I have a very simple card to share with you using another older wooden stamp from Paper Inspirations called Telling Santa. Take a look...
Doesn't that image just make you feel all warm inside?!! I stamped the image in Basic Gray ink (SU!) and then layered it to a Basic Gray panel and a Matte Silver cs layer (Gina K).
I embossed the front of my card base with a FSJ Evergreen ef, and then added a sparkling white ribbon (SU!) before attaching my stamped image, which is raised up on foam strips. I finished by simply adding 3 red gemstones to add just a tiny pop of color to my card. I left off a sentiment on the front of my card as I felt the image was busy enough as is, and I don't think anyone will mistake it for anything other than a Christmas card! :0)
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What a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteLove these vintage Santas. Very pretty, Marcia. Have a great day.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful vintage Santa, and love the soft colours of the greys ♥
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Marcia! I love the old-world Santa and child...you're right, it is heartwarming! Great idea to use a silver mat to frame it and your embossed card base is perfect! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great vintage image - love the little girl gazing up at Santa! Your evergreen embossing adds wonderful texture in white and your ribbon is so pretty with the little red dots! xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a great stamp, some of those older wooden ones are definitely worth keeping! Love how you added dimension with both the silver card stock and then the wonderful white embossed pine boughs! Lovely card!
ReplyDeleteThose tiny pops of color are terrific accents to this vintage image! Wonderful card, Marcia!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great vintage photo-like image of Santa and cute little girl, Marcia! Love that you used a monotone color palette for the card! The tiny pop of red and the sparkling elements are pretty finishing touches!
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This is precious Marcia! You have some of the sweetest vintage style Santa stamps. What a sweet image!
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning image, Marcia! A reminder of simpler times when a child had one or two things on her list for Santa - which might have included her two front teeth!
ReplyDeleteSo precious!
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Beautiful vintage card, Marcia. I can see why you've hung onto your older wooden stamps. The images are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIt does make me feel warm inside, Marcia. I love the gray and white with the corner red bling and I like that you left the sediment off. This way we can use our imagination and put our own word bubble over the little girl's head! "... and a dolly that ... " Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome image, Marcia! No sentiment needed! I love how you've matted it and added it to an embossed background. Lots of wonderful texture to go with the image!
ReplyDeleteYou've showcased this image to perfection, Marcia! Love the gray tones. The little pop of red adds colours and shine. Great design, my friend! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful vintage Santa image! Love the simplicity of it being in just grey and white, with the tiny touch of red. Beautiful embossed background.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely nostalgic card Marcia. I love the mix of old and new with the dry embossing.
ReplyDeleteStriking vintage image of Santa. It depicts the magic of Christmas so beautifully. Looks awesome stamped in grey against the lovely embossed background.
ReplyDeleteLove the vintage Santa, gorgeous card!
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