Saturday, December 15, 2012

December DD


Hello-Hello


Here is my card for this month's friendly Duel between the Divas and Darlings. Our hostesses this month are Barb and Michelle. This month our theme is Winter Travel, and Barb sent us Divas the most cutest image from Whipper Snapper (Downhill Snowman) with a matching sentiment - Chase Snowflakes (which can be seen on the inside of my card below). I had tons of fun using all the fun embellishments Barb sent with the kit, and I have to admit, I might have went a little overboard on them... :) 


Here is the inside of my card:




For this month's duel, Barb & Michelle wanted us to share a winter travel story, whether it be sledding, skiing or skating. When I was younger, my grandparents lived in what is now my parent's home. I grew up about 2 blocks down the street from Grandma and Grandpa Nygaard. During the winter, my sister and I would haul or sleds up to Grandma and Grandpas to go sledding. Their house had a bit of a hill, and back in those days there was not a fence at the bottom of their property like their is now. So we would get some pretty long rides on the sled. The best part, is some days, my grandma would be baking the old fashioned cake doughnuts. She would send a bag of the donut holes home for our family. But she would also send us a smaller bag to munch on the way home. Mmmmm! 



Please be sure to go check out the other Divas and Darlings and see what they have created...

Judy, Barb,  Laura Jean (me) Judy, Tami,  Kelly and Carol

Please start here, at Jeanette's blog for our friendly duel

Thanks for stopping by ~ 

Hugs ~ LJ


11 comments:

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

LJ, your card is FABULOUS! I do not think you went overboard... I think it's PERFECT! Love that image, but even more than that, I love the sentiment Barb sent you. AWESOME! And wow! Your card is just so fun - with all the snowflakes!!!

Loved hearing your story about sledding and donuts. Wouldn't it be great to have a warm donut right now?

Thanks for Dueling with us!

Barb said...

LJ--love your card--and I think all of the ribbon is perfect! I love that you added the scallop border and the inside is great!

Sweet memory of sledding and treats!

Thanks for using this fun image in such a cute way AND for being a Great Diva!

Darlene said...

What a lovely card, LJ! I especially like how you decorated the inside and used the sentiment, very nicely done! Loved your story about your Grandmother making donuts. My Grandmother used to make donuts also, nothing like warm donut holes with powdered sugar on them!! Such memories, thanks for bringing them back for me!

Melina said...

Lovely! the scallop border is so cute and the inside of your card is adorable! love ya :)

:: BlueInks :: said...

I am with Melina, I love that scalloped border. The color of the paper is just perfect.

The snowflakes on the interior are just perfect as can be.

I am not a huge donut fan and your story made me want some! :)

Carol W said...

LJ love, love love your card...great job on the kit...it is so fun...I also love your sledding story..and yummy donut holes...great memories...Love being a diva with you...hugs...

Terry Ladwig said...

Love it LJ.....that blue snowflake paper is awesome!

I too love the big scallop border, very cool!!

Thanks for being a Diva.....and can't wait to get the kits ready for the next duel!

Judy McMullen said...

LJ, your card is so fresh and fun and fantastic! Love the winter scene you created with those awesome papers, embellishments and darling image from the kit...perfection both inside and out! That scallop border and the use of those yummy ribbons add just the right touch! Love your "Winter Travel" story too...What a wonderful memory. Hmm, homemade donut holes sounds so good right now, maybe with a mug of hot chocolate....

~Paola~ said...

very nice snowman card...love the scalloped border, the blues and brown combo tones and the fun inside too...

kadie said...

Cute cute card, LJ! Love how you did the inside too. And what a wonderful story and memory of your time growing up! HUGS

MiamiKel said...

Cuuuuuuuuuuute!! LJ this is fabulous! Just perfect the way it is! Love the inside just as much! 0x0x

Big hugs, dear friend!