Monday, October 19, 2015

SMILES--PPA272

October 19, 2015

I haven't been in my craft room for days.  Had my GRANDS here to play and that doesn't lead to much time to craft.  They are 6, 3 and 1.  Lots of LOVE in one bed!  I had so much fun with them! 


I love the sketch at Pals Paper Arts this week.  I had an idea and I am so happy I was able to find a minute to make the card this afternoon.  


I am a huge fan of plaid and it is in "STYLE" again!  Preppy at it's finest!  YIPPEE!  My base card is black.  The plaid paper is from Paper Studio.  I found it in my stash.  I used a strip of green patterned paper from the Carta Bella paper pack.  The sled from Winter Wishes (Stampin' Up!) was stamped in black Versa Fine ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  


 The "smiles" die from Winnie and Walter was cut on black paper 5 times and then once in Cherry Cobbler.  I glued them together with the Stampin' Up! two way glue pen.  Wink of Stella was added on top of the sentiment for shine.  I found this Cherry Cobbler twine in my stash and loved it with this wintery card.  I added a few black enamel dots for fun.  

I used to make myself finish the cards inside and have gotten out of the habit.  I had to go back and finish all my Halloween cards and it wasn't that much fun.  So, with that being said, I am going to make myself  finish each card and make a matching envelope before I start a new project.  


Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today!  Please leave a comment.  I love to hear from you!  I enjoyed making this card because it reminded me of winters in Indiana.  My Daddy used to pull our sleds behind his tractor.  I am not a fan of cold, but those memories are precious to me!  

 Linda Callahan--this is for you!  I know you have snow already!  XXX
HUGS!!!
Claire


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10 comments:

  1. LeAnneOctober 19, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    Oh my goodness! I love this card....everything lil' country thing about it! I have been on a buying rampage this last week and I haven't visited W&W....might have to drop some cash on that cute "smiles" die myself!

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    1. Claire BroadwaterOctober 19, 2015 at 9:35 PM

      Thank you very much, LeAnne! I do love stamp shopping! XX

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  2. Linda CallahanOctober 19, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    Lovin' those babies and lovin' that plaid! So cozy for Christmas!

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    1. Claire BroadwaterOctober 19, 2015 at 9:36 PM

      Thank you, Linda! I was thinking of you when I made this card! I know you already had snow! YIKES! XX

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  3. Claire BroadwaterOctober 19, 2015 at 9:36 PM

    Thank you very much, Michelle! Glad it sparked a warm memory for you, too! XX

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  4. Patti MacLeithOctober 20, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Oh what fun! Love that plaid print. Thanks for joining the Pals!

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  5. Susan ItellOctober 20, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    AMAZING....but then again it is a "Claire Creation" This is my kind of card and I agree....plaids are the best...well....the "GRANDS" are pretty darn tooin' cute! Hugs my friend and many thanks for sharing your talent!

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  6. QueenBCreationsOctober 20, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    Great card. Reminds me of a winter cabin in the snow. Thanks for sharing with us at PPA. Have fun with those grandbabies. Such precious moments that go by FAR TOO QUICKLY!

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  7. wienerhoneymoonersOctober 20, 2015 at 11:42 PM

    Love the card so FESTIVE!! The GRAND, on my a handful of FUN!!!

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  8. DianeOctober 21, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    Wonderful plaid paper and fun design Claire.

    Hugs Diane

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