Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Snowball fight!


     I have a Mabelle card for you today.  This fun image called Snowball Boy can be found in the Whimsy and Stars Studio etsy store.
     I started with a base card of white and then cut a mat of Bazzill which I embossed with a snowflake embossing folder.  To dress the mat up a bit I broke out some white embossing powder for some frosty fun.  The image was colored with Copics, doubled matted and layered on top of another triple matted panel.  If you're wondering why I chose the olive green color for his sweater that color is in the cute little snowman DP.  It just got covered up.  ☺  The snowflake is a Maya Road chipboard piece I covered with Gesso and then glitter.  I think I managed to convey the feeling of cold on this card don't you.  LOL
     Be on the look out tomorrow for some special news from Whimsy and Stars Studio.
     I mentioned I'd try to take some photos of the goodies I picked up on vacation.  It took three pictures to get it all in.  LOL  Sorry for the bad lighting.  The packaging was reflecting everything.


     I was shopping with vacay and Christmas mini albums in mind so a lot of it is for those projects.
     Here are a few photos from the trip.  Unfortunately I didn't bring my zoom lens camera so I didn't get very good pics of the big bear we saw, plus he was a lazy bear and just wanted to lay under the tree in the grass.  The first pic is the view from our cabin and the other two are some residents of Cade's Cove.  Those turkeys felt pretty darned safe strutting around there considering it was Thanksgiving day.  LOL



          I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Sisterhood of Crafters--embossing
Simon Says Stamp--anything goes
Bearly Mine--blues and silver
Creative Card Crew--anything goes
elke Kaart een Feestje--non-traditional Christmas colors
Going Grey with Scrap-creations--Merry Christmas
Ladybug Crafts Ink--snowflakes
Oldie But a Goodie--let it snow (ribbon is from last Christmas)
Party Time Tuesday--anything goes
Tuesday Throwdown--lots of layers
Eureka Stamps--let the holiday fun begin
Lexi's Creations--Christmas
Love to Create--non-traditional Christmas colors
Make It Monday--anything goes
Tammy's Scrapin Corner--let it snow
The Paper Girls--Christmas
Totally Stampalicious--let it snow
Addicted to Stamps--Christmas Time
Corrosive--anything goes
PanPastelUK--frosty and bright
The Crafty Pad--add some glitter
The Hybrid Chick--winter photo inspiration
Challenge Up Your Life--first snow
Sketch Saturday--sketch
Fussy and Fancy--feeling blue

     Hope you have a wonderful day!

Supplies:

  • Paper:  My Mind's Eye, Bazzill, Recollections, Copic XPress-it Blending card
  • Stamp:  Whimsy and Stars Studio "Snowball Boy"
  • Ink:  Copics
  • Tools:  EK Success Corner rounder, MFT Mini Tabs, Cuttlebug embossing folder, heat gun
  • Miscellaneous:  Stampendous White embossing powder, Recollections brads, Celebrate It ribbon, Maya Road chipboard snowflake, Hang Tag String, button and glitter from my stash

48 comments:

KimCreate said...

Pretty card! The ribbon is yummy!
Love your goodies! I've been wanting the pinecone die. Can't wait to see what you make!
Hugs

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Tracy. Such a cute image, I love the frosty effect on the embossing and gorgeous ribbon.
Looks like you will be having lots of fun with your new goodies.
Fabulous photos too!

hugs Sue

Dilyana said...

Oh, this is such a beautiful winter card, Tracy! :-) I love the olive sweater, I think it pops up great! :-) Love the snow around the card as well :-)

Can't wait to see what you'll make with the new goodies :-)

Hugs,
Dilyana

Debbie said...

Lovely card and just perfect for our challenge this week at The Crafty Pad, thanks for playing along. :)

Debbie The Crafty Pad Designs

heidy said...

Fabolous card ,great pictures and lovely stuff lol!!
XXX Heidy

Jane said...

What a sweet card, I love the sparkle.
Hugs
Jane

Caroline said...

This is gorgeous I love the layout and the image is adorable. Have fun with all those new goodies and the photo's are fab. Caroline xxx

Kim said...

stunning card Tracy! love the edging too. and gorgeous pics of your holiday - and your shopping!
Kim x

Athina said...

I always love stopping by here. You coloring is just beautiful!

Unknown said...

This is one gorgeous card! Love your image, and embellishments are gorgeous! Thank you for joining us this week over at Love to Create Challenge Blog.
Ruza, LTC DT

Unknown said...

This is lovely, The colors are amazing.
so wonderful.

Please come back next week.
Best of Luck on The Challenge!

Reminder:
To Be Eligible for prizes,you must be a follower. If you are a follower Thank you so very much. If you have forgotten just come to the main page and click to follow.

Hugs
Tammy Ortiz
Founder of
Tammy Scrapin Corner

Sassy Raggedy said...

Beautiful card Tracey. I love the colors and design. Coloring is wonderful. Thanks for joining us this week at Eureka Stamps. joann sassy raggedy

Linda Palmer said...

Tracy, beautiful card, and gorgeous coloring. Love your card and the photos. Thanks for joining us at the Corrosive Challenge Blog.

NancyD said...

Very cute card and super coloring! Thanks for joining us at Love To Create Challenge. NancyD

Faye said...

Hello. Your card is Fantastic..Popped in from MIM. Faye

Jennifer said...

I love this frosty card of yours! Wonderful layers and the sparkle you've given his outfit!
It looks like you've found some wonderful shopping finds to!

Chrissy said...

Gorgeous card Tracy, love the cute image, fabulous sparkle and colouring and beautiful bow..
love your goodies and lovely pictures too..

Thanks for joining in with us at Fussy and Fancy…

Luv CHRISSYxx

paper fun said...

Your card is gorgeous. I love that shade of blue.

You did find some lovely goodies on your trip and your photos of your trip ase so lovely.

Thanks for joining us at Creative Card Crew.

Mari

Anja said...

Your winter card is real fun, Tracy! The image is colored beautifully and I like the white embossed borders and the MME DP.
Hugs, Anja

PS: thanks for sharing some of your vacation photos and I'm looking forward to see your Christmas mini albums, that you will be creating with all that gorgeous stuff from your shopping tour ;o)

Nancy said...

Wonderful photos! Thanks for sharing them! I love your beautiful frosty card! You do an amazing job with these "snowy" cards! One would think you have lots of experience with that kind of climate! lol I'm still trying to send some snow your way! :o)

Linda Breedlove said...

Thanks for sharing your photos, Tracy. I was dying to see what you bought. I love the Distress Inks most of all... I have all the colors but for a couple... so versatile! Can't wait to see what you make with it all. LOVE the view from your cabin... this is making me "homesick" for TN. So glad you had a great time!
Hugs!

Kraftylittlebox said...

Awesome card :) love the white embossing around the edge and the ribbon is gorgeous, fab image too,
Thanks for joining us at LTC
Hugs Klair xx

Unknown said...

Gosh, your photos are amazing Tracy... And so are your new goodies, have fun playing with them! Your card is supersweet, such pretty colouring as always!! Hugs, Ira
irascreacorner.blogspot.nl

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful card,cute image and love the embossed background papers and bow thanks for joining us at Tammy's Scrapin Corner
Carol DT x

Bonnie Irvine said...

Sweet card! The colours are beautiful. Love the white embossing around the embossed cardstock. It gives a lovely snowy effect.

Jinny Newlin said...

Super cute card! LOVE all your vacation pics, and it looks like you made quite the haul! TFS!

Dawn @ LilyPinkScraps said...

The card is as gorgeous as always and I love the glitter on his outfit - too cute! Looks like the shopping trip was worth it - great goodies. Finally, love the snaps - looks a wonderfully, natural, peaceful place :)

Unknown said...

Wow stunning design really perfect for our challenge this week.

Good Luck

Kerry DT Leader PanPastel UK

Lisa Minckler said...

Beautiful card Hick!!! What a fantastic layout and you know, despite all the obvious things that would catch one's attention, the embossing on the edge of your card tickled me pink!!! :) Love that snowy feel you've given it there. LOOOVE your vacation pictures too. Just seeing the surroundings made me feel so relaxed. :)
Hugs to you my friend,
Twang
Thank you also for joining us at MIM.

Audrey Pettit said...

You do the best coloring, I tell you what!!! LOVE this, Tracy! So detailed, so beautiful, so very wintery icy!!
And thanks for sharing all the photos. It's great to see some of your holiday adventures. What a beautiful spot you were in!

Ros Crawford said...

Oh so beautiful!! The image is adorable ... and I love seeing your photos ... TFS

Tinie said...

Lovely!! Love your card!!
Thanks for joining us at EKEF!
groetjes Tinie

Unknown said...

wowzers this is so scrummy - and fabby goodies..how lucky!! Thanks so much for getting sketchy with us at Sketch Saturday x

Aletta said...

Erg mooie kaart en leuk dat je meedoet met EKEF.

Groetjes Aletta

Lindsay Craftymonster81 said...

wow! Really stunning make, love the embossing and the bow is gorgeous. Thank you for joining in with the PanPastel challenge blog
Lindsay xx

Judy said...

Fab card! The layers, the textures, the color scheme and everything is perfect! Wow. Thanks for playing along with The Paper Girls.

Heidi said...

Beautiful card!
And thanks for sharing the pictures:)
Hugs, Heidi:)

Scrappycath said...

Your card is perfect for the Card Caravan theme at The Hybrid Chick! Thanks so much for sharing with us! With all those goodies that you snagged, you should come back on Dec 9 for our next theme. I think you'll like joining in again!

Archana Joshi said...

Such a wonderful card. Very nice image and your colouring is stunning. Wonderful goodies you bought. And thanks for sharing these lovely pictures from your trip.
Thanks for joining us at Tammyscrappincorner this week.
Hugs,
Archana

Crafty and Green said...

Gorgeous!! Thank you so much for playing with us this week at Eureka Stamps!! Please Come back and play with us again soon!

Many Blessings,
Tina

Emily Lauritzen said...

You definitely conveyed the feeling of cold with this card! Just love the frosty edges, all the layers and that gorgeous ribbon! Thank you so much for joining us at Tuesday Throwdown!
<3 Emily L.-DT

julie_woolston said...

Stunning card I love the image gorgeous papers and detail.

Thank you for joining us at Lexis Creations.

Hugs Julie x

Crafty and Green said...

Hi! Me again! Thank you so much for having played with us last week at Love to Create for our Non-Traditional Holiday Challenge!! We really appreciate your support!! See you again soon!

Many Blessings,
Tina

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

What a gorgeous card, lovely DPs and design! Thank You for joining us at Lexi's Creations for our Christmas Challenge hugs Susan x

Melissa Bove said...

Gorgeous card! Love that image and your coloring is fabulous!!

Lovely pictures too!!

Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog!

Hugs...
Melissa

Crafty Mamma Mia said...

Hi Tracy - what a lovely card! Super cute image and beautifully coloured too. Thanks for "Adding some Glitter" to your card and sharing at The Crafty Pad last week.
Helen x (DT)
PS: Sorry I'm late in commenting - I got ambushed by life!

Teresa said...

Superb card for our Christmastime challenge at Addicted to stamps thanks for playing along.
Teresa x

Kjersti said...

A gorgeous Christmas card in so beautiful colours Tracy!
Thanks for playing along at Addicted to Stamps Christmas challenge this time!
Hugs Kjersti:)