We're getting close to the time when we need to have enough Christmas cards made so here's hoping the CAS Christmas Challenge will get you inspired to make one using November's theme:
I went with a very old stamp - Stampin Up's Star Santa. I love the way he's juggling those stars!
I stamped in Archival on hot press watercolour paper, painted him with my Gansai Tambi paints (they include a metallic gold that I used for the stars), and added a heat embossed sentiment.
I trimmed the panel with an A2 matting die. That left me with plenty of space on the right hand side to use an old star border punch I've had forever so that I could add interest to the panel by layering it over a gold shimmer cs piece.
Here's a close-up photo:
Love the punched stars allowing the gold to peek through and echo the stars Santa is juggling! And love having used two really old things - I think both the Santa stamp and star border punch were bought in the first year or two of my card making!
Head on over to see what the rest of the Design Team, this month's host, Christine, and our great Guest Designer, Pam (Expressions with Heart) have made to inspire you. You have until November 24th to add your link. Please keep your card clean and simple, and follow this month's theme of Santa.
Susan that's such a sweet old fashioned image. I love the stars extending down the edge and the vertical sentiment is perfect :)
ReplyDeleteGreat to use older crafting goodies. Wonderful image and love those juggling stars and the strip of stars down the right hand side. Gorgeous card x
ReplyDeleteLove that image, Susan and I really need to see your stamp collection so I can make my wish list even bigger than it is! That Santa is terrific! This card is so fun too!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card Susan. Just goes to show we should never get rid of our favourite stamps!! They never go out of style. This is wonderful with your watercolouring and gold metallic accents. The star border is perfect!! Great design! xx
ReplyDeleteI love this Santa star-juggling image too, Susan! It's happy, fun, and festive! Love the way you watercolored the coat, and the punched-out stars on the side. Great vertical (3 line-)layout too.
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Delightful CAS Santa creating Susan! I love it! Thank you so much for having me play a long with you all this month! I'm delighted and honored! <3
ReplyDeleteSusan, this is so lovely. I like your vintage Santa and the twinkling stars. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteSuch a outstanding Classic Santa. You've honoured him beautifully and smartly jungled the stars. Love it xx
ReplyDeleteFun vintage Santa image juggling the stars. Beautiful watercolouring. Live the shimmery gold stars. Very festive. xx
ReplyDeleteI always love to see this Santa, Susan! The metallic paint works beautifully on the stars and the punched stars are a perfect addition to the design!
ReplyDeleteLove the old stamps, and what a wonderful Santa this is! Gosh, the star border is perfect with him!
ReplyDeleteI adore this Santa with all the stars! Fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vintage Santa juggling the stars, Susan! Just love how you framed him in gold too!!
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