Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Santa is Coming to Town


I'm doing a bit better with my allergies but some of my meds make me sick. So, while I could hardly stand up without being nauseated, I thought I would color this image I have had for a few years and never used.  When I first started making cards, I didn't think I would be able to color it. Now, I find it rather easy...just a little time consuming.

I want to enter my card into the challenge at Splitcoaststampers for the Queen for the Day challenge.
The queen is Claudia aka cjzim and this is the card I cased. I really just kept the sketch she used thinking there wasn't much else I could do with this large image.

Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge- Make a card using a Santa
Jingle Belles-Create a card with a living creature on it
Christmas Cards All Year Round-I'm doing a card with a traditional Christmas image with non traditional colors

Recipe:
Stamps-Stamps Happen, Inc./Father Christmas, Warm Holiday Wishes for sentiment (Bought at Wal-Mart)-clear stamp set
Paper-PTI white cardstock, Stampin'Up! Soft Suede
Ink-Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories-Copics, Stampin'Up! Dazzling Diamonds, glue pen



22 comments:

Marisa said...

So sorry your allergies are still and issue meds are messing with you. Hopefully some rain and cooler temps will calm things down and you won't have to take the meds.

Fabulously coloured image and a wonderful Christmas card.

Bonnie said...

What a beautiful Santa image and you color so beautifully! I keep thinking I'm going to do more with coloring and have even invested in some Copic markers but there's too little time and too many toys! Feel better soon. Nausea is a beast!

Carmen S. said...

Oh, was für ein wunderwunderschöner Santa Claus. Ich bin begeistert von Deiner Fantastischen coloration und Karte.
Liebe Grüße Carmen

Carol L said...

This is just beautiful, and colored to perfection! I love the classic clean look, and this will be perfect because it won't require extra postage :) Well done. I hope you feel better soon! I can identify with meds making you sick - ugh!

Carla S. said...

Gorgeous card, Brenda! Amazing coloring of the stunning vintage Santa! Hope you feel better very soon!

Beebeebabs said...

Sorry you have not been feeling well. Such a beautiful card - love everything about it thanks for sharing!!!

Sonia said...

Hi Brenda, how are you?
This Santa is fabulous and love Your perfect colouring:) And the sentiment is Just gorgeous:)
Hugs,
Sonia

Judy McKay said...

Lovely card. I have that stamp but it has not been out of the box for a long time. Your card inspires me to go looking for it. Great colours and image. I hope you are feeling better and thank you for joining us at Holly Jolly this week.

stampingbowd said...

Gorgeous coloring on such an intricate stamp design!!! I love your color choices! Beautiful card! Really pretty glitter too!

Hussena said...

I love the way you have colored the image Brenda its so beautiful..This is such a Gorgeous Card!!!....I hope you feel well soon..Please take care :)

Ellen Taylor said...

I hope your allergies get under control, it`s no fun with the meds. Your poor girl~ Sending big hugs!
Your Santa is marvelous! You have colored him up marvelously! Fell better my friend!

NanaConnie said...

WOW! Meds or not, this is incredible, Benzi! Love the colors you chose.

Emily Keaton said...

WOWZERS, Benzi!! That is one expertly colored image. This card is just GORGEOUS!! Nicely done. I hope you are feeling better!

SmilynStef said...

Lovely Father Christmas ... so glad you joined our Creature Feature at Jingle Belles.

Davi said...

Gorgeous Brenda!! I love the beautiful image and your coloring make it soooo beautiful!

Maria said...

What a wonderful vintage santa image! Soft pretty colors! Love this stunning CAS card...great job!

Shirley said...

Now you've done it!! I have this stamp and you have really done it justice! How unique and lovely too!

Ciska said...

Lovely CAS card, the colours you used are great! Thank you for playing along with us @ CCAYR this month :)

lauren bergold said...

what a lovely holiday card, that father christmas stamp is just so gorgeous, and beautifully colored! thanks for joining in the "creature feature" fun with us at JINGLE BELLES! :)

Lynne in NI said...

Ohhh what a fabulous Santa! I can see why you were intimidated by him at first, he's huge!!
Hope your meds are under control now, you feeling better??

nwilliams6 said...

Wow this is gorgeous - love the colors! Wow!

Time to be creativ said...

OOOOOOH, ist das eine wunderschöne Weihnachtskarte. Du hast den Santa mit schönen Farben coloriert. Einfach toll.
Liebe Grüße, Anja