Hello, crafting friends!
I have a one layer Christmas card to share with you today :)
I've been on the lookout for a snowman that makes me smile and although I don't usually go for cling stamps, I couldn't resist this unmounted red rubber chap from Purple Onion Designs!
It's a very simple card design - I stamped him in black ink and shaded him with grey pencil before adding some splashes of bright orange on his nose and scarf using a water-based marker. I didn't want my snowman floating about in space (!) so I added a snowy ground with black and grey pencils.
The card was finished with a sentiment from WPlus9's Silver Bells. This will be an easy one to mail!
CHALLENGES
I'm joining in at with the Whimsical theme at the ABC Christmas challenge where the letters are W for Whimsical and X for Xerox; the colour palette is from Color My Heart Color Dare 471 where we are asked to use Black Grey and White with 1 extra colour; Cathy is hosting the All Things Masculine challenge at Watercooler Wednesday and as this no-frills card is destined for my nephew, I'm playing along there; I've used a Never Before Used Schtamp so I'm linking up at Darnell's NBUS challenge too.
AND IN OTHER NEWS
It's been a very mild autumn here in the middle of England but the temperatures are beginning to drop, especially at night. It'll soon be time to get my woolly scarves out - although I think I might hold off on the bright orange nose! Never a good look unless you're a snowman!
Love this little guy! He's adorable!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable Vicky, love his happiness.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
He's a happy chap Vicky love his big smile and bright orange nose,much colder here.
ReplyDeleteHe makes me smile too! An adorable and fun card!
ReplyDeletehe certainly does make you smile :), love his bright orange scarf and the matching sentiment ♥
ReplyDeleteWell he made me smile Vicky so achieved you aim, lovely card.
ReplyDeleteBx
. . . and what a sweet snowman he is too. Love this CAS Christmas card.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sarn xxx
This made me smile today - the orange is so bold and vibrant against the neutrals. Great card! Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble :)
ReplyDeletelove the orange color choice, Such a cute snowman and perfect image for this color challenge. Thanks for sharing with us at Color Dare.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful is this cute and fun little snowman Vicky! It certainly brings a smile!! Loving the pops of orange!! Thanks so much for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday Challenge!! Stay safe! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my, that line-drawn styled snowman is adorable and the orange compliments perfectly!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute snowman! He would put a smile on anyone's face! LOVE the orange. Thanks for sharing at Color Dare.
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable - what a happy snowman!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at the ABC Christmas Challenge!
Helen x
What a sweet snowman! I love that you used the orange for your extra color! Thank you for joining us at Color Dare!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis is such a darling card and your color choice worked out so well! Be on the look out from an email form me! THX!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, I knew it would be dangerous to check out your blog, now hunting that snowman stamp....lovely card. x
ReplyDeleteOoooh, love that orange nose and scarf. You've enabled me - it's a good thing.
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