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A Rainy Saturday Creation and A Flashback

It's raining hard outside so it is a great time to craft and catch up on a few Hallmark movies.

My friend Pauline posted THIS fun card which led me to the Winter Wonderland Challenge. The challenge is all about doing holiday cards and this week the theme is fashion. I thought I would use this fun new image by Cheryl Grant Alger/Sassy Cheryl which will be available at Squigglefly on January 4th; it is called Bum Snowman in love. I am only showing a part of the image on this card as I wanted to focus on his sweet face and his hat, scarf, and mittens since the challenge is about fashion.


The papers are from The Paper Studio splashed with a bit of white craft paint, the dies are Spellbinders and Tim Holtz, and the flowers are from Thepiecebypiece shop on Etsy.

Over at the Sassy Cheryl Blog, everyone is posting their favorite Sassy Cheryl Creation from 2013. Here is mine:


This card was made with the Play Hard or Go Home image available at Squigglefly and the Sassy Cheryl Shop.

If it doesn't stop raining soon, I will need to get the John Boat out of the pond to get to work on Monday!

Hugz!

Comments

  1. cotnobDecember 28, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Gorgeous cards Nancy, I love your adorable snowman image and lovely die cut details. I can see why the second card is your favourite Sassy Cheryl Creation, such a fabulous image and brilliant detailing.
    Pauline
    x

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  2. TammyDecember 28, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    Oh no, not the john boat! Even still I guess its better than an ark! Great cards, love the new snowman image, really cute!

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  3. MarisaDecember 28, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Precious snowman image and love the layers you added around him :) Love the ball card too!!!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 28, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Oh what a sweet snowman and I love the color scheme. Your flowers and embellishments really being it all together. I adore your second card. Fabulous sentiments. I know a few people that I could send this one to. Enjoy the weekend and Happy New Year.

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  5. downrightcraftyDecember 29, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    An interesting take on our Fashion theme, thank you for joining us at the Winter Wonderland, have a great New Year
    Hugs Kate x
    ps I have candy if you are interested :)

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  6. Turtle In The SandDecember 29, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Love the splash of white paint on the first card. Snowy is indeed making a fashion statement. Wearing the latest designs.
    The baseball card is a favorite of mine too. I can see why you chose it. Thanks for joining us at Sassy Cheryl's this week. I love it when you find time to play with us.

    Hugs and Happy New Year

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  7. sallysbitz2December 29, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Your cards are both lovely x

    I do hope you had a fab Christmas & that 2014 brings you everything you wish for x

    hugs sally x
    sallysbitz2.blogspot.co.uk

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  8. Anne TempleDecember 30, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Love both of these and the color choices on each is perfect. Happy 2014!

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  9. Carol HurlockDecember 30, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Awww-these cards are so cute. That snowman's face is just precious. He melts my heart. Love your baseball card too. I can't help think of my boys playing baseball while they were growing up. You did an awesome job with the visual on that one. The baseball background is dynamite. It rained here all Saturday and Sunday. It's beautiful today because we are at work. It's supposed to rain tomorrow and Wednesday too. Could it be because I am off tomorrow afternoon and Wednesday....I think so....lol
    Bear Hugs,
    Carol

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  10. Sassy CherylDecember 30, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    AWWWW.. Ain't these just two sweet little beauties!
    Thanks for playing along in the Pick your favorite card challenge this past week with my Sassy Gals. And HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

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  11. Sassy RaggedyDecember 30, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Wow these are wonderful cards. I love both of them so much...Thanks for playing along with us Sassy Gals at Sassy Cheryls! Hugz, joann

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  12. Gez ButterworthJanuary 1, 2014 at 4:13 AM

    Gorgeous cards ♥♥ Wishing you a happy, creative New Year. Best wishes, love Gez xx

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  13. coopsJanuary 1, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    these are gorgeous nancy.i love your squidgey snowman and your boys card is fabulous :D

    xx coops xx

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  14. Holly AKA KopyKatJanuary 1, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    These are both so adorable, I love them!

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  15. wannabcre8tiveJanuary 2, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    These cards are so cute, I love both of them.

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  16. Holly YoungJanuary 3, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    oh Nancy, your love sick snowman is just adorable. I really love the paper piecing you did and the smattering of snow in the background is wonderful!

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