We moved, not once, but twice in less than a year, and during the second move, I fell off the porch and sustained a very badly broken wrist. With these limitations, all my craft supplies are still stashed away in boxes in the basement, except for one small box I found upstairs of assorted supplies- a few stamp sets, a couple of ink pads, some spray glue, glitter, and a box of buttons. I treated myself to a new Designer Paper stack (got 50% off!) at Michael's, and that's what I had to work with to make this card!
So this is for the Sketch Challange 260 (thank you Faith, for a nice layout!). I stamped the snowman in SU Really Rust, sprayed the panel with glue, dusted with crystal glitter and then tinsel glitter (you all know how much more glittery these things look IRL!). The circle panel is actually a snowflake, stamped in silver and also glittered, although it's very hard to see in the scan. I liked the idea of the square buttons- I think they work well with the rectangular panels. I tied them with slivers of ribbon I cut from a roll of gift wrap ribbon.
And that's that! Although it's getting pretty late by now, anyone who would like to do a one-for-one Holiday card exchange with me, PM me for my address and give me yours. I have several designs, so which one you'll get will be a surprise!
Happy Holidays, Everyone!
Hugggs!
Maddy
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Wed, Dec 23, 2009 @ 3:01 AM
I love non-traditional colors for any occasion, but especially for Christmas! This looks great, and I agree about the square buttons. Glad you're back!
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Wed, Dec 23, 2009 @ 3:23 AM
Lovely papers! Sorry about the injury, hope you will be all rearing to go for the new year. I just love your snowman all in pink, soft and elegant card. Great sketch! Happy holidays to you Maddy.
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Registered: September 29, 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 22372
Wed, Dec 23, 2009 @ 4:25 AM
wishing you well, sorry to learn of your accident.......great job using what you have.....this is very pretty and sparkly, like the color too.....Merry Christmas in your new home! *~*
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Registered: February 7, 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 720
Wed, Dec 23, 2009 @ 4:29 AM
WOW -- so glad you're back in the groove-- love the glitter
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Registered: August 30, 2006 Location: Saugus, Massachusetts Posts: 65034
Wed, Dec 23, 2009 @ 5:32 AM
Hi Maddy! so glad to see you posting cards!! Sorry about your fall - Yuck! hope you are better soon!! love this pretty card - the pink and sparkles are lovely!
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Registered: January 6, 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 20543
Wed, Dec 23, 2009 @ 6:07 AM
Oh Maddy, This looks so festive with all that glitter. So very glad to have you back sharing your wonderful art! Glad you're feeling better after your accident!
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Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79473
Wed, Dec 23, 2009 @ 7:50 AM
Welcome back, Maddy!! I love the icy look on this very pretty card.
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