Sunday, October 4, 2015

Glitter n Sparkle DT (Anything Goes) and The Hop to Stop

Hello, everybody!  Before I share my card, I would like to welcome three new followers - KellyJade Morrison, and Annie LaVallee-Curtis - so nice to have you here!  

It's Sunday again, so that means there's a new challenge starting today over at Glitter n Sparkle Challenge Blog! Our theme this week is your favourite and mine: Anything Goes!  I hope you can join us!  

Before I go any further, I would like to say that the winner of my candy draw will be announced next Sunday, in conjunction with the winner's announcement over at Glitter n Sparkle, so stay tuned!  It could be you!


My card today features a sweet Snowman from Ike's Art. Sometimes I like to use an image from my own stash for my DT card and that's what I'm doing today!  I won this cutie from Ike in one of her challenges a few weeks ago and was eager to get it onto a card!  I decided to go with a purple colour scheme so I can support Becca's The Hop to Stop, a blog hop designed to raise awareness about domestic violence, an issue that impacts one in four women, and the resources that are available to assist victims of domestic violence.


I coloured the Snowman with Prismacolor pencils and then fussy-cut so I could pop him up with foam tape.  I added Sparkle N Sprinkle Inference Violet Semi-Transparent Glitter on the white parts of his hat and a tiny purple gem to his poinsettia. You may think I created the sky myself but this is actually a digital paper I found in my stash from Fred She Said - Purple Pansies Set.  I love the ombre look! I heat embossed the sentiment in white (sorry I don't know the source of this stamp - I won it in some candy from Avril a couple years ago - thank you, Avril, I love this stamp!). I added some Poppystamps Stitched Landscapes for the snowdrifts (cut from left-over snippets) and lots of Liquid Pearls to represent the falling snow.

Please come over and join us at Glitter n Sparkle for our Anything Goes challenge. We have some fabulous prizes up for grabs again this week! 

And please check out The Hop to Stop to support this important issue.

I would also like to join the following challenges: A Snowflake's Promise AG Christmas/Winter 1/3; Allsorts Nature 2/3; Aud Sentiments Christmas 1/5; Beccy's Place October AG UE; Christmas Stamping All Year Long Lots of Layers 1E; Clique Kits October AG 1/3; Crafty Friends Inspired by a Song (Frosty the Snowman) 2/3; Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas All Wrapped Up UE; Creative Ladybirds AG 3/3; Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Extra AG UE; Die Cuttin Divas AG 3/3; DL.ART October Linky UE 1/day; Fab n Funky AG Christmas UE; Fresh Brewed Blog The Great Outdoors 5/5; HIMCR Monochromatic 1/3; Inspiration Destination AG UE; Kathy Racoosin's 30-Day Colouring Challenge Day 4; Just Keep on Creating AG UE; Lil Patch of Crafty Friends AG 1/3; Little Claire's Digital Christmas 2/3; Little Scrap Pieces Show it Off Saturday 1E; My Whimsical Little World AG 1E; Natalie and Amy's Snow People 1/3; Not Just Cards AG UE; One Stitch at a a Time AG with Awareness (Domestic Violence Awareness) UE; Pixie's Snippet Playground Snippets used for snowdrift die cuts 1/3; QKR Stampede AG 1/3; Scrapbook Blessings Club AG Use Digi Stamps Only UE; Send a Smile 4 Kids Early Holiday Wishes 4 Kids 1/3; Simon Says Stamp Monday Ombre 3/5; Sparkle N Sprinkle AG with Loose Glitter, Flocking or Embossing Powder UE; Stitchy Bear Facebook Group October AG UE; Suzy Bee's Bloomin' AG Embossing Wet or Dy (I used heat embossing) UE; Sweet Stamps October AG UE; The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Christmas Optional Card for a Child 1/3 (FT); The House That Stamp Built Repeat Impressions WIW September Anything Goes UE; Wednesday's Creative Inspirations AG Option Sketch UE; Word Art Wednesday AG w Uplifting Sentiment 5/5; Your Next Stamp Colour (see below) UE; Your Scrapbook Place AG 2/3

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Thank you for looking at my card!  Wishing you a joyful day!

88 comments:

ike said...

OMGoodness - that is GORGEOUS !!! That background is amazing and I can't believe you did all those pearly dots yourself - brilliant !!!
Thank you so much for using my little snowman Kitty :-D
Hugz
IKE xxxx

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brenda said...

This is just lovely Kitty and I like the idea of lilacs for Christmas, works very nicely.

Many thanks for joining in at Allsorts challenge thisd week.

B x

Jo said...

Gorgeous.....love the colours.
hugs Jo x

Fikreta said...

love your card!
great colors and love the backround!
have a nice day!
hugs

Barb said...

A really cute card here Kitty. I love the purple which is used for a very special cause. Snowmen are one of my favourites for Christmas. Your pearly dots look great. Barbxx

New Creations said...

Love this rolly polly snowman with a soft color BG, so festive and great effects of pearly dots!

Michelle said...

I love this snowman Kitty and your card too! Very Christmassy - Michelle x

Monika Reeck said...

that snowman so so cuute Kittie
are you ready for winter?
me not it always too cold for an asia woman hehe
great snow flakes too
cute scene
and many thanks for your sweet first comment on my purple shoe card
join the SS callenge Kitty
I believe you have bunny stamp and the colors easy to follow too
hugs, Monika

KandA said...

Gorgous card Kitty. Love the fabulous snowman popped up against that brilliant background xx

Annie said...

love the background you created for your snowman!
hugs, annie x

Lori m said...

Adorable card, pretty elements, although the thought of snow……Burr…lol.
Thanks for playing along over at DL.ART!

Hugs, Lori m
littlemscraftedmind.blogspot.com
DL.ART DT Member

cotnob said...

A fabulous card Kitty, such a jolly snowman and wonderful sentiment.
Pauline
x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Oh, WOW !!! Stunning card!! Love the liliac and violet for Winter!! Gorgous!! And this cute snowman with the trasparent glitter on the hat is just wonderful, Kitty!! How lovely work you made!! The liquid pearls on the sky seem really snowflakes! This card is so sweet and vibrant! Love, love it!!!!

Dr Sonia S V said...

What a beautiful card...and you made it in Purple...so clever..Love the snowfall effect
Cheers
Dr Sonia

KraftyKoolKat said...

This is so cute and gorgeous Kitty. Love your snow, awesome.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

cheiron said...

What a fabulous winter sky! I love the color. Thank you so much for playing along with us over at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog this week :)

Kuni said...

Fabulous card Kitty, love the colors.
Hugs
Kuni

Kelly said...

beautiful background!

Jacee said...

Fabulous festive card, love that cute snowman!
hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

Hetty said...

This sure is a bling bling card for Christmas! And beautiful too.

Kathleen said...

Gorgeous creation and fabulous choice of colour, super image too.
Thanks for joining our Nature challenge this week at Allsorts.

Kath

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Annie said...

Sorry to be late commenting - only just got back from holiday and now trying to catch up looking at everyone's stunning Christmas projects for our challenge at Aud Sentiments. Wow this is a really cute entry - love it. Annie xxx

terrie said...

I love this card Kitty. love the snowman, the background and the sentiment...
well done my friend

Becca Cruger said...

Oh girly, this is lovely! Who knew that purple ombre would make a gorgeous winter sky? You, apparently because this is genius!!! Love all the pearl "snowflakes". Thank you for continuing your strong support of The Hop to Stop!

Beccy said...

Fabulous card Kitty, I love that big sentiment stamp. The snowman looks great too... he reminds me of a little bauble. Well done!
Cheers,
Beccy

Annette Allen said...

so pretty.. i love how you created that background.. love the snow falling

Helen said...

A great card - thanks for joining us at A Snowflakes Promise.

Helen x

Taunya Butler said...

Everything about this card is sparkly and shimmering!!! Love the sentiment and the way you added glimmer to the background with the snow - such a sweet and VERY CUTE image and my heart has been melted by this card!!!

Elizabeth Hart said...

Gorgeous and I love how hte sentiment shows so perfectly heat embossed against the purple sky. Thanks so much for joining us this time at the Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge, Elizabeth (DT)

Michele said...

your snowman and his purple sky are beautiful. i'm just coming back to your blog another time this week to tell you that you inspired me to participate in the "hop to stop". thank you! xo

Esther said...

Your card is beautiful!! Just love the snowy background you created!!!!
Thanks for joining us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week!

Unknown said...

What a fabby Winter card, Kitty, so sparkly and loving the cute snowman, hugs xxx

Di said...

Wow Kitty! This is just fabulous! LOVE the snowman, beautiful colours and the snowy background is amazing!

Hugs

Di xx

chrissy xx said...

So much detail! Soooo much fun..I LOve your colours and this sweet snowman.
Thank you so much for joining us this week at QKR Stampede.
Chrissyxx

Donna said...

Gorgeous card, adorable snowman and love that glittler!

Margreet said...

Lovely card with great coloring! Thank you for joining us at Little Claire's Digi Designs and good luck!
xxx Margreet

Lisa said...

LOVE this snowman and the purple details on your card! Great feel to it and I love snowmen!

Bernardine Cuttino said...

Eye Catching beauty the image is simply fab. Thanks for joining in on the fun over at Aud Sentiment Challenge. We look forward to seeing you again.
Hugs    
Berni,DT
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Michele K. Henderson said...

Love the pretty purple with the snow! Adorable card! Saw this on the Hop to Stop and fell in love!
Take care!
Michele

coldwaters2 said...

Oh my how cute and adorable that snowman is I love him I also the the wonderful background and sentiment thank you for joining our challenge at FAB 'N' FUNKY this week.
hugs
lorraine x

Petra-loves-paper said...

I love the liquid pearls as snow... wow! thanks for joining october challenge, Petra DT Beccy's Place

Sandy Fredrick said...

So cute, love that snowman and the background you created for him is awesome. Thank you for joining us in this months blog challenge at SweetStamps.com.

Mynn xx said...

This is just BEAUTIFUL! Your coloring and layering are magnificent! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

PS: If you’re looking for another chance to win with the Hop to Stop, make sure to stop by my blog and comment! http://www.mynnettekitchenonastampage.blogspot.com :)

Lena said...
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Lena said...

Beautiful card! Love the background you created to showcase this cute snowman.
♥ Lena
Lena’s Creations

Unknown said...

great card!! Such talent! Following you :)

CraftyNatalie said...

Great card. Thanks for joining in with the challenge over at Creative Inspirations.
CraftyNatalie - DT

Susan Renshaw said...

Love the Snowman image and the background is brilliant - the colours and the pearls! I did think you had created that background yourself...Thanks for sharing with 12 Months of Christmas Link Up!
Susan - DT for 12 Months of Christmas Link Up
Calling All Crafters! My Personal Blog.

Mervi said...

So beautiful snowman with all the fab glittery, lovely card.
Thank you for sharing at Allsorts!
Welcome again;-))m

SmilynStef said...

Very fun little snowman ... love your purple sky

marion said...

lovely cute snowman and lovely card, lots of hugs and love and cuddles to Kiwi, Honeydew and Snowy, Marion

https://seaviewscrapping.blogspot.com/ said...

I LOVE LOVE the snowman, and your sky is amazing! Beautiful card!

Pia S said...

What a beautiful paper, it makes a wonderful background for your snowman with purple detailing. I really like this card, lovely colors and very cute and well designed!

Tanya said...

Gorgeous card, I love the sky background! Beautiful colours.

Thanks for joining us at Crafty Friends Challenge Blog and hope to see more of your makes soon :)

Tanya xx

Leslie Miller said...

I love that snowman! So pretty with the pearlized falling snow and the purpley sky. Thanks for sharing with us at QKR Stampede!

suzARTe said...

Such a beautiful card Kitty, I love the colours and the pearls as falling snow looks amazing. Thanks so much for sharing your card at Anything goes October link-up, Just keep on creating

Michelle said...

Lovely card.
Thanks for playing with us at Inspiration Destination.
Good luck. xxx Michelle (DT)

Suzanne Reynolds said...

Love snowmen...usually that's all I do for Christmas cards, but going to change it up a bit this year. Beautiful background sky and love all the pearl embellishments you placed on your card. Cute card.

Anonymous said...

wow ! Stunning card , thank you for entering My Whimsical little world Challenge xx Lisa xx

Jerrie said...

I just love your background and that snowman! What a fun card for such an important cause!

Deborah Anton said...

Great background with that image! Thanks for playing along with YNS!

Heather said...

This is very cute! Love the soft background and the stitched "hills". Thanks for playing with The House That Stamps Built. Sorry it's taken me so long to comment; life has been crazy this week.

Hazel said...

Thanks for entering both of my CHNC challenges with your lovely crafting - hope to see you again soon. x

Tracy Penney said...

Lovely card. The purple tones look gorgeous on the background. Thanks for sharing and playing along with our current colour challenge at Your Next Stamp.

Nikki Byrne said...

Fabulous card, image and sentiment, love the snowman. Thank you for joining us at OSAAT this fortnight and good luck. Nikki DT

Chris Dring said...

A purple ombre winter sky? Yes please! Love this card!

(AJ) ArtJypsy said...

Fabulous holiday card. Love the colors, sentiment and 'snow'. Thanks for joining us at Beccy's Place. AJ Beccy's Place DT.

Anonymous said...

A stunning card and image is gorgeous.

Jade xx

Lisa said...

I love the adorable snowman and the snow!! It looks amazing!! Gorgeous card my friend!! Thanks so much for playing along at DL.ART!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
DL.ART DT Member

Suze said...

Love the scene you have created and the snow falling is a great addition. Thank you for joining in the Anything Goes challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.

Jess said...

Such a stunning card! Great coloring and I love that color combo in the sky!

Eret said...

Such a pretty winter card. Love the colors, your stamping and the falling pearl snow. Thank you for sharing your beautiful card with us at Sparkle N Sprinkle.
Eret x

Helen said...

Beautiful - love the colours you've used and the scene you've created.

Thanks for joining us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Helen x
(DT Member)

Gail said...

I love me a snowman! Lovely!
Thank you for joining the DLART Thankful Thursday October Linky Challenge - Have a blessed day!
Gail Scott http://DL.ART DT member
http://ilikepaper01.blogspot.com/

Laurie HIMCR said...

Fabulous Christmas Card! What a cute snowman! Thanks for joining us this week at HIMCR!

Hiding in My Craft Room
~Laurie

hollybeary creations said...

Very cute.. Great use of the challenge colors. Thanks for joining us at YNS!

scrapsnsuch@gmail.com said...

Wonderful card, all that silver looks great against the white snowy hills. Cute snowman too. Thanks for sharing your take on YNS challenge #24!

Aliza said...

Love that sparkly snow!

Unknown said...

I love how this came together! The background is beautiful! Thank you for joining us at Clique Kits for the Anything Goes Challenge!

paola said...

Super cute card! Thank you for entering the "Anything Goes Challenge at My Whimsical Little World. :)

Nicky G said...

Wow, fab project. I love the way you did the falling snow :) Good luck and thanks for entering the My Whimsical Little World Challenge.

* Shell B.* said...

Fabulous card, love the Ike image!

Thanks for joining us at Your Scrapbook Place
Shell ; )

Marie Richardson said...

Gorgeous card
Thanks for entering the challenge blog, good luck.
Hugs
Marie DT for MWLW
Xxx

Melissa Vining said...

That snowman is the cutest, and you card is lovely! Thanks for joining us at Clique Kits!

Cindy said...

So cute! Thanks for sharing with us at SBC.

Unknown said...

I love the image you have used and the gorgeous colour you have picked! Thanks for joining us in our For A Child Challenge x
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Justt said...

fabulous card :) thank you for joining us at Clique Kits challenge!