Thursday, December 5, 2013

Santa in the Woods PP 174

December 5, 2013

Another dreary, rainy day in Georgia.  I certainly can't complain after looking at the news and seeing all the snow that is around the country!  Believe it or not, it was 72 degrees here yesterday!  Not bad for December.

Which brings me to the Paper Players Challenge this week.  The theme is "Evergreen."  I have thought about what I wanted to create for several days.  There are so many gorgeous entries, but I just received the Santa stamp and I had to ink him up.  I am a huge fan of Santa Fe design and he looks just like he walked out of the monastery/ chapel.  I just love him!  He reminds me of St. Francis walking in the woods/forest with all the animals.  I hope you enjoy my "evergreen" card and my new Santa!

                                                        

                                                          






I am sorry the picture really doesn't reflect the glitter in the pines! 
Georgia has so many pine trees.  This is how it looks (if) we ever get snow.



Stampin' Up Products:

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Sahara Sand, Always Artichoke

Stamp Sets:  Christmas Messages, Fantastic Foliage, Itty Bitty Banners,   (Santa--PTI)

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Distressing Tool, Sponges, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy,
Black Embossing Powder, Stampin' Markers, Stampin' Dimensionals, 3/4' Circle Punch,  Window Punch, Glue

Embellishment:  Burlap

I hope you will take a minute and enjoy nature at this special time of the year!

Happy Stampin!
Claire

8 comments:

  1. This is beautiful, Claire! I have this poor Santa and he has not gotten inky in a few years...I need to remedy that! Love your boughs and your burlap trim...very rustic and country! Thanks so much for playing with my Evergreen challenge this week!

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    1. Hi LeAnne! I appreciate your kind comments! I just love this little Santa. You need to get him out again!:) Hugs! Claire

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  2. I love the way you've stamped the pine boughs framing Santa. It looks just like a snowy pine forest--I can almost smell that wonderful fragrance! Thank you for sharing with us at The Paper Players!

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    1. Thank you very much, Nance! That is exactly what I was trying to accomplish! I really appreciate your kind compliments! Hugs!

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  3. I so love your card, Claire! What a great take on the challenge. The sparkly pine boughs are perfect, and I love the sweet Santa and your vintage distressing and sponging. Thanks for joining us this week at The Paper Players!

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    1. Thank you very much, Sandy! I really appreciate your kind comments! Hugs!

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  4. Claire, this is gorgeous! I love how the colors of the wreath just pop off the image. Thank you so much for joining us at the Paper Players!

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    1. Thank you very much, Anne Marie! I love to hear from you! :))

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