SNOW BUDDIES 3x3 CONVENTION SWAPS...

I love the Snow More Fun stamp set from the new catalog and HAD to use it for my convention swaps.  Another new catty favorite of mine is the Perfect Pennants die, so I wanted to work that one in as well.  Yesterday, I shared with you the versions of my Snow Buddies convention swaps that did NOT make the cut with my family.  Although one of my color selections yesterday had the new In Color, Lucky Limeade, (and was my personal favorite) I ended up going with the more muted shades since the brood liked them better.  They are more unusual colors for Christmas and it's fun to show that you don't always have to go super "Christmasy".  And this card could easily be used all winter long.

Today's versions use a different image from the stamp set that the family preferred.  They are basically the same card, but with two different techniques to finish it off.  The first one pictured is the version that my family voted as the winner and the one I ended up using for my convention swaps.  With this one I just used the 2-Way Glue Pen to add dots of snow and highlights on the snowman face and then sprinkled with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.

The second version uses the Dazzling Diamond Dust technique.  However, everyone like the "snow" better.  I thought you might like to see another option though.  Enjoy!

 
SNOW BUDDIES SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Snow Much Fun (W#122560  $27.95, C#122562 $19.95) see images below
• Card Stock – Whisper White, More Mustard, Night of Navy, Riding Hood Red
• Ink – Basic Black Classic, Riding Hood Red, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard Stampin Write Markers
• Punches – 1-3/4" Circle (#119850, #16.95)
• Accessories – 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (#102023, $4.50), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95)
• Tools – Big Shot, Perfect Pennants (#123126, $32.95), Circles #2 (#114526, $15.95), Sponge Daubers

CONVENTION SWAPS THAT DIDN'T MAKE THE CUT...

Today I have a couple versions of 3" x 3" cards I was working on for my convention swaps.  Although I could not attend, I was lucky enough to have my upline bring my swaps for me for a SUDSOL 3x3 swap.

Originally, I was going to post these pictures a couple of weeks ago and have people vote on which version they liked best for.  Unfortunately, time got away from me with all the repair issues going on at my house and I had to resort to a family vote.  Below are two versions that did not get any votes although one of them was my favorite.  Even though my family didn't like them, I thought I would share them with you and let you decide for yourself.  Tomorrow I will share the other two versions including the winner.  Enjoy!

SNOW BUDDIES ALTERNATE VERSIONS SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Snow Much Fun (W#122560  $27.95, C#122562 $19.95)
• Card Stock – Whisper White, More Mustard, Night of Navy or Lucky Limeade, Riding Hood Red
• Ink – Basic Black Classic, Riding Hood Red, Night of Navy or Lucky Limeade, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard Stampin Write Markers
• Punches – 1-3/4" Circle (#119850, #16.95)
• Accessories – 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (#102023, $4.50), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95)
• Tools – Big Shot, Perfect Pennants (#123126, $32.95), Circles #2 (#114526, $15.95), Sponge Daubers

SNEAK PEEK, Tweeting You the Best of Everything...

Today I have a SNEAK PEEK for you!  This card features three new products from the new Idea Book & Catalog beginning July 1.  The scallop circle around the bird medallion is from the FABULOUS new Perfect Pennants Die for the Big Shot.  I can't wait to show you all the different things you can do with this die, but the two scallop circles included on it alone are worth the price of this die!  Love it!

This stamp set is also a new catalog product called Best of Everything.  It is a cute set with lots of "outlined" stamps including a "Made for You" stamp that fits the Curly Label Punch.  So adorable!  The Designer Series Paper is also new - Just Add Cake.  Isn't it so fun?  This is a perfect paper for birthdays and celebrations!

I hope you enjoyed your sneak peek!

TWEETING YOU THE BEST OF EVERYTHING SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Best of Everything (W#123534  $24.95, C#123536 $17.95 - beginning July 1)
  
• Card Stock – Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Just Add Cake DSP (beginning July 1)
• Ink – Tangerine Tango, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black Classic, Tangerine Tango Marker
• Punches – 1-3/4" Circle (#119850, #16.95), Scallop Trim Border (#118402, $15.95)
• Accessories –  Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95), Crystal Effects, Bamboo Skewers
• Tools – Big Shot, Perfect Pennants (#123126, $32.95 - beginning July 1), Circles #2 (#114526, $15.95), Sponge Daubers