Thursday, January 21, 2016

COOL-est Card Series - Week #3




Hello there!  I am so excited, because today, and every Thursday in January, I am teaming up with my friend Jenn Shurkus to bring you the 2016 Coolest Card Series!  Each week, we will be focusing on a particular company and technique, but every card will be winter or snow themed!  Each week, we will be giving away prizes so be sure to play along with us!  Here is how you can win:

1. Comment on this post
2. Comment on Jenn's post
3. Play along with us and link up using the inlinkz below

That gives you 3 chances to win per week, and we will be giving away one prize per week, so 4 prizes total.  The winners will be posted at 9am, February 4th.  When the winners are announced, you can find them here.

Our theme this week is Pinks and Reds, and we are using Lawn Fawn products!

For my card today, I created a watecolor background using Lawn Fawn Lobster and Plastic Flamingo inks.  Because they are dye based inks, you can watercolor with them!  When it was dry, I diecut it with the Small Stitched Rectangles dies.  I added a strip of the Let's Polka in the Dark striped patterned paper to the bottom.  Then I diecut the largest snowflake from the Stitched Snowflakes dies out of white card stock.  I stamped, colored and diecut the cute little Winter Owl.  I  just love adding googly eyes to him!  I selectively inked a sentiment from the Winter Owl stamp set to create a custom sentiment.  Then I matted the panel on the Scalloped Rectangles Stackables and mounted the whole thing to a white card base with foam tape.  As a final finishing touch, I added some Sweetheart Lawn Trimmings and a scattering of Mini Snowflakes.


Owl I want is You


I hope you are feeling inspired! Be sure to check out what Jenn has to share with you today! You can see her project by clicking here

Want a chance to win this week's awesome prize?



 Play along with us for a chance to win! Share your creations with us on instagram using the hashtag #COOLestcardseries. We'd love to see how you are inspired by the challenges! 



Thanks so much for stopping by! :)

All Supplies are listed and linked above :)

28 comments:

cghundley said...

I love owls and your
card is so sweet!
Great colors.
Carla from Utah

Tracey McNeely said...

Such a gorgeous card, and pink? Just love it!

jenn shurkus said...

this is so adorable!!! i just love what you did with that sweet little owl :) thank you audrey!!

Anonymous said...

That card is again so adorable! Love the watercoloring and the scalloped layer of paper! :)

KimCreate said...

Love me some googly eyes on this cute owl! Adorable valentine card!

Denise Bryant said...

Such a cute card! Love the colors and that darling owl! I have that stamp and need to use it.. you've inspired me!

New Creations said...

Love your cute googly owl image and a sweet snowflake behind him! Love the watercolored BG with tiny hearts, so perfect for Valentine!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card!

Unknown said...

love that background

Kate B said...

What a cute Valentine's card, and I love the watercolor background and snowflake die cut!

Crafting with Jeanne said...

Love it Audrey! That owl is so cute with his winter scarf! And, the LF snowflakes were one of my staples this past holiday season. I'm doing a project this month using that exact snowflake, big and bold as it is! Great colors and patterns.

Janet's Joy said...

Adorable card and I love the googly eyes too!

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Cool card - that owl is a hoot! I would like to play along, but have no Lawn Fawn stamps - is that a requirement?

Sharna W. said...

So cute Audrey!

Linda said...

Just love the owl and your choice of colors. The LF snowflakes are favorites of mine. Thanks for sharing your wonderful creativity.

Mary-Anne V said...

Such a sweet valentine...love the fun image and the large snowflake behind him.

Unknown said...

I've always loved that little owl...my contribution is on the way! using that same owl, you inspired me!

Arianna Barbara said...

This little owl is so cute!!!! Lovely card!

Melanie Mallek said...

Your owl card is freakin' adorable & I just adore your water colouring skills!

Dawn said...

Snowflakes and hearts is the perfect valentine combination. Love it!

Tej said...

Cute owl And great color blending on the background ! Cheers

Larissa Heskett said...

Too CUTE for WORDS!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Pink and Red and the SWEET Owl!! The Snowflakes add the PERFECT touch of Winter!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

Karen B. said...

Well now, this is so super sweet! Love the colors.

KT Fit Kitty said...

This is so adorable and cute! Love this sweet owl with the googly eyes! Such a fun sentiment too!

D.Ann C said...

How sweet is that owl?!! Who can resist googly eyes?!! : )

Unknown said...

Love this card. Love the pink and the owl! Another great card . Your projects are so inspiring!

None None said...

Love that multicolored watercolored pink background! The bundled up owl is just adorable!

francesca said...

super pretty card!! :)

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