Sunday, December 18, 2022

Tis the Season to be Freezin'

 Sunday Greetings, hope everyone is comfy and cozy this winter day. 
Today I'm sharing my last project as Special Guest Designer for My Besties Spanish Challenge
Supplies Used:
Dick Blick tag board card base
Springhill Digital card stock
Basic Grey Dasher designer papers
Gecko Galz digital paper from The Big Chill ATC set
Image: My Besties colored with Promarkers and gel pens
Sizzix and Art Impressions snowflake dies
Cottage Cutz icicle border die
Hero Arts sentiment stamped with Versamark ink and heat-embossed with white ep
Stamplorations sentiment stamped with Versafine Clair ink (inside)
Glitter and ACRYLIC paint pens
Stickles
My project is in the reminder post for Challenge #102. Come play! 
 
I chose this Splitcoaststampers sketch for my layout design, but I resized it to A9 and then reversed elements 2-a, 2-b, 4-a and 4-b to better accommodate my focal image.
I wanted to use multiple shades of blue on this card. I mixed papers from Basic Grey and Gecko Galz to get more shades. I die cut snowflakes and part of an icicle border at top right (and cut off the icicles to use as a snow bank at bottom left). I also used multiple mediums, combining acrylic paint and inks with Stickles and gel pens.
Close-up of Miss Phoenix Ray Bestie. I think every little girl my age had a fur car coat with satin lining, including myself. This image brings back good memories. I made sure to coat the fur with glitter to make it stand out.
Inside, with the Basic Grey mats and Stamplorations sentiment on a Spellbinders die.
The back of the card with the front to show continuity.
And one last look. I've really enjoyed my 3-month stint as Guest Designer and am thankful for the opportunity!

Finally, a seafood dinner to share for this week's Rain's Art & Dinner Date:
The other night, Honey breaded and air-fried some shrimp and french fries. So good!!! 
😋
Well, that's it for me. Thanks for visiting and good final-week-before-Christmas wishes for all!
XOX

MY CHALLENGE PLAYLIST:
Sentiment is a play on words of the Tis the Season to be Jolly song

44 comments:

Diane said...

Adorably cute and a beautiful design!!
Thank you for joining our challenge at The Four Seasons!
Diane FS Co-Owner
{Nellies Nest}
{Four Seasons}
{Stencil Fun}

Vannessa said...

This is adorable - love all the wintery blues and snowflakes! Thank you so much for joining in the Paper Shelter Birthday Blog Hop Challenge this week! Hope to see you again!
Crafty Hugs, Vannessa DT

Pamela said...

I love snowflakes so I can't but like your card Aimeslee!
Pamela
CD Sunday Plus DT.

Andrea @ From The Sol said...

Well she is not only adorable, the whole card looks very professional ... beautifully done, Aimeslee. The choice of color and how it almost looks cold to the touch is perfect :) Hope you are having a wonderful and warm Holiday Season ...

Andrea @ From the Sol

DVArtist said...

Hi Aimeslee. You are so cleaver with your art. I have to agree just adroable. Ohhh I love airfired shrimp. Looks great. Have a lovely day.

Anet's Crafting said...

Beautiful Christmas card Aimeslee, love all the pretty die-cuts. Thank you for playing along with our Blog Hop Challenge at The Paper Shelter. We would love to see you again ... Anet DT

Cheryl W said...

I'm so impressed that you decorate all sides of your card base. The front is beautiful, and made even moreso by the additional care you take to beautify the rest. Thanks so much for joining in on our latest challenge at Let's Craft and Create. Cheryl W, DT

craftytrog said...

A gorgeous icy page Aimeslee.
Hope you've got your joy back after your last post, it's a stressful time of year.
Take care of yourself,
Hugs
Alison x

Margarets designer cards said...

Lovely Christmas card, love the snowflakes, makes me feel cold, which we have just had snow and ice.
Thank you for joining us
Margaret
CD Sunday plus DT

Linby said...

A pretty bright, colourful and cheerful card. Thanks for taking part in the Stamping Sensations challenge.

Cindy C. said...

Very cute card, loving all the snowy elements! Thanks for linking up to our December challenge gallery at Die Cut Divas. Happy holidays!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Beautifully done!

Arlene said...

Wonderful card - you are an overachiever, I've noticed, as your cards are decorated so well. So glad you could join us this month at Die Cut Divas for some die cutting and Winter or Christmas themed cards.

Marlene Atkinson said...

A gorgeous Christmas card. Thank you for sharing with us at Passion for Markers Challenge. Marlene

Pat K said...

Beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at Fab'n'Funky. Pat K

Catie Cuddles said...

Fab card.
Thanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers anything goes with dies challenge.
Happy crafting!
Catherine x DT

brenda said...

Thank you for joining us again, we wish you a Merry Christmas and thank you for your support of Stamping Sensations challenge this year.

B x

My name is Erika. said...

I see you have a big cold coming your way.Brrr. This is a cute card and I love the double sided snowflakes. And your shrimp look delicious. I haven't had fried shrimp in forever, nor have I tried them in an air fryer either. You asked me 2 questions which I will answer-first of all, yes I have a Felix the cat clock. Actually my Felix clock died a few years back and my husband got me a new one that is Mrs. Felix. Complete with pearls. I'll have to get a photo of it. And the handle over my fireplace is strictly decorative. The people who built and lived in our house before we did put in one of their grandfather's grinding stones. It is different, isn't it? Hugs-Erika

Treva said...

Such a cute card, adorable image and snowflakes.

Thank you for joining at Cut it Up for our Christmas challenge.

Treva
https://scrappint.blogspot.com/

Carol said...

Great card Aimeslee. I loved the photo of the breaded air-fried shrimp. We haven't tried those yet in our Airfryer. I think a trial could be in the offing.
Hugs
Carol xx
CD Sunday Plus DT

Creaine said...

So glad you’ve joined our challenge at Mixed Media Lovers! I just love what you’ve made. Hope to see you again next time.
Blogowner: Ine http://creaine-cards.blogspot.nl/

Chana Malkah said...

Pretty! I love the papers! Thanks for stopping by A Place To Start !
Hugz,
Chana Malkah, Owner
Redora Lee Designs , My Blog
A Place to Start , Challenge Blog
613 Avenue Create , Owner

Gina said...

Lovely card and great how you decorate your card inside out ! Thank you for joining us at the my Besties Dutch Girls. Groetjes, Gina

Jocelyn said...

A great image and I love the sentiment. :-)
Merry Christmas and thank you for sharing with us.
Jocelyn x
CD Sunday Plus DT

marlies said...

Mooi wat je gemaakt hebt! Zo blij dat je meedoet bij Mixed Media Lovers!
Marlies, DT

Ilonka said...

Such a beautiful card, Thanks for sharing it with us at The My Besties Aussies Challenge Blog.
Hugs Ilonka DT

ahlers5 said...

I could have sworn I commented on most of your cards. It must be because I saw them on Splitcoast. Cute card.

Lynda said...

what great design and colours - fabulous overall effect. Thank you for joining us at Cardz 4 Galz xx Lynda/Loopyloo DT

Helma said...

Beautiful. Tanks for joining the challenge og Girls Rebel Challenge. Greetings Helma DT

pinky said...

What a gorgeous card, she is so cute. Thanks for playing along at Stamping Sensations this month.
Pinky

Dawn Phillips said...

Gorgeous. I love the icy blues. Thanks for joining us at Cardz4galz. Love Dawn x

Cazro said...

A wonderful card, love the design and choice of colours. Thanks for joining us at Cardz 4 Galz. I hope you had a lovely Christmas time. Caz. DT.

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Julie said...

Super frosty Christmas card! Thanks for sharing with us for our Mega Christmas Challenge over at a Passion for Markers. Good luck, Juliex

Donna Triffitt said...

A wonderful card, loving that background.
Thank you for joining us over on the My Besties Aussie Challenge Blog
Hugs
Donna DT xx

Anna said...

What a fun card. I love the snowflakes and all of the different patterned papers you included. Thank you for joining us for this challenge at Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge.
Anna, Design Team

Rose Andrew said...

Such a Fabulous card .. love the details and layout
Thank you for joining us at My Bestie Aussie Challenge
Good Luck
Rose DT

The Crafty Den said...

Another sweet card Aimeslee. The image is so cute and your colouring is perfect. Loving your colour scheme and pretty die cuts. Thank you for taking part in our Mega Christmas challenge and good luck in the prize draw. Hugs, Denise x

valscraftings said...

Beautiful card, love the snowflakes!

Thank you for joining us at Paper Dragonfly Creative Challenge! Val DT
https://paperdragonflycreativechallenges.blogspot.com/

Helen said...

Beautiful - love your combination of papers and die cuts.

Thanks for joining us at The 12 Months of Christmas Challenge.

Helen x
DT

Sharon Noble said...

Thank you for joining us at I love pro makers your design is simply stunning hugs sharon DT www.Facebook.com/group/colouringfriendsunited

Sharon Noble said...

Thank you for joining us at I love pro makers your design is simply stunning hugs sharon DT www.Facebook.com/group/colouringfriendsunited

Rain said...

Seafood dinner!!!! YUUUMMMMM!!! Your card is so cute Aimeslee, I love the back of it! ♥

Lidia R. said...

Hi beautiful! Your last creation with us is very very sweet, I love the colors you used and of course the sketch :)
Lidia R. Dt Coordinator at https://mybestiesspanishchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
My personal blog : https://belloamanecercr.blogspot.com/