Thursday, November 18, 2010

A Jewel of a Santa

 Some more fairy quick cards and I love this Santa. I first saw him a few years back at the Newbury Stamp Show where I was informed I have too many Christmas stamps so I didn't buy him. I've searched for him ever since especially when the stall hasn't been there since.
Then at Ally Pally Simply Friends stamps stall had him as a Blue Moon stamp and I didn't hesitate to buy him.
The blending tool and distress pads were working hard, I used stormy sky and Barndoor inkpads. The snowflake branch is from the Christmas flourish set from Inkadinkdo and yes the sentiments are peel offs, I have no problem using them for sentiments.

I've used two colourways, I love the richness of the red and gold but love the blue and silver is my favourite.
I do wonder whether I should of stamped the image in black so you can see it better.
Lucky for me the challenge on Spoonful of Sugar is for distressing and reckon these cards fit the bill.

34 comments:

Claire said...

WOW these are lovely Debs - I love both colourways. Hugs, Claire x

Unknown said...

Absolutely gorgeous Debbie, love the distressed effects, colours are fab and what a lovely stamp, simply perfet Christmas Cards! Jo xxx

Lionelsa said...

Great cards!

heidy said...

Oh Debby,your so right,this image is gorgeous!!!
Your cards are beautiful as always
Thanks for the sweet comments you left me
Hugs Heidy

Joey said...

Hiya Hun

he is just gorgeous isnt he!!! I must dig mine out he is hiding somewhere lol, love both colourways

Joey.x

shaz earl said...

Oh Debby these are just beautiful would love to know how you make the ribbon fold like that? xx

Doreen said...

These are superb Debby. I am not surprized you went in search for the image, it is quite magical.xxx

Cathy said...

Stunning cards Debby. I have this stamp but have never thought to colour huis face in ... will be trying that one!
Hugs
Cathy xx

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Debby,
These Santas are amazing. These are beautifully done. Wow what fantastic creations.
Hugs,
Fiona x

CraftyC said...

Gorgeous cards Debby. I bought this stamp years ago and haven't seen it since lol
Clairexx

Trudy said...

wow Debby!!
Gorgeous card, I love the layout and the colours, and the image is sooo cute.
Hugs Trudy

D K Crafts said...

Hi Debby. Absolutely stunning. Love both the colour combinations and the santa image is gorgeous. Donna

NGCARDS said...

2 Gorgeous cards hun, I agree this stamp is pretty I have it too :) xxx

Tracey said...

WOW!! These are stunning Debby!! xx

Lisa Jane said...

2 beautiful cards Debby
Lisa ;)

Linda . J said...

Gorgeous creations Debby love the colours and the beautiful stamp.

Hugs Linda

Marian said...

Prachtige kerstman en de kleuren echt heel mooi
Groet,Marian

Anneke klerks said...

very very nice!
liefs Anneke

Anita said...

I have but one word for them:
GORGEOUS!!
xoxo Anita

Tricia T said...

Oh, how pretty! I especially like the blue one!

Annie said...

I love him in the frosty blues, but he looks stunning in the reds too!
hugs, annie x

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

They are fabulous Debby!

Hugs
Maarit

MagsB said...

That is one superb Santa stamp! Wow! Just wow! Both these cards are beautiful!

luv, Mags x

My'scardcorner said...

Just beautiful love this stamp and how youve presented it.
Myrax

Gibmiss said...

hi Debby
Love both ...not sure which one i like better the Red is nice But love the blue ....
hugs sylvie xxx

G Peplow said...

One of my favourite stamps here Debby, love both cards but I think the blue one has the edge, just! :0) xx

Kimba-Slydog said...

So wonderful christmas cards!!! I love them all!!!

Xoxo,
Nicole

Andrea said...

Oohh, I love these Santa cards - the santa stamp and the flourish in the corner are both stunning.
You are whizzing through your Christmas cards at the moment - I've managed to make one for a teacher, plus two test cards for batch making (but I'm not too happy with them).
Love, Andrea xx

Mandy said...

Stunning cards Debby, I love that Santa, I've just dug him out of one of my stamp boxes ready for his annual outing lol
hugs Mandy xx

XxJULESxX said...

oh Debby these are stunning!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Debby!! This is such a gorgeous Santa image and I love it with the touches of gold!! :) HUGS

Gerrittina said...

What a great card and what a gorgeous Santa image. Can you tell me what stamp you are using?

Hugs, Gerrittina

Jenny said...

Beautiful cards Debby. My favourite is the blue and silver, it looks really elegant. I think you made the right choice not printing the face in black, it gives the card a delicate look.
Jenny

Dieu said...

Wow ... what a beautiful and elegant Christmas card. Although Blue is my favorite color ... but this time the red card my favorite.