Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Snow Wonderful

Christmas is just a week away!   I feel more ready than I usually do at this point.   For once I am not running around like a stressed out maniac!  Woo hoo!

This is my last Whimsy & Stars Studio Christmas card to share for the year.   I thought I was done with Christmas cards but I just couldn’t resist coloring one last Whimsy & Stars Studio image, especially because I love this snowman.

 

2012-12-18 WSS Snow Wonderful WM

Mark your calendar for the next Whimsy & Stars blog hop coming up on January 8th to see the new images for January and for your chance to win prizes.

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a a wonderful day!

 

Supplies:

  • Stamps:  Snowman and Girl (digital stamp) from Whimsy & Stars Studio, Snow Wonderful from Verve Stamps
  • Inks:  Close To My Heart Cranberry
  • Papers:  Neenah crest solar white CS, Papertrey kraft CS, October Afternoon Holiday Style paper pad
  • Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Papertrey Journal Tabs die, Copic markers
  • Embellishments:  Venetian Red Hug Snug seam binding,  the Twinery  Carribean baker’s twine, Paper Studio pearls, misc green and snowflak button

Challenges:

52 comments:

Caroline said...

Gorgeous card Cheryl the image and layout are so beautiful. Caroline xxx

1CardCreator said...

Sweet card Cheryl, love the layout and how you used it.

Ciska said...

Love this cute car Cheryl, great final make of the year! Congrats on your DT position @ Pumpkin Spice as well btw, just saw your previous post!

Audrey Pettit said...

wow, this is sooo gorgeous, Cheryl! I LOVE that cute image and LOVE all your fabulous layers! Such an amazing mix of papers and colors. Love how you did the sentiment, and adore that layered button/bow/snowflake, too!

Sue said...

awww That is such a sweet image and your colouring is so beautiful. I love the papers and layout too.

Hugs Sue

cheryl said...

oh wow hun amazing see your touch is still first class hun,brilliant just wanted to pop over to say bless your heart for all your comments and support,and messages and to wish you the best ever Christmas and brilliant new year,massive hugs Cherylx

Georgia Ehrmann said...

beautiful card and I think that snowman is adorable too! Saw this on MIM and needed a closer look! Happy Holidays!

Anne Temple said...

Wonderful card and great coloring and paper choices. So glad you shared it with us for the Christmas card challenge at Pattie's Creations.

Unknown said...

i think this one just became my very favorite image on the whole web. Fantastic job coloring, and putting the card together.

marianneDOTwanhamATgmailDOTcom

Annette Allen said...

beautiful card.. I love how you highlight the image that is just perfect.. great card

Margaret said...

Cute card. You did a good job coloring. I love your music background. Thanks for joining us at Avadares for this challenge.

Jinny Newlin said...

This is just as precious as can be, Cheryl! Beautiful color work, as always!

whoistracy said...

This image is just adorable!! I'm a sucker for snowmen. Hope you & your family have a great holiday!!

Teresa Arsenault said...

This is precious. I love those papers and your awesome design.
Thanks for sharing this at Avadares Challenge Blog.
Blessings & Merry Christmas,
Teresa

Shelia said...

What a darling card. Love all the elements in this beauty. Thanks for playing along with us at DRS Designs.

Lisa said...

This is gorgeous!! I love the colors and design!! The image is so sweet and colored beautifully!! What an awesome card!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Unknown said...

Thank you for joining us over on The Cupboard Trilogy with your fab card, I love it.
Good Luck

Jane xx
[owner/DT]

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card, lovethe image and colors. Thank you for joining us at Tammy's Scraspin Corner. Abbie DT xx

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Sweet image. Wonderful layers & embellishing. Thanks for entering Pause Dream Enjoy Snow challenge.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
PDE DT

jimlynn said...

Your title and card fit together perfect - as it really is wonderful! So pretty.
Lynn

TC said...

As always another gorgeous card Cheryl.
Have a Merry Chrismas Hugs TC X

McCrafty's Cards said...

Beautiful card Cheryl, I like the image, the papers and the twine.
Kevin xx

Sandra H said...

OMG!!.........Your creation is absolutely beautiful Stunning image layout and well just everything about it is wonderful xx

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card. Thanks for joining in with our challenges at our Papercraftjunkies Challenge Blog.
Tracey x
www.papercraftjunkies.com

Carla S. said...

This is adorable, Cheryl! Wonderful papers and great coloring of the sweet image!

Anita said...

Beautiful card Cheryl and I love that sweet image - the little girl with her snowman is adorable. Fabulous coloring and great design.

Glenda Atkins said...

So glad you managed to sneak one more Christmas card in as it is truly delightful. Great use of designer paper and fab colouring on the adorable image. Wonderful crafting Cheryl!Thanks for joining us at Lexi's Creations for our 'snow' challenge!

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

Gorgeous!!! Great mix of papers!!! And what a great snowflake embellishment on the button too :)

Kym's Crafty Cards said...

What a beautiful card you have made. Thank you for taking part in the Aud Sentiments Challenge this fortnight and I wish you the best of luck in the draw. Best wishes, Kym (Aud Sentiments Design Team Member) xxx

Desire Fourie said...

Cheryl this is just gorgeous. Your colouring is so professional and the ribbon/button is the perfect finishing touch. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Good luck.
Hugs
Desíre
{Tammy’s Scrapin Corner DT Member}
{Doing Life – my personal blog}
{Doing Life – 400 Follower Give Away}

mylittlecardstudio.blogspot.com said...

Gorgeous card. I love the image, layout and gorgeous papers. Thank you for joining us at OSAAT this week. Good luck. Jill x

Marlene Atkinson said...

This is gorgeous. Thank you for joining Robyn's Fetish cahllenge this week. Marlene DT

Josephine said...

Oh, this is beautiful!

Thanks for joining us at One Stitch at a Time this time, and good luck!

Sandra DeFalco said...

Very pretty! Thanks for playing in our 'Christmas Card' Challenge #58!
Sandi ♥
DT Coordinator for Pattie's Creations Challenge!
and Pattie's shop
Home of Pattieboop and Allie!

Tracy said...

Adorable Cheryl. :-) I really envy your card designing abilities. :-) Merry Christmas!

Debbie said...

Really cute card.Stunning papers and image.Gorgeous.Thanks for joining in with us over at Sparkles Christmas challenge.Good luck.Hugs Debs x

Crafting Vicky said...

Wow fabulous card. I really love the stitching that you have done as well!

Thanks for joining us as Tammy's Scrapin Corner this week. Hope to see you again next week. DT Crafting Vicky

Heather said...

Cute card! Love all your patterned papers..and image!Thank you for joining us at RRR!
Hugs
Heather

Misty's said...

Hi Cheryl
I saw you on MIM and came to take a closer look. I absolutely love your card! Everything from the choice of papers to the adorable image which your coloured in so beautifully.
Michaela xx

Unknown said...

A beautiful card. Love all the layers and how you have stitched them together. Thank you for joining us over at PCJ Designs and good luck in the challenge .
Hugs Caroline xx

Nancy Carr said...

Adorable. Love your blog and would love to win the giveaway. Happy Holidays!

Marjorie said...

This is so lovely Cheryl, lovely papers and design... Thank you for sharing with us this week at Make it Monday... have a lovely Christmas too!..
Hugs,
Marjorie
xx

Mei said...

Such a cute image! Love the little girl and snowman! Thanks for joining us at Love to Create this week!

I have a $15 voucher up for grabs on my blog at meiaudesigns.wordpress.com, come by to check it out if you get a chance!

Mei

Andree said...

A wonderful card, I love the colours, the papers and the cute image. Thanks for joining us at PapercraftJunkies and good luck x

shaz earl said...

A brilliant creation!

Thank you for sharing at Sparkles Christmas Challenges this time
Good luck in the draw

Shaz x

Crafty and Green said...

Thank you for having played with us last week at Love to Create Challenge!! Merry Christmas!! See you in 2013!

Many Blessings,
Tina

Gloria Shirr (purpleglo) said...

Wow!! This is so precious Cheryl!! I saw this on MIM. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving me your numbers so I can see your beautiful creations. I appreciate you sharing these!! I am grateful you are part of my life. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Hugs, Gloria

http://purpleglocreations.blogspot.com

stampingtink said...

What a gorgeous card! I love the colors and your papers are fabulous! She's colored so beautifully and I love the tab with the sentiment. So well put together! Thanks so much for joining us at Pause Dream Enjoy!

Susan, PDE DT

xxbella71xx said...

What a great card. Thanks for joining us with our challenge over at The Cupboard Trilogy Challenge Blog

Stella xx
TCT DT

xxbella71xx said...

What a great card. Thanks for joining us with our challenge over at The Cupboard Trilogy Challenge Blog

Stella xx
TCT DT

Pat K said...

Gorgeous card Cheryl...so glad I came in for a closer look on MIM. hugs, Pat K x

loz said...

Fabulous card and colors Cheryl. Visiting from MIM..Loz