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Sunday 10 December 2017

Celebrate!

It's time for our last challenge of the year at Fashionable Stamping and this time it was my turn to choose the theme and I chose Celebrate which gives you lots of scope - Christmas, New Year, Birthdays.  There's lots of other reasons too, it's up to you as long as the stamping fits the theme.

I've used the Tim Holtz Plaid stamp for my background and inked with Aged Mahogany.  I've used one of my favourite Santa images, stamping with Potting Soil ink and coloured with Distress inks.  I've added some festive greenery, again coloured with DIs.

The rest of the team have some great inspiration, so please pop over to the blog, where you will also find all the details, along with information about our sponsor Ink Art Designs.

Thanks for calling in, I do appreciate it especially as everyone is so busy at this time of the year.
Have a great day,
Avril xx

19 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

Gorgeous card, love the colours you chose. Have a nice Sunday, hugs, Valerie

Jo said...

Love your card, fab background & the Santa stamp is just the perfect Santa! x

Let's Art Journal said...

What a fantastic theme you have chosen for the challenge, there is so much to celebrate this time of year! Your card is wonderful, I love the plaid stamped background and the postcard design vintage santa 😁. He looks so jolly, doesn't he! Happy December! J 😊

Janette said...

Oh wow Avril, stunning card, everything a Santa should be and the DP is perfect, love this.....xx

Words and Pictures said...

A lovely traditional card, Avril - the sprays of foliage look wonderful - I seem to be obsessed with them this year!
Alison x

Shirley said...

Hi Avril, thanks for the great theme at FSC plus your inspirational piece is gorgeous. Santa looks so traditional and the tartan background with the holly makes him pop off the page.

Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
ShirlsCards.

aussie aNNie said...

Lovely Christmas card and the stamp is so nice...xx[aNNie]🎄

Caro´s kreative Welt said...

Hi Avril, ypur card is wonderful. Beautiful stamp.
Hugs Carola

Pia S said...

A very traditional vintage Christmas style card, it's so beautiful! I love how you used the background stamp and all the greeneries have been well arranged. Pretty!

Lisa said...

This is so gorgeous!! I love the background and the beautiful vintage Santa image!! The holly is a fabulous touch!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

froebelsternchen said...

So very beautiful Avril! Gorgeous!

Joan said...

Love your Santa card Avril and the traditional colours too. I'm wishing I had bought the festive greenery dies now as they look so lovely on your card

Joan

Astrid Maclean said...

A super card with one of my favourite Santa stamps! Wonderful vintage look and great lay out, - fabulous!

Meggymay said...

I love the traditional style Santa stamp you used. Its a fantastic card Avril.
Yvonne xx

sarascloset said...

Avril, this is stunning! I love the rustic feel to this, and your plaid is GORGEOUS! I can see why that Santa image is one of your favorites--such a classic! And I love how you've colored him. Your greenery is a beautiful finishing touch! Hugs and Merry Christmas!

Mrs A. said...

Lovely and festive. I do like to see plaid/tartan on a christmas card. Hugs Mrs A.

Linda said...

What a beautifully festive card Avril ..... love the Santa image xx

Ink Art Designs said...

Hi Avril. This is just gorgeous!!! This santa stamp is my all time favourite and you have brought him to life in a beautiful way.
Dot x
Ink Art Designs

pearshapedcrafting said...

This looks fabulous! I so love traditional looking cards! I didn't realise that the background was a stamp until I read it!!! Hugs, Chrisx