Sunday, March 2, 2014

12 Kits with Renee!


Renee is our hostess for the 12 Kits of Occasions this month, and she sent us the most adorable kit featuring Crate Paper's "Bundled Up" Collection and oodles of snowmen, snowflakes, snowy sentiments, and sparkling embellishments galore!  Kara made this collage and I always love to make it extra large on my blog so you can see how jam-packed the kits are!

I absolutely loved this snowman from My Favorite Things when I saw him the kit.  I remembered wanting him long ago, and think I will be ordering him soon!  He was such fun to color, perfect for a beginner like me.  Added some teeny sequin snowflakes and a sentiment from PTI's "In the Meadow" set.


Next up, adorable die cuts!  First the mini snowman from My Favorite Things "Snowglobe" die set and a sentiment on a "Tilted Banner" die cut from Simon Says Stamp. The snowy hills are embossed with a Sizzix Dots embossing plate.




Then a large snowman cut with PTI's "Shape Up Snowman" die.


I added some teal brad buttons, and a scarf made with rustic ribbon...I am thinking it's either from Jeanne's Christmas kit, or possibly hoarded from Renee's kit from LAST year!!  The sentiment is from Waltzingmouse Stamps "Alpine Christmas."  I also embossed the snowy hill with a Cuttlebug hexagon embossing plate and then stamped with little stars from the new WMS set "Gift Card It" to match the patterned paper in the background.


Last but not least...the pink vellum snowflakes.  I gasped out loud when I saw them!  Tons of fluffy pink and white vellum snowflakes came cascading out of the envelope onto my table.  I could only bear to use two here...


I embossed a piece of white cardstock with the A Muse Studio Woodgrain impression plate, and then cut a square window.  Layered 2 snowflakes over the top.  A silver sequins hides the dimensionals quite well :)
I really wanted the rosy pink to show, so I backed it with black cardstock.  So lovely!  Glad I have more...I think I will be buying some pink vellum at Michael's SOON!

Thanks SO much to Renee for this awesome kit.  I have oodles and oodles left!  I am continually amazed by the generosity of all of the 12 Kitters each month.

Be sure to check the 12 Kits of Occasions blog HERE for links to the other ladies' projects and a full supply list from this month's kit.  You can always find past inspiration on our Pinterest board HERE and our Facebook page HERE!  Thanks for stopping by!

13 comments:

Tracey McNeely said...

I couldn't wait to see what you made with the kit Kelly! All so inspiring--LOVE!! My favourite is the big snowman, and I am so casing this because I still have the woolly ribbon!!

Kara said...

awesome cards!! love the little snowman with the banner!!

Lisa Elton said...

Darling snowy cards Kelly! The first is my fave, love the colors!

Cathy Weber said...

Worth the wait...love that beautiful vellum snowflake card the most...looks so nice against the woodgrain and that great super-sized sentiment. I also love the snowman with the green scarf. So smart to look back through your kits for little extras! Great use of the kit Kelly.

The Paper Parade said...

First of all Kelly, I just love the sweet green scarf on the snowman, that looks so awesome! What a statement. Then I love your shading around the adorable MFT snowman, it really makes him stand out!

Kristie said...

Fantastic cards!! Love the first one and the snowman with the rustic ribbon scarf!

Sharron said...

Fabulous cards, Kelly! I really love the large snowman. The scarf is a perfect accent and the wonderful background papers & colors look fantastic.

Joyce said...

Wonderful collection of cards. So very worth waiting for. Your rustic ribbon scarf is a fabulous idea, and I just adore how that vellum snowflake looks on the black background. I think I'll be heading to Michaels to pick up some pink vellum as well--(see you there?)

Renee said...

I love them all...
they're all fabulous!!
And we even used the same paper with the MFT snowman...eekkk!!!
But really lovin' that twine scarf and the little stars in the background on the big snowman! :)
You did such an amazing job with all my mish mash...
love it!! :)

Darnell said...

Sensational job with Renee's kit, Kelly! I do love that ribbon scarf, it's new to me! You've given me so many great ideas, thank you!! Hugs, Darnell

Joni Andaya said...

Gorgeous creations Kelly!!! Love each one :)

Anonymous said...

Kelly...your cards were well worth the wait! Absolutely beautiful...your sweet snowman, the first one is my favorite, she has the sweetest face and those colors that you paired with her are gorgeous. and your custom scarf..so cute too. Looking forward to your kit next, I know it will be amazing!

Anne-Elise said...

So many beautiful cards, Kelly! Love your work! Hugs