Friday, 12 February 2010

Bah! Humbug! - Challenge 6 - Snowmen...


Yeah it's Friday and that means it's Christmas time at Bah! Humbug!  This week it was my turn to choose the challenge and as I'm crazy about snowmen images I decided to make them our theme.  I daren't count how many snowmen stamps I have, both rubber and digi, but I reckon they are like shoes and bags and you can never have too many.
The stamps I've used are from a clear set by Kars in the Olifant range.  These are on sale at Funky Kits at the moment and at £4.43 a set are a huge bargain.
As soon as I saw these stamps I knew they would be great to use on this style of card with the concertina base and acetate roof.  Great fun to do and even though not pink the card has had the royal seal of approval from Laura (and she is very fussy).
My other card made in this way is here with some instructions for the folds although on today's card the two middle folds were both 1.5 inches.  I guess as long as the folds fit on the card you can do them as big or as small as you like.
Here's a close up of the concertina part... 



As you can see I used torn card edged with glitter to give a snowy floor effect.  As the boy and snowman were coloured with Promarkers I glued them to white paper before cutting out so that the seepage through the card of the Promarker ink would not be visable.


My card is also for the challenges at...
  • Tanda Teaser - Quick and cute (hmmm definitely cute, but I'm not good at quick cards - I like to mess around trying different things.  This was relatively quick though as I've done the design before and know the measurements). 
  • ABC Challenge - New Stash - my stamp set is new.
Have a super weekend with lots of crafting time everyone.  Hope you'll have chance to play with your snowmen images and join our challenge at Bah! Humbug!  Really looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with.

15 comments:

Irene said...

Morning Ann

Fabulous card, I love the snowman and sentiment. Gorgeous. Seven sleeps !!!!

luv
irene
xxxx

the crafty duck said...

Wow Ann, love this card, it is so clever!! Your snow man is so cute, love Steph

Wendy - Anntaurus said...

What a fabulous idea - love it! Thanks for joining the Tanda Teaser this week!

Chrissie said...

This is just adorable Ann!
I love the way you do these concertina cards, they always look so special.

Ann Whitfield said...

Great card Ann - I'm with you on the snowmen, it's impossible to have too many!
Ann x

Elaine ♥ said...

Morning Ann... another fabby card, you do love your acetate dont you? Great stamps and super cute, love it!

Elaine x

Max said...

Yay! Acetate and snowmen are a fabby combination. I really love the 3D effect using this simple folding technique.

Luv'n'Stuff
Max
xx

Babs said...

Awww this is sooo gorgeous, just love the snowman & the little dog,Beautiful card.
Babs x

Linanna DESIGNS said...

Good morning hunny wow what a gorgeous piece of work, just loving it. Thank you for sharing. Hope you have a lovely weekend planned, hugs Linda x

Sheri Gilson said...

Fabulous card, Ann!! Love the snowman!!

Beryl said...

Fabulous card Ann. Love the acetate and the little scene.
Beryl xx

Doreen said...

What a great card,the image is fabulous.xxx

Helen said...

Fab card!
Thanks for joining us at the ABC Challenge!
Helen x

Anonymous said...

Lovely, thanks for joining us on the ABC challenge this time Samantha :0)

Beryl K said...

I love your acetate cards Ann, and this is no exception. Fabulous card
Beryl x

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