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
Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 GMT Views: 2593
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Registered: December 30, 2004 Location: Where ever I go...there I am! Posts: 64166
Wed, Dec 23, 2009 @ 8:27 AM
Hey Maddy, it's nice to see you uploading again, sorry to hear about the wrist though and moving twice...where would I begin in the craft room, DH always says if we move I'm moving all this stuff...I hope to use it up by then.
Very nice pastel card and I like the snowflake for the round panel on the layout, cute little button embellishments too.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Registered: March 9, 2005 Location: OH Posts: 28552
Wed, Dec 23, 2009 @ 8:45 AM
Maddy, your card is beautiful! I have to say it brings tears to my eyes to see you making cards and posting again! Bless you Maddy. So thrilled to see you back here again!
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Registered: December 19, 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 15571
Wed, Dec 23, 2009 @ 11:33 AM
A shimmering beauty! The snowman and snowflake are adorable and what great use of the threaded buttons. Hmmmm...this was posted mighty early. Someone told me they were going to get some sleep but the challenge must have been calling out to you. Good for you! Hugs!!
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Wed, Dec 23, 2009 @ 4:41 PM
I have that stamp. Love how you used it here. Way cool and very sparklie card. TFS :0)
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Registered: December 10, 2005 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 56143
Thu, Dec 24, 2009 @ 12:06 AM
How wonderful to see your card posted today! I love the non-traditional colors and all the glitz! You made a beautiful card with your limited supplies. Hmmmm.....I thought the craft room was always the first room unpacked?
Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34504
Thu, Dec 24, 2009 @ 12:52 AM
oh Maddy, so excited to see you in the gallery. Since you are the queen of techniques, I know this card has even more depth ITR. Can't wait for one of your creations to arrive in my mailbox! Be well my friend and I pray for lots of days for you to bring forth your lovely art! Hugs
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Registered: June 22, 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 126606
Thu, Dec 24, 2009 @ 5:26 AM
just stunning....
Maddy, I am so thrilled to see you are back...you just made my Christmas so much brighter!! I'm sure that so many others are smiling to see you are back too. Your cards are wonderful. Can't wait to see what you will create next.
hugs and blessings......
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Registered: October 29, 2004 Location: Coos Bay, Oregon Posts: 24007
Sat, Dec 26, 2009 @ 11:54 AM
Maddy, So soft and sparkly! Love your non-traditional Christmas colors. Talk about creating with limited supplies......wow, I am impressed. Hope you get your stamping stuff moved "Up" so you can do more creating....Happy New Year......