Welcome to the Operation Write Home Red Friday Bloghop! If you want to start at the beginning of the hop click HERE . We’re turning “Black Friday” into “Red Friday” by supporting our nation’s heroes!
There are so many snowmen and snowwomen out here but, I have to say that these take the cake from Paper Smooches called, “Cool Dudes”. They even have a matching die cut here. The background is watercolored and die cut with this ornament Spellbinder die. The embellishments are die cuts cut from watercolored backgrounds. Love this stitched heart and the snowflake from Simon Says Stamp.
After I colored with Copic markers and layered up my card I gave Hero Arts white spay ink a good shake and spray to give me a winter wonderland. Here’s a video with the white spray. Here’s an ornament card video.
Operation Write Home is a charity that sends blank handmade cards to service members deployed overseas. OWH has sent nearly 3 million cards but, the months of November to February are slow for OWH. If you happen to have one card or a handful of cards in your stash they will keep our heroes busy writing home during a long winter away from their home. Please read the information on the Stars and Stamps post before you send in a card so you know the specifics 🙂 for example, no Christmas cards, no glitter, A2, etc. – Help make a hero’s day by giving them a beautiful creation to write home on!
What’s a bloghop without prizes? See the Stars and Stamps post for the full list of goodies by the bloghop sponsors – and go link up YOUR love themed card there, too! There are lots of ways to “win” the prizes by leaving a comment or sharing your card .
The next stop on the hop is…. Kristie Marcotte, The Best Things in Life are Pink blog. POP BACK if you are new to my blog lots of OTHER GIVEAWAYS. This huge one and this Simon Card Kit. Grateful for your visit today and always. Hugs, Kathy
CARD SUPPLIES AND LINKS: click on any of the links below 🙂
Sandy Allnock says
Oh my gosh I neeeeeed that spray!!!! This looks positively adorable, Kathy!!
Thordis says
Wow! Love the texture the white spray gives… And that stamp set from Paper Smooches is so cute… Great card 🙂
Ann M says
I love everything about this card! The bright colors, the white spray and the adorable snowmen sure make a great card!
Barb C says
Love the card! So warm and cute!
SueB says
What a sweet, sweet card.
Jana says
So cute!
JeanetteF says
I LOVE how you used the white spray….so creative and perfect!
Trish says
Your hand holding snowman and woman are so adorable! And I love how you layered the stitched heart over a snowflake- great card for a great organization!
Janet Cobb says
Wow, need some of the spray to give my cards a glittery look without the glitter!
Cindy says
Love the background and the stitched heart. Thanks for the inspiration.
Lori Kobular says
What an adorable snowman love card! That stitched heart is perfect and I love the colors on your card!!
Michele F says
Fab U lous!!
Michele Smith says
I LOVE the effect of the white spray! The video link doesn’t work but I found you through the ornament link 🙂 The heart is a fabulous touch for these super sweet widdle snow people. Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing
Kristie G. says
So CUTE!!!
Tami B says
It is such a treat to get to see you at OWH. Thanks for you support of it, and as for the cute card, outstanding job as always.(I love to make “snow” cards so thanks for showing the white spray.)
Marie Flayer says
Delightfully fun card–great colors and adorable images. I went to watch the white sray video and it was not available. Hope you can fix it. Thanks for your support of OWH.
🙂 Marie
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks for letting me know. Here’s a different link :)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxDj6tpfepY
Debbie M says
I really need that spray, makes everything look so cool!!!
Dolly aka scrapthat/scrapscrapthat says
I agree! These snowmen are cute and you really made them Adorable!! TFS
Patt H. says
Love these adorable snowmen! i need some of that white spray also. So pretty!
JoAnn Pollock says
Such cute snowmen, love the card.
Melissa friedrich says
Love your adorable snowmen card! That white spray is a fabulous detail, love the extra wow it gives your already beautiful card! Thanks for OWH support!
Kristie M says
How simply adorable! I’m with everyone else, I love that white spray. What a perfect wintry love card!
leslie (crookedstamper) says
I have that spray, but mine looks like a white-out, and yours look like fine, misty snow. Love the card!
Kathy Racoosin says
Hi Leslie :). Maybe you are spraying your white stuff to close?? I would love to see that “whiteout” lol Hugs
TamiB says
That card is just too cute!! What a super project!
Donna R says
Such a cute card! I love the sprayed white ink. It really gives a nice effect to the card!
Tami G says
Love it!! What a fun card that would be to receive in the mail!!
Betty McBroom says
I adore watercoloring; the stitched shapes is new to me and something I plan to get. Not sure I’d use the ornament die on cards after Christmas, a heart die cut-out may be more apropos?
Angelique says
Love the card! If I wasn’t interested in the spray before I am now!
Linda L says
Wonderful card and I definitely need that spray! Yummy!
Sue D says
Very cute. I like the colors and your use of spray.
Jamie Vanskiver says
I agree that stamp set with those A-dorable snowmen are just too cute! Great card, as usual:)
Kathy Stacy says
This PS set is so sweet and as usual you’ve done it proud. Thanks for supporting OWH.
Jackie says
That’s such an adorable card. The little snowpeople holding hands is so sweet.
Amy C. says
The white ink you sprayed on the card gives it such a pretty look! I also like the ornament cut-out.
Kaylin Krawczyk says
beautiful card.
Laura Jane says
What a great idea to show gratitude to those who Serve! Thanks for the Thoughtful TWEAK:)
karen q says
The snow people are oh so cute. I love your backgrounds.
Renee V. says
OMGOSH how adorable and pretty!!! LOVE the colors and the sparkle from the spray! Well done as always Kathy~!
Daria says
Your card is wonderful. I loved seeing those Spellbinder Heirloom Ornaments in action. I have them and didn’t know what to do with them. I also watched the video you linked–two great ideas for using those dies. Thank you.
Marie Butler says
Love your card! The effect of the white spray is amazing! I’m going to have to try that myself!
kristina CraftyPaws says
Fantastic snowy effect with that unicorn white spray! Oh it’s hust made my wish list! TFS Hugs Kristina
Stacey says
I love the watercolor background
Vicki Smith says
Your card is so CUTE and thank you for this great cause!
Alicia m says
Wow! I never knew about the white spray ink. What a cool way to get a snow effect.
Shelley C says
Kathy, you make great cards!! Your attention to detail is always so evident. Love the snowflake behind the heart, the texture,, dimension and design. Love it!
Paula Spagnuolo says
What a fun card! The white spray is just PERFECT for OWH cards… a great alternative to glitter that adds it’s own sort of sparkle to a card.
Janiscannon says
love how you used all the die cuts. Like the dimension of the card
Marianne says
Super adorable card, Kathy!
Marianne x
Debbie Caldwell says
That spray makes this card shine like glitter, without the glitter mess!!! I love the layers. Super cute card.
Teresa says
Such a sweet card, Kathy. I love it!
Kathy Krug says
Love the snow couple popped out from the ornament.
Ellen says
me likey!
Kathie says
I love the textures and the textured look on this card. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Terri E says
Fun card
c says
Such an incredibly heart-warming, heart-touching way to add special meaning to this day! Your card: pure delight! The snow couple: A-DOR-A-BLE!!
~c
Beau says
Oh dear I do believe I am going to get in trouble again cause I need to get that spray lol! Wonderful card thanks for sharing!
Donna Dacy says
You’ve done it again. Love, love, love this card. Love the colors and the die cut background. The little snow people are to “die” for…I have to get this stamp set and die now for sure. TFS
Tona says
This is such a wonderful card! I just love your work.
Randee S says
Sweet card and color combo. The white spray gives it that extra touch. TFS
Sabrina Radican says
Cute card!!
Anna N says
Ooooo… I really need some of that white spray!!! Beautiful card!
Yvonne S. Morentin (@Morentin1326) says
Awesome creation and awesome cause…
Lura says
How sweet is that?! Darling snow couple, great colors and the snow spray is divine.
Sandra H says
Simply gorgeous as always and the spray is amazing
irene grau says
Wow! And while I know there’s no glitter, it still seems to sparkle. Great card!
Jo Ann U. says
Wonderful card – the snow couple are just adorable and I love the textured background. Really wonderful!
JoAnn K Delery says
what a gorgeous fun card. what have i been missing not using my white spray? i’m going to use it today! thanks for the inspiration!
barbara lassiter says
Love this adorable card and the white spray is perfect instead of a glitter. I think I like the effect even better.
Lindarub says
Love The snowmen.
Helene Prevost says
This is such a great great card wow I like very much thank you
Star says
So cute and that spray looks awesome.
Carol Perry says
I think this snowmen set is so adorable too but your card and background are simply gorgeous. Lots of inspiration for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Rubeena says
it’s too precious!!!! look at all the shimmer!
Susan Lang says
Love this card. The shimmer is awesome.
Kathy Burgess says
What a darling card! The couple is so cute! Great for love or winter for OWH> Thx for sharing.
Maureen says
So heartwarming!
Julie says
I love the effect you achieved with the white spray.
Robin L says
Just adorable. I have to have these little guys. This card is just so happy!
Lynda says
Oh my….totally adorable!!!
Patty E says
Oh My Goodness…this is just too adorable!! Love everything about it!!
Bobbi's Treasure says
LOVE the sparkly, non traditional colors!
Di W says
Such a cute sweet card.
Karen K says
Love the white spritzed finishing touch! Great card!
Celeste Goff says
Kathy, this card is fantastic! I love how that spray made the background look absolutely snowy and pretty!
joy meadows says
Simply adorable, Kathy! That HA spray is so pretty and your coloring, again, is excellent!
mary says
I love all the different textures and colors.
Caroline B. says
Adorable, Kathy! I’m with you on the cuteness of those PS Snowdudes. Love the soft snowy effect with the white spray.
Lercy says
Cute, cute, cute! Love the white spray… will be picking up some of it. I have a few sprays I love, but none are white. This would have saved me so much time on my holiday cards! Thank you for sharing.
Becky Smith says
Such a cute card! You obviously put a lot of effort into all your work!
Connie Brooks says
What’s not to love about this card….it’s so darned cute. The sparkle and shimmer on it just shines. Wow!
Cheryl L. says
What a cute card!
Jeanne Woody says
Love your card. Just subscribed to your blog, too.
Amante del Papel says
super cute and so sweet card!!!!
Annette Hindes says
You are right, those are the cutest snow people!
Love the look of snow you created!
Robin H says
I have tons of snowman stamps, but none are a couple, so cute!
Katie B. says
So cute Kathy! Love that white spray, need to get that. Great job. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Dixie says
Well, that spray is just magic! Looks great on your snowpeople!
Ruth G says
The layers and white spray are just perfect with this sweet couple! Thanks so much for sharing and supporting OWH!
Daria Z. says
The “snowcouple” is just adorable!
Sheila H says
Your card is sweet and fun 🙂
Miriam Prantner says
I just love this sweet couple! That white mist is wonderful!
karenladd says
This snow couple is the cutest and I really love the white spray that gives wonderful texture to the background!
Brithzi says
Your card is so adorable and full of fun. I am so glad I subscribed to your blog, otherwise I would not have known about this wonderful OWH cause and blog hop. Thank you for participating.
Deborah says
Love all the coloring and the white spray really makes the card. Great technique!
Debs says
Awesome design.
Gretchen H says
Beautiful water coloring! And that white spray is perfect snow!
Lisa Gross says
the snowman is so sweet.
Diana Evensen says
I love the way you made a “winter” card be a love card by the colors you used.
Carla Hundley says
Adorable card, love
the glimmer and cute
snowpeople!
Carla from Utah
Andrea D. La Vigne says
LOVE those little snowpeople! You’re right–they are just too cute. Really like the color scheme on your card–bright, but still wintry-looking. Thanks so much for sharing your creation, and for supporting OWH!
Larelle-Susanne says
Super cute love the spray. Hugs
Brandi R says
Positively precious! Always love your work, and this one is just so special. Thank you for sharing.
Melanie Kuzik says
Need that spray very cute card
shartl says
That spray makes it look like it’s snowing!! So pretty and a great way to add texture without adding bulk!
Cheryl A. says
Sooo stinking cute! Love the white spray, really love the heart and snowflake layering, definitely unexpected with lots of texture! Thanks for sharing your talents for us and our heroes!
Lucinde says
Love the cute snowmans 🙂
Theresa P. says
What an adorable card! The spray technique is cool….I’ll have to give it a try.
Barb Mc says
I L O V E those snowmen! That spray creates such a nice wintery spray!!
maryrose says
Adorable! I love these happy colors, and the overall snow technique is perfect!
Diane Wiswall says
That stamp set is on my list– I am off to my LSS today and I hope I can get it!
I love the colors and the falling snow– so gorgeous!!! Thanks for supporting our troops!
Efrat says
Beautiful.
Beatrice Lawson says
The cutest snow couple ever, and the sweetest colours!
Lenora says
Kathy this is just too cute!
marylouh says
So many great features to this card, All of the sparkle, the ornament cutout, the stripes.
Darling card.
thanks for sharing.
Mary-Anne V. says
I agree those PS snowmen are so cute…love the spray too.
Angela Person says
Great card! Love the effect with the white spray.
Ria Montefalcon says
Aww what a sweet card, love those snowman and all the sparkle
Yvonne B. says
Your snowpeople are adorable! I just started using the spray and it is pretty fun to add to winter cards! Thanks for sharing your stop on the blog.
Valerie says
Very cute card.
Dima Taji says
Pink Christmas/Winter cards make me sooo happy! Love your card! Thanks a million 🙂
Pat Y says
Cute card, I love the snow people.
Deborah Johnson says
Very cute card.
Nicole B says
I LOOVVVVEEE this card!!!
Rachael says
Such great colors!! I love the spray 🙂
Carmen M. says
Wow love the look that that opaque white spray gave had to look twice to see if it was glitter or not. Great idea!
Rebecca Ednie says
I love your cute little snow people.
Denise Bryant says
So sweet! Love the colors and the cute snowmen!
Ashley S says
I love your watercolored backgrounds. I can’t wait to get my watercolors that I just order. I also think your snowman and snow woman are adorable.
Chantal S says
This card is super cute, love the snowman/snowwoman.
Hugs, Chantal S
Monica P says
I love the little details you put into the snow people, the love you put into the details always make your projects shine. Thanks for sharing another amazing card.
donna says
Cool Dudes are adorable!
Erika says
Those snow dudes make such a happy little couple! It makes me smile everytime I look at your card!
Ronda says
Love the look of the white spray against the watercolor backround. Great card. SO cute!
Belinda B says
Adorable! Love the Snow Couple. They are just too cute!
Elaine Clark says
This is just lovely!! THank you for the great ideas!
Bonnie Thrasher says
This card is so cute. I love the colors.
LynnR says
You are right! Those snow dudes are really cute! I love all the “watercolor” colors used in all the parts including the snowflake and heart embellishment. Really fun card!
Nina S says
Such cute snowmen! I, too, love that spray.
Nina-Marie Trapani says
LOVE that pink background! So pretty!
Donna Nuce (Crafty Colonel) says
Kathy those snowpeople are adorable! Such a sweet card! Thanks for your support of OWH!
Kelly Massman says
sweet card!
Andrea T says
Winter and love. You’ve got it all on this really cute card.
Juan M says
I love the card. I really like how the spray looks on the card.
Flo says
What a cute snow couple. Love the white spray and the ornament cutout.
sherry butcher says
wonderful card, the colors are perfect and so is the rest. TFS.
Sybrina K says
Oh my gosh, the details in this card are amazing! Not sure if the cut-out ornament or those adorable snowmen are my favorite element. But, this card is just a beauty. 🙂
Thanks so much for supporting OWH!
Lela says
Love the layers, what cute snowmen
Heather Doran says
Oh this is absolutely adorable, Kathy! The snowman and snowwoman are so sweet and I love your design! Love the way you used the white spray ink to create a winter wonderland!
Rita says
I am loving the look of that spray! How awesome! Very cute card. Love the ornament cut-out and those in love snow people. 🙂
Rufus says
Adore the water colored backgrounds and embellies. Now I need to add the white spray to the “want” list. Really adds a neat element to the card!
Shawnna says
Adorable card. Those little snowmen are so cute and I really like the fun colors.
Snazzy JJ says
So sweet and colorful.
Diane L says
You stole my heart with this adorable card. Everything is so amazing. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
Katie Kinde says
Love your card!
TracyM #6773 says
SUPER CUTE card Kathy!!!
LOVE your snowmen and – WOW – the white spray adds a touch of MAGIC!!! … I’m already a PS fan who loves the Cool Dudes and I will definitely be checking out the White Spray too 🙂
Angela Walters says
This is a great card, Kathy! I love how you used the Hero Arts spray for snow!
Sue Yee says
Love your card and I think I need the snow people. They are adorable!