Thursday, December 12, 2013

Snowflake Memories....

.... is the name of this image. It's an image that can be found over at Stitchy Bear - our sponsor for the month of December over at The Outlawz Twisted Thursday. This week the optional twist is to add snowflakes, and I thought this image would be perfect for this theme.
I did have some hick-ups coloring this penguin, so I ended up paper piecing him with a black DP with stripes. I added glossy accent to his eye.
I decided to make a gift bag for a change. I used a DP from Maja Design, grey with white snowflakes. I layered the DP onto panels of silver paper and used white thread and machine stitched around the edges. I added a bit of cheesecloth and seam binding ribbon for texture. I added a gem in the center of each snowflake of the image and also added two punched ones and a snowflake metal charm. Even the Christmas sentiment has the shape of a snowflake.


This card is for these challenges:
1) Top Tip Tuesday - #116 Snowflakes
2) Incy Wincy Designs - Let It Snow
3) Lexi's Creations - Snow
4) The Glory of Christmas Challenge - #20 Snow
5) Totally Papercrafts - #196 Anything Christmassy But A Card
6) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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33 comments:

  1. SYLVIA-ANNEDecember 12, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Hello Pia - how wonderful is this wintry card! I love Penguins, and this one is adorable - he looks so happy surrounded by beautiful snowflakes!
    Hugs, Sylvia xx

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  2. WendyDecember 12, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    So cute Pia! Love his snowflake surroundings, very pretty! xxx

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  3. HazelDecember 12, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    This is so sweet - thanks for entering The Glory of Christmas challenge 22: snow, Hazel, Glory of Christmas DT - you could also enter this into my CHNC challenge extra for December - I'd love to see it there too. x

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  4. WishcraftDecember 12, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    Very cute penguin, lovely card hun :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  5. DoreenDecember 12, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    Love this, fab image.xxx

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  6. cotnobDecember 12, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    This is a fabulous gift bag Pia, I love your adorable penguin and your snowflakes are perfect embellishments.
    Pauline
    x

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  7. SueDecember 12, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    Gorgeous card Pia, I love the cute penguin, beautiful paper and wonderful arrangement of snowflakes.
    Sue xx

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  8. UnknownDecember 13, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Lovely penguin Christmas card with the lovely glitters and the cheese cloth always looks great.xxx

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  9. ChrissyDecember 13, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    He is a little sweetie isn't he Pia..love the paper piecing and fabulous stitching and beautiful blingy snowflakes.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  10. BassladyDecember 13, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    very lovely and delightful!

    hugs and kisses from germany,
    silvi (GD this week on lexi's creations challenge)

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  11. LaineDecember 13, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    So cute Pia. Wonderful image and design.
    Laine.
    xx

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  12. Home sweet homeDecember 13, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Nydelig og søt gavepose.Herlig motiv og flott pyntet:):)

    Ha en fin helg:)

    Merethe

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  13. MarliesDecember 13, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    A gorgeous giftbag with beautiful papers. The pinguin is so sweet and the glittering snowflakes are a pefect match. beautiful made! hugs, Marlies

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  14. KraftyKoolKatDecember 13, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    He looks really handsome and gorgeous in his paper pieced coat. Awesome back ground and layout sweetie.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  15. JacquelDecember 13, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    This is too cute Pia! Love how pretty your bag came out with all the bling & cute image you used...very nice done Hun & TFS!!!

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  16. Lau WDecember 13, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    So fab giftbag ! So nice embellishments, and love the paper !
    have a nice week-end my friend !
    xxx

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  17. HeatherDecember 13, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    HI Pia, what a beautiful card - a fabulous desing and gorgeous papers. Your little penguin is adorable and lovely embellishments!!

    hugs
    Heather xx

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  18. CarmenDecember 13, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    This card is just beautiful, Pia!!

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  19. Pat KDecember 13, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    Awww....he is so cute. Gorgeous gift bag Pia...love the frosty feel. hugs, Pat k x

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  20. PeanutDecember 14, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    Beautiful card, Pia. Soft and delicate just like snowflakes. There's a childlike playfulness about that penguin....perfect!
    xxx

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  21. Lisa MincklerDecember 14, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    OMG! Seriously, I've never wanted to squeeze a card more! This is so stinking precious Pia!!! :D
    Big hugs to you and hope this finds you doing well.
    Lisa :)

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  22. Sue B December 14, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Aww this is SO sweet Pia… he is the most adorable penguin ever! I love the gorgeous papers and stitching… and the embellishments are all beautiful !! :-)
    Hope you have a lovely weekend!
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  23. SuzeDecember 15, 2013 at 2:47 AM

    Lovely snowy scene which is accentuated with the use of the cheesecloth. Perfect for the Let It Snow challenge at Incy Wincy Designs.

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  24. downrightcraftyDecember 15, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    uber cute and love the design so special
    Hugs Kate xx

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  25. Frk. BogstadDecember 15, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Ein orntleg søt pingvin i vinterland :)Det gjer seg verkeleg med saum kring kantane.
    Flott kort.

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  26. TammyDecember 15, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Another adorable card Pia, fabulous design and embellishments!!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  27. UnknownDecember 15, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Such a cute card! Thanks for joining us at MIM.

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  28. Glenda AtkinsDecember 15, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Love the penguin and loving the white on white background, quite wonderful! Thanks for joining us at Lexi's Creations!

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  29. UnknownDecember 18, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    I love the colors of the card and all your decorative elements. Thanks for sharing. Amy A.,DT

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  30. UnknownDecember 18, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    I love the colors of the card and all your decorative elements. Thanks for sharing. Amy A.,DT

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  31. sandieDecember 18, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Love the cheesecloth, you are so good at adding little touches like this, wish I could don this!

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  32. scrappymo!December 19, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    Great gift bag! Your presents are going to look fabulous! Your paper pieced penguin looks fab and the glossy accents make his eyes look real!

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  33. Patricia St MartinDecember 19, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    Pia, I love this little guy he is so cute and your sewing on the card really adds a nice touch. Love your fibers, charm and the touches of snowflakes.
    Hugs, Pat

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