Thursday, January 19, 2012

christmas wishes with.....

Sincere good wishes as the sentiment in this card goes :)
Yep, card number 2 done for this year woo hoo!  Check out Always Playing with Paper to see all the other fun christmas cards this week:


dazzling details on the trim of Santa's hat and on the key he is holding, and the fancy W has been re stamped, then cut out and mounted on dimensionals on top of the original stamped part.
don't you love how santa is pointing to the sentiment, just too cute :)

the edges of the designer paper have been inked in early espresso using my stampin sponge, just to age it a little :)  the background of my main focal image has been inked in crumb cake.

Details All Stampin' up! unless stated.

Stamp Sets:  music note wheel , Santa mail (crafty secrets)
Ink Pads: Crumb cake, early espresso, poppy parade, basic black
Cardstock: crumb cake, early espresso, whisper white
DSP: sweet stack DCWV
Tools: big shot machine, nesties (spellbinders), sponge.aquapainter
Other: red striped grosgrain ribbon, dazzling details, clear gemstones.

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10 comments:

  1. Oh, this is sweet....I love anything Crafty Secrets, and that DP is perfect for your vintage Santa! Thanks for stopping by my blog, too!
    LeAnne

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  2. Oh what a scrummy card!!! So many lovely details and obviously made with such love & care!! Fabulous!!!!!

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  3. Such a lovely CHristmas card, Melissa! I love santa's red nose :)

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  4. This is super sweet, I do love that Santa is pointing to the sentiment! So happy you played along again Melissa.
    Smiles,
    Lesley

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  5. All my good intentions of starting Christmas Cards early went out the window when my computer crashed! Just trying to sort my photos ... and realising how much is missing ... and what a mess they are! This is delightful, Mel! Hugs xxx

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  6. This is gorgeous! Love the layering you did - wow!

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  7. OK...this is attempt #2 at commenting here....I (for some reason) have to go into another browser to comment on your blog...so you may see my comments come thru in blocks!!
    Now....AGAIN with the fussy cutting Miss Mel!!! I do love your vintagey Santa very much tho. The big bow is the perfect finishing touch. Kudos for gertting on top of things early. ooxx

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  8. That beautiful red paper and bow make this card so rich looking - and the image matches perfectly. Love it all!

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  9. LOVE this one. Your image is perfect, love him. Love the dsp, love the Nestie shape too. Great card and how terrific to have two down already and Jan isn't finished! xox

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Hi thank you for taking the time out of your day to spend giving me a comment on this project, I truly appreciate it, Melissa xx