It's Monday and that means we have a new challenge at Merry Monday! Lesley Croghan is the host for this weekly challenge on her Always Playing With Paper blog that gives you the opportunity to get a jump start on your holiday cards! Take a look at this week's inspiration photo and the challenge details:
I snipped the elements used on my clean and simple card from a sheet of DSP and popped them up on dimensionals. I cut out a separate hat, nose and scarf for the little shimmery snowman and added dimensionals to those as well to add some depth. The candy stripe band of DSP adds a festive touch, while the embossed seasonal greeting and shiny stars add visual balance to the overall design. Fun and super easy!
Be sure to visit Lesley's blog to see the rest of the design team's cards! I'm sure you'll be inspired to get started on your cards!
All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: More Merry MessagesPaper: Island Indigo card stock; Very Merry DSP Pack (K & Company)
Ink: Versamark Watermark
Tools: 3/16" Corner Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig; heat tool: Embossing Buddy, Paper Snips
Extras: White embossing powder
What a fun card and adorable snowman. Makes me want to just smile.
Posted by: Sherry Eckblad | 09/23/2013 at 08:25 AM
This cute fella pops against that vibrant blue, Margaret! Love the candy cane bottom and the sweet stars! SO adorable!
Posted by: Lesley | 09/23/2013 at 08:57 AM
Soo pretty Ms Margret , I love all the pretty colors , and that snow man,
He's so cute ...
Have a great week
Hugs frenchie
Posted by: Frenchie | 09/23/2013 at 11:53 AM
Charming, simple and unique all at the same time!
Posted by: Debi Burgess | 09/23/2013 at 01:29 PM
This card is so fun & adorable all rolled into one! Love your cute snowman, Margaret! Have a wonderful week! :)
Posted by: Wendy Aungst | 09/23/2013 at 02:16 PM
Hi Margaret. Such a cute snowy scene ... your snowman is adorable and I love the layered Christmas tree. The red and white striped band at the bottom is so fun!! Loll xx
Posted by: Loll | 09/23/2013 at 02:52 PM
Gosh your card is so fresh and modern Margaret. I like the layers of cutting. The striped border really finishes it off.
Posted by: Karen D | 09/23/2013 at 03:12 PM
What a fun snowman scene, Margaret! I love the fresh and fun feel of this card!
Posted by: Bonnie | 09/23/2013 at 06:42 PM
Fabulous card Margaret, I love the cute scene you have created.
Posted by: Nina | 09/24/2013 at 07:52 AM
Love the clean look of this card. Looks like your snowman does too.
Posted by: Patti Corriere | 09/24/2013 at 04:45 PM
Love your colour and the 3D look. Such a cute snowman.
Posted by: Sari | 09/25/2013 at 11:53 AM
Just as cute as it gets...love the snowman and your candy stripe paper looks great.
Posted by: Benzi | 09/25/2013 at 12:14 PM
What a cutie....I love his little hat & nose as well as those cute snowflakes! Adorable!
Posted by: LeAnne | 09/25/2013 at 01:21 PM
This is such a cute scene you've created, Margaret. Love your little snowman!
Posted by: KarrenJ | 09/27/2013 at 03:12 AM
Very cute card!! Love it! ~ Birgit
Posted by: Birgit | 09/28/2013 at 05:18 PM
Love the bright colours and your sweet images Margaret. Fabulous card.
Posted by: Susan Joyce | 09/29/2013 at 08:51 AM