Thursday, September 19, 2013

Snowman Joy Tutorial and Gina K Designs Invitation Blog Hop



 Hello and welcome! Today the Gina K Design Team are blog hopping to showcase the new release stamp sets and invite you to the release party tonight. My card features images from a set I illustrated, called, Let It Snow.

I've made a video to show you how I made my card and there are step by step still photos below. 

All the new stamp sets will be available from Gina K Designs, starting tonight. And we would love to have you join us for the release party at StampTV, starting at 7pm Central. There will be chatting, samples from the design team, challenges and contest questions.

As you hop through each blog, leave comments along the way because we will choose one random comment and that customer will win a Gina K. Designs prize package.

Gina K
Becky Oehlers - Illustrator of Poster Board Christmas
Beth Silaika- Illustrator of Lots Of Lines
Melanie Muenchinger- Illustrator of Beyond Baskets 2
Tami Mayberry - Illustrator of Winter Blocks
Theresa Momber - Illustrator of Let It Snow
AJ Otto
Carolina Buchting
Carolyn King
Cathy Tidwell
Debbie Corbari
Lee Murphy
Sean Fetterman
Sharon Harnist
Valerie Stangle



 Trim Pure Luxury Kraft cardstock to 5 by 10 inches and score halfway to form cardbase. Trim a piece of scratch paper to 5 by 5 inches and used Spellbinders® Classic Squares LG (largest die template) to cut center from the scratch paper. Then used repositionable tape to secure to card base front.

Cut a wavy line in sticky notes to form another mask. Place on card base and begin sponging with opaque white ink.

Move the mask lower and sponge again.

Move the mask lower again and sponge once more.

Remove the snowbank mask and sponge around the inner edges of the square frame mask, using opaque white ink.

Deepen the shadows behind the snowbanks by coloring in with BV11 and BV00.

Stamp the snowman image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, then used Copic markers to color. Start with W3 to shade the body.

Add E53.

Then add E51.

Use YR07 and YR04 for the nose.

Use N5 and N3 for the hat.

For the tie and hat band, use R24 and R22.

Use E35 sand E31 for the broom. After coloring, cut out the image.

Stamp the sentiment, also from Let It Snow, onto the 5 by 5 inch card base, using Memento Espresso Truffle ink. Add decorative score lines to two corners, using a Scor-buddy or other score tool. The snowman was adhered using dimensional adhesive.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you day is wonderful!

85 comments:

Carolyn King said...

Your little snow guy is just adorable--and love the way he is colored. GORGEOUS card, Theresa!

Melanie said...

Terrific scene, I love this set!

Judy Inukai said...

Love the snowman. He is so cute. I can't wait to see the rest of the set. I always enjoy you step by step tutorials, but the addition of the video really helps me see exactly how you color and shade. Thanks for taking the time to do that.

Debbie Corbari said...

Gasp! Holy smokes...I L-O-V-E this Theresa!!!!!!! I wish I could sponge and make scenes like you do...I'm challenged in that way. ;)

Cat Tidwell said...

I just love your snow banks! perfect!! And Sammy the Snowman is perfect, love him! *yes Ive named him!* haha!

Tricia T said...

My goodness this is ADORABLE! What a fantastic snow scene you've created!

Karen Hightower said...

Loving the snow man, excited to see the rest of the set... Thanks for your inspirations... :)

Sharon Harnist said...

Love your sweet snowman, T, and your wonderful snowbanks ... Thanks for the tutorial!

Anonymous said...

Your card is so incredible and I love the video!!! You rock!!!! Hugs! Seanie

Ellen (aka ScrapStampnMama) said...

Love this card and your step by step tutorial...thanks!!

--Marcy said...

Your cards are always pure Joy! You always manage a new little detail that I hadn't considered - even after 3 years.

Beth said...

Amazing snow scene!!! Love it

Lisa K said...

Wow! A tutorial and a video. This set looks great. With these instructions, I think I could make this. Thanks.

Ava Gavloski said...

Theresa, thanks so much for all of your shading step out photo's and video, i appreciate the lesson's you share with us to keep the card 1 dimensional.

ava

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Theresa- this is a fabulous creation! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!

Carole R said...

Absolutely Love this cute little guy! And thanks so much for the tutorial. Amazing card!

ET said...

The snowman is cute. Glad to have the tutorial.

Gregsgirl's crafty corner said...

I LOVE this card the colors are fantastic

Maria said...

i just love your card. it turned out beautiful love snowmen

Unknown said...

Thank you for the video AND the written tutorial. I can't wait to try and make this card.

Unknown said...

Never would have thought to use craft paper for this, Fantastic card and tutorial, I'm a sucker for snowmen, thanks!!!

Miriam Prantner said...

Great tutorial! Love how you created those snow banks, what a sweet card!

Unknown said...

Very cute card! I'm always partial to white on kraft. Hopefully I'll have time to come back later and watch your video.

Sharyn Polesel said...

Adorable card, love your snowman! Thanks for the wonderful video!

Unknown said...

Great card! Love the Snowman! Thanks for your great tricks!

Unknown said...

Thanks for showing a new technique ! I want to try it!

sandi said...

Absolutely gorgeous. Love the snowman. Thank you for your videos and tutorials.

Sharon said...

Such a cute card. Like the kraft paper and of course- your wonderful coloring!

Connie Ludgate said...

Love the snowman. So cute. Love all the new stamps. I always like your tutorials too.

Barbara said...

I always enjoy the step buy step tutorials that you provide. They give me so much motivation to try. Thanks, your cards are so creative.

Barbara Patrick said...

I just love him! Thanks!

Kay S said...

I am a snow person fanatic and I love this new guy in your set! Love the video -- thanks for taking the time to make it and for sharing your uber-talents with us in this format. Your step by step tutorials have always been great, but the video is even better.

ajax said...

This snowman is precious and thanks for the video and directions. I think living in Florida is why I love snowmen cards so much. I guess I should be making Palm Tree cards instead. LOL

Mcdsfarm said...

Your tutorial was great! It is nice to be reminded of different techniques. Cute little snowman too.

Verna Angerhofer said...

What a darling card you created and thanks so much for showing us how you made it. I am very enthused. A really cute snowman too.

RedGem said...

I love this card... love the snowman! Tks for the video, you make it look so easy, where I know its definitely an art!

Auntie Em said...

Thank you for sharing your beautiful card and the easy to follow technique for the background. Your little snowman looks so sweet.

Unknown said...

Awesome card love the video

Olga said...

What a cute fellow! Thank you for the tutorial!

Nana Griffin said...

Cute card! Another great video, keep them coming when you can.

Christine Macneil said...

Great Card, Theresa. Can't wait to see the rest of the set.

Parker said...

Simply a marvelous card, plus it's cute. I am thankful you had a coloring tutorial.

Dawn S. said...

Sweet card. Thanks for the inspiration.

Pat Jandacek said...

What a marvelous card! I'm so literal (which doesn't please me) I would never have thought of using anything but white for snow.. Also I like the way you framed the scene, not only by sponging but with the corner scoring. TFS and teaching.

Lynne said...

Darling snowman and wonderful tutorial. Thanks.

Unknown said...

beautiful
like how you color
your snowman
love your christmas card

KraftyKim said...

Love the card and thanks for the tutorial.

Unknown said...

I've been looking forward to seeing this stamp set since I saw the snowman in the first sneak peek. This is a great card and I thoroughly enjoyed the video and watching how the card came together. Thanks!

ddlady said...

Love your tutorial and the darling Snowman. I like the card made on kraft paper. Wsonderful job, Theresa

fiddlinfan said...

Super cute snowman image! Thank you for the video tutorial. I might be able to do that and am anxious to try.

MsJudyC said...

Love everything about your card, the snowman, the different color choice and the clean simplicity. Thanks for the GREAT tutorial, too!

Sharon Underwood said...

LOVE the snowman and appreciate the tutorial. Those videos sure help! Wonderful card!

Golda said...

You do the most amazing things with color! I am continuously amazed at your creations. This is a great card, especially for those of us that live where it doesn't snow. (He looks like sand to me.) :)

Kim said...

Theresa, the snowman is SO cute!! Love the card!

Pauline said...

love the card great job thanks for sharing

Betty Neville said...

Super cute snowman! Your coloring and sponging are amazing - love it on the kraft!

Unknown said...

Fantastic! He's a great snowman, love your snowy slopes, perfect shading as always!

Terri said...

Fantastic card and video. Thanks for sharing.

Barbara Hale said...

How could anyone not love that adorable snowman? SO CUTE!

cardscookiecarrotcake said...

Love, love, love this snowman!! Can't wait to see more.

Maye M.L said...

Hi Theresa: Joy is a feeling inspired by your card and the stamp set you designed. Would love to share that joy. Best wishes.

Sue D said...

Very cute and love the use of kraft.

Anita Braddock said...

Wow Wow what a Beautiful and Stunning card the details of the snowman is so cool love the blending of your colors thanks for sharing.

Mary Friederichsen said...

This is gorgeous! Thank you so much for doing the tutorial, this is definitely one I an going to do! Thank you so much I love this set!!

Robin said...

That is a great card! Just cute as can be!

Bea said...

Great job-love the card.

Leisa said...

What a darling snowman! Thanks for the tutorial too :)

Kitty said...

Beautiful sample. Thank you

Blessings,
Kathleen

Bertha W said...

Loved the video - would not have thought to use the browns for the snowman - very nice idea!

Deb B said...

Snowman are a personal favorite for the holidays and I love the way you made the snowbank.

Unknown said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE this card! Thanks!

Linda said...

This is the perfect card! Your tutorial is wonderful-seriously! Thank you for the inspiration to try this.

Sabrina said...

I absolutely adore your card!!! This image is so adorable!!!

c.szyba said...

thank you so much for this video, bye from France
Pitchoune

Janine said...

Love your scene - gorgeous image too

Cheryl Wright said...

Totally stunning! And thanks once again for a step-by-step tutorial!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card and thanks for sharing your ideas.

Mrs B said...

This is a gorgeous card. I love the snowman, and your snowbanks are fab. Take care.

Dee Earnshaw said...

I love the way you color your cute snowman and the glitter on the snowflakes really makes the card festive!
Dee

Patti Rogers said...

Just adorable. The snowman is one of the cutest I have seen in a long time. Thank you for sharing!

lamepaw said...

I love this simple card. Can't wait to watch the video! THANKS!!

Unknown said...

This one is really nice. I have to try it. Thanks.

Unknown said...

Love this one and your use of timeless rectangle really makes it pop.

elizabeth said...

Love how you created those snow banks.

Natalie said...

Thanks Theresa, a great tutorial!! Darling card :-)