Creating Me

We don’t get a lot of the white stuff in Alabama, but when we do there is major excitement. Schools and businesses close and the kids (and some adults!) have a ball playing in the snow. Since I grew up in Northern Indiana and am not a huge fan of the stuff, I like to sit at home and watch it from my warm, cozy living room.  It usually melts quickly and that is just fine with me! 😉

This little guy is all about the snow! He’s just waiting for the skies to open up and cover everything with a fluffy, white blanket. 

This cute little snowman and sentiment are from Doodlebug Design Inc. I’m not sure where the snowflake background stamp is from, but a lot of stamp companies have their own version – just pick your favorite!

Stamp a kraft note card with the snowflake stamp in white ink. (I used Craft White from Stampin’ Up and heat set it with my heat gun.) Add a wide strip of patterned paper to the card. Attach 2 thin strips of brown card stock to slightly wider blue card stock and attach over patterned paper. Stamp snowman and sentiment with brown ink on white card stock. Trim, ink the edges with blue ink, and lightly sponge entire panel with blue ink. Add pink to snowman’s cheeks with chalk. Attach snowman panel to card with pop dots. Attach 2 small black gems for buttons.

He may be ready for the snow, but I still think I’ll be fine without it… 🙂

Thanks for stopping by,

Anita

Here’s a cute little snowman to put a smile on your face and warm your heart during these cold January days.

He’s one of the Snow Peeps from Unity Stamps. I’ve done a couple of other posts using more of these adorable snow people. You can find them here and here. 

To make this card, stamp the snow peep on white card stock with black ink and color with Copic markers. Trim the stamped piece and layer to red card stock. Emboss a blue square of card stock with the snowflake folder from Stampin’ Up and attach to a white card. Cut a banner from red patterned paper and attach to card. Attach stamped image to card with pop dots. Add clear glitter to snowflakes and the snowman to add a little bling.

Add a smile to someone’s dreary January by having this little guy show up in their mailbox just to say hi!

Thanks for stopping by,

Anita

A very special little girl turned 3 last month. She has brought love, laughter, and joy to my life in more ways than I can possibly mention. She has the most tender heart and seems to know intuitively when I need an extra hug or kiss on the cheek. Can you tell she has captured my heart?

This photo of us was taken by her very talented Momma. If you are local, I highly recommend Amanda Powell (Photographer) if you are in need of a photographer. She is amazing!

Here is the card I made for this very special occasion 🙂

The balloon stamps and matching die are a set from Hero Arts. “Celebrate” is from Simon Says Stamp.

To make the card, stamp the balloons with 3 different colors of ink and die cut. Attach a panel of purple card stock to a white card. Attach balloons to card, using pop dots to attach the center balloon. Using a thin black marker, draw the strings for the balloons. Stamp “celebrate” on white card stock and trim into a banner. Attach to card with pop dots. The “3” is a chipboard die cut that I inked with pink ink and then added some clear glitter glue to add a little sparkle. Attach this to the banner. Add 3 little gems for the finishing touch.

Looking forward to many, many more birthday celebrations with this most special little lady!!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Anita

Unity Stamp Company has the best stamps!! I love these Snow Peeps – they are just so cute! This little guy had the best time ringing in the New Year. 🙂

I stamped the snowman with brown ink on white card stock and colored him with Copic markers. I punched him out with a circle punch and then layered the image to an orange scalloped circle (you can find basic shape punches at your local craft store). I embossed a panel of light aqua card stock with the snowflake embossing folder from Sizzix, attached a strip of patterned paper, and attached the panel to a white card. The snowman is attached with pop dots.

Happy New Year!

Thanks for stopping by,

Anita