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Wednesday, November 05, 2014

Snowy Fun Christmas {Scrapy Land}

Hi, Blogging Friends! 
And a special welcome to new follower Barb Burgess.
It is time for a new ANYTHING GOES Scrapy Land Challenge!


The Challenge is open until November 16. 
The theme is ANYTHING GOES using any die manufacturer which Scrapy Land sells (electronic die cuts do not qualify)Scrapy Land sells over 40 brands of dies, including overseas products, and most are at a great discount
  plus free shipping over $45!


Since it never snows in Florida (well, except for that time 2 years ago and in 1977), I created this snowy wintry scene on paper using 3 Sue Wilson's beautiful dies and 1 Spellbinders die.

My card uses the following die cuts:

All the dies are from Scrapy Land:
  1. Creative Expressions Sue Wilson Basic Frames Set A California Collection CED1103
  2. Creative Expressions Sue Wilson Seville Spanish Collection CED1203
  3. Creative Expressions Sue Wilson Holly Accessory Kit - Festive Collection CED3014
  4. Spellbinders Elegant Labels Four (outside frame)

The Sue Wilson Die (in white) has been inked with Lavender Pearl just to show you the embossed detail. This die set comes with 4 gorgeously shaped dies.

The background colors are navy blue, but they appear black (for some reason) in the photos. The snowy background is a Cuttlebug EF colored with Brilliance Moonlight White ink.

The Sue Wilson Festive Collection with Holly Accessory Kit contains several sizes of leaves and berries:
The glitter is from Tulip Treasures and Sparkle N Sprinkle. The mica flakes are from Stampin' Up! The two frilly white layers are the same shade of white, but the camera must have picked up the reflection or dry glue color, yellowing the top layer slightly. In real life, they look the same, but one is sparkly.


Please join us at Scrapy Land Challenge this month! 
The prize is great, and badges are awarded as well! 
You may enter as many times as you like.
Products Used:
Challenges Playing In:
  1. Fairy Tale Stampers #46 Something New - (The Snowman image is new, and so are the 3 Sue Wilson Die Cuts 11/15
  2. Use Your Stuff #160 - Snow (Snowman, and snowing background) I've had this image for a few years, and this is the first time it has seen ink LOL 11/9
  3.  Art By Miran - #18 Anything Goes 11/13
  4. One Crazy Stamper - Nov "Anything Goes" 12/1
  5. The Artistic Stamper Challenge - Nov - Christmas Is Coming - Must use rubber stamp (the Joy stamp and the little scene stamp are both by Inkadinkadoo and stamped with Paris Dusk ink) 12/1
  6. Bearly-Mine Challenges - Nov - Christmas - 12/1
  7. Craft Your Passion - #238 Bright and Sparkly - (I used 2 colors of glitter, and 2 sizes of glitter, and the iridescent sparkly mica flakes) 11/10
  8. Crafty Cardmakers and More - ##126 Cut It Out (used 4 die cuts shown above)
  9. Dream Valley - #94 Getting Ready for Christmas 11/11
Stamping Hugs,


66 comments:

Jane Savage said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Donna! I adore how you have framed the image with that amazing die and covering it with mica flakes gives a wonderful frosty feel! xx

Paula said...

that's a fabulous card Donna, all that sparkle makes me all giddy! I just recently found Sue Wilson dies and other products and I love her line. All her cards are fabulous, as are yours.

Lori Kobular said...

Donna ~ Your card is stunning with the beautiful frame dies and I love the adorable snowman image!!

Dr Sonia S V said...

WOW what a beautiful beautiful card Donna
Cheers
Dr Sonia
Cards Crafts Kids Projects

Anne Temple said...

Stunning card! (Should have guessed they were Sue Wilson dies :-).) Now I want the Holly leaves even more.

brenda said...

Stunning card Donna, great use of your dies and the shimmery outer die picks out the blues on the focal image beautifully.

Take care and keep well.

B x

Sharon said...

Wow Donna, this is fabulous. I love the adorable image and such wonderful use of all the gorgeous dies.
Enjoy the rest of your week.
Hugs Sharon. x

Pat K said...

Gorgeous card Donna. Love the contrasting colours and of course the bling...very, very pretty. (going to check out Scrapy Land) hugs, Pat K xx

Raechelle Bellus said...

This is stunning Donna! I love all the layers and perfect little details!

craftieodmae said...

You have created another gorgeous card!!!

KT Fit Kitty said...

Hello, Donna! So many beautiful dies used! I love dies! Your card is beautiful and I like all the sparkle! Such a joy to look at your card! I love all the layers here! Hope you have a good day, my friend!

Benzi said...
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Benzi said...

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Donna, this blue beauty is just awesome. I LOVE snowmen and birds and this has both. You framed it so pretty and always have the most wonderful sparkle on your cards. Love the snowy background.
Winter is coming and so is Christmas and this puts one in the mood quickly. No snow since 1977??? That is quite a while. I can imagine the excitement down there if some happened to come to Florida. :-)

Lady E said...

Absoltely stunning card Donna! I like the dark colors :)

Sue said...

LOVE IT - Beautiful dies, snow, an adorable snowman colored in the most wonderful shade of blue, all my favorite things. The white dies and snow look awesome against that dark blue background. Awesome card.
Hugs
Sue

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Gorgeous Donna, I love the pretty layers and glitter, they set off your beautiful image. I hope you are doing well. Hugs, Shirleyx

KarinsArtScrap said...

what a very beautiful and fun christmas card Donna
Gr Karin

KraftyKoolKat said...

This is so stunning Donna. Love the gorgeous colours and image and I just adore the sparkle and layout.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

cotnob said...

This is a gorgeous Christmas card Donna, I love your jolly snowman and fabulous sparkly frame, there are so many wonderful details as always.
Pauline
x

Eret said...

Stunning winter card, Donna! I love all the blue colors and your beautiful coloring of this fun image. Really gorgeous work of art!
Hugs,
Eret

jimlynn said...

Donna, this is WOW!!! Those dies are all so beautiful and so is your card. Love everything about this work of art!
Lynn

Sue said...

Very Christmassy card.

Hope you are having a good week.

Lisa said...

This is absolutely gorgeous, Donna!! I love the dies you used - they look amazing layered together!! The wintery scene is so sweet!! Every detail is perfect!! Stunning card my friend!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Sue said...

WOW! I love the way you have framed the cute image Donna. The colours, layers and sparkle look wonderful.
hugs Sue xx

Bernardine Cuttino said...

Hi DE, this is so elegant,falling in love with the frame, which captures the image so beautifull,, Fabulous color, Simply a work of art.
Hugs my love. Hope you are doing well.
Berni

Verna Angerhofer said...

So beautiful and great coloring and use of die cuts too!

McCrafty's Cards said...

I love this Donna, the image is adorable all the dies are beautiful a wonderful creation
Kevin xx

Tammy said...

Wonderful combination of die cuts and such gorgeous colors! The image you used is adorable too! Fabulous card!

pam said...

Hi Donna, fantastic Christmas card creation, love your snowman image, beautiful frames and sparkle..
Big Hugs pam x

Shona Erlenborn said...

Very pretty Donna! Love the use of all those spectacular dies! Your new Vagabond is getting a workout! Love the colors, the image and all your sparkly goodness! Gorgeous work!

Stampsnob. said...

Lovin all the layers of die frames the image is so frosty and lovely . also it lead me to Scrapy Land to post my card YAH!>>>>>>>>>>Lis

Jean Bullock said...

Be still, my heart. I love Sue Wilson dies. How cool to find Scrappy Land sells them.

The card looks great.I love the glitter and mica you used. The scalloped base card is very cool and it does look navy blue on my screen. The die cut frame looks great and I love the snowy effect you created with the embossing folder.

Gigantic hug!

Leslie Miller said...

Those dies are beautiful! I love the way you've layered them and added all the luscious sparkle. You've created a very cool snowy scene with all the blue, and the movement in the scene makes it so alive and wonderful. You continue to amaze me, Donna!

Patricia St Martin said...

Just stunning!!!! Love the scene and all the sparkle, over lapping the frames looks great and adding the image in the center really makes it stand out.
Hugs, Pat

MaryH said...

Perfect for a winter or Christmas card...this little snowy is having too much fun. Of course I am loving all these fab dies, and especially the way you have layered them to highlight the focal image..love that die as well. I'm collecting the SWilson dies as I can, but you've really showed this one to perfection. I also love that night sky and all the sparklies you've added. Makes me want to go find a snowy Christmas tree. TFS & Big hugs.

Stampsnob. said...

See what I know I did get in sometime earlier today so now you hear from me twice LOL

April said...

Your card is so cute and sparkly! I love the dark blue and white -- it is so striking! I also love your beautiful blog header picture! Where has the time gone? Almost Thanksgiving! xo

Petra Swart said...

What a feast for the eye, Donna!!! So much lovely detail to look at!!! Your little guy is sooooo cute and I love his sweet feathered friend and the golden star!!!! The dies you have used are just amazing - you have used them so creatively and I love the snow!! The little leaves and berries in the one corner is so cute!! Love your card, Donna!!!!

Have a great day!!!

nwilliams6 said...

Wow Donna, some awesome dies and colors and glitter. This is amazing and so detailed. Love everything and wish I had these dies! Beautiful work. Hugz

aussie aNNie said...

Brilliant card and loving this image and the design of your card....fab colours too..
aNNie xx
The Journey is the Start

sweet art designs said...

Very, very beautiful. Thank you for sharing with Fairytale Stampers - Myrna (GD)

Desire Fourie said...

Donna this is just gorgeous with great attention to detail. Loving the ornate framing around the cute image. It is perfect for our 18th ‘ANYTHING GOES’ challenge. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Good luck.
Hugs
Desíre
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Helena (Gvendalen) said...

Gorgeous job! Thanks for sharing your lovely crafting for the Craft Your Passion Challenges - hope to see you again soon, hugs, Helena

Lola said...

Wow, so many die cuts!!
A beautiful designed card, thank you so much for playing with us at Fairytale Stampers challenge :-)

Good luck!

xx Karola xx

Michelle Looi said...

Absolutely beautiful! Lovely work
THanks for playing Use Your Stuff!

Carol L said...

The layering on your card is just phenomenal! I love all the different edges and especially the sparkle! Beautiful coloring of that whimsical little snowman too! Beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Oh so cute! Love all the die cut layers!
Thanks for joining us at Use Your Stuff this week and hope to see you again.
Tammy DT

Josephine said...

Such a sweet image and I love how you've coloured and framed it.

Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers and More!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful card,Donna.Just love all those wintry blues and frosty sparkle.Beautiful colouring too.Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion.Hope to see you again next week.
Lisa x

Sue from Oregon said...

Love your snowy scene Donna~!

Anonymous said...

Love what you did with all your dies,TFS with us at OCS!

Karen Petitt said...

So very beautiful Donna, love your shades of blue colouring and the dies you have used are gorgeous! I have severe die envy huni!
I hope you are doing okay and managing to do stuff you like to do. Big gentle hugs from me to you Karen x

Claire Dale said...

Beautiful card, love all the die cuts and layers! Thank you for joining us at Dream Valley for our latest challenge!
Claire xx
DVC DT

Collette said...

Lovely - especially like your various framed layers ... beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us at Bearly Mine Designs' November Christmas challenge.

Sherrie K. said...

Such a beautiful card! All the layers are fantastic! Spellbinders are so fun to work with..the image is simple adorable and your coloring rocks!!! The sparkle looks amazing to~great details!
Sherrie K

Mrs A. said...

What a beautiful snowy scene you have created here with the different die cuts all layered up. hugs mrs A.

Lozzy said...

Beautiful card, gorgeous colours and love all the layers..Thank you for joining us at Bearly-Mine and hoping you would like to join us again soon. Good luck in draw..Hugs Lozzy x

aussie aNNie said...

Such a lovely cyber buddy are you....I have already commented on this creation but want to thank you for always popping in and making my day....tough times at the moment with my dad, so your sweet words help.xxxxx

Linda said...

I don't participate in any challenges, but I just wanted to let you know that you have such a nice blog, and that you are very creative.

maria's knutselplezier said...

Wow Donna , what a great christmascard!!! I love it, the image is really so sweet, and your lay-out and details are so gorgious!!!

Greetings
Maria

Cely said...

so adorable! love how its all blue!

Elizabeth said...

Beautiful card. Love the dies and layering and pretty image! Thanks for sharing with us at the Art By Mi Ran challenge. Hugs, Elizabeth

Monica said...

Oh he seems so happy, Donna and that sweet bird beside him seems so too. The blues are lovely.
How are things with you? I know I owe you an email. Life has been busy and Aleeza has been down since Wednesday with a high fever so have been around her...

Lots of love,

Monica

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful shaped card love the icy coloured image and great die-cuts,love all the sparkle and mica flakes
Carol x

Barbara said...

Donna,your card is super,great die cuts and beautifully colored image, well done!
Thank you for you nice comment and for following my blog! Hugs! Barbara

Kym's Crafty Cards said...

What a gorgeous card you have made here. It fits our challenge this month well of “Christmas cards”. Thanks for taking part and good luck. Best wishes, Kym (Bearly Mine Challenge Blog Design Team Leader)