Hey there friends! What's happening? I hope everything is going great in your part of the world! Lots going on here, but nothing really, if that makes sense… My computer crashed on Sunday so I had to buy a new one and it's so time consuming and frustrating to get everything all organized and back to working the way you like it. My computer also crashed back in May, so that's the second time this year. UGH. Like really UGH. I've been out of commission for a bit here on the blog as a result. Looks like everything is working now. (Fingers crossed) Most of my Christmas cards are mailed (yay!) My shopping is done! The hubs and I have been trying to get out and do Christmasey things. We are very lucky that there are a lot of things to do around here that are free. We are taking advantage! I'm already trying to look forward to a new year.
I am done making Christmas projects for this year, but I figure I can still make pretty Winter projects right? I've been really wanting to use these new stamps and dies from Ellen Hutson called Snow Days. I made this pretty and festive card to share with you today! Mittens, felt, pom poms??? What's not to love? I hope you get the warm fuzzies I'm sending your way today!
I started with a white A2 card base. Then I layered my favorite pink cardstock for a pop of color! The top layer is kraft cardstock splattered with Copic Opaque White to look like snow flurries. I stamped the sentiment in rich Onyx Black Ink before I did the 'snow.'
I die cut the mittens using the Snow Days dies. Then I ran them through the Carta Bella Fair Isle Embossing Folder to add a pattern! LOVE! Then I used the mittens dies a second time to perfectly die cut those felt cuffs. I adhered the felt and the pom poms with all purpose clear glue.
Here's a close up of the mittens. Once I embossed them I kind of thought the pink was too bright. I wanted to tone the color down a little bit. So, I used white pigment ink and a big sponge dauber and gently went over the pattern with white ink. OOHHH frosty! That was just the right touch. I also spritzed the mittens with Frost Shimmer Spritz. You can't really tell in the photos but they are slightly shimmery too – like snow! EEP.
I glued a double bow of pretty Lawn Fawn Twine and then glued the ends down where I knew I would attach the mittens. The mittens are attached to the card with foam tape. I tucked a few snowflakes in here and there. I really love this color combo – lime, pink and aqua – you guys know I use it a lot! Super fresh and happy I think!
I'm sending you lots of warm fuzzies in this last week before Christmas! Can you feel them? Take care, and have a beautiful, blessed, and happy day! XOXO
