White Winter Wonderland

It's really been cold lately - even here, in the desert. While I much prefer the warmer months, I really do love snow. So, when I make these winter wonderland cards, it makes me reminisce about growing up in Northern Minnesota where, right now, the snow is falling, and everything is white and frosty. A true "White Winter Wonderland". This card makes me think of being in the midst of what many of you are experiencing this time of year. Please don't take it for granted, my friends. It truly is beautiful. Cold.....but beautiful!
 

I started with some older My Mind's Eye patterned papers in shades of blue. I brushed the edges with white/cream paint to distress it, and I machine stitched the edges.  I painted and glittered two Basic Grey chipboard snowflakes, added a Prima flower and printed leave, some seam binding for the bow, a Jenni Bowlin center (glittered) for the center of the bow, some Papertrey Ink cream jute, and a lovely little sentiment using an adorable sentiment stamp from Paper Sweeties. It's pretty simple, but it came together nicely.

These are the challenges I'm entering with this White Winter Wonderland card:
 

City Crafter Challenge Blog - Challenge #141 - Book Paper - My Prima leave is printed with "book paper" words. It's really cute!


My Craft Spot - Frosty Winter Days

 

The Shabby Tea Room Challenge Blog - Challenge #148 - Elegance - Use color theme (blues/creams), ribbon, and a flower. What a super cute combination.
 

Paper Sweeties Challenge Blog - Challenge #3 Based on an adorable sketch. I used a sweet little sentiment stamp from Paper Sweeties. Stop by to see all the darling stamps in the Paper Sweeties Shoppe.
 

Christmas at Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog - Cold & Frosty - That's where my heart is this time of year even if I can't be there in person. What a fun challenge.
 

Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge Blog - Challenge #63 - New Toys and Use Ribbon, of course. You've just GOT to LOVE Really Reasonable Ribbon!


Ribbon Reel Challenge - Winter Wonderland - Use a Snowman or Snowflakes Plus Ribbon, Twine/Trim - I used two Basic Grey chipboard snowflakes that I painted and glittered, and I also used white seam binding and jute.

 

Ribbon Carousel Challenge Blog - Challenge #76 - Winter Spirit - I can't resist beautiful ribbon. Can you?
 

Thanks for visiting today. I don't know how many of you are experiencing these crazy problems with Blogger, but I know that I sure will be happy when the situation resolves itself. I never realized just how much I rely on Blogger to allow me to add pictures to my blog posts until the feature (Browse Drop-Box) disappeared. PLEASE, oh PLEASE Blogger - get fixed soon!

 

Wishing you a warm and wonderful day,

 

Karen

 

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