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Monday, February 16, 2015

Here Comes Santa

Hello and Merry Monday to you.


Super talented Sue is our hostess this week
and she chose.....


The Merry Makers have a wonderful array of Santas.
Be sure to check them out.

Edited to add: Evidently There She Goes Stamps has closed it's doors.
So sorry to see that.

I chose this Santa from the Season's Greetings set from
There She Goes Stamps.  Love these images.

I stamped the Santa image and colored with Copic Markers.
(It was a real challenge to keep the white edges.
A white gel pen finally got the white I wanted instead of pink.)

I cut a mask for the Santa and masked him so I could 
stamp the trees behind him.

Colored the trees, sponged some sky, added some 
Dazzling Details for sparkle,
and put it on a card.


The Addicted to CAS Challenge is



And my Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler snippets will get me in at
Pixies Snippet Playground
Where the prize is a set of Sarntangle Stamps.
Awesome!

I hope you'll check out all these challenges.

Then put a Santa on Christmas card and join us at
Merry Monday.

I'm so glad you came to visit.

Enjoy!
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Card Recipe
Stamps:  Season's  Greetings (There She Goes-retired)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Sky
Paper:  Solar White (Neena), Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Other:  Copic Markers, Stitched Mats Rectangles (Lil' Inker), Dazzling Details (Clear and Gold)

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted







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41 comments:

  1. WandaFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Fantastic card! Great job coloring with red copics! I struggle with them but will try your gel pen tip next time. Now off to dig through the Christmas bin to see if I can play along with my own Santa this week.

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  2. jimlynnFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    Oh, I love that Santa stamp! He's colored so pretty and the masking of the trees is the perfect addition to make this such a cute scene and a wonderful card.
    Lynn

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  3. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)February 16, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    Gorgeous card, Bonnie - love your coloring on the Santa! Thanks for the inspiration on Merry Monday!!

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  4. MarisaFebruary 16, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    Great image and love the three layers of stitching.

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  5. *Vicki*February 16, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    Such an adorable card Bonnie! Love that Santa! :)

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  6. laurieFebruary 16, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    Love your Santa! I always like the stitched borders, too, they are such a fun touch!

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  7. LizFebruary 16, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    What a gorgeous, Santa! I love the stitched borders. Beautiful card. xx

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  8. DorisFebruary 16, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    What a beautiful old-fashioned card! Your masking was perfect.

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  9. HettieFebruary 16, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    What a wonderful image and you have done a great job of the whole card. Love this one.
    Hugs
    xx

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  10. WendyFebruary 16, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    This is a beautiful card, Bonnie! Your Santa image is colored so beautifully and I love those layers cute with the Stitched Rectangle Dies! Well done! Have a great week! :)

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  11. Susan JoyceFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    Totally delightful Bonnie, love the images, the stitched panels and your colouring is great. Best Wishes for a perfect week.

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  12. LollFebruary 17, 2015 at 1:50 AM

    Love this fun Santa and whimsical trees ... all coloured perfectly! And they are awesome matched with the stitched mats. Loll xx

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  13. KarrenFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:53 AM

    Wow this image is so cool and I love how you've colored it. Fabulous card, Bonnie!

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  14. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    Fantastic card Bonnie! You did a really good job coloring him, he looks perfect to me!

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  15. Patricia GessnerFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    Love this card and tried to find where to buy the stamps but found nothing. Where do you get the stamps from ???

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  16. Kristie GouletFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    Great Santa image, Bonnie! Great coloring too, red is hard! Have a great week!!!

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  17. DiFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    Wonderful Merry Monday card Bonnie! Such a shame that fabulous image is no longer available, and I bet they also had a load of other great stuff too.

    The stitched layers are just perfect and your colouring is spot on. I did have a little chuckle - I have a white gel pen to hand here as well!! Saved the day more than once for sure.

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  18. JoAnnFebruary 17, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Very pretty. Love that tall Santa and your coloring looks fabulous.

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  19. Lori TurnerFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    Oh, Bonnie ... this Santa image is gorgeous. I love it! Colored so perfectly. Have a wonderful week ahead friend!

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  20. SusanFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    I love that Santa image - haven't seen it before! And you did a fabulous job masking it and colouring it (great tip by the way, to use the white gel pen to go over the edges if the colour bleeds a bit).

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  21. BenziFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    I love your Santa and masking to get the trees in was a fab idea. I was thinking it was all one stamp. I really like your icy, snowy ground and LOVE this card.

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  22. MaryHFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    Love this folk art Santa, and your masking was wonderful. Red copics are probably the hardest for me to do without bleeds - I'm heavy handed - but I've learned to do the red first, if it's a large area. That way I can pitch it if I mess up and can't fix. Yours turned out splendidly and of course I am loving those stitched mats. Delightful card. TFS & Hugs

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  23. Judy1223February 17, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    Bonnie, I LOVE this whimseical Santa image and the fun trees behind him! Eye candy!

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  24. SusanFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    I need to start playing in a few challenges again...this one looks like fun...I do love a Santa stamp! Beautiful card...and the masking looks awesome!

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  25. BrendaFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    Wow, love this scene you have created Bonnie! That Santa is awesome and I love the way you have colored everything including the sky! Love, love, love!! Hugs, Brenda

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  26. JD/ JillFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    Cute Santa card! great coloring!

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  27. Kathy SchweinfurthFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:41 PM

    Gorgeous card, Bonnie! Your coloring is just incredible!! Hope you have an awesome week!

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  28. Faith A at Daffodil CardsFebruary 18, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    Love your character Santa and your beautiful card.

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  29. DeeptiFebruary 18, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    Sooooooooo pretty! Love the awesome coloring :)

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  30. LindaFebruary 18, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    Beautiful card and coloring.

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  31. Notes by NinaFebruary 19, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    I love your stitched rectangles, they add such a wonderful touch. This image is fabulous and great job with the colouring.

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  32. SheliaFebruary 19, 2015 at 2:38 PM

    Bonnie, this is one fantastic Christmas card! Love this image & your coloring is perfect!!! Great job masking too. I really like the deep rich colors!

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  33. Kay MillerFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    What a cute Santa image Bonnie! Your coloring is just beautiful! Love this card to pieces!

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  34. 3treescreations@gmail.comFebruary 19, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    GORGEOUS!!!

    Deanne :)

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  35. KandAFebruary 20, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    This is gorgous. Love the colours and the fabulous Santa stamp xx

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  36. megFebruary 20, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    Love that Santa stamp and whimsical trees

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  37. Debbie Henderson Debbie's DesignsFebruary 21, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    This vintage-looking Santa is so pretty and you colored him perfectly!

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  38. Chriss BlagraveFebruary 21, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    Love this whimsy style of Santa and your addition of trees as background in the same style creates a very cute scene! Great colouring too!

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  39. Jill NorwoodFebruary 21, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    I love your Santa card! So sad to see a stamp company close its doors!

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  40. Harriet SkellyFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:27 PM

    Fabulous masking here Bonnie - and a lovely card!

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  41. CynthiaMarch 3, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    I looooove that sweet Santa!! He's adorable!! Sweet card!

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Thanks for taking the time to visit. I really enjoy your comments.
JUST IGNORE THE CAPTCHA AND CLICK ON PUBLISH!
Enjoy! Bonnie