Frosty The Snowman

When it comes to cardmaking, I'm not really a glitter girl at heart.  I have a lot of glitter card but I haven't ever used it.  Then all of a sudden, this happened!
All of last year I wanted a snowflake die, and now I've finally got one, and I'm having a lot of fun with it.  I've also used my new holly leaf punch on here and my Nellie Snellen leaf punch, which cuts out the really delicate leaves you see here.  I stamped the sentiment in the middle in Marina Mist ink and then added the snowman that I'd actually made for a different card but ended up not using it.  I popped him on here and decided he looked right at home. Some of the snowflakes are just plain card, but on others I've added either embossing powder or glamour dust  and it's that contrast that seems to make the card quite pretty.  It's appropriate as we've had snow here this week. 
Well I am off to completely rearrange my sitting room, as we have just come back from IKEA, where we've  bought a new desk for me to craft at.  I am so excited to have so much more extra space to work at and the extra storage.  As soon as it's up and running, I'll put some pictures on here. 
Have a great weekend, everyone, thanks for looking in today.
Jane xx

Comments

  1. Sandy10 December 2011 at 21:19

    Cute snowman, love the pretty snowflakes, looks great in blue and white.
    Sandy

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  2. Margaret10 December 2011 at 21:40

    gorgeous card, Jane. I've been quite productive this week but haven't had time to take the photos in the daylight. There is one card that I've made which is absolutely fab but I only had enough card to make the one. where did you get your kraft card from? I'll have to get some sometime to do more next Christmas
    Margaret xx

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  3. Michelle11 December 2011 at 17:39

    Such a pretty card. I love the aperture with the snowflakes all around. Enjoy your new work space - am totally green with envy as have to make do with the dining table - have fun x x

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  4. coops11 December 2011 at 18:04

    so stunning jane.i love your colours and details and the image is gorgeous :D

    xx coops xx

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  5. Jean11 December 2011 at 23:47

    Very much a winter color scheme and I too love the snowman. You are so clever with your designs.

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  6. Sarn12 December 2011 at 15:42

    Lovely frosty snowman Christmas card. I, too, prefer just a BIT of glitter on things. You are not alone! x

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