Today is World Card Making Day (did you know there was such a thing!?), and I nearly missed it! I had intended on working on the long list of projects I have that need to be completed, but my day got sidetracked with errand after errand. But here it is 10:30pm, and I'm happy to be posting a project I finished today. I chose the color combination for my project from the current color challenge (TTCO2) being hosted on the Touch Twin Markers & More challenge blog. It was a perfect combination for my little cowboy snowman!
I used one of my FAVORITE stamps Rootin Tootin Snowman for the main image. The image is stamped in brown Memento ink and colored with markers. A bit of glitter was added for sparkle and shine. I used an ink blending tool to add distress ink around the edges, which I think really makes the snowman glow!
I used a sentiment from Got Mistletoe? and a snowflake from North Pole Post on the inside to dress things up a bit. I really needed the added layers on the inside to balance the weight of the card front. It was a bit front-heavy without them. The designer paper is from Memory Box.
The ribbon I chose to use on the front is an inexpensive wired ribbon from a big-box store (which one? good question!) I don't use wired ribbon very often, but I thought the added dimension it gave to this card was kind of fun. Plus, who doesn't love brown gingham?! A quick addition of button and twine top off the bow.
Let's see if I can finish another project tonight, in honor of World Card Making Day!
hahahaaha
I am so totally "sold" on this rootin' tootin' snowman! Fabby colors for this Cowboy Snowman! Yeeeeehaaaaaaaw!!
~Bev
Posted by: Bev Gerard | October 19, 2011 at 11:52 PM
ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE! LOVE THAT RIBBON, AND THE COLORS ON THE SNOW MAN. SO CUTE! WHAT A GREAT CARD TO CELEBRATE WORLD CARD MAKING DAY!!!
Posted by: diane mcvey | October 04, 2011 at 09:33 PM
He's so cute! I love all the sponging, faux stitching, and that wonderful gingham bow/button/jute combo!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | October 04, 2011 at 12:20 PM
I have so often thought I could stamp almost exclusively with my Anna Wight designs and be perfectly happy. Maybe I'll have more time for that now. Love this one!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | October 03, 2011 at 08:54 PM
I think you need to draw the Wicked Witch in the TX landscape with the classic "I'm mellllllllllllllltinggggggggg" sentiment.
Posted by: Shala Carter | October 03, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Gorgeous card Anna, I love it!
Posted by: Jill | October 03, 2011 at 09:24 AM
Such an adorable card and it's beautifully finished inside as well as outside!! Love the cowboy/snowman and the bow looks so perfect - love it!
Posted by: Cindy H. | October 03, 2011 at 08:07 AM
Wonderfully country...my favorite!!
Posted by: Sherri D. | October 02, 2011 at 08:37 PM
Good thing you're keeping this "rootin tootin" wrangler inside; otherwise he'd be a big rootin tootin puddle!! Love all your rustic touches on this fella, Anna, especially your rarely used brown wired gingham:) I just about turned my house upside down and tore my hair out the other night looking for the good 'n safe place I tucked my labels into!!! I eventually found them right where I had safely tucked them, but they were hiding and I didn't see them the first time around!!! It was a happy ending, but I think I did pop out a few grey hairs over it!! They are tucked under a fine color job tho'!!
Posted by: Michele Ghent | October 02, 2011 at 01:13 PM
Love the card and the soft brown colors,but I have to know how you mail these cards with the big ribbons?
Posted by: Sally | October 02, 2011 at 11:21 AM
He is such a cutie for a snowman. I have this image and use it every year. Love your gorgeous coloring on this one and the ribbon does make it all pop.
Posted by: Linda Palmer | October 02, 2011 at 10:46 AM
He is a Handsome Cowboy of a snowman variety! Love the rustic look. Hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | October 02, 2011 at 09:35 AM
Your cards ALWAYS make me smile!
Especially the one that showed up this past week...THANK YOU!! xo
Posted by: Karrie Baker | October 02, 2011 at 07:10 AM
Your rootin-tootin cowboy fella looks quite ready to welcome much cooler temps. Love the warm combination of colors you used for the distressing and shading. Love the wired gingham and great button too.
Posted by: Gabriela Divine | October 02, 2011 at 05:16 AM
Very cool! Love the combo of a bit of dirt and snow glitter! Great bow too!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | October 02, 2011 at 04:41 AM
Gorgeous Anna!
Posted by: Dee in N.H. | October 02, 2011 at 04:30 AM
So cute!!!! Love the ribbon treatment - I'm a huge fan of gingham ribbon.
Posted by: SueB | October 02, 2011 at 02:44 AM
Hi Julie!
I used a bit of Antique Linen, then a little Vintage Photo and finally a smidgen of Walnut Ink -- all Distress Inks. Oh, and the base paper used for the stamped image is white. Well, it started out white, that is.... :)
Hope you had a fun World Card Making Day!
Cluck, cluck, and thanks for the note! :)
-Anna.
Posted by: SweetMissDaisy | October 01, 2011 at 11:12 PM
Awe!!! He's so cute & dapper, Anna! I'm sure you've shared this before, but, what's that yummy ink you use to sponge the edges on this gem?!
Posted by: Julie | October 01, 2011 at 10:46 PM