Thursday, July 16, 2026

A first for me

This is so far out of my normal I don't recognize myself! Making a Christmas card in July is unheard of for me. I don't start until after Thanksgiving. The CAS Christmas Card Challenge is back and I need to start my cards earlier to avoid stress.

This card uses a wood block stamp from Image Tree and I've had it forever. I colored it with Copics and added Stickles to the star and pom pom on his hat. If that's not using enough "old" products I used Fun Flock in gray for the snowflakes. They don't show up very well but it adds texture. Let it Snow is Stampin' Up. 

I missed a great sale at the pet store yesterday. It was buy one dog, get one flea.




Be kind to one another.




11 comments:

Bonnie said...

This is the cutest snowman, Brenda! I love his smile and the sweet heart he's holding! The snowflakes add wonderful texture so it will be a touch me kind of card! Love the joke! I'll skip the fleas. I could tell you some stories about fleas and a rescued squirrel!

Linda said...

Brenda, so glad you were able to join us making a Christmas card in July. Lol.
He is so cute and you have colored him so nicely. Fantastic card. Thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas.

Darnell said...

Good job making a Christmas card early, Brenda! It is nice to make them throughout the year, especially the way the years fly by! This snowman is adorable, especially with the fun flock snow (well done!) and the schparkle on the star and pom-pom! Hugs, Darnell

Lisa Elton said...

He's a cutie, Brenda! I like his wonky little smile, looks like he's a mischievous one! Thanks for sharing this little fella with us at CAS Christmas!

LesleyG said...

Well done Brenda, it’s good to get ahead, and this is such a fun snowman, it really makes me 😃 smile, and I love the flock snow xxx

Maria said...

Oh, what a darling snowman! And, good for you for getting a head start on Christmas cards! Love the colors you used and all the snowflakes! Cute joke, too, love it!!

Colleen F said...

Brenda, I hope we will continue to inspire you to make these cards throughout the year so you don't get stressed at the holiday time! Your snowman is so cute and it is wonderful to pull out the oldies but goodies, isn't it? I am so happy you feel good enough to play along with us! Keep it up!

Loll said...

Adorable snowman Brenda. I love all the special touches, especially using the fun flock for the falling snow. I have some of that somewhere packed away. Need to dig it out! :) Thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas, my friend! xx

Christine said...

Brenda what a sweet little snowman,. I love his little green outfit 🤩

Julia Aston said...

How wonderful to be able to use all these 'older' craft supplies, Brenda! Your snowman looks so happy to be standing in the snow with the snow falling around him! Julia xx

Greta said...

Darling card, Brenda! I intended to make lots of Christmas cards this month, but it's not happened. Still time, so we'll see.