Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Snowman and Bunny...Addicted to Stamps and More #153~Holiday, City Crafter Challenge #270~Woodland Animals

Hello!

Welcome to 
Addicted to Stamps and More #153~Holiday where my fabulous design team and I are inviting you to showcase cards that are holiday themed. 

My card is simply...well, simple! Being in the zone of hectic for the last while had me asking Kylie for a 'challenge miss', because Mr. Mojo has vacated the premises.  At the last minute, however, I remembered my as-yet-unused Purple Onion stamps I ordered last Christmas, so out came this snowman and bunny set...and so, too, did my new 12-set of Ziggies.  First 'public' showcase of both.

Technically, this is not quite a holiday card - no sentiment - but considering the several attempts at colouring with the markers that this took, I wasn't going to chance something 'crooked' or 'splotchy' from happening.  Let's pretend the sentiment is...oh, *Snowman-y Hugs*, or *Merry Christmas* or *Warm Winter Hugs*...

Please head over to see what my talented team-mates have created that are full-on holiday-themed (as compared to mine that's flirting on the edge).  Maybe I'll add a sentiment later.  For now, I'm just happy my water-colour attempts are okay-ish.  And that bunny...way tooooooooo cute, hugging that darling heart-toting, carrot-nose-sporting, striped-scarf-and-hat-accessoried, Wink of Stella sparkly snowman....


Now, bring out your holiday-themed card/project and play along! The prize to entice you...

Prize - 3 images up to $10
http://stitchybearstamps.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index

See you in the gallery!!

I'm also joining City Crafters Challenge Blog #270~Woodland Animals (my little bunny is a woodland critter)


Thanks so much for dropping by; your visit and comments add sparkle to my day!
Hugs,

32 comments:

Monika Reeck said...

I luv this cuteee Image Miss C..and the card style is different today than your normally style...adorable coloring and great blue bg..Adorable cute holiday card...I visit you for the first LOL.....are you so busy miss C...I miss your lovely words..it was always make me smile to get your comment :) hope to see you around Miss C

Susanne Vargas said...

Adoooorable is your snowman with his bunny friend! And so beautifully colored! And you got Zigs, oh my! They are high on my wish list!!! How do you like them? How do they compare to your Chamaleon markers?

Becca Cruger said...

Hahaha. I had to laugh so hard when I read that you didn't want to chance it. Been there! Done that! I always forget that I should stamp my sentiment BEFORE coloring it.. Grrr! But your snowman is downright ADORABLE! Perfect coloring and he's sure to make anyone's Christmas extra merry!

Lilian said...

Lovely card! I love that stamp...so cute! And nice coloring!
Lilian ATSM DT teamie
The Leaf Studio

Ros Crawford said...

So sweet! Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!!

Jeanne said...

Amazing! Looks like you got the hang of those ziggies super quick! Adore this card!

Melissa L. said...

Oh, Carol! I love this sweet snowman. I want to give him a hug too! Especially since it would cool me off! Phew! It is supposed to be 100 degrees F here on Saturday. :( You did a super job making the sky. I love the scarf and the little bunny too. :) Melissa- DTmate at ATSM.

*Vicki* said...

What a super precious image!! I love your coloring and pretty soft background too!! Wonderful card! :)

Julie B said...

I don't think it needs a sentiment its great as it is.
Know where you are coming from with the wonky sentiment though, but that's what is so good about fussy cutting! :)

Stella said...

So lovely with that cute little bunn! Thanks so much for being with us at CCCB this week!

Unknown said...

What a super cute card! Lovely colouring and such adorable critters! Kamila ATSM friend :)

Pam said...

Love your sweet card! Your coloring is superb. Aren't those markers the best? I think it's a perfect holiday card, my friend!

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

It seem that Mr. Mojo is back in full swing doing his magic with Miss Stella!! Such a sweet card and the coloring is perfect! Love that dotted die you used, too!

Taunya Butler said...

Wow - your mojo came roaring back to you - cuz this card is rocking with it!! You are adorable, this card is adorable, that snowman is adorable and yes, your little furry woodland creature is adorable too!!! You did a terrific job with those markers your first time through - super impressed and not surprised though, because when it comes to trying new things you always ACE them!!! Hugs and warm thoughts are heading your way!!!

I Card Everyone said...

I want a bunny hug, too!! So stinkin' cah-UTE, c... two thumbs up for your Zig premier!
=] Michele

Kay Miller said...

Oh I think you did a beautiful job on your coloring with your new markers!! This is just adorable! I love this cute POD stamp!! Looks like you're mojo is up and running to me! (( Hugs and happy week!))

Greta said...

Beautifully colored & so sweet! Love this card, Carol!

Barb Ghig said...

You did an amazing job coloring this adorable snowman and I love that you kept your design CAS...so fun! Really great job, Carol...I don't see a lack of mojo, at all...I love it!

Dana said...

Awww sooo sweet! Your COLORING so fabulous!! Love this!!

Shelly said...

ADORABLE! And I totally understand about not stamping on a sentiment! lol I'm the same way at times...because I will make a card over several times if need be, just because something is crooked. lol ;) Though I have say, I think your card works perfectly without one!
And thank you for all your super sweet comments on my blog! Enjoy your Summer! :)

Geri said...

...no sentiment needed as far as I'm concerned! This image is so cute it really doesn't need anything more on the front of the card! A bit of intrigue for the recipient to see the message inside!

BTW....hear you loud & clear on the missing Mojo....although I'd say he's back at your house after seeing this sweet card!

Shona Chambers said...

Well done with your new goodies!! What are your thoughts on the Ziggies?? I've been thinking of buying the 12 pack myself but not sure. Would love to hear how they've been for you. This is such a sweet scene and that little bunny is so adorable. I hope Mr Mojo has turned back up and filling you with amazing ideas again!

Marisa said...

That image is precious. Darling card and may the mojo race back quickly.

laurie said...

Your snowman is ADORABLE

Unknown said...

As always, Carol, your card is wonderful! And it's even more wonderful because you selected to color a snowman — with the current heat wave that is rolling through Europe, I like to imagine nothing more than winter, darkness, cold and snow. It might sound strange, but I will take a snow day to a heat wave any day! So, of course, I kept sitting in front of my screen, staring longingly at your snowman, and thinking back to the wonderful cold days that we had in January.

Thanks for the short, although it only mental, escape to colder times!

Anita in France said...

Seems Monsieur Mojo only had a fleeting moment of absence, Carol ... your sweet snowman and friend, bunny are just a delight! Gorgeous colouring with those Ziggies ... and of course the twinkly Wink of Stella! Hugs, Anita :)

Jeanne J. said...

This is a darling image - you make me smile!

Kim Heggins said...

Love your sweet little snowman! He is just as cute as can be.

Neets B said...

Gorgeous card, Carol. That little bunny is sooooooo cute and you've coloured it all beautifully. I know that feeling of adding a sentiment and that thought going through your head 'please don't ruin it, please stamp perfectly..arrrrghh'!! xx

Peanut said...

So cute, Carol... truly adorable.
hugs Asha

Kylie said...

Oh so cute, Miss C! I don't think cards always need to have a sentiment on them. Sometimes they look finished without them. Your card is no exception and the colouring is wonderful!

Bobby said...

You are WAY too hard on yourself, Carol. This card is just darling and your virgin Ziggie use is terrific.