Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Stay Warm!!!!

A SNOWMAN....yea!!!! If you know me, you know I love a snowman. I gave the challenge #125 this week as hostess of the Stampin' B's Design Team and it is to make an easel, round or whichever way you prefer. When I started to make it, I hit upon the idea of doing a snowman. Well, it was all fun from there. Although, if I did it over, I would probably put the snowman on top as he is a bit large and I had to stand the top  straight up almost to show him off, leaving off the stop. I love him, anyway. I used a Flourishes stamp set called Warm Winter Wishes and I love this paper from Daisy Bucket-dbl sided All the Trimmings.
Rest of recipe below.

If you've never tried an easel, you can find the instructions on Splitcoaststampers in the resource section.
It is easy and makes a fun card.

Challenges entered:
Stamps R Us Challenge Blog-Anything Goes
Christmas Inspirations #31-Clean and Simple Christmas theme
Christmas Card Challenge #38-Glitter (on my snowflake, berries and  around bottom of snowman)

Recipe:

Stamps: Flourishes-Warm Winter Wishes
Paper: Stampin'Up! Real Red cardstock, Daisy Bucket-All the Trimmings (dbl-sided)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Spellbinders circle nestabilitie, Copics, star embellishment, Cuttlebug, Red and Star Dust Stickles

23 comments:

Marisa said...

Loving the red and turquoise together and what acute snowman. Great easel card. I must try one of these one day soon :)

Bernie said...

To cute Benzi! I love snowmen and easel cards so this is perfect.
Blessing Bernie

Hussena said...

love your easel card the snowman reminds me of an early winter and the festive season,love how u have colored him.

cebelica said...

This is so cute! I love the image and the glittery snowflake!

Carol Hurlock said...

Oh the weather outside is frightful!!! lol It really is-got a hurricane off the coast here today. But this card is so delightful. I just love that sweet snowman and that color combination of ice blue and bright red. What an adorable card. This is my favorite shaped easel and you have created the most darling card. Just love it Benzi!!!

Bear Hugs,
Carol

Lois said...

Good challenge, Brenda. Easel cards are always fun! Love your snowman -- helps cool us off at this time of year.

CARLA PREDIGER said...

Really lovely this round card! Thanks for joining us at Christmas Inspirations challenges. Hope to see you with us again soon.

Mary Marsh said...

this is a cute snowman card benzi-and I love easel cards-guess you dont get to see many where you live

Magali said...

Ficou uma graça!!!
Obrigada por participar do Christimas inspirations
Bjs

Kathy and Lucky said...

This is a great card, love the round easel and the snowman, sure could use a bit of cool down here. Thanks for joining us at Stamps R Us.

Pam~ said...

Oh honey I'm staying warm! I've missed blog hopping but had a great time in (hot)Vegas. This card is so darn cute ... love those colors!

Lynne in NI said...

Hee hee! This must be the perfect stamp for you Brenda ... a snowman AND a birdie! Lovin it! Gorgeous colours too.

StephC said...

Beautifully done! The colors are fabulous. So glad you joined us for this weeks CCC!

Davi said...

Brenda love the round easel!! The fun dp and the cute little snowman is the best:)

Carol L said...

Great job on this one! I love that snowman image and all of these great colors!

Joanne (jojot) said...

well....I struggled.....YOU aced it.....love this snowman and he looks fabulous on this easel card....not too big, not too small...just right

Márcia Mattos said...

This is a relly cute card!
Thanks for joining us at Christmas Inspirations.
hugs

Bonnie said...

I've only made one easel card. I think it's time to make another! I love your snowman and all the bright red showcasing him. It is time to start on Christmas cards isn't it?

CarlaKH said...

Ohh my fave color combo! Love the card and the coloring is perfect! Thanks for joining us at CCC this week!

Colleen Dietrich said...

Glad to hear an easel card is easy. I might actually try one sometime! I'm all about easy.

This snowman is soo cute, especially on a round card, echoing his body shape.

Ellen Taylor said...

Cute easel card! I still don't have any christmas cards done...eek! thanks for the inspiration!

Shannon White said...

Wowzers! What a Super Sweet easel card! Love your color combo your Darling snowman too! 8-)
Hugs
Shannon

Julie said...

You've been a busy stamper! I love the colors on this and I'm a sucker for anything with a snowman! Love the easel layout too!