Hi Everyone.
It's our final Paper Players challenge of the year and the fabulous Claire has a very versatile color combo for us to work with this week.
Now, my first thought when I saw this color combo was FLORALS. However, I decided to challenge myself and get out of my comfort zone. Sitting on my desk was a new stamp set that I arrived a couple of weeks ago. Mmmmm…. how was I going to color a collection of snowmen with these colors. Mmmmm….. what is the collective noun for a collection of snowmen?!!!! I'm going to pause this post and go check… apparently no definitive term – but the most used one, and one that I think is perfect…. a melt of snowmen!
I stamped the melt of snowmen onto a piece of Neenah Solar White card stock and got to work with my Copics. I had such fun playing with the colors – thanks Claire – and this lovely little stamp.
Here's my card:
Aren't they gorgeous? I am never one to use non-traditional colors for Christmas – but I am in love with the colors! I cut a piece of My Minds Eye card stock to fir the base and popped up the focal point onto the base. I added some Nuvo crystal drops and some distress glitter to areas of the card for a little extra texture and shimmer and shine.
I hope you will play along with us on our final challenge of the year. This is also the last challenge where the very talented Deanne will be playing along with us. It has been an absolute privilege to have her gorgeous creations in the gallery each week and we will miss her. However, we are welcoming a new guest designer beginning with our first challenge in 2018.
If you are looking for some inspiration, you have to look no further than the fabulous creations of our design team.
On a personal note:
Well, after a good few weeks of non-creating, it was lovely to get into my craft room and make a card yesterday. I will be back there today finishing off some Christmas cards. I'll be back tomorrow with another card for you. In the meantime, warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a little lift tonight.
Hugs
Jaydee
card recipe:
- Stamps: Wild Rose Studios Snowmen
- Inks: Copic Markers
- Cardstock: Neenah Solar White
- DSP: My Minds Eye
- Sentiment: Your Next Stamp
11 Responses
Jaydee, this is AMAZING! You made my colors SHINE!! That little “Melt of Snowmen” are precious! They just pop off the soft pink and beautifully stitched white oval! I adore the glitter on their hats! I would frame this cute card! Wishing you a lovely week, My Friend! XX
Jaydee, I think you’ve found your mojo! That is the most beautifully-coloured family of snowpeople! I love them. Jx
So adorable Jaydee!! This is such a cute image and the colors look so pretty, I love your card!
Oh my what a beautiful card!! Just love what you’ve done with those colors. All that texture is great and also love the stitched oval and the way it all fits together on the beautiful background paper. Wonderful card.
LOVE this! That snowmen image is adorable, and looks awesome with the challenge colors!
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
Oh this is adorable, Jaydee! Your little snowpeople family are so sweet in these colors. Just perfect for the challenge and I love the meandering stitched border. The whimsy is a perfect match to the snow family!
I love your little “melt” of snowmen in these colors….but your pink snowflake paper has me swooning! I REALLY love that and it’s a perfect background for your little guys!
Those are the cutest, cuddliest (is that a word?) snowmen that are perfectly colored for the challenge. Love your card! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! Hugs, Annie
Such a delightful card Jaydee! I’m in love with that stamp set with the snowman family and your coloring is gorgeous. So glad you got out of your comfort zone to create this card!
As soon as I saw your card Jaydee I just wanted to go “awwww” – your snow family is beyond cute!! I love that they are called a ‘melt’ of snowmen – I have not heard this before but it does sound appropriate! Your background paper is the perfect compliment and I just love the addition of the textured glitter too. what a fabulous card!
Thank you Jaydee for your kind words <3 Such an ADORABLE snow family. Love how you coloured them!!