Friday, November 21, 2014

A frostier Christmas


     Gosh a whole week without a post.  I have been super busy trying to finish up some guest work, plus now that I'm trying to squeeze in my 10,000 steps a day for FitBit I've got even less time in the day to play with my cardmaking.
     It is Bellarific Friday though so I have some Stamping Bella goodness to share with you.  Last weeks challenge was this cool sketch.


     I've used the fun Frostier for my card.  You can't see it in the photo, but I went over his scarf with some gold H20's and it adds some fun sparkle, almost like the scarf has gold threads woven in it.  I hand cut the banner.  The stamping look gold in the photo but it's platinum.
     You can hop over to Blogabella and see what my teamies and those who played along with this sketch have created.
Next weeks challenge is "Holiday Wishes".  Just use a current Stamping Bella stamp and get your creation mailed to Emily by next Thursday to be in the run for the monthly $50.00 Bella Bucks prize
     Have a blessed weekend!

Supplies:
Paper--Fancy Pants "Home for Christmas", Recollections, Copic XPress-it Blending card
Stamps--Stamping Bella "Frostier"
Ink--Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark, Copics
Tools--Quickutz Nesting Circles
Miscellaneous--Ranger Liquid Platinum embossing powder, Gold Sparkling H2O's

18 comments:

Lisa Minckler said...

YEAH! You're back! That fit thingy works. My mom has lost 10 pounds so far and only had it a short time. I think that's wonderful. I did miss seeing you post, but what you're doing is so worth it. FABULOUS card. The watercolor blend to this I couldn't stop looking at. I do love the gold in the scarf and just the image is precious. Really wonderful Christmas greeting.
Happy weekend to you!!!
hugs,
T

Audrey Pettit said...

OMGoodness, that is such a CUTE image, and SO beautifully colored! I can see just a touch of that gold sparkle in the scarf, and I love that extra little touch. I think the crisp white image circle and card background look amazing with the papers you chose. And love that beautiful platinum embossed sentiment banner. Everything just pops!

newfiecrafter(Marilyn) said...

Love your card such a fun image and beautifully colored. Like how you did your banner really adds to the card design.

KimCreate said...

Very cute! The snowman looks so delicate with his tiny twig arms. Love the little red bird he's dancing with! Lovely card!

Sue said...

This is gorgeous, such a fabulous cute snowman with his little birdie friend. I love the colours and beautiful embossed sentiment.
hugs Sue xx

Nancy said...

Oh, Tracy! This card just makes me happy, happy, happy! :o)
Such a charming character playing with the sweet little birdie!
Beautiful coloring and lovely papers! :o)

Anonymous said...

I need that image !! But I couldn't possibly color him like this !! Your awesome !!

Geri said...

Oh, Tracy...I'm so behind!!! But I saw that snowman pop up and had to come look! He's the sweetest ever...dancing with that birdie! Thanks for sharing, friend...I needed that smile you just put on my face!!!

Jinny Newlin said...

Absolutely perfect! That image is simply precious, and I just love the way you've totally let it take center stage.

aussie aNNie said...

Welcome back Tracy, with a stunning card..lovely image and design
aNNie xx
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Marlies said...

A beautiful Christmas card with lovely papers and a cute snowman. Your colouring makes him realy stand out. I also like the banner. Have a nice weekend. hugs, Marlies

Pam said...

This is wonderful! I love that sweet image and your coloring is flawless, of course. Great papers and that embossed sentiment - wow!

Unknown said...

Supersweet Mr. Snowman! Love your colouring as always, truly splendid work! Keep up the good work with you 10,000 steps, dancing to Enrique might help, too, lol! Hugs, Ira
Ira’s Crea Corner

Ros Crawford said...

Oh I love this snowman ... he's so lifelike I want to hug him!! Gorgeous card!!
!0,000 steps ... yikes! You put me to shame... Go girl!

Ellibelle said...

Such a cute card, really love the colors!

Unknown said...

So darn adorable. And that image has me smiling..

Hugs~

CherylQuilts said...

Oh, Tracy, I just love snowmen, and this big guy is darling! And I love that he's "dancing" with the little cardinal!! Beautiful coloring, as always, and I really LOVE the DP that really pops this card! And the sentiment at the bottom is perfect! Love it all, sweet friend! Happy Thanksgiving!

Sassy Raggedy said...

Well Tracy how cute is this little guy. I love the design and you always use such bright colors. I'm having my coffee and have a lot of yours to comment on. Makes me smile to sit down and see happy sweet cards from you. Hugs, joann