I used my much loved Penny Black Snowy stamp, he who narrowly escaped the jaws of death when Marvin was a pup and chewed everything he could get his teeth around- rubber stamps were a firm favourite!. He would lurk nonchalantly in my craft room waiting for an opportunity -then quick as a flash he would nick something and leg it out of the room, looking for somewhere to lie down and have a good old chew. Fortunately, on this occasion, I spotted him straight away and managed to retrieve Snowy more-or -less intact (one of his arms is slightly damaged but stamp is still usable)
I've coloured his scarf and hat with my markers, and added loads of glitter to the trim and pompom. An embossed background, some panels of left over DP from the scrap drawer. I added some die cut snowflakes with tiny red gem centres to finish.
Thanks for visiting
hope you have a good day
Chris
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Challenge entries:
rudolph days March Challenge
pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge March Ch.
peaceonearth #60 (ATG)
PFM #732 -3 snowflakes, 3 colours
Oh one of my fave stamps beautifully done. As for Marvin is he Teddys brother as mine still does it at nearly 3.wish people had told me doodles stay pups till they are at least 7. Have a lovely day
ReplyDeleteSnowy is a favourite of mine too Chris a great card,not totally inappropriate for Easter,we had a snowy start to the day.
ReplyDeleteOh I love the 'Marvin' stories Chris, so funny, not so funny when your on the end of it but still, haha.
ReplyDeleteSo glad he didn't get his teeth into this one, such a sweet image and a lovely card. xx
Another outing for Snowy, like the red with the tealy colour. Rosa was keen on stamps as well, dare I admit she chewed up half of a Stamp Addicts delivery for TV samples, luckily Sarah saw the funny side of it.
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This is my favourite go too Christmas stamp Chris you can do it in so many colours and yours is gorgeous...someone who shall not be named ran off with one of my ink pads! but luckily I caught him before he could do any damage..they are tinkers lol hugs Sue x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and love the cute happy snowman-lucky he survived.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
LOL, couldn't help to laugh at your story about Marvin so glad that you managed to save Snowy he is a favourite of mine as well your colours and papers as well as the embossed background looks ACE Chris
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lolo x
Gorgeous card with Snowy .. he is I think my all time favourite stamp. Thank goodness you retrieved him all those years ago!! ❤️
ReplyDeleteYour Snowy is adorable Chris and thank goodness you saved his life, love the patterned papers and sparkly snowflakes, gorgeous card..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Love your snowman card. I think Snowy is everyone’s fave snowman xxx
ReplyDeleteA old image that still makes me smile Chris.
ReplyDeleteLook at the memories it hold for you too lol.
LOve the colours and design....A sweetie.
Chrissyxx
Oh Chris, Marvin might have been banished from the craft room had Snowy been damaged too much! Always love a cute Snowy card. I have to make a Snowy card at least once a year! Thanks for sharing with us at Penny Black Saturday Challenge! 💕 Sue Kment
ReplyDeleteThis is just a fantastic card Chris.
ReplyDeleteLove the snowman en the lovely papers.
I love this card! Red and blue is one of my favorite combos for Christmas!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Christmas Craft Creations!!
ReplyDeleteAw this is one of my favourite stamps too! Your colouring is fab and I just love your choice of papers! Love the embossed background too! Thanks for sharing at Passion for Markers this week. Hugs, Karen x
ReplyDeletePoor Snowy! I'm glad you got to rescue him. this is a lovely cute card with lovely papers that you've matched your colouring to perfectly.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful story behind this charming Christmas card! Snowy's adventurous encounter with Marvin adds such a humorous touch to the creation process. Your coloring and glittery accents truly bring Snowy to life, and the addition of die-cut snowflakes adds a perfect festive touch.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, your pup story gave me a laugh. I'm so glad you managed to save this stamp. I think it's a great idea to be making Christmas cards now. This last year, I didn't send out a single Christmas card, because life just caught up with me, and I didn't have any to send! Beautiful colour combo for a Christmas card. I love the embossed background paper. Thanks for sharing this with us at Passion for Markers!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Fabulous card - this stamp is definitely an oldie but goodie!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your card at The Rudolph Days Challenge.
Helen x
Nicely done, one of my many favorite stamps, love the background designer paper, awesome card, thank you for playing our Christmas Craft Challenge, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteLeanne DT Member/CCC
Christmas Craft Creations
Super cute and one of my favorite snowman stamps, beautifully designed too!
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Diane POE Co-Owner
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This super cute snowman never gets old! He's one of of my favorite stamps :) Awesome job on our designer paper challenge - WTG!
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Christmas Craft Creations
Lovely card, thanks for sharing with us @ CWTC. Sue x
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