Why not make a snowman card in non traditional colors?

I am a Splitcoast Stampers member and when I saw this color challenge I thought I would make a snowman card using them. As non traditional as they are for this kind of card, I think this came out SO CUTE and I think it makes the perfect handmade winter greeting for anyone of the female persuasion. Plus I love the cool shades for the trees. This is such a modern twist on a classic winter motif and it all just works!

Card Base and Stencil Background

• Use white cardstock to cut an A2 sized card base and a white 6″ x 6″ layer for stenciling.  Pro Tip:  I find it much easier to work with a piece of cardstock the same size as the stencil so it can be secured well all the way around.
• Secure the Birch stencil number 1 and cardstock using masking tape.
• Apply blue ink to the cardstock using a domed blending tool.
• Remove stencil 1 and secure stencil 2 in place with tape.
• Apply light gray ink to the tree markings using a domed blending tool.
• Use white cardstock to cut the Birch Forest Cover, apply soft touches of gray ink to the tree markings using a mini applicator.
• Apply strips of mounting tape to the back of the birch cover, trim the stenciled layer to fit behind the cover and attach them together.
• Apply ATG adhesive to the back of the stencil and cover layers and attach them to the card base.
• Use white cardstock to cut one snow layer and attach it to the card front using a strip of mounting tape.

Snowman and Trees

• Cut the snowman body parts using black, white and orange cardstock and accessories using bright pink.
• Attach the body parts and earmuffs and scarf using glossy accents.
• Attach the hat to the snowman head using a piece of mounting tape.
• Tuck the snowman behind the snow layer and attach in place using a piece of mounting tape.
• Cut several greenery sprigs and evergreen tree sprigs using pale aqua and pale teal cardstock.
• Crimp the trees using a straight crimper. and attach them together using pieces of mounting tape.
• Attach the trees around the snowman and attach in place using pieces of mounting tape.
• Tuck the greenery sections in behind the snow layers  and attach using glossy accents.
• Finish by adding tiny greenery prigs and pink punched circles to the snowman’s scarf.

I love making snowman cards and Tags.  Check out my A Birch Tree Stencil Background and Super Cute Snowman Tags for more snowman inspiration.  

4118 Birch Tree Stencil [ RBB ] 5162-13D Snowman Die Cut [ RBB ] Birch Forest Die Cut 5167-01D [ RBB ] 5217-01D Evergreen Tree Die [ RBB ] 5173-02D Deckle Hills Die Cut [ RBB ] Greenery #1 Die Cut 5162-09D [ RBB ] Color Fuse Set #7 [ RBB ] Color Fuse Set #12 [ RBB ] Crossover II Fabric & Paper Cutting… [ RBB ]

The Color Catalog by Sarah Renae Clark [ SRH ] Scrapbook.com – Ink Blending Tool… [ SBC ] PanPastel Sofft Tools – Mini… [ BLIC ] Scrapbook.com – Mint Tape – Low Tack… [ SBC ] Sizzix – Paper Sculpting Kit [ SBC ] Marvy Uchida Corru-Gator Paper… [ BLIC ] Amazon.com: Mini Foam Dots… [ AMZUS ] Amazon.com: Scotch 1/2-Inch by… [ AMZUS ] Fiskars 01-005452 Recycled Bypass… [ AMZUS ] Teflon Bone Folder, Essentials by Ellen [ ELH ] Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board 12×12 [ ELH ] Glue Dots, Mini (3/16″) [ ELH ] Amazon.com : Accent Opaque White 8.5”… [ AMZUS ]

What do you think? Does this inspire you to make a snowman card using these or any other interesting colors that are not necessarily “snowman” or winter colors? I am tickled pink – see what I did there?