Thursday, 8 October 2026

Snowman Scarf

Hi! Today's Freshly Made Sketches card layout was designed by Jen Mitchell.  I wanted to use a NBUS die so made what is probably my second Christmas card of the year.


I die-cut the snowman elements - added a bit of ink-blending to the snowman and his hat and then assembled.  I mounted it onto two gray panels die-cut with a torn edges die.  I couldn't figure out what to use for the horizontal panel in the sketch so decided to go with negative space instead.


I finished with a simple sentiment and called it done!


Thanks for visiting.  I hope you'll check out the wonderful cards made by the rest of the design team.




Products used:

Stamps: Curio Labels (The Greetery)
Ink: Moon Rock (Altenew), Salvaged Patina, Gathered Twigs Distress Inks
Cardstock: White, Black, Moon Rock, Sand Dunes, Rouge (Altenew), Pebble (C+9), Acorn (Spellbinders)
Dies: Sweet Snowman (Spellbinders), Torn Paper Edges (MFT)
Accessories: Copic Markers (110, R20)

Cheers
Karren

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9 comments:

Verena said...

The negative space is brilliant! I love how it breaks everything up and keeps the card so light and airy! Beautiful!

donna mikasa said...

Oh, I bought that cutie but haven't assembled him yet. He's just perfect for the sketch and I love the color palette you chose too!

I Card Everyone said...

Oh, man!! Why can't I ever remember that negative space?? It's so fabulous, Karren - as is this dapper snowdude! LOve the browns and nontraditional Christmas colors!
=]

Kim S said...

That gorgeous snowman has gone into and out of my cart so many times - you've used it perfectly and now I HAVE to have it. I love how you added the strip with the background panels.

Jen Timko said...

Why do I always forget to use negative space, and I am glad for the reminder that it packs a design punch. What a fun little snowman too. Great card!

Jen Brum said...

Oh this is so sweet! I love a good snowman card and this is no exception! Love that torn edge die! So fabulous!

lichazul said...

Lovely card 💐☺️ happy day

Judy Rozema said...

I love your torn paper and the colors you chose! He’s so handsome.

Cécile RIBON said...

What an adorable card, karren! That snowman is so cute and I love your choice of colors.