Christmas Snowflake for Paper Players #324

Hi Everyone.  Happy Sunday.

It's the fabulous Nance's turn to host our Paper Players challenge this week and she has a theme for us - and one that is perfect for me today as I look out of my window and watch the snow slowly fall :-)

 

We had 3 inches of snow overnight and it looks so beautiful outside.  It truly is a winter wonderland!  So, today's theme really is perfect and I hope you are inspired enough to play along with us this week.

 

I decided I wanted to make a floating snowflake so die-cut two from Silver Glimmer Paper and suspended them from silver thread and adhered them together.  I die-cut a window out of my card front and secured the thread behind the window.   I made a panel to fit inside the back of the card front to hide the thread.   I stamped a sentiment in a matching color and used my snowflake stencil and some texture paste to add some snow falling from the top of my card.

 

Here's my card:

 

 

 

If you are looking for some inspiration, you have to look no further than the fabulous creations from our design team:

• Claire
• Joanne
• Leanne
• Laurie
• Nance 
• Sandy
• Linda
• Hannelie
• Colleen

On a personal note:

I realized that I had forgotten to attach some photos from one of my posts last week where I talked about the winter cushions and curtains and my angels.  So, I am attaching them to this post.

 As a reminder, this is how our couch looks against the window and the sage curtains.  I love the look of lightness and brightness in spring/summer and want the focus to be all about the outside:-)

 

 

 

However, in fall/winterm when it is so cold outside, I like to make the family room cosier  and that's easily achieved with the red curtains and the abundance of winter themed cushions.  I add the three Christmas themed cushions just for a couple of weeks prior to Christmas and just after.  Once Christmas is over, I removed them and we are left with just the red cushions for the rest of winter.  the result is much warmer and much cosier.  I'll try and take a daytime picture for you today - especially as it does look so pretty outside :-)

 

 

In the niches at the top of the built-in book shelves, I place the two red metal angels.  They face each other.  I know the owl (his name is Fotheringham-Brown - just in case you are interested) looks a little odd in the middle.  BUT... there is so much sentimental value associated with "Fothers" that I can't bear to put him away for winter.... so, he is left to sit between the beautiful angels as they play their heavenly music!

 

 

Today, I will be decorating the mantle piece and making some Christmas cards.  I am WAY behind on my Christmas card making!   I think I might be very distracted by the view out of my window, though :-)

 

I'll leave you with one last photo tonight - our little harbinger's of winter!  When these guys arrive from their more northerly summer homes, we know it REALLY is winter :-)

 

 

I'll be back on Tuesday with some more photographs and a card.  In the meantime, warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a little lift tonight.

Hugs

Jaydee

 

Card recipe:

 

• Die-cut:  Rylynn snowflake - Simon Says Stamp.  Stitched Squares - Simon Says Stamp
• Cardstock:  Neenah Solar White #110
• Stencil:   Falling snow - Simon Says Stamp

 

 

Comments

[Joanne James]

I love the texture of the snow on your card Jaydee and that fabulous glittery suspended snowflake makes for an impressive centrepiece. Love your cosy festive sitting room too!

[LeAnne]

I always love looking at your home...so pretty, especially with the Christmas decor! Your card takes center stage though...what a fabulous snowflake!

[Claire Broadwater]

Jaydee, this is so beautiful! I love that gorgeous shimmery snowflake and the way you suspended it is fantastic! The pop of turquoise makes me smile! Love it!
Your home is so lovely! I would love to sip a cup of tea in your cozy living room! The transformation is so amazing!
Love the winter wonderland in your yard. Never happens in GA! ENJOY!
Have a perfect week, My Friend! XX

[ColleenB.~Texas]

Love your snow flake card. Vey fitting card with the weather you are heavy.
Your home is beautifully decorated. It's so warm and inviting as well as being nice and Cozy.
One lonely bird in the snow; beautiful photo...........thanks 4 sharing.
Stay warm

[laurie]

Love your floating snowflake..what a great idea and SO beautiful! Your house is beautiful too..I love the cozy look for winter:)

[Colleen Begley]

Really beautiful, Jaydee! Love the pop of blue.

[sandym]

What a stunning card, Jaydee! That snowflake suspended from a thread is just gorgeous, and I love the background you created, too. I also enjoy seeing the pictures of your beautiful home and how you decorate for the holidays. Those angels are really fabulous.

[Evelyn B]

Just love the snowflake card. It is so pretty and has movement and lots of texture besides!! Like your red in your living room and the angels are really pretty. I'm enthralled with your owl called Fotheringham-Brown. What a special piece. I bet there is a story here. Would love to hear it! Thanks for sharing.

[Nance Lempinen-Leedy]

This card is gorgeous, Jaydee! I love the white on white with pop of turquoise. The textured snowdrops are fabulous and I love your suspended glitter snowflake. Absolutely perfect for my challenge!

[Doris D.]

Oooh! So warm and inviting. Love you red for winter. And your angels are beautiful. I have several angels around and they always make me happy.

[Linda Callahan]

Perfect way to showcase that gorgeous snowflake! Beautiful card!