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My name, Karin, was pretty common when I was growing up...just not the spelling. Unless you are of German heritage like I am. So, I have spent my entire life answering the question, "What is your name"?... With, "Karin...with an "i"! Who knew it would come in handy all these years later when I went to name my blog.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Winter Cheer

Hi Everyone,

The new Christmas and winter themed stamps were released over the weekend at DRS Designs.  There are so many new ones, I was having a hard time deciding what to show off first.  This card showcases the new icicles border stamp, along with lots of others from the current catalog.  I always think blue and white is a great color combo for winter, so I stuck with that when working on this card. 

The background was stamped with the Large Filigree Snowflake, and I've really been into Penguins this year, so I stamped the cute Skating Penguin along with the Snowflakes and Winter Cheer sentiment.  The penguin (Aren't the blue ice skates fun?!) was fussy cut and attached with a pop dot.


My embellishments I chose were some glossy effects on the icicles and the three shiny dome stickers along the border.  I think this card is super cheerful and I would even send this to someone wishing them a Happy New Year :) 

I also have a post at the DRS Designs blog today, pop on by for another card I made using the newly released stamps!

Details not listed above-Paper: The Paper Company, Georgia Pacific White, Ink: Memento, Stampin' Up!, Border Punch: Martha Stewart

14 comments:

Doreen said...

This is just gorgeous Karin,a fab image.xxx

Monica said...

How sweet, how cute and I love the sentiment. VERY nice!
xxx Monica

Anonymous said...

Hi Karin, your card is adorable. I love the glossy effect icicles. Very pretty.

Have a great day.

TannyP said...

Super dang cute! I love the papers and the glossy icicles. Fabulous sentiment and a fantastic border. Love the sweet penguin =)

Almost time to go and I'll definitely be thinking of you at TFL!

Julie Z said...

Love those shiny icicles! Really cute Karin!

1CardCreator said...

Great card Karin, good for a just because to brighten someone's day too!

Donna Ellis said...

How sweet is this little guy, Karin! Love how he is superimposed atop the verse. Sweetness!

Melissa Czapor said...

Love this card!! The icicles are awesome!! Blessings and Hugs!!

Amanda R said...

Very cute! Every penguin should have blue skates! I also really like the stamped background and the icicles across the top, very creative!

Emily Leiphart said...

Karin, this is adorable! I love penguins and my son thinks this is silly. ;D

Judy Rozema said...

I must have missed this! How long have you been designing for DRS? Anyway, this is adorable! Love the frosty feel~!

Cheryl said...

Very cute! I love the mostly monochrome look. This would be wonderful as a winter "thinking of you" card too.

Jennifer E. said...

Love that background and the icicles are perfect!

Sue from Oregon said...

very coooooooool!

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