08 April 2014

Merry Monday Christmas Card Challenge #103 - Use a snowman on your Christmas card.

Hello there! Are you ready for another Merry Monday Challenge? This week we have a snowman theme, so roll out those lovely snowmen stamps and create a card featuring these gorgeous wee fellas. For me they seem quite mythical, as I have never seen a real one, so stamping is as close as I will ever get to a snowman.



 My card started with my own snowman design/image, I have used him before here, but this time I was able to import him into the Silhouette program and set him up for print and cut. So excited about this.
I still like to hand colour him though (rather than colour him on the computer), I like the organic feel of my rough colouring.
I forgot to dust the image before I white embossed the hat brim etc and managed to get powder all over the show. I decided not to clean it off because it looked like sprinkled snow to me.
His stitched circle is made with two Lil' Inker circle dies.
The large leaves are Quickutz, the small leaves are a hand punch, and the snowflake and scallop strip are Lil' Inker. The Sentiment is Hero Arts.




 See what the design team have created to inspire you by going to the challenge site (link above) or by clicking on the links below.
Karen Davis (you're here)

This month's featured designer is Jennifer Timko

I look forward to seeing what you create for the gallery, have a good week.

15 comments:

Wendy said...

Love, love, love your snowman card, Karen! He's colored so beautifully and I have to say that I love the design on your card! The circle panel & your pretty leaves with the snowflake are wonderful additions! Have a wonderful week! :)

Susan Joyce said...

Fantastic card Karen, I love your snowman image and the other design elements you used, just gorgeous.

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

This is a real beauty! Love everything about your card Karen!

Deanne :)

Notes by Nina said...

Beautiful card Karen, I love all these layers and design elements.

Kristie Goulet said...

This is so beautiful, Susan! Great job coloring the adorable snowman! Have a great week!

Kathy Schweinfurth said...

Wow, Karen, this is beautiful!! Such an awesome design!

Bonnie said...

I remember that snowman and still think he's the cutest I've seen! I love your colors! As Kathy says, it's awesome!

Katie Melhus said...

WOW Karen, your cards just blow me away every week and this is just another stunning creation! I wish I could make string and ribbon look the way you do, jealous!

Loll said...

Your snowman card is so sweet Karen. I love the way you layer ... perfection! Loll xx

Karren said...

I love that you've used this cute snowman again and I agree about the stray embossing powder looking like snow. A happy accident! Such a fab card!

Melinda Gleissner said...

Your card is absolutely exquisite! I love all of the layers, your snowman is adorable.

Nancy Thomas said...

A fabulous design and such pretty wintery colors.

Jen Timko said...

This snowman really is fabulous!! I love your coloring and all the amazing details in this card!!

Greta said...

Oh my goodness! This is one fantastic card, Karen!

Joni Andaya said...

OH MY!!! What a Pretty card and Awesome CUTE Snowman :)