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Friday, 5 June 2026

A snowman!


 Good morning, it's my turn to host at Crafty Catz this fortnight, as always the theme is Anything Goes.

I made this card during the heatwave- trying to think cool thoughts! I added the two strips of patterned paper (very old!) to a panel of kraft card, then stamped the snowman (Woodware) in the centre, coloured him with pencils, stamped and embossed the sentiment. I used a white gel pen to add the 'snow'- quick and simple but another Christmas card for the box!

There's more inspiration at Crafty Catz, so please do hop over and take a look. Hope you can find some time to join us for this challenge.

Thanks for looking

Chris

x

Challenge entries:

CRAFT #781

kleurenmetpotloden (May)

MLCCB #68

Wednesday's Creative Inspirations (June)

shoppingourstash #575

hollyandivy #206

christmaskickstart #111

17 comments:

Sheryl said...

I love this Chris! Thank you so much for entering our challenge at CRAFT Challenge, looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Hugs Sheryl xx CRAFT DT

meg said...

Your paper panels and snowman work beautifully together on the Kraft cardstock Chris

LesleyG said...

How perfect is that paper to go with the fun snowman! xx

Creaellenknutselsite said...

What a beautiful card with the super cute little stamp
It's nice that you're joining in with Kleuren met potloden
xx Ellen DT

brenda said...

Seems Blogger's still got issues, just came up on my reading list and see was yesterday (one of yesterday winners posts still missing). Great Snowman card.

B x

Janette said...

Brenda said it right, blogger is being painful, I had to search you out Chris...Anyway, this is such a sweet Christmas card, sadly we are not trying to feel cool this week, our summer sunshine has take a holiday I think. xxx

crafty-stamper said...

Only just come up on my list too! Love the fun snowman and co-ordinating paper-goes perfectly on the kraft.
Carol x

Lisa said...

Your snowman looks wonderful against the kraft panel, and the way the patterned strips frame him gives the whole card a warm, homespun feel; the pencil coloring, embossed sentiment, and little gel‑pen snow details come together so nicely to create a simple but charming winter design.

Linby said...

Your stamp was made to go with that paper. Great card.

Pauline C said...

Love this combo of kraft and white for your snowman, and the stamp and paper go perfectly together xx

Sandra1968 said...

This is a beautiful card! I love it that you've stamped the cute image on kraft and coloured it.
Thanks for joining the challenge at Kleuren met Potloden.

EmmaT said...

Fantastic fun snowy card. I often find i turn to winter makes during heatwaves - I guess I hope it will cool me down a little:-)

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

Ah this made me smile - super cute snowman card xxx

pinky said...

Your snowman and papers just belong together Chris and the kraft card is the perfect addition. Love this one.

Jocelyn aka JoBear2 said...

Hi Chris, just wanted to say how much I LOVE your card. Funny fact: I have that exact same snowman paper in my stash which has been there forever. I haven't cut into it because I love it - but I guess I should. Maybe seeing your card is my inspiration to use it.

dj said...

Adorable!! Way to go “shopping your stash” for our KRAFT-astic challenge over at Shopping Our Stash challenges.
Deb Horst, DT #SOS575

Trimgym said...

Lovely card. Thank you for joining in at CRAFT Challenge