Snow much fun at the Crafty Gals Corner . . . with a Blog Hop and a giveaway too

It's time for another challenge with us at the

Crafty Gals Corner

This week we are letting our creative juices flow with

Challenge #182 - Snow Much Fun

Crafty Gals Corner Challenges are bi-weekly.
Each crafter may only submit 3 projects per challenge.

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The sponsors for this challenge are:

Sparkle N Sprinkle

Prize ~ $15 Gift Certificate

Bugaboo Stamps

Prize ~ $12 Gift Certificate

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We are also having a Blog Hop to introduce you to the 2019 Crafty Gals Corner Design Team Members, old and new.  I'm the last stop on the hop, so I hope you will drop by and visit everyone, check out their fun snowy projects ... you never know, you might find some Blog Candy along the way.  I have a prize for one lucky commenter, details at the end of this post.
If you get lost, you can find all the links here on my blog
or at the start on the Crafty Gals Corner Blog HERE

Billie

Carol

Connie

Dawn

Jana

Jeanie

Judy M.

Judy V.

Kleri

Lena

Rae Ann

Tracy - that's me and you're here

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Today I have used the Winter Flamingos Set 2 digital stamp set from
Sparkle N Sprinkle (details & link below), one of our generous sponsors this week,
to make a card-in-a-box.

I used my Silhouette Studio to plan, size and cut the elements for this card.  I started by opening the cut file for the snowflake card-in-a-box (links below), adding the digital flamingo stamp and sentiment (from the same stamp set), then sizing the digital stamps to fit on to the matting panels of the card.  (Note: this cut file comes with elements to cut from the main panel - I replaced them with the digital image and sentiment.)  I printed the image and sentiment panels then cut with my Silhouette Cameo.  I cut the card panels and some extra, smaller re-sized snowflakes.

As I printed the flamingo image on textured cardstock, I carefully coloured the image with Copic markers.  It doesn't blend as well as blending cardstock but I'm really happy how it turned out.  I scored the folds of the card base, assembled the layers, then adhered them in place with liquid adhesive.  Next came the "bridges" in the middle of the card.  They are a bit fiddly to secure in place but once they're there and the snowflakes added, it is well worth the effort.  I attached some snowflakes to strips of acetate to add some "floating" snowflakes to this fun card.  I die cut some smaller snowflakes and added them to fill the "gaps" and add some dimension.

I confess that my writing on our Christmas cards was pretty ordinary this year,
so I decided to print a sentiment, leaving me with minimal handwriting.

It's a fun fold with lots of dimension that folds flat for mailing.

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NOW it's YOUR turn!

I hope that I have inspired you to get creative
and look forward to seeing your projects fill the gallery for

Challenge #182 - Snow Much Fun

at the Crafty Gals Corner

Crafty Gals Corner Challenges are bi-weekly.
Each crafter may only submit 3 projects per challenge.

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*** INGREDIENTS ***
Sparkle N Sprinkle - digital stamp - Winter Flamingos Set 2 Digital Stamp Set
[DIGI861SK] - a design by Sasayaki Glitter

Copic markers - flamingo - R000-20-21-22-24

Copic markers - boots, scarf & hat - YG03-25-67
Copic markers - beak - T3-5-7-9
American Crafts - 12x12 textured cardstock

Silhouette Cameo
Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #110416
Snowflake Card In A Box by Suzanne Cannon
Sizzix Big Shot
Kaisercraft decorative dies - DD446 Mini Snowflakes
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers

Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Adhesive - to adhere the snowflakes
glue dots - to adhere the acetate & snowflakes
foam dots - to adhere some snowflakes

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Sending a big Thank You to Sparkle N Sprinkle for supplying the digital stamp I used today and for being a sponsor for Challenge #182 at the Crafty Gals Corner.

    

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges (alphabetical order):

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2 Crafty Critter Crazies - January Challenge – Anything With A Critter Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge – Challenge #83 – Anything Goes
A Gem Of A Challenge – Challenge #234 – Anything Goes
Christmas Cards All Year 'Round – January Challenge - Let It Snow
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog – Open Challenge January #1
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - CHNC418 – Anything Christmas Goes
optional theme: Any Christmas or New Year card

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog – January Anything Goes Challenge #59
Creatalicious Challenges - Challenge #154 – Anything Goes
optional – Something New 
I have used a new cut file, a new set of dies and a new digital stamp
Cut It Up Challenge Blog – Challenge #164 – New Years Resolutions
This card showcases my goal to be more flamboyant & adventurous with my card designs AND to make a Christmas card /s each month to avoid the end-of-year rush 
Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog – January Theme: Use Something New
I have used a new cut file, a new set of dies and a new digital stamp
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog - LTSCB #117 - Anything Goes
Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Challenge 411 – Anything Goes
Pile It On - Challenge #149 – Shaped Cards and/or Add A Charm
QKR Stampede – Challenge #328 – Anything Goes
Sasayaki Glitter - December Challenge - Happy Holidays
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog - Simon Says: Something New
I have used a new cut file, a new set of dies and a new digital stamp
Sparkle N Sprinkle Monthly Creative Challenge – January Challenge
using SNS image or loose glitter or heat set embossing powder
The 12 Months Of Christmas Link Up – Challenge #49 – Anything Christmas Goes
optional twist: anything BUT rectangle
The Crafty Addicts Challenge Blog - Challenge 55 - Anything Goes
optional theme - It's Christmas
Worldwide Open Design Team Challenge - Challenge #12 Anything DT Goes

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Blog Hop
GIVEAWAY
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I am giving away a $10 Gift Certificate to Beccy's Place,
one of my favourite stamp designers and she's an Aussie too!
If you would like to win $10 to spend on digital stamps from Beccy's shop, all you need to do is leave a comment letting me know what your favourite colouring medium is.
If you follow my blog, leave another comment letting me know for a 2nd entry.
GOOD LUCK
Winner will be announced on my blog in two weeks time,
when the next Crafty Gals Corner challenge goes live.
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