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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

March of the Snowmen Hop ~ GIVEAWAY!

HAPPY FRIDAY!! It's FWF!!

This was my post from Tuesday's March of the Snowmen Hop..
using {IPPITY} of course!!

Psst ~
You'll want to make sure you start over at the Unity Blog.....
BECAUSE someone is going to WIN some Unity rubber.
Just look for the blinkie at each blog you visit.
When you find it be sure to leave a comment at that blog!

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Welcome to the 2nd Annual
March of the Snowmen Blog Hop!

9:00am EST

There are LOTS of GIVEAWAYS along the hop...
so be sure and check out the other inspiring blogs!

I have a couple of cards to show you today...
one snowman with snow,
and one...let's just say for if you DON'T have snow! ;)
You can click on any pic to make it larger.



I just love this little guy's scarf!

Warm and cozy for sure!


The background is brayered and the sentiment is from the {ippity} set:
Kissmas & Mistletoe


So....say you live on a farm....warm winters....no snow....
so you make a STRAWMAN!


Lots of fun here!

The {ippity} set Simply Home inspired me to make a STRAWMAN!



I've got a GIVEAWAY!

Leave a comment on this post
for a chance to win some {ippity}!

Book It!



Now...KEEP HOPPIN'!!!

Angella Crockett
Barb Foster
Deb Felts
Holly Brown
Jen Carter
JenMarie Taylor <---You are HERE! Joan Ervin
Julie Ranae
Kim Sears
Laurie Willison
Linda Lucas
Lynn Stevens
Pam Imholz
Patti Gilliam
Sue Pelletier
Stacy Rogers
Melisa Waldorf

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You can get {IPPITY} STAMPS from ME!! ~ and ~
I'm having a SALE!


For every TWO {ippity} sets you purchase
($15, $18 qualify) (in stock only)

You choose a $5 Single/Mini Set for FREE!
(in stock only)

Just include your choice{s} in the comments section!
Happy Shopping!

Sale ends Jan 31st.

Click HERE to SHOP!





Click HERE to get your {ippity} stamps!






Recipe for brayered background card:
Stamps ~ Kissmas & Mistletoe
Paper ~ tempting turquoise, white
Ink ~ black, tempting turquoise, not quite navy, night of navy
Accessories ~ brayer, white gel pen, fibers, black pearls, mango pearl, nesties, cb folder, sponge, dimensionals

Recipe for strawman card:
Stamps ~ Simply Home; sentiment from Season of Joy
Paper ~ crumb cake, white
Ink ~ palette burnt umber <-- you can get from me!, chocolate chip and always artichoke markers for the tree Accessories ~ raffia, copics, ribbon, dimensionals
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72 comments:

  1. ~amy~January 25, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    soooo SWEET...lovin' your snowman cards!

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  2. MandyJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    gotta love snowmen!!! super cute cards...that strawman is adorable!

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  3. Betty BentonJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Terrific cards -- I must say that yours is the first straw/snowman I've seen -- great thinking!

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  4. Kay MJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Thought the first snowman card was adorable, then I saw the "straw" snowman and fell in love! TFS!

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  5. lisa808January 25, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Great snowmen cards. Love the embossed one on the first card.

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  6. Jen CarterJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    These are both so creative and fun!

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  7. MelJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    What totally creative cards...love the twine wrapped one!

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  8. Sherry EckbladJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    how cute are those little snowmen and I absolutely love the strawman.

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  9. Mary Anne / MA54KJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    These are two totally clever cards. Right now I wish I lived where I would only worry about straw snowmen!

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  10. azviatxJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I love that little straw man! Now, that's ingenious use of out of the box thinking. So much fun. Now, I have to go look at your shop! Tina

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  11. LoriJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    The straw snowman is so unique. TFS

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  12. Lynn StevensJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    A strawman how clever!!! I'd Love to be entered, come sign up for mine too!
    Lynn

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  13. terriavidreader (IN-USA)January 25, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Really cute cards, and love that strawman!

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  14. MariLynnJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    I love the scarf on your embossed snowman. Your second snowman is so creative. I love the country feeling.

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  15. KimJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Great Cards!

    Wow... love that brayered background!

    Your straw snowman brought a smile to my face... ;)

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  16. StampinCathyJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Your cards are just AWESOME!! I just love how your adorable snowmen. So creative!!!

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  17. kssdesignsJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    WOW! I think these are the most creative snowmen I've ever seen! Nicely done!

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  18. Josie CoxJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I love both cards and they are so so cute.

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  19. Auntie EmJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Lovin' your snowpeople. The texture and embellies are so cute! Fun ideas to contrast with what would otherwise have been very serious looking backgrounds!
    Thanks for sharing! :o)

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  20. BarbJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Both of these are great! Wonderful brayer work, and the strawman is adorable... very homespun :)

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  21. gailJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Cute cards.

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  22. Lillian ChildJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    JenMarie - your cards are always so fabulous ... but that straw snowman really had me looking twice - how creative is that??!! Love it!

    http://lillianchild.blogspot.com

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  23. laurlynnJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Love 'em, Jen. Strawman is the cutest thing ever!

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  24. PoppitJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Seriously cute! That straw snowman is just brilliant!!!!

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  25. Becky DunhamJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    So cute JenMarie! I love that strawman - who would have thought? What a great idea! Here in Utah, we can have snowmen, but I love the strawman idea!

    rdunham at q dot com

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  26. RavengirlJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Oh my gosh! Your strawman is soooo cute! I had to laugh!

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  27. SusanJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Awesome snowman, strawman cards!
    no need to add my name to your candy.
    thanks anyway.
    Susan

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  28. JoJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    that raffia snowman ... amazing! what a great take on the theme! i just loved it!

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  29. BumblebeeJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    The strawman is so cute! Plus you inspire me to get a brayer!

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  30. Stacy's Paper CraftsJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    JenMarie your cards are darling! Love the brayer work on the first one, and the raffia snowman??!! Adorable!!!

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  31. DianaJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    So funny--a strawman. Wonderful cards. TFS

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  32. Denise BryantJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Darling cards! I love the snowman and the strawman! Very clever!
    DeniseB

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  33. Angella D. CrockettJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Super cute, both of them! So creative!!!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!!! Blessings, Angie

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  34. FionaJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Beautiful cards - my favourite is the warm toned one - the colours are so strong :)

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  35. UnknownJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Both of your cards are adorable!!! I LOVE the strawman!!

    Thank you so much for sharing!!!

    ~Ola
    okj83 at live dot com
    zloe.blogspot.com

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  36. Tami GrandiJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Jen- I love both of these- so fun!

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  37. Glittered PawsJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Talk about thinking out of the box - wow the straw/snowman card was very original and you made it work,. Cute, love the scarf on the embossed snowman.

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  38. Jnett's PlaceJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Cute cards and the straw-man is very clever.

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  39. Joan ErvinJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Both your little snowmen are sooo cute....how clever to use the punches for the first and the straw for the second!!!

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  40. Ashley NewellJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    These are FABULOUS! I love the straw man! :)

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  41. AKiteFlierJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    VERY cute - I love the embossed snowman - great idea.

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  42. Stacy SheldonJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Oh My Gosh I totally love these snow and straw Men... the straw is brilliant!

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  43. VicJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I love the strawman!

    iamvictorias at gmail dot com

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  44. ScrapcollectrJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Love your embossed snow man and your straw man (cute scene!)
    *smile*

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  45. NatalieJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    LOVE the white embossed snowman!! Adorable cards!

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  46. Wendy ten HoveJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Hi JenMarie,

    What a fun name for a Hop!! And I also love your snowmen from today, they are very original, I like it!!!
    Lovely cards!

    Hugs, Wendy

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  47. Amy KollingJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    What a fun idea to emboss the paper used for your snowman! Great cards!

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  48. LaurieJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    This is really cute! I love the little rafia snowman!

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  49. NancyDJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Love your blue background card!

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  50. NoreenJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    I really like the unusual ways you made your snowmen. The scallops make him look so fluffy.

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  51. bernietom47January 26, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    This is a great hop and I love your super cute snowman and strawman, so creative. Both cards are Brilliant!
    Blessings Bernie

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  52. farmhouse-storyJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    so clever, so fab, jenmarie!

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  53. connieJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    cute cards! love the second one.

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  54. CuddlyBunnyJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Your snowmen are so unique! I love them (and agree that his little scarf looks SO cozy!).

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  55. imsteelefullofscrapJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Oh my cute idea to create a snowman with embossed circles but oh the country primitive one takes the win from me!!!!

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  56. Melisa WaldorfJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Who says a girl has to have a stamp to build a brrriffic snowman!! These are so clever and cute! Thanks so much for playing along again this year!!

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  57. JennipherJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Super cute cards!

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  58. Marilyn NimmoJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    LOVE your embossed snowman! Just so cute!

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  59. UnknownJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    WOW!!! your cards are amazing!
    how creative.

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  60. Purple PrincessJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Great cards! Love the snowmen!

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  61. Michele's Scrapy CreationsJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    love both of your cards! such clever idea on strawman.
    michelesscrapycreations35 at yahoo dot com

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  62. ErikaJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Awesome cards. Love both the snowmen, they're too cute!

    http://crafty-creations-by-erika.blogspot.com/

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  63. LoriJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Too sweet! Love your textured snowmen!

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  64. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Love your Snowmen cards. :-) S x

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  65. LindseyJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    These are both so cute! The strawman is so clever! And how did you know Book It is on my wish list? *wink*

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  66. GwynnJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Those little snowman are awesome!!! Love the cards as well, very beautiful!

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  67. Bonita RoseJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    great cards!

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  68. sharon gJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    MY GOSH you are creative!!!!

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  69. Katrina HuntJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Ok, your snowmen are just adorable!!!!! hugs, Katrina

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  70. KarenJanuary 29, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Oh so beautiful Jen Marie!!

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  71. Marilyn BJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Too creative, I love the ingenuity you showed in making your snowmen.

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  72. LindaFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    What a cute snowman card!

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