it's my turn to chose the challenge and I decided on a sketch. Here's it is....
Have to admit, this is my go-to sketch. I use it A LOT. Sometimes I wonder if I get lazy and use it too much but I LIKE it. There's something about it that works for me. And, you can dress it up, or leave it clean & simple.
I decided to add just a smidge here and there.....
So, as you can see, I did go ahead and add a sentiment and embellishments wherever I wished. I love this chubby Santa. He's from Squigglefly which has been long closed. :-(
My colouring looks a little rougher than normal....I use really cheap paper to colour on, mostly because I like the paper to have tooth and not be super smooth, but sometimes there's a sheet or two of especially rough paper in the pack....which you never know until you're colouring on it. Still, I'd rather have rough looking highlights than no highlights at all so I didn't want to overcompensate.
I did a little trick I've done in the past when I can't find coordinating paper for the backing paper I've chosen. I just cut the backing paper and then mat it with cardstock and then slap it back down. Takes the card up a layer - literally! :-)
Why not give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up? And, while you're there, be sure to check out the wonderful projects the other Girlfriends have created.
Also for:
Merry Monday: Santa Claus
Christmas Card Challenge: Christmas
Crafty Friends: add a sentiment
Fab n Funky: inspired by a song - Santa Claus is Coming To Town (The Bruce Springsteen version where one of the E Street Band is saying, "Ho Ho Ho" in the background.)
The Merry Christmas Challenge: anything Christmas goes
Christmas At Sweet Stampin': anything Christmas goes
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge: Christmas
Craft Rocket: Christmas is coming
Star Stampz: use a digi
As You Like It: favourite Christmas colour - I'll admit, my fave is the traditional red & green. While I do like to use non-traditional colours for holiday cards too, nothing says Christmas like red & green. I usually avoid red & green together unless it's for Christmas.
Aud Sentiments: anything goes + sentiment
Crafty Gals Corner: to die for - shape dies & word dies
Love your Santa card. Thanks for joining us at The Merry Christmas challenge.
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What a fab Christmas card! I love the Santa image, he looks so cuddly! Thanks for joining in at CRAFT Challenge.
ReplyDeletelove Mags B x
It IS a lovely sketch, and your card is gorgeous! What a fab Santa stamp! Thanks for joining us at Fab N Funky this week.
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This is a great Christmas card - lovely layers!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at Aud Sentiments,
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Thank you for playing along with our November Challenge at Christmas at Sweet Stampin’ too!
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Oh, oh, oh, SUPER cute card, Jan! I think the rough coloring makes great highlighting. Again, it's one of those 'If you hadn't of told me . . . ' things. Love that background paper and that die – what is it? I think I may have one like that, I need to check. Love this sketch, too, and like you, use it a lot, varying the circle with a square or oval.
ReplyDeleteHey Shani. That die is a no-namer I ordered off Amazon. You know the kind I mean. (:
DeleteI can understand why you like this sketch so much! I had fun using it too!
ReplyDeleteYour card looks fabulous! I love the look of the "rough" Santa!
Lots of great design elements, I especially love your Santa. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday.
ReplyDeleteIt looks super, thanks for joining us at Crafty Friends and craft rocket, xxx
ReplyDeleteLove your card; I like the texture of the paper you coloured on. I think it adds a bit of interest and depth. Thanks for joining us at The Merry Christmas challenge.
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Look how cute that round little Santa is! Absolutely adorable! Thanks for joining us this week!
ReplyDeleteYour card is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with us at our present challenge at Craft Rocket and good luck! Hope you will join us next year again.
Your card would fits our theme at Do-Al(l) Kreatives, too. Would love to see you there again.
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Love all your layers and the cute Santa as your focal point! Terrific card!
ReplyDeleteLovely card with a sweet image, thanks for sharing at Fab'n'Funky this week.
ReplyDeletePat xx
I loved this sketch, so versatile and I love how you worked this cutie pie Santa into the recipe!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Jan! I really love the paper you use for colouring. The texture is amazing and gives all your cards something special! Thanks so much for joining us at As you like it.
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Larissa
Your colouring always looks lovely Jan, and I love the texture you get on your creations. It really makes your cards stand out. Your Santa card is lovely.
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Proud to design for :
Lili of the Valley,
Dies to Die For,
In The Pink Challenge
Squirrel's not-so-random Challenge
As You Like It Challenge.
Wonderful card, great Santa image and love your smidge here and there, lol. Sorry I'm late popping in. Thanks for sharing with us at Aud Sentiments Challenge blog.
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Really fabulous card and that Santa image is just too cute! Thank you for joining us at Merry Monday Christmas Challenge - Charlotte/Lady Joyful, GDT
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