Card-io Melting Snowman

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My final story scene created with Card-io stamps and the third of the snowmen characters.  Mr Snowman is wishing for more snow to fall so his animal friends can help build him back up in time for Christmas Day as he's started to have a melt down!
Mr Snowman does look a little sad don't you think but let's hope his wish comes true ...

The half circle twiggy wreath is stamped with 1st, 2nd & 3rd generations in tones of blue and grey inks for a frosty feel.  Hand drawn blue baubles using a gel pen.  Dots of fluffy stuff for a snow line across the base of Mr Snowman.  Stencil butter crescent moon and tumbling stars for added texture.  Colouring pencils to give the moon some warmth.  A few highlights here and there with a glitter gel pen.


I've used - 13.5 cm sq white card base
Card-io stamp sets: Festive Breeze (snowman),
Oriental Blossom (twiggy wreath & leaf),
Cottontail Capers (rabbits), Peaceful Place (bird & small leaves)
Inks: VersaFine Clair morning mist & paradise; VersaColor sky blue & lapislazuu
Funky Fossil stencils - Rooftops (moon), Moonlit Forest (stars)
Crafter's Workshop oyster stencil butter
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Comments

  1. crafty-stamperSaturday, 02 December, 2023

    aaawww love the sad Snowman and your half circle wreath.
    Carol x

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  2. Becca SSaturday, 02 December, 2023

    Beautifully well done stamping and stenciling and layering!!! And the wintery colors!!! Excellent! The wintery landscape scene is wonderful! Thanks for coming back to participate at FarmQuest Country Christmas!!!--Becca

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  3. As.I.Do.Rodos.Sunday, 03 December, 2023

    A fabulous card Ginny
    My Blog As I do Rodos

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  4. TammyMonday, 04 December, 2023

    Beautiful card--the colors are so pretty! Thanks for sharing with us at Christmas Craft Creations!

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  5. EmmaTSunday, 31 December, 2023

    Gorgeous card, love the colour combox

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