Time for our last challenge of the year at Try it on Tuesday and it's 'Guess Who's Coming', well, we all know who that it is, and I really need to get my skates on or this 'lovely man' will be making an appearance for real and I won't be ready, that's what I get for having a holiday in December!
My Santa is from Tim Holtz's Christmas Classic stamps, and I've made a small batch, just varying the papers. Santa was stamped in Potting Soil archival ink and coloured with Distress markers, I've also added some background stamping with the small elements from the set. I've added some Festive Greens and shabby bows stained with Distress stain in Festive Berries.
The rest of the Design Team have some lovely inspiration for you, so please pop over to the main blog for all the details.
I am entering this at
Penny Black and More - Traditional Christmas Colours
Country View Crafts - Christmas
Shopping Our Stash - Tis The Season
That's Crafty - Anything Goes
Have a great day and I'll be around to catch up with you now that I'm back and have permanent internet! but first I'm out for Christmas lunch with a group of friends and we're doing our 'Secret Santa' , so I guess he's definitely on his way.
Avril xx
So beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteReally so beautiful and could be better designed....xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! I have that stamp - I can feel a copy coming on! Nicola x
ReplyDeleteYour Santa cards are so beautiful!! I love the coloring and the greenery you added!! Gorgeous!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
Wonderful cards
ReplyDeleteWow, your cards are stunning! I love the Santa stamp, he looks so jolly and all your design variations look amazing - perfect 😁. Wishing you a wonderful week! J 😊 x
ReplyDeleteI love the festive set of cards - beautiful with the added greenery!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs, Susi
I love these cards Avril! Good idea to batch make! I had few ready but have had to batch make or I would be too late for the post! As it is, Hubby and I have just returned from our time away and have had appointments this afternoon, followed by a quick food shop. We are flagging a bit now so writing them will have to be on Thursday and post them on our way to my Secret Santa lunch with friends! Hugs Chrisx
ReplyDeleteHi Avril wow what lovely santa cards you have made,i am also your newest follower i hope you will visit and follow me too. What a lovely blog you have and you are very clever,your cards are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIts a wonderful batch of Santa cards. It is a really super image you used.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a lovely holiday and a good day out with friends today.
Yvonne xx
He's a jolly old soul for sure Avril. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteA really lovely card Avril.x
ReplyDeleteAnother great Santa image, Avril. It's no wonder kids get confused when there are so many variations on what Santa actually looks like, lol! Great idea for mass production - that dotty paper is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteCath x
Love that Santa Avril, he looks a real jolly fellow
ReplyDeleteJoan x
such a lovely and festive card! i love the ribbon, the greenery and the dotted paper and of course the jolly santa. thank you so much for playing along with the penny black and ore challenge.
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A wonderful Santa card Avril, beautifully layered and designed xxx
ReplyDeleteWonderfully Merry Christmas card! Santa, please stop here and I wish you could come too Avril!
ReplyDeleteSandy Claus xx
Love this beautiful trio of Santa cards, all three designs are amazing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing with SHOPPING OUR STASH.
XO
What a beautiful Santa! I love your cards Avril!
ReplyDeleteWow, the cards are beautiful. The Santa is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHugs Carola
Those Christmas cards are really wonderful Avril!! Love the Santa, love the flowers, every thing is gorgeous. The colours lovely !!
ReplyDeleteI wish you a very nice evening, big hugs, Caty
Fabulous traditional cards Avril, love that Christmas Red. He's a very Jolly old boy isn't he..
ReplyDeleteWishing you a smashing Christmas and Thank you for all the creative support this year, your words have been so encouraging to me and I thank you for that.
Creative blessing to you and the family & the Biggest of hugs Tracey xx
Late to the party.....but I'm so glad I got here to see these beauties!
ReplyDeleteSally xx
what a fabulous Santa - love him! Thanks for joining us at Countryview challenges and good luck! Hugs rachel x
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