Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Peggy Loves Vintage Candy Cane Santa



Well 2 more days and it's Christmas! We spent Sunday in the city and I ran around all day yesterday so no, I'm STILL not done with decorating but I see the end in sight. I can't totally give up all of my crafting time though so again I turned to the fabulous Santa Cut Outs 1 from Peggy Loves Vintage that I won on sweet DeeDee's blog. I really can't thank you enough for these images DeeDee! I'm still able to get in my crafting fix amongst all of the other Christmas preparations and the cards turn out so cute! (If I do say so myself) This time the paper isn't even Christmas. It's from Cosmo Cricket's Early Bird line but the bright retro colors were perfect for this Santa, don't you think? I punched the bottom with an EKSuccess punch from last year and the gingerbread men show through to the little brown dotted paper from Me&MyBig Ideas. Doesn't it all look like a 50's kitchen? The sentiment is embroidered twill ribbon from M's that I adhered to card stock using Terrifically Tacky Tape and trimmed the edges. That made it stiff enough to pop using sticky strips. I really love how that turned out, especially with the bow behind it.

I used my nesties rectangles to cut the window and frame and again the frame is popped using 1/8th inch strips while the Santa is popped with 1/16th inch. Just a few adhesive pearls on the corners of the frame and it was done! Now it's back to the ladder for me because DH wants to run down to Carmel tomorrow and I don't have the heart to say no. If stuff doesn't get done, it just doesn't get done. I'm just not gonna stress it this year. Spending time together is really what it's all about.

20 comments:

  1. Hi Donna,
    This is a wonderful Christmas card. I love the Santa and the colours are gorgeous.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  2. Ooh, I love this Donna! Such a fun and fabulous image and I love that papers you've paired with it! Adorable!

    Have a Fabulous Holiday!
    (-: Heidi

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  3. OMG! I totally and completely love this, Donna!!!! You do such beautiful things with Peggy's images! Fantastic!! hugs!

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  4. Donna your cards have been stunning using these images - I've just had a long overdue trawl through your blog - your work just gets better and better. Sorry I have been a bit absent lately - time has not been on my side these last few weeks!! We're all in the same boat though I suppose.

    Anyway, hope you and all your family have a wonderful Christmas and Santa leaves you something nice under the tree.

    Big Christmas hugs,
    Caryn xxx

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  5. Donna, this is fabulous. So glad to see you use some nontraditional paper with your Santa. Glad you're staying on the Nice list and doing what the hubby wants .. you're right this is the time to be together!

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  6. Donna, what a darling card! Love the traditional Santa feel. You really make Peggy's images shine my friend, as only you can do so well. Love all the little added details, I hope you have wonderful Christmas and get all you asked Santa for. Chat soon!

    Hugz, xx

    ~L~

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  7. Wow, this one almost slipped bye me. How beautiful. And I so agree, if it doesn't get done hubby is so more important. Have a wonderful day tomorrow in Carmel and have a beautiful Christmas. hugs

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  8. I love SANTA!!! What a beautiful card - love the image and the papers. And yes, sometimes it is good to be NICE to our personal Santas!!!!

    Girly, I hope you have a FABULOUS Christmas/Holiday Season!!! You are a wonderul scrapping sister and I am so blessed to have met you on-line.

    xx Susan

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  9. I love the colors on this one! There's something magical about that Santa. As usual your card is gorgeous!

    Have a wonderful Christmas, Donna, and thank you for following me.

    (:Cindy

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  10. Beautiful card! I love the paper it gives such a festive flair even if it's not Christmas paper.

    Have a safe and happy Christmas, Donna.

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  11. Oh my word! You've done it again....made Peggy proud. This is adorable my sweet friend...oh and I just love that Santa! He's so adorable, but then again...I think all Santa's are! LOL! You do the most awesome work girlie! Have fun with your hubs and don't sweat the small stuff...it'll get done. ENJOY! MERRY CHRISTMAS! HUGS!

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  12. cool! great image and I really like the paper choices!!!!

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  13. HI DONNA,

    THAT IS ONE ADORABLE CARD...ISN'T OUR CRAFTING HOBBY SO FUN...HUGS

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  14. Such a cheerful card, Donna! I love those images! I took my cue from you and used some vintage cutout samples from Dover Publications and created 22 cards Sunday night!! Sometimes ya just gotta K.I.S.S. it (Keep It Simple, Sweetie).

    Merry Christmas, my friend, and thank you for following my blog. You give me so much encouragement and inspiration. Here's to a crafty and prosperous 2010!

    Hugs,
    Barb

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  15. Hi Donna! Just stopping by to wish you a very Merry Christmas. By the way...gorgeous card! Big Hugz :)

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  16. Hey, chickie! Glad I stopped by or I would have missed this. You are having way too much fun with those images, girl! I LOVE this! How's that tree coming along? LOL!

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  17. Your card is so lovely Donna !!!
    Happy Holidays :)).

    Hugs Monique

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  18. Love these vintage cards Donna. Just wanted to take a moment to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. Hugs...Kris

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  19. Donna, I love what you did with that beautiful Santa. Sending good wishes your way for a safe and happy holiday!

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  20. I'm loving the vintage and have book marked her site...thanks for sharing!

    Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy and blessed New Year!

    Hugs,
    Denice

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