Monday, January 7, 2013

It's Challenge Time Again!

Ok, so I think I caught the challenge bug this time--and that is a bug I am willing to suffer with for a while!  ;)  I made this adorable little snowflake card for a couple of different challenges.  The first is the Peachy Keen Challenge!  I discovered Peachy Keen stamps a while back when I first started to go gaga over my cricut.  They make lots of little face stamps to decorate your cricut cuts with.  LOVE them!  Also, I am linking up to the Heart 2 Heart Challenge for the first time ever!  The theme this week is "Snow Much Fun" and this card sure fits! 



What do you think?  I know this little guy sure melts MY heart.  Maybe it's the sparkle that got to me.  ;)



The background paper is made with my BRAND NEW embossing folder.  I was so excited to get it!  Love the x's and o's!  I strategically placed shimmer trim throughout the snowflake to light up his face.  The face is stamped with pieces from PK-943 Funshine Face Parts that fit 3-4 inch paper dolls or other cuts with a 7/8 to 1 3/8 diameter.  The snowflakes are both cut from the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection from Close to My Heart.  The larger one is cut at 3.5 inches and the top layer is cut at 2.5 inches.  I colored the cheeks in with our Blush Alcohol Ink Marker.  The cute little tag is also from the same cricut cartridge and cut at 1.75 inches.


Here is my complete creative formulary for this valentine card.

*White size A2 card base by Close to My Heart
Provo Craft Hugs and Kisses Embossing Folder
*Cricut Art Philosophy Collection
*White Daisy and Blush Cardstock
*Sweetheart Level 2 Paper Packet
*Black, Blush, and Hollyhock Exclusive Inks
*D1480 My Acrylix Snowflakes (sentiment)
*D1548 Whooo's Your Valentine (available now for a limited time!)
*Shimmer Trim
*Color Ready Seam Binding Ribbon
*Blush Organdy Ribbon
*Twine
*Liquid glass
PK-943 Funshine Face Parts 

Click HERE to visit my website to get the very limited edition Whooo's Your Valentine Kit for only $10 with a $35 order!  They won't last much longer!  :)






23 comments:

  1. Loving the smiley faced snowflake. Love my CTMH Cricut Cartridges. Makes crafting a breeze with our stamp sets.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Happily Scrapbooking & Crafting My Memories~Sandra V.
    OhMyScraps2U.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi Sandra! Thanks so much--I completely agree! PK stamps and Cricut are a perfect pair! ;)

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  2. Your little snowflake is ADORABLE with that sweet PK face,GREAT job!!!Thanks for joining us in this week's Challenge at Peachy Keen Stamps!!!:)



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    1. Thanks so much, Cindy! One of my goals is to join in more often this year! :)

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  3. How ADORABLE is that little face on the snowflake!!!! So CUTE! Love all the layers and the color choice is a nice change from the regular blues and grays! Thanks for playing along with H2H!

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    1. I was so focused on using the hugs and kisses background that blues and grays didn't even enter my thought process, lol! Thanks Katy--I hope to play along many times this year. :)

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  4. oh how cute is that?! love that happy snowflake! thanks for playing along with H2H this week! I hope to see more of your artwork!

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    1. Hi Carol! Thanks so much for the welcome, and I plan to join in again for sure. :)

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  5. SNOW adorable! What a fresh color combo for winter! Thanks for having SNOW much fun with us @ H2H!

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  6. So adorable a.d can your snowflake get any cuter! Love it! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Hi Kim! You are so sweet. Thank YOU for guest designing and providing inspiration! :)

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  7. Love your little snowflake! And the embossed XO background is just perfect! Thanks for joining us in this week's Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge :)

    ~Cassandra

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  8. Beautiful card! Love the snowflake!

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  9. oohhh, I like it! I haven't cut the snowflakes yet Amie but you sure inspired me to definitely use that one! very cute card and I really like the "X & O" emboss folder too

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    1. I had only done smaller snowflakes until these--it is so much fun to make big ones! Thanks, Lela!

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  10. This is so pretty and cute!! Thanks for joining our Peachy challenge!

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    1. Hi Sandra! Great job over there so far. I am getting more and more hooked. And I got my January kit! Thanks so much! :)

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  11. Cute card Amie! I love the snowflake's expression and the hint of bling peeking through. Thanks for joining us at H2H :)

    Lucy - DT
    http://love2createitall.com

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    1. Hi Lucy! Doing a fabulous job over there! I am excited to be able to jump in for a change. Thanks for coming to see and for your compliment! I'm working on the fancy folds, and can't wait for the last challenge! ;)

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Thank you for adding some sparkle to my day with your comments!