Thursday, September 22, 2011

And Last But Not Least... Shimo-san

Don't laugh, but we did something a little silly with the name of this image. While searching for a good name on the internet, I decided to look up Frosty... as in Frosty the Snowman? Anyway, I believe the word "shimo" means frost, so my husband said, why not call this image "Shimo-san"... as in Mr. Frosty. I could be wrong though.. I'm sure someone will correct me along the way.
So here's the front of the card... In a minute you'll see why the focal point is a paper samurai hat....


Ta daaaaa! Here's what the card looks like when its opened. This type of card is called a pleated center pop up card. For the tutorial click here. I love this type of card as it allows you to make your images stand up when the card is opened and laid flat. I added some punched snowflakes (Martha Stewart Crafts) and made them float by adhering them to some acetate strips. Since they are strong and clear, it helps my snowflakes to float around the kids. The large doily that the sentiment is stamped on is by Papertrey Ink.


And now you see why the paper samurai hat on the front? Yes, the boy is placing this same hat on Shimo-san's head! :) Here's a closer look at the image.

Hope you enjoyed our introductory posts! We have a surprise guest designer joining us for this release so check in next week to see who it is! Before I forget, if you want to win Shimo-san, remember to post a comment on THIS POST (and follow the rest of the blog candy rules on the Setsuna introduction post) and also tell me if you've ever seen falling snow. Before this year, I never did and it was always a dream of mine to see it. I finally got my wish when we went to Japan this past March and I was estatic! I must've been the only fool taking photos in the falling snow, but I didn't mind. Coming from Hawaii I wasn't going to pass up a photo op of falling snow!


Dug up a photo from my trip... cute yah? The day it snowed we went to Tokyo Seas (2nd Disneyland park in Tokyo) and found these mini Mickey and Minnie snowmen!
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  1. krisSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    i love it when you make these cards!! so so cool! no pun intended... hehe!! awesome awesome layout with the snowflakes floating... really makes these cuties look like they are in real snow!

    yes i did get to play in falling snow... when i was younger *sigh* on a road trip through Lake Tahoe... and probably only crazy me would go up to the ski slopes in slippers and play in the snow barefoot... LOL... oh they were frozen... but hey, we dont' have snow in Hawaii, i wanted to experience it! =D

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  2. KateSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Cute Cute Image Love it. Awesome Card too.

    Yes I did almost a blizzard really when I was Tahoe last with my Best Friend. It was really fun until you can't see anything, lol.

    Hugs,
    kate

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  3. AliSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Shimo-san is really cute! Snowmen & snowflakes are my favorite for the holidays. I just love everything about this card! I would be thrilled to receive a card like this from someone. I will have to check out the tutorial on how to make it.
    Yes, I've seen snow falling. Manyl times! Living in N. California has given me plenty of opportunities to be around snow with the Sierras nearby. Growing up, my parents took us snow skiing. Now I'm into snowboarding (well, not so much now that I have two little ones). I think everyone should see falling snow. It's so beautiful and serene and fun to play in! Hmmm...don't you guys get snow on he Big Island once in a great while? I've seen pictures of a snow-capped Mauna Kea.

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  4. haumeaolaSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Wow - your samuri hat really goes with your stamp - I love it -Oh playing in the snow. --When visiting my grandchildren in Colorado one winter we made a Hawaiian Snowman - he wore a pareo for a scarf and had a coconut hat - ah such memories. Here at home after heavy rain storms,we are Mauna Kea bound for fun in the snow.

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  5. SuiLanSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Amazing card Jenny...Thanks for the tutorial. I'll give it a try.
    I first seen falling snow when I was living in Missouri. The weatherman said we would have snow in the morning and sure enough it came. Only thing is that it was still 2am in Hawaii and I called my parents screaming that I see snow. LOL! Gotta be from Hawaii!!!

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  6. LeanneSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Wow Jenny, that card is awesome!! I agree with Kris, when you make these cards I drool, ooohing and ahhing! hahaha!! The image is perfect for a snow-rai! (That's snowman + samurai) hahaha! Thanks for the link.
    Being in Cali we do get snow on the mountains, but I think the first time I saw snow was when I went to Prescott, AZ with my basketball team. It was a light snow, but snow all the same. It was beautiful but too cold! I'd probably enjoy it if I was snuggled in a cabin with a roaring fire in the fireplace. LOL! Have a great weekend! :)

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  7. AmySeptember 24, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Awesome card Jenny, love the snowman hat on the front, very clever! These stamps are just so cute and fun and definite must haves in my book!
    We get snow every winter and it is really beautiful, and would love it totally if it just wouldn't fall on the roads. ;)

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  8. WongstoSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Your cards are always awesome! I think I'm in the minority when I can say that I'm from Boston, so I grew up with falling snow :) I went to college in the mountains of New Hampshire and I can remember how my freshman year, a student from California who had never seen snow, rushed out and was surprised the snow was COLD! Haha After 6 years in Hawaii, I really do miss the snow.

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  9. PatriciaSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    great cardcand great stamp super cute minnie and mickey =)

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  10. JeniSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Snow? No, I've never seen snow. Not even on the mountain. Only when someone brought snow down in the back of their truck and then attacked me with it. LoL. I'm hoping to someday be able to see falling snow, though. I wanna build a snowman out of "real" snow. XD

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  11. sunflower sueSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Brings back memories of wonderful white Christmases from when I lived on the mainland. Really love this stamp as it's the only one which features children playing together.

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  12. Vera Yates (Ling)September 28, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    That Mickey & Mini snowmen are adorable, but your snowman is even more adorable. Love the sweet face of your snowman. LOVE it!

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  13. serinaSeptember 29, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    cute!! this one is my favorite! i love snowmen and this image is adorable! i dont think i've seen falling snow yet..

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  14. Angie SSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    Adorable card! Shimo-san is so cute & looks as if he saying "She's so nice to give me her scarf". Love it. I have seen falling snow but don't get much here in south georgia.love all the new releases & thanks for the chance to win.

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  15. Erin-September 30, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    Super cute! I wonder if the snowman is about to come to life? :)

    I have seen falling snow! It's incredibly exciting.....UNTIL the roads aren't passable, the electricity goes out, and it gets dirty and brown. LOL. :) We don't usually get snow where I live, but last winter we got 5 inches. The city was shut down for a week!

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  16. Anne B.September 30, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    So cute. I live in Finland so I'm used to falling snow and cold winters. :)

    I'm already a private follower.

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  17. LeonaSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Love your card. Love the colors. Wished it snowed in Hawaii. Cute picture of the snow buddies.

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