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Friday, August 19, 2011

Cold hands, warm heart and PPF




The temperature outside is still hot, hot, hot.  Inside in my air-conditioned studio, I paint of cooler things.  I think of my favorite of fall and winter holidays and although I am not usually one to complain about winter, (except when the rare heavy snowfall forces me inside for days) I know there are many who long for the warm, and sometimes hot days of summer.


ACEO in a card


To these beach babies I dedicate my series of snowmen…that have cold hands, but warm hearts. 

The snowmen are hand painted, after which I cut out a piece of a summer photo (preferably of a beach) and decoupage it onto his heart.  I finish with dimensional glitter on the icicles and around his heart. 

Please visit all the other fantastic creative artists and art at PAINT PARTY FRIDAY…I know I will! Thanks to our wonderful, hardworking, creative, fun, and beautiful hosts...Kristin and Eva!

And if you are not feeling cold just yet, check out Inspiration avenue!

Happy Summer…it is fading fast.


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41 comments:

  1. HeatherAugust 19, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Good Morning,
    what a clever idea...really cute. I am ready for fall, but will miss the summer - wouldn't it be great to have a month of fall, then summer, then back to fall then winter? Cute cute cute -
    xo

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  2. Jenn BowerAugust 19, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    This is so very cute. What a fabulous idea. I love FALL (my favorite time of year) and the part of winter around the holidays. I liked winter more up north. Down here it is just gray and rainy. The card looks fantastic.

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  3. VictoriaAugust 19, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Yay...so super gorgeous..festive and spirited...wonderful work!! Lovely!!
    Victoria

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  4. Kat WAugust 19, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    What a fab idea! So clever to give them warm beach hearts :-) This would also go with the Inspiration Avenue theme 'Icy' this week. The theme was offered up as an antidote to those who've been suffering in uncomfortable heat.

    Kat Xx

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  5. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfAugust 19, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Snowmen! :) That's a bit too chilli for me. I like it warm. :) Great cards!

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  6. carol l mckennaAugust 19, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Thanks for the 'cool' pics ~ It is hot here too. Wonderful creating~Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF

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  7. Carol BlackburnAugust 19, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    What great cards. Good idea to start on them now.

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  8. Valerie-JaelAugust 19, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Love your hot and cold snowmen, great idea with the warm hearts! Hugs, Valerie

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  9. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Such a beautiful and sweet idea, Crystal. I just want to hug them :)

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  10. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Aaahhh, your snowmen are co cute! But I'm not ready for summer to end. It barely just started. I should think about the holidays too, but can't yet. Happy PPF!! :-) Thanks for stopping by to visit me.

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  11. ChristineAugust 19, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    very cute, you're really thinking ahead!

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  12. GlorV1August 19, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Love your cards. It's a great idea to start on the cards now, you'll be all set later. Very very nice. Have a great weekend.

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  13. maddyroseAugust 19, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Next to Santa I like snowmen best. I collect anything snowman. Your's is adorable and would fit right in. Summer is too short here so I'm not ready to let it go. Happy PPF.

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  14. Jaime HaneyAugust 19, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    oh how cute! but I am no where ready for snow! but if we were all alike what a boring world this would be... haha

    great snowmen! and great idea :)

    happy ppf!

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  15. TerrieAugust 19, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Clever idea but I'm with the others.....not ready for winter yet! Give me sunshine and a beach any day! However, I may borrow your idea as winter and card giving time approaches..........

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  16. NettyAugust 19, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Great idea and loving your cards. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  17. Craftymoose CraftsAugust 19, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Makes you feel cool and warm all at the same time! Adorable and so creative!

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  18. Magic Love CrowAugust 19, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Crystal, I really love these! I love winter and fall ;o) They are so cute and great idea with the warm heart!

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  19. WrightStuffAugust 19, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    These are lovely - are you going to enter them in the Inspiration Avenue challenge this week - the theme is Icy!!

    http://inspiration-avenue-team.blogspot.com/

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  20. Joni NickrentAugust 19, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    WOW! Awesome idea of the heart in the middle with the scenes! Very clever and fun! POP ART MINIS

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  21. Lee PierceAugust 19, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    It will be 90 or so tomorrow - I LOVE your snow dudes ;^) glad you're chillin'

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  22. Rosie KaplanAugust 19, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    really cute/clever idea

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  23. FayeAugust 19, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Wonderful snowmen. And what a cool idea to add the glittery icicles and the warm summer views of summer in their hearts.

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  24. EVAAugust 19, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Wonderful idea! I love the summer in their hearts.

    Beautifully done and so cheerful!

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  25. GloriaAugust 20, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    These are pretty, enjoyed the blending of seasons and the way you accomplished that- all their hats are different, too.

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  26. MelisaAugust 20, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Such a clever idea and it looks great!

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  27. Kristin DudishAugust 20, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    This is a fantastic idea (and so beautifully done)! I love that saying (I always joke with Bob that I must have one of the warmest hearts because my hands are always so cold! hee hee)

    xo
    Kristin

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  28. Carola BartzAugust 20, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Your snowmen are very cute and I like the saying of cold hands, warm heart. They look super happy and the backgrounds are so beautiful.

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  29. carlareyAugust 20, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    These are so cute. I am looking forward to winter myself, maybe painting snowmen would help me deal with the heat.

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  30. Paula - Buenos AiresAugust 20, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Brrrrrr. :) They are so sweet. Great concept. Love the look of the icecled hearts.

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  31. UnknownAugust 21, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Such a clever idea- I love these! And your glitter is a perfect touch....just love the whole thing!

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  32. FallingladiesAugust 21, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    I love fall and winter, yet I'm still not ready for summer to be over. I need to stop wishing my life past. great snowmen!!

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  33. Bleubeard and ElizabethAugust 21, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    This is a gorgeous example of IA's Icy challenge. Like you, I am also hot, but have never cared for summer. I know I'm late getting here, but I've been offline most of the week with a house guest. I am glad I stopped by, though. I really feel MUCH cooler now.

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  34. MaggieAugust 21, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    What a fantastic idea, Crystal. Your imagination is always amazing.

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  35. 1CardCreatorAugust 21, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Your snowmen are just gorgeous, such expressive faces!

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  36. GigglesAugust 21, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Wonderful work! Great to get a head start for the season!!! Adorable little guys...

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  37. GeckostoneAugust 22, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Oh your snowmen are TOO COOL! ( couldn't resist,lol!) I love your idea of aceos in a card!Great work! Deb

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  38. Liz RevitAugust 22, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Crystal, I love your snowmen. They're fabulous!

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  39. Dolly DaydreamsAugust 22, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    These are just so gorgeous love the heart so beautifully painted.

    Marie

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  40. Heather FoustAugust 22, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    That is such a clever idea!!! I love that! And they are just adorable! Happy PPF!

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  41. SHERI COOKAugust 23, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Yur sweet Snowman has me yearning even more for winter! Love it as a card! HAPPY PPF!

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As always thanks for you comments!