Wednesday, January 31, 2018

12 Kits Of Occasions January 2018 - Snow Day

Hello friends.  I was thrilled to be asked by Jeanne Jachna to GD for this months 12 Kits Of Occasions challenge and what a FUN and FABULOUS kit she put together called SNOW DAY!


As you can see from the photo above, this kit was just packed with all kinds of great papers, die cuts, images, & embellishments!  You sure made creating SO easy with this wonderful kit Jeanne!!

Get comfortable as I've got a bit to show you!!  Included in the kit was this wonderful mix of iridescent sequins and a beautiful die cut panel from PTI's Mix & Mat: Snowflakes that just HAD to be made into a shaker card!


I used one of the DSP included in the kit for the background, and then added the rest to make the shaker.  Boy does this one sparkle IRL!!


Of course I had to add some of the embellies that Jeanne included in the kit to make it shine and sparkle even a little bit more!!  :0)


This little guy was just too cute not to color up, and he looked perfect on the MB Alpine Trees die cut.  Because I wanted to use the BRRRRR die cut that was cut from Tropical Teal cs, I made the base of my card Tropical Teal also and embossed the outside frame with an older but favorite Darice snowflake ef.


Jeanne also included this cute little snowflake tag from Poppystamps, and since I still had the Tropical Teal cs out, I traced the tag on it to make a background for the tag.  Colored and added the little fishing bear to the bottom of the tag, and I'm thinking this is going to look mighty cute on a package of goldfish crackers for my 3 year old granddaughter!!  I even added some Glossy Accents to the fish to make it nice and shiny! 


Are you sensing a color theme here??  I figured since I had already used the Tropical Teal on the first three cards/tag, I might as well keep going!!  I created my snow drifts with some torn cs and Smoky Slate ink on the bottom and then lightly blended some Tropical Teal ink on the top half for the sky (along with a bit of water splattering).  I colored up the little brother and sister and igloo with my Copics and then added the sentiment from the ones Jeanne included in the kit.


Totally fell in love with the Snowflake Ring and Classic Ice Skates (MB) and combined the two over a blended and splattered background.  Also added a bunch a Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the Snowflake Ring die cut...boy does it sparkle!!


And one last one using the panel that I water colored and splattered, and then added a strip of DSP with the snowmen.  I also included the die cut Winter at the bottom and a piece of the twine at the top.

I can't wait to see what the DT came up with using this FUN kit, and I'm so glad I have leftovers to use to CASE the gals as I just know I'm going to see ideas that I have to copy!  You can check all the posts from the team right HERE to see what they did with this same kit!

Thank you, thank you Jeanne for such a WONDERFUL kit and for inviting me to play along...I had a FABULOUS time!!  :0)

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


15 comments:

Nancy Penir said...

Marcia, you've created some beautiful cards (and tag) here. Love the thoughts that went into each sweet scene. The little bear with the dotted scarf is a favorite. Just perfect touch of brightness with the orange fish! But honestly, all are favorites. Can see your glitter touches perfectly. Hugs, my friend!

richardbreaks said...

What a beautiful collection of teal cards! These make me smile so much. I really love your skates card. Aren't those dies just gorgeous?

Jeanne J. said...

Hi Marcia! Lots of great cards! I love the snowy backgrounds you created, the shaker card.. and oh my FAVORITE is the one with the ice skates! The dies together is a match made in heaven!

Kara Lynne said...

Oh, Marcia! I am in love with every single card! I love that you kept a color theme throughout, I don't know why, it just seems fun to me! Congrats on being their guest - you rocked it!

Birgit said...

Oh my Marcia, your cards are all so amazing! Your shaker card is just dazzling, along with that sweet ice skate card. The glitter you've added really adds so much detail and texture. The little snow kids are so cute and I'm so glad I saved mine out because I knew I'd want to be casing your cards. Always a joy seeing how you use these kits!

Kim Heggins said...

Wow...Marcia, your cards are simply fabulous! Your first card is so beautiful, just love your gorgeous shaker with that sweet charm. And those beautiful ice skates hanging from that wreath, so striking and so amazing! Thank you so much for joining us again, love your incredible cards.

Lisa Elton said...

I like that you carried the teal green coloring onto each and every card! These are all just delightful Marcia. I love the fishing bear's polka dot scarf and the perfect setting you created for the little eskimos. So happy to have you joining us this month!!

Sharron said...

Oh, love the teal--what a wonderful choice! The sparkly shaker is especially stunning and I love the ice skates. The little kids are so sweet as is the bear and snowman--just so much to love. It's been wonderful having you with us again!

Cathy Weber said...

I love the teal theme! I have to keep scanning up and down to catch all the gorgeous details. My very favorite is the ice skate card...love how they are dangling from the intricate circle die. Marcia...I really enjoyed your cards today.

Loll said...

Awesome makes from your wonderful kit, Marcia. Love all the unique designs. xx

I Card Everyone said...

Oh Marcia, you embraced that teal green and made it shine!!! How smart, and clever - what an endless supply of smiles, and oooohh and ahhhhs - several palm-to-the-head moments, too! A fantastic set of cards, my friend!! Thanks for joining us this month... xo
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Bonnie said...

Wow! You have been busy, my friend! Looks frosty and fun!

Bobby said...

Wonderful snowy cards, Marcia. Your shaker is gorgeous and I'm so in love with those skates I just ordered them.

Marybeth said...

So fun to see you hear again Marcia! What a treat to see your cards and beautiful style. That shaker card is gorgeous...wow ! I love that darling fishing bear tag too! Hugs and sorry I am so late.

Tracey McNeely said...

Marcia I was thrilled to see you as a guest this month and your cards did not disappoint, all put together seamlessly. I love them all but your she shaker card as to be my favourite of the crowd. Good for you creating 6 cards--well done!