Saturday, January 27, 2018

Winter

It's Saturday!!  That means it's time for another challenge from Di's Digi Designs.
The challenge this time is:  Winter
And here is my card for your inspiration:
Di's images are all so adorable and I just love this one for winter and/or Christmas.  I decided to color with colored pencils this time.  Partly because I wanted a more muted, vintage look and partly because my kiddos got these HUGE boxes of crayola colored pencils for Christmas and I wanted a chance to play with them. : )  By huge, I mean 64 pencils!  I'd never seen that many before; they even have gold and silver!  My blending needs a bit of work, but it did give the muted look I was going for.  This card was a jackpot for my "bits and pieces stash": the piece of ribbon, one of the leaves, the center layer of the large flower and the black corner piece were all in there.    The corner piece was actually a light gray, but I painted it with some black paint and then dry brushed it with some silver.  In real life it looks really cool; a bit like wrought iron.  Also, the green patterned panel was two scraps that I cut to the same width and pieced behind the circle.  I love when I can use smaller pieces to create the look of a large piece.  Thanks for stopping by, I hope you will get a chance to play along with us.

Supplies:
Stamps: Di's Digi Stamps "Snuggle Muffs" digi; Repeat Impressions "Large Leaf, Ouline"; Fun Stampers Journey "Winter Stitches" background stamp
Dies: Spellbinders "Classic Circles, large" and "Scalloped Circles, large" and corner bracket; MFT "Pretty Posies"

Challenges:
Pattie's Creations #142--fun in the snow
Dare 2 B Artzy--winter wonderland
ABC Christmas--A is for antlers, B is for Birds (penguins are birds)
2 Crafty Critter Crazies #10--anything goes with the optional twist: cute
Sweet Stampers #16--winter/snow
Crimbo Crackers #150--anything goes
C.R.A.F.T. #452--distress/vintage

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15 comments:

  1. Adventures in PaperlandJanuary 27, 2018 at 9:06 PM

    Such a sweet image! Thanks for sharing your card with us at ABC Christmas Challenge. Lisa xx

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  2. AO CreationsJanuary 27, 2018 at 9:56 PM

    Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Pattie's Creations, good luck!!! Amy DT

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  3. DrejaJanuary 28, 2018 at 4:53 AM

    Eine ganz zauberhafte Karte. Danke für deine Teilnahme bei den Sweet Stampers.
    LG Dreja

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  4. KuniJanuary 28, 2018 at 7:26 AM

    A fabulous and cute card Heather.
    Thank you for joining us at the Sweet Stampers and i hope to see you again.
    Hugs
    Kuni

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  5. Julia AstonJanuary 28, 2018 at 6:29 PM

    what a sweet image - love the pretty blooms in the corner!

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  6. Donna EllisJanuary 29, 2018 at 6:07 AM

    Cutest image EVER! I love your muffet holding pengie, Heather! Beautifully designed card. So glad I got to see your critter project showcased at the 2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge. Thanks for supporting us, and we hope to see more of your pretty creations in the future. Please check back to see if you are a winner or our next guest designer. Sending you wishes for a wonderful day!
    Smiles,
    Donna
    {Creative Smiles - my little crafting world}

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  7. Janis LewisJanuary 29, 2018 at 7:40 AM

    Cute Card! Thanks for sharing at The Merry Christmas Challenge.

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  8. MandyJanuary 30, 2018 at 2:31 PM

    Gorgeous card Heather! It's so sweet, pretty and beautifully coloured.
    Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
    Mandy xx

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  9. SherylJanuary 31, 2018 at 6:52 AM

    A lovely cute image. I like the distressed edge.
    Thanks for joining the fun at CRAFT challenge this week.
    Hugs Sheryl DT member. xx

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  10. InkypinkydelightsJanuary 31, 2018 at 11:03 AM

    Thanks for sharing at Christmas at Sweet Stampin and good luck with the challenge. Judy DT x

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  11. SharonFebruary 2, 2018 at 7:43 AM

    That image is so sweet. Thanks for joining us over at the ABC Christmas Challenge.

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  12. TRACEY MOFebruary 4, 2018 at 2:44 AM

    What a sweet card she a cutie great take on the sketch.


    Thanks for jjoining us at the holly & the ivy.

    Tracey dt

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  13. KatharinaFebruary 7, 2018 at 2:50 PM

    Eine sehr schöne Winterkarte hast du da gemacht.
    Danke für die Teilnahme bei Hanna and Friends.
    Liebe Grüße
    Katharina

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  14. ** Line**February 8, 2018 at 3:16 AM

    Such a lovely winter card!
    Thanks for joining us at " Hanna& Friends"
    Wish you good luck!
    Hugs Line

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  15. Tip TopFebruary 10, 2018 at 1:06 AM

    Wonderful card! Thanks so much for joining in at Crimbo Crackers and hope to see you again soon!

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