I love snowmen. Snowmen of all kinds. Tall and short. Fat and thin, cute and vintage. I love them all. I always include a few snowman images in the January Whipper Snapper image release, and well, let's just say that this *might* just be a sneak peak at a fella you'll see in rubber in early 2011! How's that for an extended teaser?! I couldn't wait to share him. *grin* The sentiment and snowflake stamp I used on this card are from my Think Snow cling set, from Whipper Snapper.
I thought I would whip up this charming tag not only to give you a peek at my new snowman, but to also remind you about my crystal snowflake tutorial! I started creating layered crystal snowflakes for the 2008 holiday season and they were a big hit! The crystal snowflake tutorial page continues to be one of the most popular pages of my blog.
Here are a few projects I created that showcase my snowflakes; links to the original post about the project included below each photo.
Get ready to dust off those snowflake punches, dig out the crystal glitter, and have yourself some FUN!
They are gorgeous, classy, rustic, and oh so much fun to make! I love adding these to all of my winter projects! Thanks for sharing your awesome ideas Anna!
Posted by: Danielle | October 19, 2010 at 10:12 AM
It's a mystery to me how you can illustrate so many snowmen, and they're all different, and I love and want them all. Thanks for the tutorial on making your snowflakes--now I need a snowflake punch and the right kind of glitter. :)
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | October 11, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Happy Birthday, Anna! I have been posting all of these comments, and never once said it...shame on me! That snowman tag is soooo adorable...love the Cosmo Cricket paper at the bottom...I have it, even though it's just down to snips of it! Lucky for me you showed a great use for the snips!!!!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | October 08, 2010 at 05:32 AM
Happy Birthday Anna,
I LOVE snowmen as well, it's kinda easy to when you live in Michigan.. I even have one from Oklahoma he wears his cowboy hat and cowboy boots... Your projects are fantastic.
Posted by: gail | October 07, 2010 at 04:50 PM
I love snowmen, too... Most of my holiday decorations are snowmen. I've been trying to add a variety of other things the last couple of years.
Posted by: Michelle | October 07, 2010 at 03:47 PM
Happy, Happy Birthday, Anna!I ADORE your snowman tag! I will have to check out your snowflake tutorial again soon- I did last year but never got a chance to make any. Maybe this year!
Posted by: Anette Eakins | October 07, 2010 at 03:43 PM
Love your vintage looking snowman tag and all the other projects-neat snowflakes.
Posted by: Bev J. | October 07, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Such awesome projects today--love them all. Don't mind using snowflake punches as long as the real stuff doesn't come till next year and then for just a short visit. We are having Indian Summer and I just love it.
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Darlene L | October 07, 2010 at 09:50 AM
Happy Birthday, Anna. I hope you and Alan have a wonderful day, and weekend. Thank you for all the great farm photos, and project ideas you have shared.
Posted by: Diane M | October 07, 2010 at 09:46 AM
I loved all your snowflake projects over the last couple of years. This snowman tag is precious.
Posted by: kittie Caracciolo | October 07, 2010 at 09:34 AM
Happy Birthday! - Love your snowman tag. In fact I loved all the snowflakes you created last winter. I need to get a nice snowflake punch or die and try my hand at creating a sparkly snowflake like yours. They are awesome.
Have a wonderful day. Hugs
Posted by: Ida | October 07, 2010 at 09:23 AM
I'm glad I dodged a bullet by giving my happy birthday greeting a week ago! The weather is still holding up but this snowflake thing could tip the ballance, people be careful what you wish for, I haven't winterized the motorhome yet!.....Love, Dad
Posted by: DK Wight | October 07, 2010 at 08:51 AM
H*A*P*P*Y B*I*R*T*H*D*A*Y T*O Y*O*U, A*N*N*A!!!
I hope you have the most wonderful day EVER! And carry your celebration into the weekend, so you can truly enjoy some R&R! :D
And have Alan give you a big hug from me, your cyber friend in NE! :o)
Posted by: diane mcvey | October 07, 2010 at 08:38 AM
THese are GORGEOUS!!! Will definitely be checking these out in detail!
Posted by: Yvonne | October 07, 2010 at 07:37 AM
Ha ha! Just clicked on the link of my favorite snowflake above--the oh-so-gorgeous "reindeer delivery" one--to read that you think truffles look like reindeer droppings. Will never be able to look at truffles the same way again!! :) Thanks for the laugh and for sharing the snowflakes--can hardly wait to try to make some for teacher gifts. Happy birthday!
Posted by: Renee | October 07, 2010 at 07:15 AM
Can't wait for Mr Snowman to 'possibly' appear in rubber in the future. Love those layered snowflakes - as well as your dad's comments. What a sweetheart. Have a great birthday!!
Posted by: Carrie C | October 07, 2010 at 05:56 AM
Me again! One poster wanted to see photo's of our crafting space. This is a general overview of mine; I have more in my gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1373942?&cat=500&ppuser=69265 and this is my spellbinder storage: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1392175?&cat=500&ppuser=69265. I am such a basic linker and even that is a challenge so I hope these work!
Posted by: Michele Ghent | October 07, 2010 at 05:55 AM
How very cool and sweet to see your dad's comment posted here, Anna.
FINALLY, today's the day,
May I be just one to say,
Enjoy it in the nicest way,
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANNA!!
LOVE your snowman in his rustic style and colors and as I type, there is a snowman gift card sitting in my craft room just waiting for the big snowflake on his hat to be glittered up "a la Anna". Thanks again for sharing all your wonderful talents with us...Hugs~Michele
Posted by: Michele Ghent | October 07, 2010 at 05:35 AM
I adore snowmen. My house is full of them at winter. The christmas tree only has snowmen ornaments, too. (That way I do not feel rushed to take it down!) Who cares if it is up until mid Febuary *grin*
Cool snowflakes. Thanks for the reminder and posting the fabulous tutorial again.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUGS for across the miles...
Posted by: Carol Dee | October 07, 2010 at 04:48 AM
Happy Birthday, Anna!
It's my DH b-day today too (55)-- mine last month.
I've been a follower of your blog for a year now, but this is my 1st post.
I Love your snowman tag & the fab snowflake tutorial!!
I also Love following your posts on all the animals -- I've always wanted to live on a farm with Goats, Chickens, etc.
Hoping you have a super NICE day!
Posted by: Vicki R in OH | October 07, 2010 at 04:45 AM
Happy Birthday to YOU! Your projects are just over the top gorgeous and so inspiring. I just love the colors and details with all the fun goodies.
Posted by: StampinCathy | October 07, 2010 at 04:05 AM
gorgeous, as always! Happy Birthday!!!!
Posted by: Kelly Bee | October 07, 2010 at 04:03 AM
AAwwww, that snowman is so CUTE!!! Awesome projects.
Posted by: SueB | October 07, 2010 at 03:53 AM
Hey! I think I have seen some of these snow flakes coming out of the "Xmas factory" here at home. Pretty cool stuff. Must have been "prototypes" I'm keepin em......Love, Dad
Posted by: DK Wight | October 06, 2010 at 11:36 PM