Well, not really, but it sure looks like it could! I am not much of a cold weather person, as I tend to stay inside, as much as possible. When it snows, I go on the front or back steps and take pictures, but do not venture out in it much. I do love watching Buffy, my cocker spaniel, bouncing around in the snow, as it seems to make her frisky and she definitely loves playing in the snow. Don’t get me wrong – I love to see it snow, but I want to be inside where it is warm and cozy.

I made this card using a tutorial by Zindorf. I did not do mine exactly as her card, but for the most part, I followed the techniques. You can’t see it, but it is embossed and very shiny and snowy! It was a fun card to make because I got to use one of my favorite techniques, which is sponging. And, I just LOVE how the embossing resists the sponged ink. When you emboss first with clear embossing powder, you can add ink colors to your heart’s content and still have a sharp and clean image.

Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
Tarboro, NC

Supply List:

Stamp: Season of Joy, Serene Snowflakes
Paper: Night of Navy, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White CS
Ink: Night of Navy, Tempting Turquoise, Brilliant Blue, Versamark
Other: White Signo Gel Pen, Going Gray Marker, I. Ice EP, Sponge(s), Snail
Technique: Embossing

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Before we start talking about Brenda’s newest video tutorial, I wanted to give you all a heads up that tomorrow, the new Stampin’ Up! catalog will go live.  I hope you’re excited as we are as there are some fabulous new stamp sets and products coming out along with the fabulous new In ColorsT.  If you have a catalog, you can begin ordering at 2:00 pm (ET).  If you need a catalog, contact us today!

Now.on to Brenda’s video!

Brenda created this card to show how to do some basic sponging and end up with a cute but simple card.  We actually did a similar card like this at one of the stamp-a-stacks.  The Manhattan Flower Impressions Folder makes a beautiful card front in seconds!

Supplies:
All products are by Stampin’ Up!

• Stamps: Sincere Salutations Stamp Set
• Paper: Whisper White and Pretty in Pink CS
• Ink: Melon Mambo
• Accessories:  Big Shot, Manhattan Flower Texture Impression Folder, Sponge Dauber, Paper Snips, Cutter, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Thanks for looking!

Lianne Carper
CS partner and DTM for Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator