Sparkly Snowflakes

Mother Nature was a little confused last week, as we had two days of rain in southern Minnesota. This past weekend, the temps chilled out a bit and there was a blizzard in the northern part of the state. It’s a good thing I keep several coat options on the hook all year long.

Regardless of the thermometer, I’m in a wintery frame of mind and played with some frosty snowflakes in my favorite color. I have a few variations to share (providing I get the photos edited) from a stamp day with friends. I helped some coworkers make cards for their boss to use for clients. We had a great time and everyone left the day adequately sparkly from the glitter. Mr. Gears always knows I’ve had a fun day when I’m literally sparkling!

 
Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=

My Creation

 

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Inspiration 

PartyTime Tuesday Challenge #102 ~ Sparkle, Glitter and Shine

CreativeBelli Challenge #160 ~ Winter/Snowmen (ribbon, ink, paper EVERYTHING is from the old stash) 

Craftsand Me Challenge ~ Winter Wonderland

Dareto Be Sassy Thursday #159 ~ Let it Snow

CreativeCard Crew Challenge #27 ~ Snow and Ice

365 Cards Day 163 ~Color Scheme

365 Cards  Day 118 ~ ALittle Shady (use 3 shades of same color)

365 Cards Day 253 ~Thrift Thursday (the papers and stamps used are WELL over a year old) 

365 Cards Day 3 ~ Layered (minimum of 5 layers)

Winter Wonderland

Love this time of year in Minnesota. We've had a few of those frosty mornings where the beautiful hoarfrost on the trees and every other surface, made me so happy I didn't mind scraping the windows on my car. Living in MN without a garage can be challenging, but I don't mind. My life is too full of blessings to get hung up on a little snow. Besides, snow allows you to create snowmen!

This week at One Stop Crafts we are having a Christmas Carol challenge. Prairie Fairy is our sponsor and provided the DT with some cute images to play with. I used Snow Friends to make an oversized card inspired by Winter Wonderland. I hope you can join us!

Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=

My Creation

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Inspiration 

Tuesday Morning Sketch #177

CreataliciousChallenge #41 ~ Sweet Christmas with Turquoise and Pink

PaperPretties Monday Challenge #70 ~ Anything Christmas

SimonSays Challenge … Merry Christmas

BasicGrey Challenge #84 ~ Anything Goes

DYSUChallenge #103 ~ Anything Goes

PaperPlaytime Challenge #91 ~ Winter Fun

Craftsand Me Challenge  ~ Winter Wonderland

365 Cards Day 42 ~ Fill’er Up

365 Cards Day 206 ~Teeny Tiny (3 mini star blings)

365 Cards Day 224 ~Neon

365 Cards Day 286 ~Opposite Week: Hot and Cold (hot pink and cold snow)

Ins and Outs ~ Winter Wonderland

Stamps: Prairie Fairy – Snow Friends; Summertime Designs – Wonderland Verse 

Paper: Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses; Bazzil 

Ink: Laser Printer; Copics (BG0000. 45, 49, 72, 75, 79; C00, 3, 5; YR68; E35, 57; RV21, 23, 04, 02)

Accessories: The Paper Studio Rhinestone Stars

Snow Friend Fun

We had our first significant snow fall in Southern Minnesota this weekend. WAHOO! They tried to call it a blizzard, but since the temp stayed around 30F and there was minimal wind, I don't think blizzard qualified. My house got about 11 inches of snow which certainly meant it was time to break out the snowblower. Thankfully Mr. Gears was home for the weekend and took care of the chilly duty. I stayed in my pjs all weekend. :o)

This is my first  creation with a Saturated Canary image and I'm in love! I've been eying the super cute images in blogland for awhile and finally broke down and bought some. They are so sweet and many remind me of Precious Moments. They are our sponsor this week at One Stop Craft Challenge. We'd love to see you play along with our Christmas Friends theme.

Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=

My Creation

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The color in the picture above is correct, not sure why my other pics got so off in tones.

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Inspiration

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #183

365 Cards Day 282 ~Color Scheme

SimonSays….Snowflakes

CraftyCreations Challenge #199 ~ Winter Scene

2Sisters Challenge #121 ~ Snowflakes

Shoppingour Stash Challenge #80 ~ Winter Holiday or Snow Winter

I’ve had this rhinestone snowflake for about THREE winters already.

InkyImpressions Challenge #88 ~ Snow or Winter

Stampinfor the Weekend Challenge #23 ~ Let it Snow

Creative Inspirations Challenge ~ CASE Shell

CASED stamp designer and lots of layered squares/rectangles 

365 Cards Day 268 ~Color Scheme

Ins and Outs ~Snow Friend Fun

Stamps: Snow Blower (Saturated Canary) 

Paper: SU Whisper White, TPS (Solids and Santa & Friends) 

Ink: Laser Printer, Copics (Hair: R000, 00, 11; Elephant: BG10, 11, 13, 72; Skin: E50, 21, R20; Clothes: R20, 32, 35, 37, 39, 46; Snow and Sky: C00, BG0000); Gelly Roll Clear Star Pen
Accessories: TPS Bling Snowflake