GOT SNOW?...using cardboard tubes

this week the challenge is christmas in july and you are invited to join in the fun. 

our sponsor for this week is 

the robyn's nest and the prize is "a christmas package worth $25"

my project?

 -a totally handmade christmas/winter decoration-

Got snow?

 re-purposing/re-claiming paper towels rolls

4", 5" and 6"

all it took was one paper towel roll cut into 3 different pieces, some black cardstock, felt, hole puncher, glue, diamond dust ( but you can use glitter or just white paint) and some embellies to make these set of 3 cute snowman.

how adorable!

the whole family will work for snow (wink).

cool inded!

(you can get even  more creative that i did and add so much more to it)

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thank you so much for stopping by!

A PUMPKIN SPICE BLOG CHALLENGE...using gypsy wanderings

i wanted to share with you guys my project for this week's challenge at the pumpkin spice blog. this week's challenge is:

"Make something that makes you think of a snowman. Be creative and have FUN!"

and fun i had making my project, :D

Be Mine

4" x 6"

as most of the time i had something else in mind, did end up "not feeling it" and changed my venue to this: a card front. it will be ready for a card, a layout or a mini album when i am ready for it. hehe.

for the snowman i used the gypsy wanderings cricut cartridge, overlay image #45    and cut it at 4.5" tall. 

but, before i move onto the entire project i want you to notice my sentiment "Be Mine". i used my whimsical designs clear stamp set called: All Love. i am really in love with the sentiments on these stamps. i added the link within the name so you can see it for yourself. 

 i also used clear embossing powder on top of a chianti colorbox ink for it. and, don't you love this banner???

 it is actually part of another stamp. this time the stamp is from heidi swapp. i think is gorgeous too. i just stamped the banner part i needed and cut it off after the heat embossing. the little drops on it are not a mistake but i did them on purpose, fyi, :D

the red background patterned paper is from carta bella and the glitter red cardstock is from core-dinations. the face i did with a martha stewart alpha stamp. the snowflake on the hat is from an ek paper punch and the edge border from fiskars. i also dry embossed the kraft paper with a cuttlebug embossing folder.

here is another take and you can see the pink fabric flower and the red crystal button. they are both from webster pages. 

well, i hope you join in the challenge and have fun with it. i am also glad you stopped by and i thank you for your support.

-----blogged by flowerdisco from flowerdisco's scrap hut-----

A SNOWMAN GIFT TAG...using clear stamps

my goodness, is almost christmas and even i am happy to celebrate the season, i am still very sad for all the tragedy around us. why can't we live in peace and love each other and care for each other?

my heart can't stop aching.

anyway, i had to come and take my mind off things so i made this gift tag to share and for my son's b-day gift on saturday.

this stamp set i used  is from my mind's eye and is called:

  

"winter wonderland" 

---i will call my tag the same---

you all know i love my cricut but that i love to try new things too and here i stepped out to join the millions who are using stamps as die cuts and coloring them. yes, i know i am super behind the scenes but that is me, lol.. not trendy at all but when i like something then, i will join too.

the "vintage christmas" patterned papers are also from my mind's eye.

for the snowman i used versafine onyx black ink, i then embossed it with clear embossing powder and proceeded to color the tiny details with some markers from american crafts i had in my stash. all went well until i got to the nose since it was already embossed, lol. (blushing here)--- i popped him up with foam tape.

i also used the clear embossing powder with a snowflake stamp (from the same collection) on some of the snowflakes that were already on the patterned paper.

 i topped them with tiny dots of diamond stickles.

the border punches are from martha stewart (doilies and traditional scallops). the bluish snowflakes cuts are from a small ek success christmas punch set. the "to" is from the same mme stamp collection.

now, the top corners were done with an old fiskars punch i have. i thought it was quite the perfect touch to add the white organza ribbon, and here you have a pic of that too.

hope you like my "stepping out of the box" project here. 

if i say it myself i would say:

 "not bad at all, agnes, not bad at all! ---hehe

 it is very pretty.

PSSS!!!---you can find that awesome clear stamp at my new design team home: the pumpkin spice shop. here is the direct link to it: http://www.shoppumpkinspice.com/winter-wonderland-stamps.html

if i do not come back before christmas :

"i am wishing you all the joy peace can bring to our sore hearts and souls!"

keep safe.

Love you all

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MY CHRISTMAS CARDS 2009

The snowmen are from the Snow friends seasonal Cricut cartridge. They are cut at 3-1/2 inches high.

I used my Gypsy for this project. The designer paper is from My Mind's Eye. The sentiment is from one of the G-Studio clear stamps.
Thanks for stopping by!
ETA: I added some snowflakes and stickles to the cards.
Please, view the last photo for the changes.