A blog devoted to the cards I make in my tiny upstairs space. When my sister stays there, she calls it an "artist's garret". I'm not an artist, but am an enthusiastic cardmaker - hence the title "Cardmaker's Garret".
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Saturday 1 January 2022

A Vintage Santa for My New Design Team

I'm very proud to announce that I was asked by Darlene and Diane to be on the Design Team of their Peace on Earth Challenge.  Given how much I love making Christmas cards, I was thrilled!

It's an "anything Christmas goes" challenge but there is always an inspiration board.  It inspired me to make this card:


The vintage Santa image is stamped and then coloured with coloured pencils.  I added the December 25 sentiment and trimmed the panel.  In keeping with the vintage look, I sponged some Distress Antique Linen around the edges.

It's bordered with red cs and then some dp that ties in with the swirls in the vintage image.

Here is the inspiration board for this challenge:

 

I was inspired by the Santa.  I have several Santa stamps but the circular snow globe he is holding inspired me to use this particular stamp as it has the Santa inside a circle. 

Please come and join us in the latest Peace on Earth Challenge.  You have until Thursday January 13 to link up your card!








Supplies:
Stamps - Deep Red Vintage Santa, Penny Black December 25
Ink - Versafine Clair Twilight
Paper - white and red cs, unknown dp
Size - A2
Accessories - coloured pencils

15 comments:

  1. Congratulations, Susan! They must be thrilled to have you on the Design Team! Your vintage design is a perfect take on the mood board to inspire us! Happy New Year!🍾 Hugs, Darnell

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  2. Fabulous vintage look card, love the stamp you have used and what a great take on the mood board! Welcome to the team, we are thrilled to have you aboard!!

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  3. Super thrilled for you Susan and with your love of making Christmas cards I think they are lucky to have you my friend x. Fabulous vintage Christmas card and wonderful inspiration from the photo x.

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  4. Oh Susan this is FABULOUS! (I have that stamp and forgot all about it!! lol) You did a great job of coloring and showcasing him! Once again, WELCOME to our DT ... we are so happy to have you joining us!!!

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  5. Congrats Susan...you're a perfect fit for the Peace On Earth DT! And your vintage card is FABULOUS!! Love the image and your coloring...I need to use my colored pencils more!! :0)

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  6. This challenge is perfect for you, Susan! Congratulations on joining the team! Love your Santa and he's colored beautifully! The DP is a perfect match!

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  7. Congratulations on being on the Peace on Earth DT, yes such a perfect match :) Love your card with that wonderful vintage Santa.

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  8. Love that Santa but what really makes him stand out is your fantastic framing! Your background papers couldn't be more perfect! Love this!

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  9. So happy for you about the new Design Team Susan! You will make an amazing addition to the Peace on Earth team, my friend! Love this vintage Santa. It's a beautiful image and you're pencil colouring is awesome! xx

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  10. Big congratulations, Susan! They are lucky to have you. Beautiful vintage card!
    Between this challenge and CAS Christmas challenge, you’re going to be all set when Christmas rolls around again.

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  11. Beautiful vintage stamp and great coloring. Love the papers. Welcome to the team. I am sure we will get to know each other better.

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  12. Beautiful vintage card, Susan and welcome as a new team member, we are thrilled to have you...

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  13. Congratulations on being on the Peace on Earth Design Team, Susan!
    This is a fantastic vintage look Christmas card! Love the beautiful pencil coloring and a hint of Antique Linen edging! Looking forward to seeing many more of your beautiful cards on the P on E!
    Hideko xx
    Hideko xx

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  14. Your Santa card is a beauty! It's great you are on the team now and it brings a lot of fun!
    Welcome to the team!!
    Lia xx

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  15. Congratulations Susan for being chosen as the new DT member on the Peace on Earth Challenge. I have always been inspired by your Christmas cards, my friend. I love your beautiful vintage Santa design. TFS Love and Hugs...Nancy

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