I'm happy to be celebrating Mama Elephant's 2nd anniversary with a bevy of fabulous folks! Today is day 2 of a 3-day stampede full of fun, special discounts, and giveaways! I'm totally in holiday card mode, so of course I used the new Boutique Borders set to create a wintery holiday card:) The wide polka dot stamp in the set is perfect for creating falling snow!
To really get the look of a snowstorm, I stamped the dots onto vellum with white ink and laid it over the card base. On the card base, I stamped and colored three little figures from the Alpine Carolers set. This set was designed by my dear friend, Elena of Just Me Prints, and it is beyond adorable! Here's a closer look the carolers bathed in snow:)
Just for the anniversary month, Mama Elephant is offering some special deals!
- 10% discount code active for the duration of the 3 day stampede blog hop (use the code HAPPY2ME)
- purchases over $100 will receive the HAPPY EVERYTHING stamp set free
- purchases over $150 will receive the HAPPY EVERYTHING stamp set and HAPPY SCRIPT die free.
AND, as promised, there are giveaways! Mama Elephant is giving away THREE $25 gift certificates each day of the stampede blog hop, for a total of 9 winners. In addition, there will be exclusive prize giveaways on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The winners will be chosen and announced on the Mama Elephant Blog on Monday, October 20th.
You know the drill:) Comment on this post, comment on the Mama Elephant Blog, follow them on facebook and twitter for chances win!
Don't forget to check out what the other stampeders are sharing today! I can't wait to see what they have in store:) Here's a list of the Day 2 folks:
Julie Ebersole
Stephanie Klauck
Ashley Marcu
JJ Bolton (that's me:)
Kathy Racoosin Nichol Magouirk
Jennifer McGuire
Thanks for stopping by! The next stop on the hop is the amazing Kathy Racoosin!!!
Mahalo and Aloha,
I love the little carolers in a snowstorm! Absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love the vellum "snow", great card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful layering!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty, I love the snowy vellum overlay.
ReplyDeleteThe little carolers are sweet. Great card with the new release!
ReplyDeleteThose cute carolers really look like they are in a snow storm! Very clever!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love the stamped vellum for the snow - brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI really think I need* that border set! Love the 'falling snow'.
ReplyDeleteSuch fun use of the vellum, JJ.
ReplyDeletethe layering of the vellum looks awesome. :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing card...I love the snow vellum layer. And those Carolers are so cute!!
ReplyDeleteLove the vellum snow, looks fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet, love the soft effect of the vellum, great idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, love the scalloped top!
ReplyDeleteI have only one thing to say about your card... Stunning! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and effective layering with that polkadot vellum! It makes quite the pretty scene!
ReplyDeleteYEAH!! Welcome back to Mama Elephant!! I absolutely LOVE the scene you created!! So creative to stamp and color the alpine carolers behind the vellum panel!
ReplyDeleteThose alpine carolers look awesome behind that vellum panel. Love the die cut sentiment panel as well.
ReplyDeleteLoving the softness of this image! TFS!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet, sweet card! I love that stitched border.
ReplyDeleteI remember caroling as a child such fun memories I had forgotten, thank you for bringing it back!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card! I love the vellum and snow!
ReplyDeleteI love the vellum overlay! It really looks like a snow storm!
ReplyDeleteGasp! This is soooooo pretty. I love everything about this card!
ReplyDeleteoH vELLUM AND SNOW jUST GREAT! Caps lock.... not so great!
ReplyDeleteLove the effect of the snow on the vellum - stunning creation.
ReplyDeleteWow the vellum really makes it look like they are in a snowy scene.
ReplyDeletesuper cute! i love snow/vellum effect here :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea.... Love the vellum snow storm! Those carolers are ao cute too!
ReplyDeleteI love this stamp set. It's so unique. Layering the vellum was a great idea.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing a beautiful card and an idea for a future card of my own.
Excellent job! Love the snow storm on vellum!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card! Love the vellum over the carolers, so cute!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card, loving
ReplyDeletethe velum snow! Looks
great.
Carla from Utah
What an awesome idea to use the polka dot stamp for snow! This card is so cute! I love how you did the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. I really like how you made them look like they are in a snow storm.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this sentiment, it instantly makes me think of the song. This card is unique! I love how you've used the vellum to represent the snow fall, its so pretty!!! TFS <3
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the vellum overlay idea! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteCompletely adorable. The vellum is the perfect touch for the beautifully colored carolers.
ReplyDeleteOh, isn't that fun! I really like the snowy vellum overlaying the carolers.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. Love the stitched top and the vellum overlay is so pretty. I so love the alpine carolers, which would make so many lovely cards, too cute.
ReplyDeleteSweet card, JJ! love the use of vellum.
ReplyDeleteLove that vellum overlay. Great coloring :)
ReplyDeleteLove the falling snow - and the scallop die cut, a must have!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card! Love the border
ReplyDeleteI love that border and how you stamped the dots on vellum to create an overlay. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute wintery scene for those cute carolers! Love the vellum technique!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever use of the vellum. Amazing as always.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little snowy scene with the carolers. The vellum makes it look warm and wintery. Very cute card.
ReplyDeleteWow what a great and clever effect that vellum. Love your card.
ReplyDeleteSOOO pretty! LOVE how u used the vellum! GENIUS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a very fun card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card...I love the Swiss dotted vellum!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with that stamp set and sentiments--and what a cool idea to use dot stamp over vellum--this is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteoh wow, this is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteVery smart use of the polka dot border stamp and you lined it up perfectly!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your snowy scene! The carolers are so adorable!
ReplyDeleteWow!! How lovely and elegant!!! Love the vellum idea, it's perfect.
ReplyDeleteeva
First glance of your card, I noticed the Botique Borders first. It's like the snow is being sifted from it. Pretty card.
ReplyDeletelove the use of the vellum
ReplyDeleteLove the dotted vellum piece on the front. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the border at the stop of the card and the vellum gives such an elegant effect!
ReplyDeleteThe stamped vellum makes the perfect snow storm.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you did the snow on vellum.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card. I love the effect of the vellum. Great inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteSweet snow on the vellum! Happy Anniversary to a great company, Mama Elephant!! Yay! I live your inks & big, bold sentiments!
ReplyDeleteso fun, love the snow!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, love the scallops and dots together
ReplyDeleteYour card is soooo pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute and creative card!
ReplyDeleteI love your snowstorm look with the alpine carolers, absolutely perfect!
ReplyDeletereally like the way that you used the vellum with the snow on it
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card--thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteReally cute card
ReplyDeleteLove this card! It's so cute and kind of dreamy peaceful! Thanks for the idea of stamping the snow on vellum! It's perfect!
ReplyDeletethis is soooo cute!!!!
ReplyDeleteReally like how you did your card. The carolers are just adorable.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, I like the border very much
ReplyDeleteSo cute. Love the idea of the carolers in the snowstorm. :)
ReplyDeleteCute carolers and your use of vellum - love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea to stamp on the vellum for snow. :) great effect!
ReplyDeleteVellum as snow. Beautiful.
ReplyDeletelove that soft snow look!
ReplyDeleteVery creative use of vellum to make a snow fall. I like it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! So cute
ReplyDeleteSweet idea of using vellum to create the snowy effect! How clever!
ReplyDeleteSo fun! I love how it looks as if it's really snowing!
ReplyDeleteNeat card
ReplyDeleteLove the use of vellum to make the snowy look. Very pretty card! ^_^
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card!!! I love the "falling snow" and the carolers are colored to perfection!! TFS!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card. The carolers are so cute.
ReplyDeleteIt is a pretty card, I love the way it looks like a snowy day. Thank you,
ReplyDeleteThat's a LOT of dots to hand stamp but it turned out gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCute..cute...cute idea!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card luv the dotted vellum
ReplyDeleteGreat card !!
ReplyDeleteI can feel the gentle snow falling with this card. It's simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery nice effect. Love it
ReplyDeleteVery cute card! Love the snow storm
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! And the vellum with snow is genius! Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteLove this card! I am obsessed with velum. so now another great idea for using it! Thanks, JJ!
ReplyDeleteAdorable...I love how they look like they're in a snowstorm! Such a great card! :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, love the way you created the snowy layer, so effective, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteLove this and think your "carolers in a snow storm" is a wonderful idea. Not only is it clever but the card is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove the family in The snow!
ReplyDeletelove the snowww
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable card; love it!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card! Just adorable.
ReplyDeleteJJ what an sweet card, lobe how you stamped the vellum!
ReplyDeletevery beautiful card, so (i don't know the word) delicate... :) love how velum mutes all the colours :)))
ReplyDeleteLove your "snow storm" on vellum. Did you use the boutique borders for stamping the dots?
ReplyDeleteLove the little carolers and your card is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery Pretty
ReplyDeleteThe stamping you did on the vellum is gorgeous...I thought it was pre-printed vellum! The raised clouds also really make this card!
ReplyDeleteI love your idea of using the polka dot vellum over the images. It really gives that feeling that snow is falling!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Going to have to try the vellum technique!
ReplyDelete~God bless~
What a great idea to use the polka dot border as snow!
ReplyDeleteThe caroler figures are so cute. Your coloring really made them shine. Vellum is making a comeback. It really works on your card. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWow! The snow effect you achieved is great! I'm definitely going to try that!
ReplyDeleteThe Carolers are sooo cute! I love the idea of the vellum snowfall.
ReplyDeleteoh wow, i really like the snow effect! Your card is quite lovely.
ReplyDeleteGreat card and I love the snowy effect vellum gives it.
ReplyDeleteCute card and a great idea!!
ReplyDeleteI love your coloring. It seems a shame to cover it up, but it really does look like a snow storm.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love the snow storm idea. At first I thought you had dry embossed dots onto vellum but this is an even better idea! TFS xxx
ReplyDeleteThe snow is awesome! so clever!
ReplyDeleteLove the look you got with the snow!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!!! This is absolutely precious!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteLove the winter snow storm scene! I think you achieved the look. Love it!
ReplyDeleteHow clever to mimic snow by using vellum.
ReplyDeleteOh wow love the card and the idea!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a sweet card and I love how you used the background stamp to create snow. Just precious!
ReplyDeletewow it looks like it is snowing on the carolers.. love the velum too great card
ReplyDeleteProbably my favorite mama elephant set...love these little people and the snowy setting is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove that snow!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I love the vellum and the people behind.. :)
ReplyDeleteWow! What a beautiful card! It´s really sweet!
ReplyDeleteAww your card is super cute! I didn't order this stamp set and totally love it!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty love the vellum :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so pretty! I love the soft touch the vellum overlay offers!
ReplyDeleteLove the vellum touch. So soft.
ReplyDeleteLove the vellum on the top..
ReplyDeleteAdorable card. It does look like a snow storm.
ReplyDeleteI love your use of the vellum in this card. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the vellum snow! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love how you used the vellum as the snow. That is a great idea!!
ReplyDeleteLove this card!
ReplyDeletewow i am loving the vellum, you did an awesome job on the card. love it
ReplyDeleteVery creative use of vellum to make a cute card!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you made the snow out of stamped vellum. It's given me good ideas for my cards! Ty for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteVery very clever. Thank you for the fab idea. Your card is amazing.
ReplyDeleteCute card. Clever idea!
ReplyDeleteI am usually not a pick fan of people stamps but these are very cute! Your card is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove the depth with your layering.
ReplyDeleteThe carolers are so cute - love your pretty card!
ReplyDeleteSweet card! Love that snowflake look and the darling stamps!
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely and the stitched borders add so much - love the snow too! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteGreat card!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card! Love the effect of the stamped vellum!
ReplyDeleteReally does look like snow. Great effect!
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea!
ReplyDeleteLove your card!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Love the touch of vellum too!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this card! Cool snow idea!
ReplyDeleteVery clever use of the vellum to create the appearance of carolers in the falling snow. Really great card, JJ.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet cute stamp set...
ReplyDeleteI just love these little alpine carolers, can't wait to add them to my cards! Love the look of the "snowfall" over the top!
ReplyDeleteSuch an inventive and creative way to create a snowy wintery scene!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! I love how you added the "snow" to the card! Love it! Nancee :)
ReplyDeleteLove the snowstorm you created for the carolers.
ReplyDeleteI love how you made the snow scene, so creative! Those carolers are darling.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant use of vellum to recreate falling snow. Love it, thanks for sharing this incredible card. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteSo fun watching you create this card! Love Elena's set and the 'snow falling'.
ReplyDeleteI love the addition of vellum
ReplyDeleteThe snow effect is wonderful! Great card!
ReplyDeleteSweetness! Love the polka dot vellum.
ReplyDeleteClever idea for the snow!
ReplyDeleteLove how that vellum truly simulates a snow falling. Great card:-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool technique to mimic a snow storm. lovely card
ReplyDeleteHow cute! You are right, the kids are more than adorable! Love the vellum! Great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card. Love....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
ReplyDeletelove the vellum with white dots as a snow storm~ brilliant!
ReplyDeleteReally sweet card.
ReplyDeleteThe card is so cute.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the vellum.
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully colored and love how you made it snow!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, J.J.! Love the snowy effect.
ReplyDeleteGreat card - love the image and the velllum
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great use of vellum
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday mama elephant. Thank you for chance to win.
ReplyDeletereally looks like it is snowing
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Those alpine carolers are a hearty lot out singing in that snow! Love those new border dies.
ReplyDeleteAdorable.
ReplyDeleteHow darling! Your idea of the carolers being in a snowstorm--fabulous! It turned out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteI love this stamp set!!!! Your card is adorable I really like how you did the falling snow.
ReplyDeleteI love it... It is snowing while they are singing.. reminds me of the little town coming out to sing on Christmas day in the Grinch stole Christmas
ReplyDeleteThe vellum makes it look so realistic. Neat!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely my favorite stamp set
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