Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Anything Goes with A Spoon Full of Sugar

Happy Tuesday everyone!  Anything goes is this week's challenge at A Spoon Full of Sugar.   Check out the DT's fabulous creations for inspiration and get inky for a chance to win a $10 GIft Certificate from our generous sponsor DRS Designs.


My card features Snowy Hug which is available at the Magnolia-licious online store but currently on re-order.  I loooooove this image b/c it reminds me of the snowmen we make every year at the first snowfall.  I used non-holiday papers from my stash which were cut and ready to go but can't remember if they were part of a class kit so I don't have any info on the papers, flowers or buttons.  The rhinestone snowflakes are a recent find at my local dollar store.  The felt ribbon is a recycled piece from my daughter's blouse.  It was 2 long pieces used to tie a bow at the back but one half of it came off so I clipped the other half and will save it to use for more cards.  My family ROFL at my idea but I love it and I know my friend Leah would be ooooh so proud of my attempt to recycle and reuse ~ hahaha!

I meant to stamp the Imaginisce Be Merry sentiment with Vintage Sepia Versafine to match the CS but used Versafine Black Onyx.  It was a bit stark so my friend Zoe suggested I haze it a bit with the brown so its now blurry/smudgey/hazey on purpose in case you're wondering ~ lol.  BTW a little TIP:  I find Versafine ink works the absolute best for clear stamps and sentiments and doesn't leave that bubbly look impression like other inks.

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Thanks for your visit.

Hugs,
Maria

18 comments:

Rach said...

a fabulous card Maria, great way to recycle the ribbon.. looks brilliant.xx

Christina said...

Woww this is a stunning card Maria!! Looks so nice!
Hugs Kristel

Barb Hardeman said...

Fabulous card, Maria. Stunning with all the rhinestones you used and beautiful ribbon you "payed it forward with"...
Barb H.

Christina C. said...

Fantastic card, Maria!!!

Debbi said...

Love the card! Your image is adorable and I love the bright colors you've used. Thanks for the tip about the ink!!
*smiles*
debbi

charlene said...

what a cute card love all the bling !

Rene said...

Love love LOVE Snowy Hug and they look adorable!
Rene :D

Sandy said...

Another pretty card Maria - Ok can't stand it any longer - now I have to go to Diana's and get that stamp! You make the prettiest cards Maria!
Sandy

Katie said...

Great winter project!
Thanks for Piling It On this week.

Judy K. said...

Adorable card Maria, again, your coloring is awesome and love the bling!
Judy K.

Candy said...

Maria,
Oh I love your card!!
Tilda and Snowy are coloured beautifully.
Those rhinestone flowers are fab!!
Great use of the ribbon :o)
Pretty papers and layout.
Can't get much better than this!!
Hugs, Candy

Cindy said...

Your coloring is superb. Thanks for sharing with us at the MSL challenge this time. C2

Crafteezee said...

Fabulous Maria, stunning colour combo. Thanks for joining us at Crafts and Me. Hugs Tracy x

cabio's craft corner said...

Wow you sure have a busy day having 2 posts on the same day Maria, but both of your projects are wonderful. That's a cute way to see you putting the bling snowflake on the flower. Adds a great embellie touch :o)
Hugs,
Cabio

Only By His Grace said...

Hi Maria!
This is one cute card. I love this stamp even thoughwe don't get snow boohoo. Love the snowflake charm and all your embellies. your coloring is gorgeous.
Hugs Maz

Melissa S. said...

This is wonderful. I love all the little embelishments that you have added on here. Thanks for joining us at Pile It On this week.

Leslie Anne Avila said...

Loving it! So so pretty. You've colored your image perfectly!

Hugs~
Leslie Avila

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous card maria :-) the image is adorable and i love the colours you used ,,, lovely :-)

thanks for joining us on the Totally Papercrafts Challenge :-)
luv
Lols x x x