Hi there! I'm so happy it's almost Friday (2.5hrs)! My weekend starts at the end of my shift ~ 3:00 pm SHARP! I'm lovin' my new job~no call and no weekends! YAHOOO!!! The weather has been crazy all over the United States and Australia! Thankfully we haven't had any snow flurries to report here in my neck of the woods (
Ahwatukee, AZ) but many parts of the country have been getting pounded with heavy snow fall and frigid temperatures, including my hometown of
Orchard Park, NY where I have a few friends still residing :) I made this card for my sweet friends Sue and John:
I love this little snowman from
Waltzingmouse Sewing Box - Christmas - he's one of my faves :) You can see in the photo below that I stamped him x 2 and paperpieced one on to of the other, popping him up with a few foam squares for a bit of dimension.
My sweet friend
Lisa recommended this fun sketch challenge site called
Sketch Saturday. There was so much great inspiration and I loved the sketch, so I played along with this week's
Sketch Saturday #140:
These are the
Copic markers used to color the sweet snowman and heart images:
I finally get to share on my blog my
warm winter wishes card that was published in CARDS magazine: January issue :) Here's the magazine version:
and here he is in my light tent before sending him off:
I hope you stay safe and keep warm wherever you may be! I will be back Saturday for an all new
Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge. Thanks for looking ~ Be Sweet!
Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Waltzingmouse Sewing Box - Christmas,
Very Vintage Christmas
Die Templates & Machine:
Spellbinders™ Nestabilities®
S4-295 Lacey Squares,
S4-126 Classic Squares LG,
S4-290 Labels Fourteen,
S4-242 Big Scalloped Borderabilities Petite,
GC-001 Grand Calibur
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45 Sweet Comments So Far:
Such sweet cards, congrats to you!
Mona, I can see why you love this stamp! As always, amazing card!
Mona your cards are so cute...
Cute card and great take on the sketch! Love the snowman!
Sweet cards, I love that cute liitle fella. This card will certainly warm your friends hearts.xxxx
Congratulations Mona! Totally well deserved. The card published is fab as is its Little Bro/Sis. I'd love to know how you fashion the back of your cards (the section for writting on) for the Labels One card in particular or any card made with Grand Nesties Labels. Do you cut another same sized label, score the back of it and attach to the front label (front of the card)? Questions Questions. But really, all that to say is well done and beautiful cards.
I just LOVE how you popped up that sweet snowman, Mona! Congrats on being published. :)
Ahhh, What a cute image.. And such a cute card.. I love it!!
Hope you have a great weekend!!
Hugs, Linda
This snowman gives warm feelings to me! Like the combination with the greens!
Beautiful cards, Mona! Yes, It was such a sweet surprise to see the card on the magazine. I am so happy for you!!!
hugs,
Such pretty cards! You make 'winter' look so nice with these. Actually, I do not mind winter and snow, but the cold is what I do not like! Have a wonderful weekend!
Darling card, Mona! Perfect match to the sketch! Love that snowman also! Big congrats on being published again! Beautiful card as well!!! Great job!!!!
Mona, as always your cards are stunning and I'm happy to see another one in publication! Actually, all of your designs deserve to be published! You have such an awesome style! I love that snowman stamp so much! Thanks for sharing these with us!
Beautiful happy card, Mona! So glad to see you published again! These are both gorgeous!
That snowman is too cute and I love the "frosty"colors of the papers you used for your friends.
And your published card? Congratulations; you deserved it..your creations are stunning. I love the shape of that card and the papers are gorgeous. And there is that cute little snowman again...awe..
I love both these cards, because I adore snowflakes, and I LOVE the stitching on that second one!! Congrats on being published, though it is obviously well-deserved! :)
That little snowman is adorable!!! I love the first card with that scalloped square and beautiful ribbon. And congrats on the publication, another super cute snowman card!!
And I am not missing the snow, one advantage of being in California. :-)
Oh happiness, Mona! Wow, I love both of these pretty beauties! Congratulations on being published again! You certainly deserve it with these amazingly beautiful cards!
That is such a cute stamp!! Love your cards!
Hi Mona! Your two cards are stunning and cute! I love that set from WM, especially the snowman! Amazing dies that work so well in each card! What a perfectly inspiring duo! Congratulations on being published once again! This is so well deserved!
What happy winter cards Mona! Thank you for sharing these wonderful cards with us! I was happy to see that one of these was published in Cards Magazine! I saw it and instantly knew it was yours before I read your name!! Congrats!
Fabulous cards! They are both great.
How cute! He is adorable. I love how hw looks like the old felt ornaments. Congrats on your CARDS card. :)
I am trying to stay warm. It has been cold and rainy.
Beautiful as usual, Mona! Love that square lacey square die which is such a beautiful frame for that cute stamp! And the card you have in Cards magazine is divine! Congratulations!
So pretty, Mona! Congrats on your Cards publication!
John and Sue will be warmed through and through with the warmness of this beautiful card. YOU know I love it all ........
Mona, I love both of your sweet cards! That snowman stamp is so fun and I love how he is colored! Congratulations on being published in CARDS magazine again! How exciting for you!
Mona, I am so excited to see your card in Cards magazine again! Congratulations! It is so well deserved! Your cards are always so inspiring and stunning!
Congrats on your publication Mona! That snowman is sooo cute and love the dp you used. The little heart, buttons and pretty bow with snowflake make such fun embellies. :)
Love your take on the sketch! Beautiful papers and love that border! The lacey square is the perfect frame for the sweet little snowman! Fabulous card Mona! Big congratulations on being published again!
Simply gorgeous cards, Mona! Congrats on being published
Great card for your friends, what a winter we are all having! Although a few snow days here would be appreciated, it's very disruptive for everyone! Love the cute buttons and a great take on the sketch.
How organised are you?! Gorgeous Christmas card, love your interpretation of the Sketch. Thanks for joining in the fun at Sketch Saturday. Hugs Jillix
Stunning cards as usual, Mona! And the card that was published in Cards magazine is divine! Congratulations!
Both cards are so awesome, Mona! I see why you love this stamp so much; the little guy is so cute! Congratulations on getting that stunning card published! Well deserved!
Mona I just love that snowman card! Congrats on the publication. It was so nice to see you at CHA! And, so nice to visit your blog now that I'm home.
Hugs
So happy to hear that you love your new job! It's amazing how much a job influences your life...
These cards are so wonderful! I really love that snowman stamp too! Congratulations on another fabulous card being published! All of your cards could be published!!!
Mona, I just love your beautiful style! These cards are such great examples of your perfection! Congrats on another publication!
This snowman is just darling and I LOVE both versions! Love the added dimension by popping him! Congrats on your publication!
Both of these are so incredible, Mona! I love the snowman and I love the gorgeous dies you used for the label and the border! That large format die is so amazing as the shape of the card that was published! Congratulations!
Stunning cards as always, Mona! I really love the darling buttons and your take on the sketch. And I love that stamp set from WM, especially the sweet snowman! Congratulations on getting published again! Have a great rest of your weekend!
Cute cards and wonderful stamping! I love that cute snowman! Congrats on being published!
Love your cards, Mona! Congratulations again and again!!! I'll have to look for that issue of Cards!!
Aloha,
Renee
Congrats on your publication! Super sweet and lovely cards! That snowman is adorable!
Congrat's!!On your publication!!1st time on your site & your cards are just awesome..
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