Friday, January 15, 2016

Snakes in the Snow

     We're starting a new challenge today and we have a really simple theme: "Lots of Layers."  I think this is one of the funniest images I've ever seen at QKR Stampede!    (Digi 12602 "Happy Snake")  The sentiment is my own this time.


     The image is colored with ProMarkers and die cut with a die from Spellbinders.  I used two layers of burlap as mats for the image because it gives such great texture.  Besides, the burlap is new and it was right there on my desk, waiting to be put away, so why not use it?  :-D  Those mats are die cut with the same set of dies.  I also matted the sentiment with burlap.  Behind the matted image, I used torn CS and behind that a layer of dark brown CS.

     For embellishments, I added a strip of ribbon (brand new from Really Reasonable Ribbon) at the top of the card and then added one of the handsewn bows I make by the dozens and keep in my stash for future use.  This one was made with white ribbon, dyed with marker to get the exact color I wanted.

     Challenges:
613 Avenue Create
A Snowflakes Promise
Artistic Inspirations
Classy Cards n Such
Craft for the Craic
Crafting from the Heart
Craft Your Passion
Crafty Sentiments Designs
Cutie Pie
Digi Choosday
Dragonfly Journey
Get Creative
Glitter n Sparkle (1st column)
Lemon Shortbread
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
Melonheadz Friends
Pattie's Creations
Really Reasonable Ribbon
Scrapy Land
Stamping Boutique

     Come play in our Layers challenge this week, won't you?  We'd love to see what you create.  Remember, you can use any image by any company, but if you do use a QKR Stampede image, your project is entered into a separate drawing just for QKR users.  That increases your chance of winning significantly.   Happy Stamping.  NanaConnie

28 comments:

Maggie said...

A fun card thanks for joining us GNS Maggie DT.

Anne Temple said...

Too funny! Love his expression and your sentiment is perfect!

*Vicki* said...

Oh wow this is just as cute as can be!! Love all of the texture from your papers here! ;) HUGS

Patricia Alvarez said...

Fun card. It made me smile. I love the sentiment. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments Designs. Hope to see you again on the next challenge! Good luck!!! Patricia.

Linda Simpson said...

I love the sentiment and the poor snake looks so unhappy. Loving the texture and colour combination. Enjoy your weekend.
Hugs
Linda xxx

laurigami said...

A fun card. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments Designs. hugs
laurigami

Nancy Hill said...

Very cute snake with the snow. Thank you for sharing your very cute card with us at the Scrapy Land Challenge #33 and can't wait to see what you create for us soon. Nancy Hill, Scrapy Land Design Team Member

Jo said...

FABulous card NanaConnie, love the burlap mats & that fun sentiment!
hugs Jo x

Doreen said...

Wow love this,what a fab image.xxx

Donna Ellis said...

Wow! Your double layer of burlap is fabulous, Connie! So cut with your snowy straggler. Darling card! Hugs, de

Sandra DeFalco said...

Love that burlap, great texture!
Thanks for playing in our "Fun in the Snow with snow in your Image" Challenge #118!
Sandi ♥
DT Coordinator for Pattie's Creations Challenge!
and Pattie's shop
Home of Pattieboop and Allie!

AO Creations said...

Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at TSB, good luck!!! Amy DT

Donna Hanley said...

Precious card, Connie. Love the colors and that image and sentiment are just out of this world. Enjoy the weekend.

Pattie G said...

NanaConnie,

This is sooo cute! Thanks for joining us at Pattie's Creations.

Hugs
Pattie ♥

Donna Ellis said...

I'm back with my other hat, Connie! Thanks for playing in the {Scrapy Land Challenge}! Hope to see your pretty projects again soon!
crafty hugs,
de
{Creative Smiles}

Dawn said...

Lol! What a cute fun card NanaC! I love the colours too!
Hugs
Dawn xx

Jeannie said...

Hi Connie! This is just too cute! Love all of the layers too. Thanks so much for joining my challenge this week :)

Jeannie T.
Dragonfly Journeys

Deanne Saunders said...

Cute!!! Thanks so much for participating in our LEMON SHORTBREAD challenge!!! Can’t wait to see you participate again in our next challenge!!
Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

Teresa Arsenault said...

Great texture and really cute sentiment. hugs, Teresa

Vic said...

hahah..havent seen that image before... it's fab! (the sentiment too) - thanks for joining in with our "include snow" challenge this month at Patties Creations - Vic, DT

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Such a fun image enhanced by your fabulous sentiment, love this card.

Camille Short said...

Amazing card - thanks for sharing.

Helen said...

Great texture and I love that digi and sentiment!

Thanks for joining us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends and we hope to see you again soon.

Helen x
(DT)

fiona mctiernan walker said...

Hi Nanna Connie
Thank you for entering this week challenge at digi choosday cool blues theme love how cute the card is and the colours you have chosen.
Good luck
Fiona DT x

Jennifer Scull said...

this is just too funny! that sentiment cracks me up when paired with this hysterical image! ;)

now I'll put on my DT hat and say thank you so much for playing along in the Really Reasonable Ribbon "Look What I Got' challenge! :)

What I Created Next said...

Fabulous make. So unusual. Really had a chuckle to myself when I saw your make. Thanks for entering the http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/wk-2-cool-blues-crafting-challenge-at.html

Shona Hamill said...

Great card. Thank you for sharing with the Cutie Pies. DT Shona xx

Ger said...

Great image and sentiment, love it! thankyou for joining us this month at Craft for the Craic