketch, judy!!! love that snowman!!
ReplyDeleteHe is rather sweet isn't he :0)
ReplyDeleteYour so organised with your hats and scarves at the ready, this set is pretty trendy. Fabulous card :)
Jenny x
So perfectly adorable! Fabulous card and a great way to get a head start on those holiday cards!
ReplyDeleteShanna :)
This is wonderful, Judy! I love that little snowman with his paper pieced scarf and hat. Gorgeous sponging. Everything is perfect. :) Ann Y.
ReplyDeleteThis is terrific Judy - brilliant take on the sketch, Jo x
ReplyDeleteGreat card - love the snowman. x
ReplyDeleteLOVE! :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous use of colour, great snow man love the whole thing hugs Karen x
ReplyDeleteSimply wonderful
ReplyDeleteCathi from Germany