Lesley Croghan at Always Playing with Paper has a new sketch for us at Merry Monday this week! I really love this sketch and I think you will too! Get a head start on your Christmas cards and join us for this challenge! Here's the sketch:
I used a Santa stamp that I've been wanting to ink up and it worked perfectly for this layout! I kept things simple and stamped the image in a coordinating color to match my patterned papers. The Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla really pop against the Crumb Cake background! I really like the way it turned out and I hope you do too!
Visit the blogs of my fellow Merry Makers and see how they worked with this sketch! I know you'll be inspired by their fabulous creations! Then pull out your supplies and get started on your card! I can't wait to see what you create!
All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Jolly Santa (Stampendous), Just BelievePaper: Cherry Cobbler, Lucky Limeade, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla card stock; Festival of Prints DSP Pack
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso
Tools: 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Paper Snips
Extras: Stampin' Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive
Ooh my .... Love this card .... That Santa brings back my child hood , that's a great card , thanks for sharing !!
Hugs Frenchie
Posted by: Frenchie | 04/15/2013 at 07:17 AM
Oh, it's lovely Margaret. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Traci Davis | 04/15/2013 at 07:22 AM
Absolutely one of my favorites this week. That big Santa image is perfect for this sketch challenge.
Posted by: Sherry Eckblad | 04/15/2013 at 08:42 AM
Fantastic Face! Love this one. hugs.
Posted by: Diane Oliver | 04/15/2013 at 08:57 AM
This is perfection Margret!! I love that Santa!!
Posted by: Vicki Burdick | 04/15/2013 at 10:20 AM
I need to bookmark this! I have this stamp and this is such a perfect way to use it! Thanks for the inspiration, Margaret!
Posted by: Bonnie | 04/15/2013 at 06:40 PM
I believe, I believe this is a really cute card. Margaret Anne, you did a fantastic job. So reminds me of an old fashioned Christmas!
Posted by: Debi Burgess | 04/15/2013 at 10:59 PM
I DO believe and this Santa makes me happy! Love how you stamped him simply and the perfect sentiment you used.
Posted by: Lesley | 04/16/2013 at 01:00 AM
Love your Santa image and colour combo Vicki, fabulous card.
Posted by: Susan Joyce | 04/16/2013 at 06:04 AM
This is SUCH a wonderful card!
Posted by: ~amy~ | 04/16/2013 at 06:46 AM
Oh, what a jolly card. Love that Santa and the different patterns on your banners.
Posted by: Benzi | 04/16/2013 at 08:21 AM
You and your Santas!!! This is fabulous! Right up my vintage alley! Love it!
Posted by: LeAnne | 04/16/2013 at 08:52 PM
Love your Santa image, Margaret!! So pretty stamped in Cherry Cobbler layered onto the Crumb Cake! Love your paper banners too!
Have a wonderful week, Margaret! :)
Posted by: Wendy Aungst | 04/17/2013 at 08:12 PM
Wonderful card Margaret, I love the santa.
Posted by: Nina | 04/18/2013 at 01:42 PM
Gorgeous image, love your paper choices!
Posted by: Allisa | 04/18/2013 at 02:51 PM
I LOVE your image of Santa, and I believe, too! So merry!
Posted by: Erika Clark | 04/19/2013 at 08:38 PM
What an absolutely beautiful Santa image! Love him stamped in Cherry Cobbler and love how you've teamed it with Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla - a favourite colour combo of mine!
Posted by: Narelle Farrugia | 04/21/2013 at 04:07 AM