It's time for a new Addicted to Stamps and More challenge, and this time around, we're looking for Die Cuts and Stencils! I took a look at some of my seasonal dies, and came up with this sadly neglected snowman:
He is definitely a cutie, but a little finickety to piece in all those small hat pieces! And I may reconsider inlaying his facial features next time. :D This die set is a hand-me-down from a crafting friend, and the first time I've used him, so he'll be off to visit Darnell's December NBUS gallery. For the background, I simply used the inks left on my blue and purple blending brushes to create a daytime sky, then spritzed it with some sparkle mist. The snowy tree horizon is actually a border punch! (I'm feeling very retro here.) I added the large "merry" die cut sentiment and a couple of die cut snowflakes to complete the card.
I'm also adding this card to the new Shopping Our Stash challenge, Do You Want to Build a Snowman? and The Paper Players Winter Wonderland challenge.
Lots of die cut and stencil inspiration from my ATSM teammates - I hope you'll check out their creations and then join us!
Supplies: Neenah white, Stampin' Up basic black & real red, Concord & 9th graphite glitter & scrap orange, brown & green cardstock, various distress inks, Paper Smooches snowman 2, Winnie & Walter In a Word: Merry, MFT stitched rounded rectangle & Sunny Studio Holiday Helpers snowflake dies, EK Success Alpine border punch, Avery Elle clear shimmer spray
Must have taken a steady hand to glue those tiny pieces but the end result is fabulous, love that super cute snowman and quite the cute scene. The sentiment die cut is great. Thanks for playing along with "do you want to build a snowman" challenge at Shopping Our Stash, and you really built a snowman.
ReplyDeleteInlaying all those tiny bits sure was a labor of love, but look how amazing this card turned out! Thanks for joining the fun at Shopping Our Stash!
ReplyDeleteGlad you persevered with that finicky die, because this little guy is as cute as can be! Love your background too! Thanks for playing with the Players this week with this fun creation!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with LeAnne. So glad you kept going with that die. You pieced it together perfectly and the end result is perfect in every way. Thank you for joining us at the Paper Players this week.
ReplyDeleteAdorably fun! I love the little guy, and your in-laying looks perfect and festive
ReplyDeleteI agree with LeAnne and Debbie - so glad you kept going, the end result was totally worth the effort. So glad you shared this beauty with us at the Paper Players this week
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I adore this little snowman scene, Lindsey! As tedious as they can be I personally find it very satisfying...most of the time. LOL. The Merry die was such a great addition too! Thanks for joining us at The Paper Players my friend!
ReplyDeleteAw, him's so cute, Lindsey! And just look how happy he is to be pieced together and no longer neglected! I love that whole puzzling aspect of inlay, but I know it's not for everyone. You did a great job with it and the background, punch tree line, and, well, the whole design! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Holiday Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteGlad you persevered with the finicky bits to create this oh-so-cute snowman! And the wintry scenery just adds to the adorable factor!
ReplyDeletehugs~c