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, 17 October 2026

Postcard Santa


The new Peace on Earth mood board features four images of Santa - the perfect opportunity for me to use a Santa stamp I've never inked up - Santa with a holly wreath on his hat.  It goes perfectly with the top left image where the Santa has a holly wreath around his neck.


Stamped in black, then a bit of colour added with alcohol markers, trimmed and mounted on dp. 

We'd love to have you join us with a card featuring Santa or an "anything Christmas" card.  Head over to Peace on Earth and see how the rest of the Design Team were inspired by the mood board.

 

I'm also linking the card up with NBUS (Never Before Used Stuff) as it's the first time I've inked up the Santa stamp and to Sparkles Christmas Challenge (Use Red and Green). 

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Supplies:
Stamps - Tim Holtz Santa, Penny Black sentiment
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper - white cs, green holly dp
Size - A2
Accessories - alcohol markers

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9 comments:

  1. Pat18 October 2026 at 11:29

    This is a lovely traditional Santa image Susan and beautifully coloured and looks great over the rich green background paper with a coordinating holly design on it...a wonderful card. x

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  2. Darlene 19 October 2026 at 04:45

    OMG I've had this same Santa stamp and rarely use it (I have way too many beautiful Santa stamps) but that's going to change! You've inspired me! Well done Susan!

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  3. Diane19 October 2026 at 07:30

    Love the vintage look of this Santa and love the perfectly added color too, I 'might' have this stamp, I have so much I haven't a clue of what I have anymore LOL!!

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  4. Papercraft Boutique19 October 2026 at 20:06

    Love the traditional look of this card, Susan! Great job on coloring the image and choosing the perfect dp for the background!
    Hideko xx

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  5. Debbie20 October 2026 at 19:54

    Wonderful vintage card!
    Thanks for playing along at Sparkles Christmas Challenge!!

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  6. Bonnie21 October 2026 at 16:14

    Love this vintage Santa, Susan! That holly wreath on his hat is wonderful!

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  7. Darnell22 October 2026 at 07:42

    The artist did a wonderful job with this vintage Santa, right down to the twinkle in his eye, and you added the perfect amount of color, Susan! I love the background pp and sediment, too! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! I hope you're doing well! Hugs, Darnell

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  8. Melanie Hungerford24 October 2026 at 08:48

    Love a traditional and vintage looking Santa, and what a beautiful background paper you used for him! Thanks for sharing with us at Sparkles Christmas Challenge.

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  9. Loll26 October 2026 at 09:32

    Lovely colouring of this beautiful image, Susan. It looks perfect with the pretty background paper. xx

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