Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Snowman Birthday Card

Hello and Happy Wednesday everyone!  I am so excited that the work week is halfway over!  :)  I had a really difficult time making a snowman birthday card (not sure why)...  I actually like the way the card turned out, so I was glad that I challenged myself...  Making birthday cards makes me think about all of the birthdays that are coming up: my sister's, my niece's, and my *gulp* 30th birthday next month!!!  I am actually excited about turning 30, well...  we'll see how I feel about it next month!  Hee hee...  :)  Anywho, here is my take on a winter birthday card.

FCCB- use snowflake or snowman
My Craft Spot- "snow much fun" use a snowflake or snowman
Cuttlebug Spot- winter
Perfect Sentiments- birthday card using embossing resist
The Paper Variety- use a fan fold embellishment (I think these wrappers count)
She's a Sassy Lady- birthday card
Getting Cricky- let it snow, use embossing
Crafting for All Seasons- snowflake or snowman
Birthday Sundaes- use the photo for inspiration






A2 sized card
Winter Frolic- all snowmen cut at 2.29"
Sweet Treats- cupcake wrappers cut at 2.06"
Cuttlebug- seeing spots
Peachy Keen Stamps- winter face assortment
Sentiment, computer generated:  Curlz MT font at size 20
A la Mode- sparkle embossing powder
Cupcake and snowflake stamps
MS ink- ocean
Prismacolor pencils for the noses and cheeks

*I accordion folded the cupcake wrappers by scoring them on my MS scoring board and then folding them.  I attached tabs to them on my Gypsy by using a rectangle from George and Basic Shapes.  I was then able to fold the tabs behind the snowmen to keep them in their wrappers.

Hope you enjoy the rest of your week!  Bye y'all!!!  :)

43 comments:

Ashley said...

This card is soooooo adorable! The snowmen are so cute! :) Thanks for joining us at The Perfect Sentiment.

Ashley

Brenda said...

OMGosh, this snowman card is just too cute!!! I love how you did your cupcake wrappers and I love the fact that they are in cupcake wrappers! lol 30 is around the corner huh? My 30's were my best years, I hope that you enjoy yours too!!!

ScrappyRae10 said...

EEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKK I love it!!!! They are so stinking cute!!! Great job!

Amy said...

You did such a great job with this challenge- I love how you did the cupcake liners- What an adorable card! Thanks for playing a Birthday Sundaes this week :)Amy

Megan said...

Your card is fabulous! I love everything about it!

Glora said...

WOW, this is just the cutest card!!!! I absolutely LOVE these cupcake snowmen. Hugs- Glora

Jenifer Evans aka jennaroo said...

Ok now this is UBER CREATIVE!!!! I am supposed to inspire you all and you have done the total opposite and totally inspired me! LOVE LOVE LOVE this, great job!!!!! Thanks for playing along with us at TPV!!

Scrappin Abby said...

Adorable card...love the cupcake snowmen and your resist embossing is fab. Thanks for playing along with The Perfect Sentiment : )

Sheila aka SassyLady said...

Your card is just as cute as can be and guess what it fits another challenge! This qualifies at She's A Sassy Lady... be sure to link up you could win a prize. TFS

Rachel said...

So cute! I love how you added the lil cupcake holders, this is great!

Unknown said...

LOVE IT!!!!!

Kristie W. said...

This is so cute!! Love your cupcake wrappers and how you have cupakes and snowflakes on the background. Thank you for playing along with Birthday Sundaes!

Sherrie K. said...

This is FABULOUS Amy!! I love the design and the cute, cute snowman. I love how you did the cupcake wrappers..so clever and super sweet!! Thanks for the inspiration:)
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

So fun! Love the cupcake part!
Carri~abusybee
www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

Jannie said...

This is way toooooooo cute, love love love the Snowmen cupcakes they are snow adorable!! You are very creative!

Thank you snow much for joining us at The Cuttlebug Spot!

Cuttlebugs & Hugs
Jannie

Tabitha said...

the snowmen are just too cute.

Jayne said...

Cute card,great snowmen and love how you folded the cupcake wrappers.Thanks for playing along at My Craft Spot.
Jayne x

jan farnworth said...

very cute card love the embossing resist on the cupcakes.

Lisa said...

This is so AWESOME, Amy!! It's like a 3-D card version of the inspirational photo!! I love the cupcake wrappers!! Just absolutely adorable!! Thanks so much for playing along at FCCB!

Lisa
FCCB Design Team Member
indymermaid.blogspot.com

Jennifer said...

Thank you for following us over at Krafty Girls.

Jenn
kraftygirls.blogspot.com
www.jennuinecrafts.com

Suzy said...

What a cute card! Love those snowmen! Thanks for sharing your rosette embellishment at The Paper Variety :)
- Suzanne, TPV cofounder

Jessica Pascarella said...

Too cute! I love the entire design! Thanks for joining us at Perfect Sentiment.

Sassy said...

Cute, cute, and cute! Thanks for joining us at Perfect Sentiment.

CRAZY4 CHRIST said...

This is super cute, love how you turned those cute little snowman into cupcakes!! Thanks for joining us for the Simply Sunday Challenge.
Kristan
Getting Cricky Jr, DTM

Kate said...

This is adorable! The dimension looks fabulous - as do all your details on this card. Great job!
Thanks so much for playing along with us at My Craft Spot and at Fantabulous Cricut!

Kate

Glenda said...

So adorable and clever! Love the design and the little snowmen in the cupcake wrappers! Thanks for sharing with us at FCCB!
Glenda

Bianca said...

Amy, that´s so very cute!!! I love your special and own design so much! Thank you for joining us at Crafting for all Seasons! xx Bianca

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Congrats! Just came from The Cuttlebug Spot blog & you won the Winter Time challenge.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

Jennipher said...

Absolutely adorable. Love your use of the embossing resist technique. Thanks for joining us at The Perfect Sentiment.

Sarah Bennett said...

Super cute card- those snowmen are just darling! Thanks for joining us at The Perfect Sentiment!

Maribel said...

Wow! You followed this inspiration to a t! You are so talented! Love your work:)
Maribel
ilovescrapping.blogspot.com

Margaret said...

Fabulous card. It sure brought a smile to my face. The recipient will be so pleased. Thanks for joining us at Perfect Sentiments.

Karen H said...

How sweet is this?! I'm a huge fan of snowman cupcakes! I love their sweet faces and the wrappers are fantastic. Lovely papers and embossing, too! Beautiful work, my friend. :o)

Hugs and blessings!
http://kaleidoscopicsparkles.blogspot.com

AmyJRockstar said...

Hi Amy,
Well, you rocked it again! This is just adorable! What a clever idea! You have quite a talent, my friend! Be sure to check out Wednesday's post at FCCB! You won't want to miss it! ;)

XO ~ Amy Jo (FCCB Coordinator & follower)
http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

Miranda said...

ADORABLE! I love all the dimension. Thanks for joining us for the Simply Sunday Challenge at Getting Cricky With K Andrew!
Miranda :)
Getting Cricky JR DT
www.nanascrapspot.com

Aim said...

Okay, this is just super-duper CUTE!! Love EVERYTHING about it!! Another creative idea -- LOVE it!! :)

Thanks so much for joining the challenge at Getting Cricky this week!! :)

Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
Getting Cricky DTM

Cheri said...

Great card. I was wondering how you made the cupcake wrappers. Thanks for sharing this at the Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge.

Cheri - Getting Cricky JrDT
www.djssundries.blogspot.com

Sugarlips said...

This is so cute. I love the snowmen, they make me smile.
Thanks for joining us in the Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge.

Jessie
Getting Cricky Jr DTM

Amanda said...

Very cute card! I love your take on the inspiration picture!! TYFS!


Amanda
Getting Cricky JrDt
cricktncrafts.blogspot.com

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Congrats! Just came from The Paper Variety blog & your wonderful snowman card made the Top 5.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Congrats again & so well deserved! Just came from Perfect Sentiments & your Snowman card made the Perfect 3. You rock or should I say go snow but please do not send any of the white stuff to Central TX. We have had enough rain to soak the ground that I have pools in my backyard & that's not counting the real swimming pool.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"

The Craftin Mama said...

Brilliant!! Snowman cupcakes!! I love the way this turned out, I'm glad you challenged yourself!!

Thanks for playing along with us at Getting Cricky's Simply Sunday Challenge!
Hug's and Happy Craftin :)
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talha said...

Its layout is adorable with soft shades combination.


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