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Monday, March 7, 2016

Merry Monday # 195 Buttons!

Welcome to another Merry Monday Christmas Card Challenge by the fabulous Nina...
who wants us to use buttons on our cards!
Now I admit to having to think about this one and looking on pinterest for some ideas that were different.
I managed to come up with this all on my own...
How about buttons for the snowballs falling from the sky?
or maybe he is being attacked with snowballs?  *wink
I stamped and colored him, then made a mask and fussy cut and put it over the colored image so I could use distress ink to sponge on the background.
Please go check out how the rest of the team was inspired to use buttons!
stamps:  Avery Elle: Be Jolly
distress inks:  tumbled glass, broken china, dusty concord
dies:  PTI button stacks
misc:  Marvy Snow Marker

13 comments:

Wendy said...

What an adorable card, Colleen! Love the buttons as falling snow and that snowman is the cutest! TFS and have a terrific week! :)

Linda said...

I really love this my friend. That little snowman is just adorable. I am so glad we get to stamp together this week.

Marybeth said...

First ,happy belated birthday dear girl! So sorry I missed it:( I hope you and Linda have the best time together.
The buttons for snow is absolutely brilliant! Love this darling card! XO

Bonnie said...

What a great idea to use buttons for snowfall, Colleen! Sorry I missed your birthday. I need to put it on my calendar. Hope is was a good one! Have a great week!

Debbie Henderson Debbie's Designs said...

It's snowing buttons, how creative you are!

KatheD said...

your button snowfall caught my eye and made me smile :) i also love the sky background!

Notes by Nina said...

Wonderful card Colleen, I love this adorable scene you have created.

Kristie Goulet said...

LOVE your snowing buttons, Colleen! Such a fun card.

Marcia Hill said...

I thought your buttons were snowflakes, but if you want them to be falling snowballs, who am I to argue?!! Either way, your card is absolutely adorable Colleen!! :0)

Kim Heggins said...

ohhhhh, I just love your sweet snowman. What a wonderful card.

Greta said...

So fun & creative, Colleen! I know you 2 had fun & looks like you must have inspired each other with so many great creations! I'll be looking to see the Inka Gold cards!

JD/ Jill said...

Such a cute and clever card!

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

I love your snow buttons! Too cute!