Happy Brrthday!

Wow I haven't posted in forever! And its just a quick post today...I finally caught the bug my boys have been suffering from this month. I made this card last week for my son's 3rd birthday. Where does the time go? I still remember the first time I held him like it was yesterday but then I'm sure I will remember it forever.

This cute little penguin is from Doodle Dragon Studios and colored with Prismacolor pencils. I used a glitter gel pen for the beak and feet. And glossy accents on the ice cream scoops. My dp is from the All Seasons II pack by The Paper Studio. The sentiment was done by me on my computer. I used the sketch from i{heart}2stamp. It's my first time trying her sketches but it definitely won't be my last!!

Here's the sketch:

Now it's time for to get off the computer and cuddle on the couch with my sweetie to watch a show before heading off to bed a little early tonight. I will be back soon to share some altered comp books that I had made as christmas gifts...I completely forgot about them and just came across the pics today.

I would like to enter this card in the following challenge:

i{heart}2stamp: SFYTT

Winter Wonderland VSN - Fa La La La La

Challenge D is "Fa La La La La" the challenge is to incorporate Music. I used a music note stamp in my background. I used the song Let It Snow for my inspiration.

My image is from Doodle Dragon Studios. I colored this image with Glitter gel pens and used Recollections Snow flocking powder on the hats. The background was made with the Stampendous Wavy Music wood stamp and the snowflakes and let it snow are from Stampabilites Winter Snowmen clear stamp set.  I used Momento Paris Dusk for the music notes and the let it snow and Colorbox Frost White for the snowflakes.

Here is a direct link to this challenge if you would like to check it out: Fa La La La La

Winter Wonderland VSN - There Is No Business Like Snow Business

Challenge B is "There is No Business Like Snow Business" the challenge is to incorporate a snowflake.

My image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and colored with Prismacolor Pencils. I used Frosted Lace Stickles on the trees. Diamond and Crystal Stickles on the Igloo and Crystal glitter for the snow on the ground. For something different on this card I used a snowflake punch around the image. The background paper is from I Believe in Santa by The Paper Studio.

Here is a direct link to this challenge if you would like to check it out. There is No Business Like Snow Business

Winter Wonderland VSN - Give Me The Warm Fuzzies!

Tonight and tomorrow is the Winter Wonderland VSN main event over at Splitcoaststampers.

Challenge #A is "Give Me The Warm Fuzzies" this challenge is all about what gives you the warm fuzzies. Of course for me thats sharing the holiday season with my 2 favorite boys. 

My image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and colored with Prismacolor pencils. I used a little Recollections Flocking Powder in Snow on the stockings. My background paper is from Spunky-Funky Christmas by The Paper Studio.

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. Give Me The Warm Fuzzies! 

Winter Wonderland VSN - Get Out The Salt

Challenge #6 is "Get Out The Salt" the challenge is to use the Salted Background technique. 

I really loved this technique! I think my results were great for a first try and I'm excited to try it again. I didn't have glossy cardstock so I used Glossy Photo paper instead.

The first thing I did was clear emboss the trees then I used Distress Inks for the sky. I used regular and coarse sea salt. I let it dry naturally then cleaned off the salt. The trees didn't show up to well so I stamped over them with Colorbox Evergreen ink then cleaned off the excess. This gave a cute snow covered effect. The snowflake stamps on the edge are from Recollections.

The blue background paper was misted with Shimmer spray. Added ribbon, punched snowflake and a little bling to the snowflake to finish it off.

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. Get Out The Salt

Winter Wonderland VSN - Head In The Clouds

Challenge #5 is "Head In The Clouds" the challenge is to make a card featuring clouds. I found this perfect image and added soft clouds around it using Colorbox ink and a dry baby wipe.

Here's a close up of my image and clouds:

My image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and colored with Prismacolor pencils. For embellishment I used a little of Stickles on the hat, Crystal glitter on the snow and Stickles covered with Glossy Accents. 

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. Head In The Clouds

Winter Wonderland VSN - Let It Snow

Challenge #4 is "Let It Snow" the challenge is to use Flower Soft, flocking or something like it. I made some fake snow using a styrofoam ball.

Here's a close up pic of the snow:

My image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and colored with Prismacolor pencils. The background paper is Spunky-Funky Christmas from The Paper Studio. The cocoa stamp is from Recollections.

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. Let It Snow