December 11, 2018

GIU Day Two - Flurry Snowman


Good afternoon, crafty friends! Welcome to my second GIU post showcasing the adorable Winter Frosty snowman!


This little guy is perfect for the upcoming holiday season. I decided to choose a not-so-traditional palette to watercolor him. All of the ZIG Clean Color Real Brush markers I've used are listed below from lighter to darker shades. If used the same marker twice, it will be indicated in parenthesis. 
SNOWMAN: ........................................ No. 303 / No. 302
SCARF (PINK): ................................... No. 021 / No. 082
SCARF (TEAL): ................................... No. 049 / No. 042
BUTTONS: ........................................................... No. 092
HAT & NOSE: ...... No. 050 / No. 052 / No. 070 / No. 061
HOLLY BERRY: ................................................... No. 024
HOLLY LEAVES: ................................. No. 053 / No. 400
BACKGROUND: (No. 302) / No. 032 / No. 030 / No. 038


What is a holiday card without some gold sparkles?! I love splattering gold and white paint droplets onto the background for some extra pizzazz. They certainly make a difference, don't you think?

Then I die cut the panel with Lawn Fawn's Stitched Rectangles die and mounted it on Stampin' Up's Rose Red cardstock. After adhering the snowflake die cuts from the Seasonal Tags Framelits set, my card is complete! I love how this turned out, and I hope you do, too!

P.S. Unity is generously giving away 2 prize packs for 2 random commenters. Don't forget to comment below for a chance to win some awesome stamps!

Challenges Entered:

Dies R Us: Snowflakes

31 comments:

  1. I really love this card. The snowman is so adorable and the blue sky is beautiful. Please tell me what you used to make the gold specks. They really make the card extra special.

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    1. Hi Rachel! I used DecoArt's Dazzling Metallics acrylic paint in Splendid Gold color. :) You can also see it in action here in my video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwd1X4B3qBw

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  2. Your coloring is amazing and I love the splatters!

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  3. Love the colors and how your card came out!

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  4. I love snowmen! Your's is great - I love your coloring and the gold & white splatters.

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  5. Let's talk about the splatters.... fantastic and magical. I have this stamp and I can't wait to try this! Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Love you use of color, especially the background

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  7. The specks make such a difference, what did you use for the gold?

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    1. Hi Glennis! I used DecoArt's Dazzling Metallics acrylic paint in Splendid Gold color. :) You can also see it in action here in my video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwd1X4B3qBw

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  8. This is a very pretty card. Pam Foy

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  9. Sweet card!Love that snowman! And thank you for sharing the colors you used!

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  10. WOW! I love your coloring, design, and that stamp is darling, one of my favs. Just a stunning card.

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  11. So adorbs!! Love the background and the splatters!!

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  13. Amazing snowman card, so cute. Love the coloring. Love the card. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. I adore snowmen and this cutie is no exception! Your coloring is so
    fabulous and this is a wonderful design. I've been making a lot of cards
    with non-traditional colors this year. Why not?!

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  15. snowmen are the best in rubber that is! teeheeheee. not looking for any snow, yet here.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  16. This is awesome ... fabulous coloring/design! Thanks so much for playing in our ‘Snowflakes’ challenge at Dies R Us. Good Luck and please come back again soon!

    Darlene (DRU Blog Leader)
    DIES R US CHALLENGE BLOG
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please stop by for a visit.

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  17. He is one of my favorite snowmen at Unity and your have made him adorable with the snowflakes.

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  18. Cute card! Love the background and how the snowman just pops! Wondering how you did the background?

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  19. Great framing of the focal image and snowman. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us at Dies are Us Challenge Blog. We hope you will join us often.
    Kathy
    DRU DT

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  20. Fabulous card, love the bright happy colors and the design!! Thank you for joining our challenge at Dies R Us!
    Diane DRU DT {Nellies Nest}

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  21. very cute card....really like the added two tone drops you added...I usually only add one...such a simple thing to add the gold....it really makes a difference

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  22. what a beautiful card. The colors are amazing. And that snowman is just so adorable.

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  23. I love the vibrant colors you used! The image and snowman just pop right out!

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  24. WhT a lovely bright Christmas card! Thanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers Watercolor Challenge

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  25. What a cute little snowman and I your beautiful background. Gorgeous design.
    Thanks for sharing with us at Happy Little Stampers and I hope you will join us again next year.
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  26. This is a fantastic card...adorable and beautiful at the same time!

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