snowman candy

this clever little gift was given to me by linda is this not the cutest??? that fleece hat is adorable i will have to be desperate to get to that chocolate

winter weather

done for a winter weather swap. I for some odd reason like this unknown unmounted snowman but never really have a chance to use it because it is kinda sad. For this swap it was perfect. we have had (knock on wood) a mild winter and compared to the last two a very welcome sight. So its a melting snowman with a little grass showing through and a bare tree. It was kind of plain so I added some blowing cold breeze to keep the snowman alive for a short more time and some crystals to make the snow.

Snowman for a friend

In one of my stamp clubs we had a member that loved snowman and we loved our Ginny. A few years ago she passed away from colon cancer and her sister that is still in our club hosts this swap every year. its a favorite because of the memory it brings back for everyone and we love to honor her this way.

The snowman is cut with the cricut with a light blue shadow done as well. Markers were used to color in the parts on the snowman. He is pop dotted (I told you I am obsessed with them) on red. A cuttlebug folder was used on white and both the blue background and the punched red corners were made by taking stamp pads and running them over the top of the embossed background.

Only had to make 14 of these, haha but it was a labor of love. Once you get the parts made and the first one put together its a snap after that you just run an assembly line and before you know it they are all done.

snowman popup card

did this for a swap to honor a fellow swapper and friend that died of cancer a couple of years ago. its an annual thing for us and a great way to remember her.

this fits in a regular envelope and when you take it out it pops up
what it looks like when in the envelope
full view

this shows you the folds. 8 x 4 1/4 if I remember right.
fold in half
then in half on one side only.
then 2 1/8 inch from other side (not folded in half side) mark both down sides and in the middle. then cut from one to the other to form point
score an x in the middle section to be your pop up.

pretty simple once you do a dozen of them. lol

A Kittie surprise

I received a wonderful card in the mail from one of my favorite bloggers. Actually I first saw Kittie Caracciolo on split coast stampers and have always admired her work. Her blogs showcase her cards with tutorials and information check her out you will be pleasantly surprised at the details she puts into her cards. She even has her own line of stamps on rubber necker which after the holidays I think I will need to own some of. Someday I hope to be this good.


My husband was intrigued by the snowballs. they are just like the snow very textured. I am assuming she used liquid applique on them. My photos don't show all the sparkle and fun that she has added tot he card.

A prized card it will be on my tree of honor. hmm I am going to have to take a picture of that one day. It runneth over at the moment I think I need a bigger one.