Good Friday morning and welcome to the 5th day of the Ellen Hutson 11th Anniversary Blog Hop. You should have arrived here from LauraJane Head’s wonderful post. You will definitely want to go to The CLASSroom to learn all the details about the wonderful prize opportunities.
I have been a happy and faithful customer of Ellen’s since she opened her online store. I made Bob’s Christmas shopping very easy each year as my wish lists were always filled with new “must have” products in the store. You can imagine how thrilled I was several years ago when Ellen invited me to be a member of The CLASSroom design team.
For this special anniversary hop the designers were asked to create a project using our favorite Essentials by Ellen products. {{{{{WHAT???}}}}} How do I choose? After much thought I finally decided to use Fat Pants and Hinged Alphabet. I have always loved making snowmen and snowy scene holiday cards. I simply adore the fun snowman elements in the Fat Pants sets. To me there is nothing cuter than using a black top hat, scarf and holiday holly leaves and sparkly berries to dress the snowman up.
I started by cutting out the snowman elements. I stamped the face and body buttons using black versafine ink. I applied Nuvo Crystal Drops to a craft sheet, allowed them to dry well and then picked them up with the tip of my paper piercer and attached them to the eyes, mouth and buttons using glossy accents. You can see my sheet below with several Nuvo Drop colors I made for a few future projects. I am too big a chicken to try applying the crystal drops directly on my project because I know I will somehow mess it up and have to start over. LOL!
I attached the body parts of the snowman together with large glue dots and attached the hat with mounting tape. I decorated the hat and scarf using ribbon, holly leaves and berries attached with glue dots and glossy accents. I added sparkle to the berries using red stickles. I applied brown ink to the branch arms and attached them to the back of the snowman body with glossy accents.
I cut the red scalloped layer, set the hinged letter dies in place and secured them with pieces of Eclipse masking tape and ran through my Big Shot to cut. I cut a piece of blue cardstock and applied white falling snow using a white gel pen. I hand cut a snow layer using my deckle scissors.
I began assembling the scene by attaching the blue snowy layer to the card base using ATG adhesive. Next I attached the snow layer to the blue using ATG adhesive. I applied thin strips of mounting tape the red scalloped “Snow” layer and attached it to the card base. I tucked the snow man in behind the snow layer and attached with mounting tape.
For sure I never get to see snow or snowmen here in Florida so I always have to create my own on card fronts. I love this fun snowman with his big happy smile and fancy decorated hat and scarf. He is certainly ready for the holidays.
I sure hope you enjoy seeing all the wonderful projects along today’s hop path. Be sure to check out each day’s hop this past week and leave comments to qualify for prizes. You can also take part in the 11th Anniversary challenge for a chance to win more prizes. All you have to do is upload a project using your favorite Essentials by Ellen product.
Thanks for coming by today and thank you to all of you who sent well wishes regarding my eye surgery. All went well and I am recovering nicely. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that you enjoy your whole holiday weekend.
Card size: 5.50” x 4.25”
Cute snowman. Love the vertical letters. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: SentSue | November 24, 2017 at 09:42 AM
Super cute card! Thanks for the tip on making the Nuevo drops on a craft sheet. I love Nuevo drops, but worry about messing up my project at the very end too.
Posted by: Robin Ridpath | November 24, 2017 at 10:16 AM
That is a well dressed snowman, he's very handsome!
Posted by: Jackie P | November 24, 2017 at 10:24 AM
Simply adorable and so glad to see you back. Glad to hear the surgery went well.
Posted by: Jan D., FL | November 24, 2017 at 10:29 AM
I ADORE this.
Posted by: ~amy~ | November 24, 2017 at 10:34 AM
This card is absolutely adorable. Being a Florida girl myself, I totally understand about the snow. Glad your surgery went well.
Posted by: Tami B | November 24, 2017 at 10:39 AM
I am SO HAPPY that all went well with your eye surgery, Kittie! AND SO HAPPY to see your creation today too! Your snowman is ADORABLE with ALL of the little Christmasy details! ;) AND the letters to the side.... I've ALWAYS like them, from when you first used them! ;) SUPER JOB, KITTIE!!! HOPE you had a WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING ALSO!!! ;)
Posted by: Becky Green | November 24, 2017 at 10:46 AM
Very cool! and after all the work you put into your cards I can see why you wouldn't want to make a mistake!
Posted by: Dolly (scrapthat) | November 24, 2017 at 11:01 AM
Fabulous card! Love the snowman and the 'snow' sentiment with the hinged letters! What a treat to get this in the mail!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | November 24, 2017 at 11:04 AM
super cute! loved the hinged letters!
Posted by: Pai | November 24, 2017 at 11:13 AM
What a happy snow man...so beautifully executed. All the detail is marvelous.
Posted by: Conil | November 24, 2017 at 11:24 AM
Very cute! I just LOVE your fresh style!
Posted by: Margot | November 24, 2017 at 11:34 AM
Wonderful snowman card!
Posted by: Cynthia Cole | November 24, 2017 at 11:44 AM
Super adorable card! I too love the hinged alphabets... great use for them on your snow card!
Posted by: Dayle S | November 24, 2017 at 11:59 AM
Good Morning, Kittie; for some reason I am having difficulty getting my comment posted, will try again. I love your snowman and always inspired with your winter scenes. thank you for posting, so glad to have you back an your surgery went well. take care of yourself, and protect your eyes.......hugs
Posted by: Pattie Jns | November 24, 2017 at 12:08 PM
This is so cute! I love the vertical letters with the snowman...perfect!
Posted by: Andrea D. | November 24, 2017 at 12:19 PM
Cute snowman, Kittie!
Posted by: Diane Cramer | November 24, 2017 at 12:21 PM
Great card design, love the vertical letters!
Posted by: Janet D. | November 24, 2017 at 12:40 PM
Having goofed so many times with crystal drops, I can't believe I never thought of this... thanks!! I love that hinged alphabet!
Posted by: D.Ann C | November 24, 2017 at 01:14 PM
Very cute and adorable. A fun way to build a snowman!
Posted by: barbara lassiter | November 24, 2017 at 01:58 PM
Very cute snowman! I'm liking that Hinged Alphabet, what a fun design using it on your card!
Posted by: Pati L | November 24, 2017 at 02:10 PM
You always make the most detailed cards, and your snowman is so nicely dressed. A very cute card.
Posted by: JanetB | November 24, 2017 at 02:13 PM
Very cute! The letters are a great touch.
Posted by: Nancy Deffner | November 24, 2017 at 04:06 PM
Adorable! What a dapper snowman.
Posted by: maria f. | November 24, 2017 at 04:57 PM
Awesome!!!!!
Posted by: Kirsty Vittetoe | November 24, 2017 at 05:44 PM
I wish you a speedy recovery. Cute card with the snowman. That hinged alphabet is such a great set.
Posted by: F. Andre | November 24, 2017 at 05:55 PM
So cute!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | November 24, 2017 at 05:58 PM
Love your Florida based snowman! That hinged alphabet is on my wish list-you shared how versatile it is!
Posted by: Lori B | November 24, 2017 at 06:26 PM
Such a cute card...
Posted by: Teresa | November 24, 2017 at 06:59 PM
Awww...what a handsome guy! I love the details and especially his hat!
Posted by: Kari VanNoy | November 24, 2017 at 07:09 PM
So cute great job love how the word snow pops up :)
Posted by: Laura Zepeda | November 24, 2017 at 09:06 PM
I love that you made your Nuvo dots ahead of time! I do mess them up sometimes when I put them directly on the card and Get so frustrated!
Posted by: Debbie | November 24, 2017 at 10:21 PM
Love this cheery guy & the pop ip letters! Thanks for the great Nuvo drop tip. I am always so afraid I'll wreck my card using them.
Posted by: Patt H. | November 24, 2017 at 10:56 PM
That snowman is just so adorable !
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Posted by: Marjorie Dumontier | November 24, 2017 at 11:01 PM
LOve the layers and dimension on this fun card.
Posted by: Julie | November 24, 2017 at 11:02 PM
Love that cute snowman.
Posted by: Iris M Soscia | November 24, 2017 at 11:05 PM
Cute snowman card. I like the SNOW dimension.
Posted by: Sue LD | November 24, 2017 at 11:15 PM
Good to hear your surgery went well :)
This snowman is just the cutest, love how you have decorated him and the hinge letters are too cool with this!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | November 24, 2017 at 11:20 PM
Such a fun card! That is a great snowman. Neat idea to use the hinged alphabet.
Posted by: Vivian C. | November 25, 2017 at 12:39 AM
Glad your eye surgery went well! Love all your detail on this cute snowman card! So very fun !
Posted by: karenajo | November 25, 2017 at 12:49 AM
Super cute card with a great smile on that snowman!
Posted by: Sandy N. | November 25, 2017 at 01:51 AM
Neat snowman card! That's a good tip about the Nuvo drops.
Posted by: Memoriesbymanda | November 25, 2017 at 02:04 AM
Awww!!! It's damn' cute!!! <3
Posted by: Arianna Barbara | November 25, 2017 at 05:54 AM
Kittie, I love everything about your card. Your design is great and so is the snowman. Thanks for sharing your never-ending talent!!
Posted by: Debbie | November 25, 2017 at 06:19 AM
I love what you created-- little work of art!
Posted by: Isabel Z | November 25, 2017 at 06:23 AM
Ah-mazing how you put this snowman together!! So, so creative, love it!!
Posted by: Rosali | November 25, 2017 at 06:56 AM
Great use of the popup letters with the terrific, perfect snowman!
Posted by: Dee Ann Matthews | November 25, 2017 at 07:18 AM
Super cute card! Love the little pop-up letters of SNOW!!
Posted by: Marcia | November 25, 2017 at 07:36 AM
love the clever die cutting! such creative idea ti add interest and fun to a card
Posted by: Jen | November 25, 2017 at 07:43 AM
Love your adorable card!
Posted by: Jane | November 25, 2017 at 08:04 AM
Love this! I need to get this hinged alphabet!
Posted by: Amanda Hays | November 25, 2017 at 08:17 AM
Traditional and unique at the same time. Love it. Thanks.
Posted by: Vicky | November 25, 2017 at 08:23 AM
This card is so scrummy yummy & cute, loving your snowman & the great idea about the nuvo drop pearls, never would have thought of that at all, understand the nervous bit totally x
Posted by: Andrea Hastilow | November 25, 2017 at 08:42 AM
What a darling card! Love the different techniques on this!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | November 25, 2017 at 08:52 AM
This is such a beautiful,unique card. I absolutely love it!
Posted by: cyndi morris | November 25, 2017 at 09:41 AM
wow this card is so cute. LOVE how you made the vertical letters - very inspiring:)
Posted by: Dee Earnshaw | November 25, 2017 at 10:01 AM
Lovely card idea. Love the popped letters. Id be interested how you store your dots. Mine always seem to stick to each other and I ultimately throw them away.
Posted by: FD91354 | November 25, 2017 at 10:26 AM
Fantastic card.
Love the little snowman and
the partially-open word is
fun. Might need to put it
on my shopping list.
thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | November 25, 2017 at 10:34 AM
Great card and layout. Fantastic job with the nuvo drops, very nice touch!
Posted by: Marty B | November 25, 2017 at 11:48 AM
Super adorable card!! I know exactly what you mean about the Nuvo drops...I see all kinds of card makers on videos just whip them right onto their card with no problem! I would just be crushed if I made a fantastic card & ruined it in the end because I didn't get my drops on good LOL!!
Posted by: Patty Eifert | November 25, 2017 at 12:17 PM
What a wonderful winter card. The hinged letters add so much dimmension to the card, as does the red and white scarf on the snowman. So fun!
Posted by: Jackie Price | November 25, 2017 at 12:40 PM
Your card is so CUTE!!! I have this set so will be giving this card a try:) Thanks for the inspiration!!
Posted by: Carolee McCaslin | November 25, 2017 at 12:45 PM
Super cute card! Those letters are really neat!
Posted by: Greta H | November 25, 2017 at 03:05 PM
I'm a Texas girl and we rarely get snow, too! I love anything with cute, whimsical snowmen! My house has lots over the holidays! I love how your letters pop out, that is just awesome! Great card!
Posted by: Kim G | November 25, 2017 at 03:09 PM
The hinged letter really add a lot . Cute card.
Posted by: Beverly Parkison | November 25, 2017 at 03:10 PM
Super cute card, love the snowman and details like holly, Nuvo drops and red stickle berries. Love the Hinged Letter vertical word too!
Posted by: MelissaF | November 25, 2017 at 03:34 PM
Super cute snowman and the words are really cool too.
Posted by: Rita Montgomery | November 25, 2017 at 03:55 PM
So much fun, Kitty ... that little snowman is so cute ... and I love the hinged sentiment along the border! Anita :)
Posted by: Anita in France | November 25, 2017 at 04:16 PM
Love the snowman on your card, Kittie! I'm working on a triple-snowman card now, and you've given me great inspiration on how to dress them. Tfs! :) ~ Andrea
Posted by: Andrea D. La Vigne | November 25, 2017 at 04:19 PM
I always love your creations...your attention to detail is stunning.
Posted by: Terri (Blindstamper) | November 25, 2017 at 05:03 PM
Love that snowman and colors and those hinged letters perfect
Posted by: Janet Ingraham | November 25, 2017 at 07:48 PM
That is one happy snowman decked out in his finery...love it!
Posted by: Sue McRae | November 25, 2017 at 08:20 PM
Love his ribbon scarf
Posted by: SmilynStef | November 25, 2017 at 08:49 PM
Hes just adorable! I love the popped out letters.
Posted by: Mary Smith | November 25, 2017 at 09:14 PM
So cute. The popped up letters are wonderful.
Posted by: Tracy A | November 25, 2017 at 09:22 PM
Just adorable!!! I love how the letters are popped up - so eye-catching!!! I especially love that cute little snowman :) Your card design is so creative! Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Sophie F | November 25, 2017 at 09:44 PM
Such a cute card! Don't you just love t Nuevo drops?
Posted by: Lolita D | November 25, 2017 at 09:47 PM
What a fun and cute card!
Posted by: Linda Miles | November 25, 2017 at 10:48 PM
How pretty! Love the sentiment down the side!
Posted by: Lisascreativeniche | November 25, 2017 at 10:55 PM
As always, your work is just so amazingly meticulous! (& how you did all that detail while recovering from eye surgery!!!) Wowzers! I've got to make some snowmen for cards, and am totally stealing your idea of using the holly leaves for accents. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous card!
Posted by: NC_Donna | November 26, 2017 at 12:34 AM
Such a SWEET Card!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | November 26, 2017 at 12:50 AM
Oh so cute! Wonderful card!
Posted by: kathy h | November 26, 2017 at 02:14 AM
Cute card, the snowman is adorable.
Posted by: Flo | November 26, 2017 at 02:24 AM
Another work of art! I love the dark red next to the white snowman!
Posted by: Donna | November 26, 2017 at 02:53 AM
Your snowman is adorable! I love all of the detail you do to create such amazing art.
Posted by: Sue VanDeVusse | November 26, 2017 at 05:06 AM
Cute card. Vertical snow word is great.
Posted by: Christine | November 26, 2017 at 05:50 AM
Super adorable snowman card! I appreciate you sharing the details of how it all came together!
Posted by: Katherine Kloschinsky | November 26, 2017 at 07:12 AM
Beautifully executed fun card as always!
Posted by: Paula Munro | November 26, 2017 at 09:22 AM
Adorable snowman and great dimension with the sentiment.
Posted by: Mary-Anne V. | November 26, 2017 at 09:56 AM
Great card! I really like how you used your Nuvo drops to make your accents. As for snow in Florida... I'm still waiting also. :)
Posted by: Deborah Kaye | November 26, 2017 at 10:38 AM
How have I never seen the hinged alphabet set before! Love!
Posted by: Cindy K | November 26, 2017 at 12:35 PM
Love how you used the hinged letters in such an unique way.
Posted by: Lynda | November 26, 2017 at 02:04 PM
I'm totally a chicken when it comes to any last finishing touches, too. Looks like you did great, though!
Posted by: Megan N | November 26, 2017 at 02:14 PM
What a gorgeous original card! I love it!
Posted by: Judie Attard | November 26, 2017 at 02:31 PM
Despite the fact that you never get any snow; you sure know how to create a fun, happy snowman on your card !
Happy, cute last post of a great 5 days blog hop.
Thank you, and all the other designers !
Posted by: Lieve S | November 26, 2017 at 04:42 PM
Wonderful card. Love the side cut out sentiment. I always see such great things with these Nuvo drops, they look like fun!
Posted by: Cindy | November 26, 2017 at 07:28 PM
What a cute snowman. Thanks for the hint about the Nuvo drops.
Posted by: Angie Hall | November 26, 2017 at 08:03 PM
Adorable card, love the snow! We don't get much either so this is the perfect way to share some! Thanks for the idea!
Posted by: geri S. | November 26, 2017 at 08:51 PM
Love the card. It is so cute. I love how you did the Nuvo drops. I always fear the "Nuvo Farts" when doing directly on the card, so I will now use your great idea of doing it on acetate and then putting them on. :-)
Posted by: MargeryC | November 26, 2017 at 10:27 PM
Cute snowman, love the how the word snow is popped up
Posted by: Jean M | November 26, 2017 at 11:42 PM