Snowman

The coaster calendars were a big hit at the holiday fair on Saturday. So, I've been busy making a few more of those for friends. I finally got my Gift Box Punch Board out of the box and made this cute snowman. I've seen several of these posted on the web. I pretty much followed the pattern on Dawn Olchefske's blog. The differences being the googly eyes on mine and the added scarf using chevron ribbon. I also pulled out a retired embosslit for the buttons (but you could use the new Little Pieces embosslit).

Isn't he cute!

Watercolor look with Blendabilities

In this card I used the new Blendabilities to give the floral image a watercolor look. It's fun to play with these new markers. I used the Cherry Cobbler Assortment (130995) and the Old Olive Assortment (130999) here. I usually start by laying down the darkest color where I want it and then blend in the medium color and finish by blending in the lightest color. You have to work in small areas because the ink dries quickly since it is alcohol based. And be sure you replace your caps on the markers as you work so they don't dry out.
Other supplies include Very Vanilla and Basic Black card stock. Retired Designer Series Paper (replace with new Typeset Speciality Designer Series Paper (133697), Cherry Cobble Seam Binding (120992), retired Edgelits (replace with Large Scallop Edgelit 127019). I used two stamp sets here. Bordering on Romance (retired) but the hostess set I Like You has some very similar designs; or think about the floral images in Bouquet Toss (134324 c, 134321 w). Wouldn't this make a pretty wedding card by switching out the sentiment! The expression used here is from Trust God stamp set (126702 c, 132094 w). And don't forget you need to use the black Memento Pad (132708).
Here's another floral "watercolor" card. I used the Bloom with Hope hostess set and the Calypso Coral Assortment Blendabilities (130996) with the Old Olive Assortment (130999).