Friday, August 2, 2013

Festive Friday Element Challenge

Happy Friday dear friends!!  I have been having a ball this week with my family and I can't believe it's Friday already!!  Time does fly when you're having fun!!

My sweet friend Meredith from the Festive Friday Challenge invited me to join along in the fun this week!! 
Here's the challenge:
On to this week's challenge... it's time for an Element Challenge!


and here's my take on the challenge:
When I saw the challenge was using Candy Canes, I wasn't sure what I would do.  I really don't have any candy cane stamps or paper.  Then I remembered my trusty Friendship Jar Stamps from PTI!!  It has been a while since I've used them and they would be a perfect fit with my favorite PTI Snowman Die and Stamps!  Since I had all of my favorites out, I thought I would go ahead and use my favorite Glitz Design Patterned paper once again.
To make the Candy Canes.  I stamped the Candy Canes onto PTI's Vellum paper using Versamark Ink and then embossed using Ultra Fine Embossing Powder. Once the candy canes were embossed, I colored the back side of the Vellum with a R29 Lipstick Red Copic Marker.  I love the way it turned out!!  Totally fits with my Vintagy distressed snowman!!

Thank you to my friend Meredith for inviting me to play along with this week's challenge!!  I think I may have to join in more often so my Christmas Cards will be done on time!!

Supplies Used:
PTI Shape Series Snowman Die
PTI Friendship Jar Holiday Fillers
PTI Shape Up Snowman Accessories
PTI Cream Ribbon and Felt
PTI Sweet Blush Buttons
October Afternoon Tag
Glitz Design 6x6 Hello Friend Paper Pack
R29 Lipstick Red Copic Marker
Ultra Fine Embossing Powder

Thanks for stopping by!!!
Kristii

9 comments:

danni reid. said...

sooooo beautiful (is it even fair for a snowman to be that beautiful...giggle) amazing card!

Meredith MacRitchie said...

I LOVE how you did this. I pinned one of these gorgeous flowery snowmen that you made last year, and what a great way to incorporate the candy canes! Thank you so much for being our guest this week, I am so happy you said yes!!

Julie said...

Such a pretty snowman and a unique idea for the candy canes. Lovely !

Geri said...

He's adorable...done in classic 'Kristii' style! Thanks for inspiring all of us over at Festive Friday!!!

Colleen said...

Kristii, I absolutely adore your snowman and candy cane card! OMG, it is so cute! I just got home from a 9 day vacation in Coeur d'Alene and am catching up with all the challenges! Your card is really stunning!! thank you for the inspiration to go outside the box!!

Darnell said...

What a showman snowman, Kristii! He is so cute from his rose-bottom all the way to his adorable mitten!!

Bonnie said...

This is an amazing snowman! I love the vintage look and those fantastic candy canes!

Jill Norwood said...

Oh my goodness! I LOVE your gorgeous snowman and pinned him right away! So sweet and fun!
Thanks for such lovely inspiration!
Hugs,
Jill

Jill Norwood said...

I just wanted to let you know that I cased your sweet snowman...it inspired a card on my blog and I hope that it is okay that I linked to this blog post as my inspiration?
:) Jill
Here is a link if you want to take a look. Again Thanks for the wonderful inspiration! http://greenwoodgirlcards.blogspot.com/2013/10/get-well-soon-my-dear-friend.html