Monday 9 August 2010

A Squiggle and a Snowman

The weather has been beautiful today, just right for making a Christmas card, lol! I love this snowman from Sugar Nellie. He is such fun to colour as so many snowmen only have a hat and nose to colour and he makes a great male Christmas card.I added glitter flocking to his fur on his coat. The papers are DCWV and the snowflakes were made with a Sizzix die and brads.
Challenges
Sweet Sketch Wednesday
Die Cut Dreams Christmas Club Snowmen
Secret Crafter It's a man's world
Allsorts Red, blue and yellow
Stamptacular Snips and snails and puppy dog's tails (male card)
Pear Tree Designs Male card

Daisy is my Squiggle card for this month's challenge of 3 DPs, 3 flowers and 3 brads. I used the sketch from I love Promarkers who also want 3 colours only so this card is all 3s. The flowers are Prima with Sizzix cut leaves. I added faux stitching around the image and stitching is the challenge at 2 Sisters.

36 comments:

Jill said...

We have had some awful weather today, wet and windy! Have you done your Christmas cards yet? Both of your cards are so pretty Marianne. Jill x

Wishcraft said...

Both fab cards. Love the colours you've used on your snowman card and the girly one is so pretty :o) Lisa x

Lisa said...

Hi Marianne, Gorgeous cards! Love the colour combo of your snowman card and the Squiggle card is so pretty.

Lisa x

downrightcrafty said...

the weather has just been perfect and so mojo invigorating I see, with these two lovely creations which are both fabulous
Kate xx

Fiona said...

oh...I was in the middle of typing there and stuff started flashing up...freaky...fab cards Marianne especially the snowman one ...I love snowmen..just bought a couple of digis from Sassy Cheryls..loads of snowmen there.

Fi
x

dolcreations said...

Oh Marianne this snowman card is perfect! I LOVE THE BIG bold colours you used...absolutely stunning little snowman! I love how you did the little dots to shade in the corners, very nice! Your little girl card si sweet, I love your layout! You always have that creative flare!

Kathie said...

Hi Marianne, I adore your snowman it's hard to get a good one but he's great. Love the colours you have used and it all works well together with the sketch. Great job and thanks for joining us this week at SSW.
Kathie

Vicky said...

These cards are fantastic Marianne!, love the snowman and the squiggle girl is sooo cute and I feel a little spend is coming lol
Take care Vicky xx

pinky said...

Oh wow Marianne what a snowman!! I love that card, so vibrant and happy and Christmasssy. Love your little squiggle too lol, cute little card.
Pinky

Karen said...

Hi Marianne, both of these cards are gorgeous, I love that snowman too. Daisy is cute on your Squiggle card too.
Thanks for joining us at DCD Christmas Club and also I ♥ ProMarkers.
xx

Lorraine said...

Smashing cards. I like both of those but the snowman is fabulous, lol. Thanks for taking part at I ♥ Promarkers this week.

Sprytebyrd said...

Fabulous cards! I do love that snowman!
Thanks so much for joining us this week at Stamptacular Sunday ♥ Good luck on our For The Boys challenge!
Dee (Spryte)
Sprytebyrds Spot

Julie said...

2 gorgeous cards. Thanks for joining us at I ♥ ProMarkers.
Julie x

Simple and Sweet said...

Cute cards both! That snowman card is too cute and I love those snowflakes that you added! Thanks for joining us!
Erika - SSW

mulberry station said...

Marianne, Your card is absolutely sooo cute!! I love your snowman and the colors you have used. It is so bright and fun. Love your take on the sketch for SSW.
Nancy SSW

sweetbloominscraps said...

What a happy snowman! Love your papers and snowflakes! Your other card is darling too! Thanks for joining us at SSW!

Heidi said...

Just love your cards and your blog is excellent, still trying to get mine just how I want it. love the snowman he's one of my faves too.xx

My name is Wynneth said...

Two fabby cards, beautifully coloured. Thanks for playing along with us on I ♥ Promarkers this week.
hugs
wynneth
x

Tine said...

Lovely cards. So cute! Thanks for joining us at I ♥ Promarkers.
Tine :)

Gina said...

Both theae cards are wonderful Dawn, though that jolly snowman is def my favourite :D XXX

Genevieve said...

Your snowman is the sweetest Marianne. Fab snowflakes & great papers too. Thanks for joining us this week @ SSW

Genevieve.

Jackie Randolph said...

Two fabulous cards!! I love the brightly colored snowman!! What a fantastic holiday card!! Thanks for sharing with us at SSW this week!

JR Creations said...

WOW! Marianne they are both gorgeous! Love that snowman and those snowflakes. Thanks for playing at SSW!

Jenny T.

Jeannie said...

I love, love the patriotic colors of this snow guy! Both of your cards are great! Thanks so much for joining us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Peace & Luv,
Jeannie

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

Beautiful cards! I love all those glittery snowflakes and your 2nd card is so cute!!! Thanks so much for playing at SSW.

Deanne :)

Anonymous said...

Love both cards...the colours on the first are so bright and cheery...

Fantastic Male card!!!

Thank you for joining SCSC this week

Vicky x

Evgenia Petzer said...

great card!!!! so bright colors!!!! thank you for playing with us at DCD christmas club!

Paul said...

I don't think I use my Sizzix nearly enough these days! I'm enjoying having a look at all these great male inspired cards - loads of wonderful ideas. Thanks for drawing my attention to your blog and letting me visit.
TFS
Paul

Lynne said...

Loving that snowman!! Just great - what bright and cheery colours too :o) thanks for joining us at DCD Christmas Club xx Lynne xx

TinaB said...

Just wonderful!! Thank you for playing at the 2 Sisters challenge blog xx

Lynsey said...

I love the Christmas card Marianne and the squiggle stamp one is just so sweet!
Hugs Lynsey x

Unknown said...

Awwww Marianne, Such a pretty cards, loving your Christmas image soooo much!!!!

Thank you for sharing with us at the 2 Sisters Challenge - show us your stitching!

Jo x

Annette said...

Oh so cute & bright & cheerful! Thanks for joining us at SSC this week.

Emma (metalicbutterfly) said...

Great card love those colours with the snowmen...

Thanks for playing at Allsorts

Emma xxx

Paula said...

Adorable snowman card, love the ticket sentiment and the snowflakes...so pretty! I'm so glad you could join us for our Snips and Snail Challenge at the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge this week!
Pleasantly,
Paula

Stacy Walker said...

Very pretty card. I love the oolor combo. Thank you for joining us at the 2 Sisters Challenge.