Ho Ho Ho

Welcome

Meet the new stencil from A Colorful Life Designs called 

Layered Ho Ho Ho.

This stencil set is a 4 part layering stencil.

So, here's what I did to create my card.

• I decided to stencil over some patterned paper so I started to look through my stash until I found this green with the yellow dots on it.  
• I laid the patterned paper onto my Waffle Flower Stencil Mat and placed stencil #1 from the Layered Ho Ho Ho stencil over it.  I inked that up, removed that stencil and continued to add colour using the 3 other layers to create the text on the background.  The colours I used were:  Lumberjack Plaid, Rustic Wilderness, Lucky Clover and some Uncharted Mariner Distress Oxide ink. **HELPFUL HINT:  I used my Stencil Mat because it has an edge to perfectly line up the layers.  You could also use your Misti for this so the layers match up.
• Next, I die cut the sentiment in white 3 times and glued them together to give some more stability and build it up a bit.  I also die cut the cute little hats that came with the set with some white and red and glued them together.
• I looked at the stenciled card front and decided to give it more of a 'marquee' look, so I added some white dots over the letters using my white Posca pen. It really gave it a more festive look.
• I glued the card front onto a piece of red cardstock, then onto an A2 sized card base.
• I glued the sentiment onto the middle and added the 2 little Santa hats.

Here is the layering stencils I used:

Layered Ho Ho Ho

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Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Adding my card to these challenges:

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge- ANYTHING GOES

Use Your Stuff- ANYTHING GOES

Crafts Galore- ANYTHING GOES

Supplies

Stamps- none

Inks- DOX

Paper- Scribes Nook- Waterloo, Ont.

Accessories and Tools- stencils (A Colorful Life Designs); white Posca pen;

Stencil Mat (Waffle Flower); HoHoHo die (Amazon); TE Blending Brushes

Remembering Dad

Welcome

Today's card is in honour of my Dad.

I miss my parents so much and especially at this time of year as my Dad was Santa to many.

Personal Story

So, my Dad was Santa...in every way.  He talked to everyone, was such a jolly man and had the belly to match!  He was Santa at our local Mall, for many private parties, family homes and schools.

My earliest memories of him as Santa was when he came to our school which he did every year.  I, of course, had no idea that it was my Dad until I was in Grade 4, I think.  My Dad had very distinctive, large hands.  He always wore white gloves as Santa, but for some reason that day, he took his glove off and I saw his hand.  Well it got me thinking.  

That afternoon when I went home from school, my Mom said I asked her,

"Was that Santa at my school my Dad?"

She looked at me with a bit of a sad look in her eyes and said, "yes".  I have to say that after that, I so appreciated all the happy, excited smiles my Dad gave to so many!  Kids and adults alike.

When I got older. I would go with him and help him get ready in his professional Santa suit.  I would add the rosy cheeks that would show under the white beard and mustache he would wear.

I still have his Santa suit....it was just something I couldn't part with.

Well is you are still with me after reading that, thank-you.

So, here's what I did to create my card.

• I cut a piece of red cardstock and embossed it using a Houndstooth Embossing folder.  I thought it gave such great texture.
• Next, I tore a strip of white cardstock on each side to add texture and glued that onto the embossed red.
• I cut a strip of black cardstock, die cut the belt buckle with some gold and threaded the belt through the buckle.  I glued that over the red.
• I die cut the buttons next and glued them into place.
• I glued the finished panel onto an A2 card base.

Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Supplies

Stamps- none

Inks- none

Paper- Scribes Nook- Waterloo, Ont.

Accessories and Tools- Houndstooth eb folder (Cuttlebug); Santa's Suit die (TE)

HO, HO, HO

 

Welcome

A fun card today using this Ho Ho Ho Circle stencil from A Colorful Life Designs.

So, here's what I did to create my card.

• I began by placing a piece of white cardstock onto my Make Art Station and positioned the Ho Ho Ho Circle stencil over that, closer to the top of my cardstock.
• I inked the stencil up with some Candied Apple and then some Barn Door Distress Oxide inks along the edges.
• Leaving the stencil in place, I splattered with my white Posca pen, then removed the stencil and let it dry.  
• While that dried, I stamped the little Santa in my Misti, coloured him using my Copic Markers and fussy cut him out.
• I sponged on some Barn Door DOX ink along the edges of my card front panel to add interest.
• I stamped the sentiment strip next and set aside.
• I glued the stenciled panel onto an A2 card base, then pop dotted the little Santa and the sentiment along the bottom edge.
• I added 3 black gems to match the black in the Santa.

Here is the stencil I used:

Ho Ho Ho Circle

Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Adding my card to these challenges:

Crazy is Our Fame- Stencils are Our Game- STENCILING- OPTION FALL 

Simon Says Wed.- ANYTHING GOES

Moving Along with the Times- CHRISTMAS

Supplies

Stamps- Jingle All the Way (MFT)

Inks- DOX, Versafine Clair

Paper- heavy white (Scribes Nook, Waterloo, Ont.)

Accessories and Tools- stencil (ACLD); Make Art Station (Ranger); Misti;

TE Blending Brushes; white Posca pen

Ho Ho Ho

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

I hope you all enjoy a day full of many blessing and happy memories.

This is a simple card I made for my son.  He loved it!

So here's what I did to create my card.

• I began with a piece of white cardstock and cut out the Christmas Token die and set it aside.  
• I glued the plaid paper behind the cut away circle.  I've had that paper for years so happy to be able to use it.
• Next, I stamped out the Santa and fussy cut it out.  I really don't like to colour, so I decided I would paper piece him together.  I stamped the Santa again onto some patterned paper, fussy cut it out and glued it onto the Santa.  I did have to colour his face, boots and hands with Copic markers.
• I glued the die cut panel onto a piece of red cardstock, then glued the Token back into place over that.  
• I pop dotted Santa over the token and added a shiny white pom pom onto his hat.  
• I glued it all onto a heavy white card base.

Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

I always feel so blessed to receive your wonderful, kind messages and I so appreciate you.

Supplies

Stamps- Jingle all the Way (MFT)

Inks- Copic markers

Paper- heavy white (Scribes Nook- Waterloo, Ontario); dp-?

Accessories and Tools- Misti; Christmas Token die (SSS); pop dots; shiny pom-pom

Up on the Rooftops

Meet today's card.

Just a simple one filled with some fun.

I began by masking the side panel with a piece of scrap paper.  I punched a circle as well to represent the moon as I sponged with my Distress inks to fill in the masked area.

Leaving the mask in place, I stamped the trees using black Memento ink.

I removed the mask and stamped this fun flying Santa in his sleigh that I just picked up from The Stampin Place, with more black ink.  Added a simple sentiment and then mounted the whole piece onto navy cardstock.

That's it...pretty simple eh?

Thanks for coming by and taking a look.

Adding my card to these challenges:

The Male Room- CHRISTMAS/WINTER WISHES 

Addicted to Stamps and More- ANYTHING GOES

City Crafter- WHERE DID YOU GET THAT HAT?

CAS Mix Up- STAMPING/MASKING/SPONGING

Supplies

Stamps- trees (Northwoods); Santa's Sleigh (The Stampin' Place); Christmas Cheer (TT)

Inks- Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean, Faded Jeans Distress (TH); Tuxedo Black Memento

Paper- heavy white (local store)

Accessories and Tools- Misti; inking tool (TH); paper for masking; circle punch (SU)

Here Comes Santa Claus

Morning.

Hope you are having fun creating.

Meet my simple Christmas card using this super cute retro Santa.

At this time of the season, keeping it simple and quick is perfect to finish those last minute holiday cards.  

For my card, I began by stamping the dot pattern along the bottom of my card.  I place the stamp border from WPlus 9 into my Misti, inked it up with Candied Apple Distress ink and stamped.  I moved my paper up in my Misti and stamped again until I was happy with the pattern and spacing.

Next I stamped the sentiment, then stamped the Santa and fussy cut him out.

I pop dotted the flying Santa and done.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Adding my card to these challenges:

Simon Says- ANYTHING GOES

City Crafter- I BELIEVE IN SANTA CLAUS 

Card Mania- CHRISTMAS

 One Crazy Stamper- CHRISTMAS/WINTER

Creative With Stamps- REINDEER

Supplies

Stamps- Borders and Bkgs. (WPlus 9); Christmas Cheer (TT); Flying Santa (Flonz)

Ink- Tuxedo Black Memento; Candied Apple Distress (TH)

Paper- heavy whiter

Accessories and Tools- Misti; pop dots

Plaid Christmas

Happy Saturday.

Meet today's card.  I wanted to try and stamp some plaid for Christmas and this is what I came up with. 

I began by placing the plaid stamp from Lawn Fawn into my Misti, simply inked it with black Memento ink then pressed onto my paper.  I used a red Tombow marker to draw in some extra lines which helped the whole piece pop by adding so much more interest to the black plaid.

I stamped this vintage looking Santa from Flonz with my Misti again and fussy cut him out so I could mount him to the black and red background.  I stamped the sentiment to one side and mounted the Santa with pop dots right into the middle.

Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Have a great weekend.

Adding my card to these challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More- MAKE YOUR MARK

Craft Stamper- ANYTHING GOES STAMPED

Happy Little Stampers Christmas- ANYTHING GOES 

CCEE Stampers- MASCULINE

Supplies

Stamps- Santa (Flonz); Gingham Backdrop (Lawn Fawn); Everything Jolly (TT)

Inks- Tuxedo Black Memento

Paper- heavy white

Accessories and Tools- Misti; Red Tombow marker; pop dots; scissors

Jolly Old Santa

Good Morning.

 Meet today's card.  Very simple, fun card featuring this great laughing Santa.

So here's what I did.

I cut a circle stencil using a piece of heavy acetate and sponged over the circles with Distress inks to create the background.  Next, I scored along the top and the bottom to help define the stenciled area and to help pull the eye into the main part of the card.

 I stamped the sentiment from Technique Tuesday using my Misti and black Memento ink. 

On a separate piece of cardstock, I stamped the Santa image and fussy cut it out.  I pop dotted the Santa and finally added some Nuvo drops for interest.

A very clean and simple card.

Feeling happy to have another holiday card finished.

Thanks so very much for the visit.

Adding my card to these challenges:

Simon Says- ANYTHING GOES

Shopping Our Stash- THAT'S SKETCHY

(I used Maria's layout)

Addicted to Stamps and More- PHOTO INSPIRATION 

Crafting by Design- GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS

Supplies

Stamps- Santa Laughing (Flonz)/ Christmas Cheer (TT)

Inks- Tuxedo Black Memento/ Peacock Feathers, Peeled Paint Distress (TH)

Paper- heavy white (local store)

Accessories and Tools- Misti/ sponging tool (TH)/ Nuvo drops/ acetate/ circle punch/

ScorPal/ pop dots

Down the Chimney

'Up on the housetop,

Click, click, click,

Down through the chimney,

It's old St. Nick!

I love Christmas songs and so many are stuck in my head right now.  

I wanted to use this cute Santa stamp I got last year but never got a chance to use.  

Using my Misti, I stamped Santa from Eureka stamps onto a piece of heavy white cardstock then coloured him using pencil crayons and Gamasol.  The Gamasol helps to blend out the colour of the pencil giving a nice, finished look.

I fussy cut him out and applied some clear Nuvo to his nose to make it shine.

I added some Marvvy Snow maker to his beard, hat and coat and applied heat to make it puff up.  

It gave the areas such great texture and interest.

Using my Misti again, I stamped the newsprint background using a stamp I got years and years ago with no name on it.  

I pop dotted Santa over the text.

Adding my card to these challenges:

Simon Says- ANYTHING GOES

The Crafter's Cafe- CHRISTMAS/BIRTHDAY 

Paper Creator- CHRISTMAS

Sweet Stampers- CHRISTMAS

Creative Corner- VINTAGE/RETRO

Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Supplies:  stamps- Eureka and ??/ pencil crayons/ Gamasol/ Marvvy Snow Pen/ MISTI/ ink- Memento/ pop dots

Jingle All The Way

Are you feeling the holiday spirit yet?  

Meet today's card.  

Just a fun little card that will hopefully brighten someones day.

To create my card, I embossed a piece of heavy white cardstock using an embossing folder from Tim Holtz.  I love the design it created and just a little tip....if you lightly spray you paper with water before embossing, you will get a much crisper impression on your paper.

Next, I printed out the Santa and sprayed with Krylon to seal the ink and avoid bleeding.

(I first bought him when he was offered as a digi.  He is no longer available but you can buy him in a set from MFT.)   

Using Copic markers, I coloured him in and glued a cute little sparkle pom-pom to his hat.  

I die-cut the sentiment using a die from Stamplorations and also coloured that using Copics giving it an ombre look.

I glued that over my embossed background and pop-dotted Santa on top of the sentiment.

 Adding my card to these challenges:

Little Red Wagon- IT'S EMBOSSABLE

Crafty Cardmakers- EMBOSSING

Cutie Pie Challenge- CUTIE-NESS

Make My Monday- CAS CHRISTMAS

 Thanks so very much for coming by and taking a look.

 Supplies:  stamp- none/ die- Stamplorations/ Cuttlebug/ Copic markers/ pop dots/ pom-pom/ eb folder-TH/ Krylon spray

The Big Day

The big day is almost here and Santa is all ready to go.  

Today, I am playing along with the Clean and Simple challenge at Splitcoast - Holiday Sparkle.

I began by printing off the Santa digital from Birdie Brown.  (He is not available as a digi anymore but is offered in a stamp set from MFT.)   I cut Santa out and coloured him using Copic markers.  I added some sparkle with the cute little pom-pom.  The die-cut was left in the die and sponged with Mowed Lawn and Shabby Shutters Distress inks then splattered with water to represent snow.  

For my card front I partially embossed my background and added scoring lines to define the embossed area.  

I am adding my card to these challenges:

Little Red Wagon- SNOWFLAKES

Simon Says- BLING IT ON

(sparkle pom-pom)

The Male Room- CHRISTMAS

Brown Sugar- RED, WHITE AND GREEN

Sentimental Sundays- ANYTHING GOES

Hope you are feeling ready for the big day.  

I so appreciate that you took time from your busy day to come over and take a look.

Supplies:  stamps- PTI, Digi/ Distress inks/ die-Spellbinders/ eb folder/ ScorPal/ sparkle pom-pom/ Copic Markers/ pop dots

Santa's Here!!

As the big day quickly approaches, I find I can't stop making more cards for Christmas.  I guess that is a good thing as I need some more for giving and sending.

Today's card is a super simple one inspired by this cute little Santa from Birdie Brown.  It is a digi that I got last year when she was selling on Etsy.  It is no longer available as she is designing for MFT and they now have a set with this Santa in it.  Check it out...super cute!

So, Santa was printed, coloured with Copics and cut out.  I mounted him onto some Christmas paper with the cutest font that I have hoarded in my stash for years.  I then did some random embossing on white cardstock, stamped the sentiment from Kaiser and added it over the Santa with pop dots. The finishing touch was to add a sparkly pom-pom to the top of his hat.

Adding my card to these challenges:

CASology- OLD 

(this dp is super old and been in my stash for years)

Addicted to Stamps- CAS

Crafts Galore Encore- ANYTHING GOES

Through the Purple Haze- ALL ABOUT CHRISTMAS

Sparkles Monthly Challenge- THE BIG GUY

Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Supplies:  stamps- Kaiser, Digi/ Copic markers/ bl Memento ink/ pop dots/ rubber mallet/ eb folder/ pom-pom

Let the Party Begin!

What is a Christmas party without a visit from the jolly old fellow?  My card is for the CAS challenge at Splitcoast (holiday party or shopping), the challenge at Little Red Wagon (Santa) and the challenge at Simon Says (make your own bkg.).  A simple card made by masking a circle on the side, sponging on green Distress ink and stamping a large bkg. stamp over that to add some texture.  I printed off Santa (he is a digital from Birdie Brown), then coloured him with Copics and cut him out so I could pop dot him to the side of my card.  The word bubble was also stamped and coloured with Copics.

Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Supplies:  stamps; Hero Arts, digital/ Copic markers/ pop dots

Naughty or Nice?

He's making a list and checking it twice....that's the theme of my card today.  I am playing along with the CAS challenge today at Splitcoast; use red and white and the Simon Says Challenge; anything goes.  My little Santa is a digital from Birdie Brown...such a cute little fellow.  I printed him out onto heavy cardstock then coloured him with Copic markers.  I mounted him onto an embossed bkg. that reminds me of a cozy sweater.

Hope you've been 'nice' this year...wink, wink!

Supplies:  stamps; Digital from Birdie Brown/ Copic markers/ pop dots/ eb folder Cuttlebug


You can find the OLW this week HERE!!

Jolly Santa

Truth be known...I love the look of vintage Christmas images.  Guess they remind me of being a kid. 

My card was inspired by the pillow (pictured below) for the Inspiration Challenge at Splitcoast today.   This Santa image from Flonz Stamps worked perfectly with this little frame.  I kept it very simple by adding some dp behind Santa and pop dotting the frame beside the Digital sentiment from Pink Petticoat.  Going to put this card into the challenge at Simon Says (keeping it clean and simple)

Hope you have a great weekend.

Supplies;  stamps:  Flonz, MME, digi/ Copic markers/ pop dot/ printer

Vintage Santa

Happy to say that I had time to make another Christmas card.  This vintage Santa is such a striking image; I love his old world charm.  I stamped the Santa then sponged on Distress ink to the edges to add to the vintage feel.  I used a distressing tool to rough up the edges of the paper before mounting it onto Christmas cardstock.  The gold twine picks up the colours of the bkg. paper.
I am adding my card to the Always Playing with Paper challenge (Santa).

Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Supplies:  stamps; Stampington and Company/ Distress ink/ pop dots/ distressing tool/ gold twine

Santa's Calling

I guess it is never too soon to start making Christmas cards.  This one was a fun one to make...love this retro looking Santa with his cute little vintage phone.  I stamped the Santa with Memento black and popped that panel onto some fun designer paper.  I stamped the word bubble and added it with pop dots.

Hope you have a great week and hope to see you soon.  Thanks for popping by to take a peek.

Supplies:  stamps; Flonz, Hero Arts/ Memento bl ink/ dp

Oh, Santa

Today, Santa is strutting his new suit and saying, 'Look at my new outfit, I'm getting ready for the big day!'

I felt it was time for Santa to have some new clothes so I paper pieced his outfit and then mounted him with pop dots onto a bubble wrap background.  I am playing along with the Inspiration Challenge today at Splitcoast and the Addicted to CAS challenge: Snow.  (His beard is snowy white.)

Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.  Hope you enjoy a wonderful weekend.

Supplies:  stamps: Paper Smooches, Clear Stamps, Santa (dollar bin at Michaels and no name), pop dots, Memento ink