Winter Crafting Olympics with Kelly

Hello and welcome! It’s Kelly here today sharing a fun wintery project using both old and new products!
I’m so excited the Olympic Winter Games are this month and I’ve had card ideas on the brain using that
theme! My card features the darling penguin and I couldn’t resist trying another little pocket/pouch idea
like I did for the Amour Market Collection release! So, I’ve got the ski theme with the card, and the
Après Ski theme with the pocket/pouch {snuggle up with a cup of cocoa after an afternoon on the
slopes}! This pouch is a little bit roomier so you could add a few packets of hot cocoa to the inside and
even some marshmallows if they are the smaller size or the freeze-dried variety.

For the card, I couldn’t resist using the new Shortbread Shapes Scalloped Hearts Die and coordinating
embossing folder. Now, you might be thinking to yourself: why didn’t she use the snowflake edition? I
totally get why you’d wonder, BUT I really liked the scalloped opening of the one I used, so that was the
winner. However, both would work just fine! I cut it from light blue cardstock and then did the
embossing. Once that was done, I added some Uncharted Mariner distress oxide ink over the raised
portions using a sponge dauber. I set it aside and got to work on the background. I simply cut another
panel using the main die included in the Shortbread Shapes Scalloped Hearts die from white cardstock
and then added the stenciling using the Snowflakes Prints Stencil and light blue ink. I added some Uncharted Mariner ink splatter for a snowy look.

Next, I created the penguin using the darling Hey Honeycomb Penguin Die. I wanted to showcase the
card with the white honeycomb open, but you could definitely leave it closed so you can mail it and add
images from the Hey Honeycomb Holiday Stamp Set. There are some sentiments that would work perfectly for this particular card. I added Glossy Accents to the eyes, beak, and feet for a shiny look. I set this cutie aside so it could dry.

I knew I was going to be using the Cocoa Cozy stamp set for the pocket/pouch, so I decided to cut and
stamp a few of the snowflakes that are included in the set to use on the card. I also created some
snowdrifts using the Drifting Die and the skis are created using the Holiday Hatchback Toppers: Skis Die.
I think these are just the cutest thing and I can envision this cute penguin descending the slopes in the skis! Ha ha!

Once I had all of the pieces ready to go, I added them to the background using foam squares for
dimension. I also added a cute bow to the top using the Regency Bow No. 2 Die along with the
sentiment, which is from the Christmas Time Stamp Set and Die. I added some Snow flock to the entire
card front along with some glitter and sparkle gems to the snowflakes and the holly on the penguin. The
holly is cut using the Tagged Elegance Die and adds the perfect arctic charm to this cutie!

The pouch was created by adding some strategically placed score lines to the panel that was cut and
embossed using the same supplies as the card. I folded it along the score lines and then added a little
clothespin to the top to keep it closed. You could use ribbon or any other type of fastener, depending on your preferences.

As I mentioned earlier, I knew I would be using the Cocoa Cozy stamp/die set for this project, so I cut all
of the pieces I would need and then added the color using sponge daubers. I love adding the embossed
details to the mittens using the Winter Mitts Embossing Folder. I needed a landing spot for the “hugs and cocoa mugs” sentiment, so I cut the smallest Oblong Octagon Labels to stamp it on. Once that was
done, I simply added everything to the pouch using foam squares and liquid glue. I added some Candy
Crumbles to the cocoa for some chocolatey goodness!

I had so much fun working on these two projects and I’m crossing my fingers I’ll find some additional time to create a few more festive cards to celebrate the Olympic Winter Games! Thanks for joining me today!

~Kelly