Saturday, 12 June 2021

Snow - (bird) Men?

 Well it's the 6th month of the year and I am still keeping my promise to make at least one card for CAS Christmas.
This month's challenge though had me a little stumped - a simple enough theme you would think until I realised that amongst this stamp mountain I possess I own precisely ONE snowman stamp 😦
What to do????

I remembered that when this stamp from Crafty Individuals (CI- 569) was released despite it being called 'Seagulls of Seaton Carew', I immediately thought of snowmen! Maybe it was the scarves and the bobble hat?

Stamped and heat embossed in white and chopped off their legs!

Stamped, coloured and paper pieced the scarves,  bobble hat and googly eye and just popped them onto a white snowy background. I added a row of die cut white trees behind them.
(I think if I did this again I might make their black beaks orange like carrots)

In my head they looked like they were lost or simply couldn't make their minds up which way to go so the addition of the sign with a couple of choices -

Do we behave and go home?
Or do we go and find adventure?

Big choices for 2 (legless) Snow (Men)......😄
Sharing over at
Fezziwigs - Cold and Frosty
Krafty Chicks - Christmas
A2S+M - Christmas

Thanks for looking today - have a lovely day whatever you're doing! x

23 comments:

Doreen said...

Love this a great design.xxx

Aquarius said...

This is such fun and great imagination to come up with these delightful legless snow birds. Just love the whole idea. I'm sure no birds, or men, were harmed in the making 🤣🤣

Loll said...

These made the most adorable snowmen, Viv! I hope they choose Adventure and have some fun. :) Great design with your snowhills and falling snow. xx

crafty-stamper said...

Brilliant card and love the legless snowmen and great embossed background
Carol x

Kathleen said...

This gave me a little giggle with the lovely images and sign post, great background and design.

Kath x

Carole said...

Well Viv you certainly thought out of the box on this one. So clever to turn birds into snowmen and I love their quandry...right now I am at home as are most of us I guess...yearning for that bit of adventure.Clever layering and background. I will be in touch soon xxx

Bonnie said...

How very clever of you Viv! I hope they didn't yell too loud when you cut off their legs! LOL...This is such a fun snowman card! I believe they're off for adventure.

Papercraft Boutique said...

Fun and cute snowman/snowbird card, Viv! Love how you transformed the seagulls into the snowmen! So clever to create a scene for them by adding the signs. The snowman on the left side does look like he's lost. :-)
It's good for you that you've been keeping your promise to make at least one card for CAS Christmas! It's always great to see your card in the gallery. Thank you!
Hideko xx

Sarn said...

Great imagination resulting in a super card

Hugs, Sarnie xxx

Mrs.B said...

Fab card Viv, those 'Snowgulls' look great in their snowy background.
Avril xx

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

What a fabulous card Viv.

Sue xx

Brenda in IN said...

These snowmen are charming even without legs. Adding the sign was brilliant since they seemed confused. I would choose a winter climate for their adventure!

Linda said...

Love all of your texture on your card to showcase those cute little snowmen. Thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas.

HilaryJane said...

Wonderful seagull snowmen, how clever you are. Love that background and their scarves too xx

Christine Alexander said...

your snowbirds are so cute and funny with their googly eyes :) Thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas

R's Rue said...

So clever and darling. Have a beautiful day.
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Mac Mable said...

I hope they choose adventure too and had lots of fun x. Such a fun card and love how you've created the adorable snowmen out of the seagulls x. I hope you are enjoying your special day today Viv? xxx Sending hugs x.

Hazel (Didos) said...

Ahhh your Snow bird/men are fab. What a great way to use the stamps!! Thanks for sharing with me over on Fezziwigs, Hazel xx

Sally H said...

Absolutely brilliant snowbirds! wonderful card!

Nance said...

This is such a fun and creative card! Those snow bird/men are delightful! Thanks for joining us at Krafty Chicks this week.

Julia Aston said...

Well, I guess birds make snowmen too and why shouldn't they look like birds?! although these DO look like funky snowman - what a creative use of your stamps Viv - love the embossed snow background and your fun directional sign! xx

Katrina Bufton said...

LOVE this, they've got so much character. The white on white background is gorgeous.
Hugs,
Katrina x

Ros Crawford said...

OMG!! What a fabulous card and so funny... Yep it looks like they are deciding which way to go...