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Frosty Mornings


Hello Friends

I have been feeling really low lately. I have a combination of the winter blues and feeling homesick blah! We have been getting snow lots of snow here in upstate NY. I am so tired of  winter and being stuck inside. I am from Scotland where our winters are so much milder. You can still function and get out and about in winter time.

I have not been in the mood to craft either, but I had a sudden burst of energy to make something last night. So I wanted to make something that would reflect how I was feeling. This card captures that perfectly. When I step outside first thing in the morning. The snow is swirling all around and the howling wind blows right through you brrrrrr!!!

 I had the perfect stamp in mind for that too. This girl stamp from the What Lies Within KOM. Her hair blowing in the wind was perfect. I went with kraft and white for my colour scheme and some vellum. I also used some snow patterned kraft card and corrugated card to create all of the layers. The sentiment is from Frosty Mornings Lots Of Snow Itty Bitty stamp.

I hope you like my card thanks so much for stopping by!!! I am away to get a hot cup of tea and watch some more snow fall outside my window.

Mandi xox

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Comments

  1. Holly AKA KopyKatFebruary 9, 2015 at 8:18 PM

    Love this, absolutely fabulous.

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  2. MandiFebruary 9, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    Thanks Holly :)

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  3. Darlene February 10, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    Oh Mandi I am so sorry you are dealing with home sickness and yes this frigid, very snowy winter isn't helping I'm sure! Well rest assure Spring IS on it's way ... just going to take a little more time! Your card is AMAZING and just GORGEOUS! I gasp when your page opened ... what a creative piece! Gosh if this is what you create when you're not really feeling crafty ... WOW I need to come back to see what you create when the weather clears! LOL!
    Anyways (sorry ... too much coffee I think) ... Thanks so much for playing in our challenge at 613 Avenue Creates! We hope you’ll come join us again real soon! Great job!
    Darlene
    613 Avenue Create DT
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  4. Chana MalkahFebruary 10, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Very creative and forward thinking! Love it! Thank for dropping this off by our house here at 613 Avenue Create!
    Hugz,
    Chana Malkah, Owner

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  5. UnknownFebruary 14, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    Awesome! totally fabulous project xx Good luck and thank you for joining us at http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.co.uk/
    Sandie (That Craft Place Designer, proud DT)
    http://fairytaledaydream.blogspot.com/

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