Monday, February 13, 2017

Merry Monday #235 - Meet Blake

Hello friends.  The challenge this week at Merry Monday is brought to you by Linda and she would like to see a snowman - or snow woman or snow family, etc. on your Christmas card.


I have been stamping since 1999 (yep, I've been around awhile...in fact, it's the BIG 6-0 for me today!) and one of my very first snowmen stamps was Blake from Rubbernecker Stamps.  He is still one of my most favorite snowmen after all these years, so meet Blake:


I mean, how can you not LOVE a face like that?!  I embossed him in black and then colored him lightly with a few Copics (C1, C3, YG05, BG13, & YR68) and then fussy cut him out.  (There were no dies back then in the olden days!).  For my background I used a Deep Red stamp called Winter Pines and stamped multiple times with Smoky Slate ink and also misted the stamp before actually stamping on my cs.  I added a snowbank at the bottom using a PTI die from In The Meadow.  My sentiment is also from PTI...Christmas Blessings.  I also added some sparkle to the trees with a Spectrum Noir Sparkle pen...really pretty when the light hits it!


So dig out those snowmen stamps and come play along with us this week!  Can't wait to see what you come up with!!  Check out all the inspiration from the Design Team and play along HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by today...I love it when you do!




9 comments:

Birgit said...

This is so cute Marcia! Don't you just love that snowmen never go out of style! Happy Birthday dear friend!!

Nancy Penir said...

Had to come by and tell you, 'how darn cute is Blake'!!! Your whole scene is perfect for his jolly self. Sweet, sweet coloring too! Happy Birthday to you! (You're catching up to me... ha!)

Loll said...

Blake makes me smile! :) What a great face! And a beautiful winter scene.

Happy, Happy Birthday to you Marcia!! Hope you had a special day! xx

Linda said...

This is so adorable Marcia. Love that sweet snowman and love how you did your BG. It looks like it is snowing in the distance. And again, hope you had a great Birthday. Have a great week.

Lori Turner said...

I love this snowman SO MUCH! You are right, his face is just so cute! xoxoxo

Notes by Nina said...

So cute, I love your wintry scene.

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Happy belated birthday, Marcia! Hope you enjoyed your special day! Just love that adorable snowman!!

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday girlfriend! It was nice "meeting Blake". He's adorable - love the trees in the back ground!

Susan Joyce said...

Cute, cute, cute your snowman has the cutest smile, lovely Christmas card Marcia.