Sunday, July 23, 2017

Let It Snow

This is my card on the Sparkle N Sprinkle blog today.
Go and check it out and see how this card was created!

One of the newly released stamp sets for July is
Now I don;t know about you,
but I love, love to work with silly characters like these guys,
they just have to make you 'happy'!



I first die cut a square using a Tutti Designs Nested Stitched Square die.
I stamped the image in the center, then colored with my Copics.
I added Pink Spirit Sparkle N Soft Flocking to each flamingo
by first applying Dimensional Glue to each bird.
This glue gives a bit of a 3D effect once it dries.


First applying a tiny bit of glue to each hat pompom,
I then added Sparkling Snow glitter.

I once again used the Dimensional Glue to the snow at the bottom,
then the Sparkling Snow glitter.

For the finishing touch, google eyes were added to each bird 
(sorry I couldn't help myself..lol)!


I set this aside to dry and next cut a Palm Tree die from Frantic Stamper.
The base was colored with Copics and Sakura Glue Pen was added to the fronds,
then Margarita glitter.


I die cut a Let It Snow word from Tonic,
using the Nuvo Large Glue Pen, I coated the die cut with glue,
then adding the Sparkling Snow glitter to it.


The card base is a small 'step' card.
The measurements to cut your card stock are
4 1/4" x 11" and a base panel 4 1/4" x 5 1/8".
Score the larger piece with the 11" piece along the top at
1 1/4' ~ 2 1/2" ~ 4 1/4" ~ 6" ~ 8 1/4"
Fold mountain, valley and repeat.
Use a bone folder to get good creases.


I added 1 1/2" Tear-ific Tape to each of the smaller folds,
just trim off the excess.
Sparkling Snow and Margarita glitters were added to each of those panels (as shown).

The back panel piece I added a piece of 1 1/2" Tear-ific Tape
on the 4 1/4" sides (top and bottom)
and a small piece of 1/2" Tear-ific Tape on each 5 1/8" side.
These were then sprinkled with Sparkle N Soft Pink Spirit Flocking.
I thought it would give it a fun/whimsical look!


I put all the pieces together as shown and lastly added a small
Spellbinders label die cut for a place to leave a message or sign a name.


This is the cutest and fun little step card,
I hope you will give it a try!

Entering the following challenges:
Little Red Wagon .... Christmas In July
Christmas Card Challenge .... Christmas/Winter
International Art & Soul .... Dies
A Gem Of A Challenge .... Christmas In July
Allsorts .... Fancy Folds

14 comments:

Darlene said...

OMG this is too cute and look at all that sparkle! WOW! LOVE the eyes ... made me chuckle! Great job!

Lisa said...

This is so adorable!! The sparkle is amazing!! Those flamingos totally make me smile!! I love their googly eyes!! Beautiful card, my friend!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Shona Erlenborn said...

Lots of fun sparkle Diane! Super cute.

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, my word, this is way, way too cute! You know how I love the silly characters, too. They just make me happy! LOVE that sweet, pretty green you used, and the palm tree -- ack! So fun all over!

Ellibelle said...

Fantastic design, love all the sparkle and fun flamingos! The googly eyes are such a fun addition! Many thanks for joining us in our fancy folds challenge at Allsorts!

Kathleen said...

Love all the sparkle and the gorgeous colours, super fun image, I would have had to put the google eye on too. Thank you for joining our 'Fancy Folds' challenge this week at Allsorts.

Kath

JanR said...

Oh so sparkly! Gotta love googly eyes. Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon.

SewPaperPaint said...

Oh my goodness Diane! This certainly does make me happy and all of the flocking and glitter certainly created a scrumptious dimensional effect. Love the googley eyes and pretty details and your choice of dies. What a perfect card! I will definitely be pinning. Hugs, Autumn

Michelle said...

This is such an awesome card. Fab work and I love those googly eyes. Thank you for joining us at a Gem of a Challenge and good luck. Michelle xx

brenda said...

Great folded shape and a really pretty and fun card, many thanks for joining in with our Fancy Folds theme at Allsorts challenge this week.

B x

samantha's cards said...

Adorable ! Thanks for joining us at CCC.

Ros Crawford said...

I'm howling at those guys! This is fabulous!

Lori said...

Oh my goodness - these little flamingos just make me smile! Love them! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Christmas Card Challenges! -Lori DT

CG said...

Wow, what a fun & happy card! Love the glittery snow and those wonderful flamingos. Thank you for joining us International Art & Soul! Hope you'll join our new challenge, which starts today. And be sure to check back next Sunday for the winner's post. Best, CG