Shabby Chic Meets Primitive

Hello Shabby Friends.

Are you staying warm and cozy this winter??

I am trying, but there have been very "BRRR" days here.

Speaking of "cold", 

that brings me to this weeks challenge theme

at The Shabby Tea Room which is "Forecast? Freez'in"

and using the photo below for inspiration.

Normally my cards for "The Shabby Tea Room" are a bit more "shabby".

But, this week I went with "Shabby Chic Meets Primitive"!

Our sponsor is "Paper Sweeties" and as soon as I saw the inspiration photo,

I knew I was going to use this adorable 

"Bundle" from Paper Sweeties

called "Holly Days Bundle"   isn't it just the cutest??

I "built" my little snowman 

using a piece of homespun for his scarf 

with a rusty jingle bell.

The cheeks were made rosy with real blush and a q-tip.  I like to do this for

"blushing" my figures as I just seem to have much more control on getting

that "soft" look I am after.

His little hat, I used Marvy Snow Marker

to give a little more 3D look!

I started my card out by stamping a background on very vanilla card stock.

The little birdhouse and bird are cutouts I have had forever, and I mean forever!

I bought these before the dies were even thought of..lol!! 

The ribbon has also been in my stash for a long time.

I added a few greens from my all ready "cut pile"

and a few berry and a flower embellishment.

Now "pop" on over to The Shabby Tea Room blog and see what the other

'Shabby Girls" have to inspire you.

Join in our challenge with us, and don't forget to take a peek at the adorable

stamps~dies~embellishments at Paper Sweeties!!

Entering the following challenges:
Paper Sweeties....Winter Wishes

Crafty Cardmakers ....Something Old (cutouts)/Something New (Berries Cluster)

Lawnscaping .... Stamp A Background

Love To Create .... #150 Color Inspired