Happy Saturday friends!! It’s a busy day here at the Dean household. Alexa is taking her SATs for the first time at 8 am oy, 5 hrs of college testing…fun for her & not for meeeee yay LOL...I remember taking those beasts ugh! She’s taking them with her BFF Grace (otherwise known as my 2nd daughter) and then afterwards we are all going HUNTING…yup hunting for our family room tree at Snickers Gap Tree Farm near the Blue Ridge foothills. Time to start decking my halls and trees and bannisters and mantels…time for the Nutcrackers to go up…time for Riley to set up our Christmas village…hang the homemade (by Gram) stockings up including all the pet’s stockings too LOL. We will get the family room tree up and lighted tonight and then decorate it tomorrow on Football Sunday….can’t miss the games ya know so we do both I’ll be working on the other 5 trees I have on our first floor this evening…too cold for me to want to string lights & do the trees outside right now, maybe on Monday we shall see and finish up basement trees. All these people in my neighborhood have their stuff up before Thanksgiving…it PEEVES me…makes me feel rushed & behind LOL, I hate that feeling! UGH! But I will be done in a few days and all will be good right? Heehee I hope anyway. I plan on having some Caramel Apple Cider (like the yummo kind at Starbucks) brewing in the Crock Pot tomorrow…get recipe HERE and some soup on the stove and fresh bread baking..that’s MY plan anyway. I absolutely ADORE this time of year, everything about it makes me happy MINUS the crazy-mad drivers/shoppers…but the rest is pure BLISS. We will watch Elf tonight as is our tradition…we watch it twice a season cuz’ its our FAVORITE ever (“I’m smiling, I’m here and I’m smilingggggg”) IT’s ALL ABOUT TRADITION HERE….we don’t vary the schedule or the things we do during the holidays much….if me or hubby even tried to change something the teens would SQUAWK LOL! So hoping you all have a wonderful weekend planned for yourselves as well!
PS--- for everyone that watched my daughter’s All-County chorus video of “Unchained Melody” <HERE> and left such sweet comments on FB and YouTube…we thank you & Alexa thanks you very much too. AND YES, that girl’s bun in front of Alexa made me want to SCREAM LOL!
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Today I’m sharing a super cute stamp with you all…OMGosh I love this cutie patootie penguin, I just wanna squish him LOL! This is a stamp from the Wild Rose Collection (for those in US Stamp & Create has a fab selection) and his name is “Pickle with Present”. This card is for my son for a few reasons…he LOVES penguins even more than me! Secondly he LOVES pickles and this penguin’s name is Pickle ahahahahah….its like kismet I tell ya! **and yes I bought a few of these Wild Rose stamps heehee, I had no self-control**
I colored him up with Copics including the background which is always fun to do! Colors: B39,B34,B32 / C7,C5,C3,C1 / W3,W1,W00 / R29,R22,R20,W7 / YR23,Y11,Y00,E35. To deepen the shadows on the red I added W7, to deepen yellows I added E35…layering colors gives you more depth. And for all those that have taken my Copic Classes in person and GROAN when we do FUR…well here’s one for ya, yup I did fur just like I teach in class (and you all know how so you can do it too LOL)!!! The little white snowflake/stars are the negative punch out from the MS Border punch I used (its fun to use all elements). I also used MS Snow Glitter (I’ve heard its discontinued boohoo but this product HERE looks similar, I ordered some to try out) on the snow on the ground….and used my Quick Glue Pen to add Glamour Dust to the sky so it sparkles. (If you’ve come to my classes you’ve heard me rave about Glamour Dust..I love it…you can put it on with glues, its great OVER Stickles to make them sparklier and fab looking when sprinkled in Diamond Glaze ) His furry trim on his hat was coated with Sparkly Fluff (in white).
This is gorgeous Suzanne the penguin is adorable and the layout is so beautiful. Caroline xxx
ReplyDeleteOMG Suzanne!!!! This is absolutely magnificent!!!! Your son will love it!!!! Your colouring is gorgeous, love the fur technique! My fav winter drink is hot chocolate! Hugs, Brigitte
ReplyDeletePumpkin Spice Lattes :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling card. Super pure. Have fun with all the trees and decorating. My favorite holiday drink is hot chocolate. Add in some whipped cream and I'm all set.
ReplyDeleteOMGosh, he is the cutest penguin EVER. I love his fur. I'm only on class 2 so we haven't done fur yet. I also like how you did the background.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite cold weather drink would be a toss up between hot teas and hot cocoa with a pinch of cinnamon. The cocoa of course is sweet, but I don't sweeten my tea.
I love the little Penguin it's so cute. My favorite winter drink is Hot Chocolate... with mini marshmallows.
ReplyDeletePickles is so cute! I'm going to need to get this one also!! My favorite winter drink is hot chocolate or if I want something with alcohol in it I loved hot spiced wine! Really takes the chill away!
ReplyDeletePickles is SO cute - I'm going to need to get one of these!! I love hot chocolate but if I want a drink with alcohol I love hot spiced wine! Takes the chill away.
ReplyDeleteOh my! He is the cutest penguin I have ever seen! Plus you are amazing at coloring! My favorite winter drink is not hot..Its a Chai Tea Frap with whip...my daughter says it tastes like Christmas and so that is why its my favorite!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteHugs Riet.xx
Riley should love this card--it is just adorable! But not frilly, so it's perfect for him. :^)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite cold weather drink is hot chocolate with little marshmallows in it! But I seldom drink it, because it's too fattening! LOL!
Hugs, Penny
Very cute card. Even my husband liked it. I have two favorite cold weather drinks. Is that wrong? I love a good cup of hot chocolate and I will never ever turn down a chai latte. Thank you so much for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I just had to comment to thank you for introducing me to these adorable stamps, I love them! Oh and my favorite winter drink is homemade hot chocolate, I made some in the crock pot last weekend, yum! :)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Christine
My favorite winter drink is the white chocolate mocha from Starbucks OR the caramel mocha from McDonalds....yum-O. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHi Suzanne, just love the little penguin. Your card is beautiful! My fav hot drink any time is Earl Grey Tea. Thank you so much for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteSusan Dean
Just love the penguin, so cute. My fav hot drink any time is Earl Grey Tea. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteSusan Dean
Beautiful card Suzanne! My favorite winter drink is peppermint white chocolate mocha.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I have learned so much from watching your You Tube videos and reading your blog posts. I cannot thank you enough for sharing all your talent and info with us. This card is adorable, and I will definitely have to check out both those stamps and the glitter you mentioned!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite winter drink is Carmel macchiato at Starbucks and hot cocoa at home! Thank you very much for the chance to win!
Penguins are my families favourite.
ReplyDeleteThis is the cutest image I have seen!!
You have coloured him WONDERFULLY!
Big hugs, Candy
What an adorable card! My favorite holiday drink is eggnog or a pumpkin spice latte.
ReplyDeleteTe image you have used is just adorable! am boring when it comes to drinks, just give me a cup of coffee and I am happy.
ReplyDeleteYour son will l-o-v-e this card! Gorgeous coloring, colors, details, design and it's just pure delightful fun! My favorite winter drink is diet cranberry sierra mist. Pepsi only makes it this time of year. I'm not a warm drink type of person...
ReplyDeleteI love the colours and the feel off a wintery night it portrays.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite hot winter drink is good, old fashion Hot Chocolate with real dark chocolate shavings on top; so not a marshmelow gal. Ellen a
Love the wintery, wonderland feel you have created. peguins are cute but snowmen always steal my heart. My favourite winter's hot drink is good old fashion Hot Chocolate with dark chocolate shavings on top. (so not a marshmallow gal) Ellen a
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing it with us at Crafty Ann's
ReplyDeleteAnn x
Such a cute card Suzanne. Can't wait to see pics of all your trees!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Penguin is really cute and does look very huggable!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite warm drink is White hot chocolate, with whipped cream and crushed candy cane on top. It is so good...yum!!
Absolutely love him - love penguins! thanks for sharing with us at Fussy and Fancy Friday
ReplyDeleteHugs
Debbie xx
Riley will fall in love with this card for sure! It's so adorable, and I love the coloring.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite winter drink is a Mocha Cappachino one that I've found at Costco. It's like drinking a flavored hot chocolate. Also can't resist a nice cup of flavored herbal tea.
Your cards are adorable! Thanks for the chance to win. I have a couple favorite cold weather drinks. If I want something fast, hot chocolate would be it. If I'm having company I will make wassail...a combination of apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice, water, sugar and spices mulled together and served warm.
ReplyDeleteOoh! Pickle is super cute and beautifully coloured. Fantastic card!
ReplyDeleteI hope that your tree hunting and your daughter's SAT's went well. We were decorating at my house this weekend too! Still have to get the real tree, but most of the rest is done!
Ummm, my fave winter drink is probably apple cider, but I've been enjoying making chai eggnog lattes at home - yummy stuff!
Cheers,
Shanna in Thunder Bay :)
Hot chocolate is my favorite go to drink in the winter.
ReplyDeleteI agree the penguin is just too cute.
Denise
WOW!!!!! This is stunning. I LOVE penguins too and this one is so cute, I's like to reach out and cuddle him!
ReplyDeleteYour colouring is amazing and those papers are gorgeous.
Thank you so much for entering your wonderful card into the Stampin' for the Weekend Challenge
Sue
A beautiful creation! Thanks for sharing with us in the Card Crafter's Circle!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing better than a hot chocolate with marshmallows on a cold winter day, Thats my favourite I think, love the little penguin card so sweet, and the background colouring is awesome!
ReplyDeleteHugs julie P
Gorgeous card, Suzanne! I love how your placed your image on top of the pretty large snowflakes! Your coloring is lovely! Thank you for joining us at Fussy and Fancy for our, "I love Christmas" challenge!
ReplyDeleteWarmest Hugs, Sheryl