Friday, November 1, 2013

Santa Claus Merry Monday #81

November 1, 2013

Another month has ended and I can't believe that Christmas is right around the corner!!!   I love the Always Playing With Paper, Merry Monday Sketch this week.  It is perfect for me!  I absolutely LOVE Santa and I have a huge collection of the Jolly Old Elf!  I especially love the old vintage/ retro looking Santas.  I live outside of Atlanta and the World of Coke is a must see.  They have portraits of the original Santas used in their advertising over the years.  I could stand in that room forever and look at every detail.  It brings tears to my eyes.  If you are ever in Atlanta, you should go for a tour!
                                                            
I bought this Santa stamp a few years ago and never used it.  I am so happy to finally have a chance to make this Jolly Santa.  I hope he makes you smile!   I made a pocket card that I can insert a gift card on the back for a gift.  Ho, Ho, Ho!!!!







Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Red Striped (from my stash), Basic Black

Ink:  Staz On Black

Stamp Sets:  Tags 4 You,  Tim Holtz (Santa)

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Distressing Tool, Stampin' Sponge, Stampin' Dimensionals, Piercing Tool

Embellishments:  Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Black Brads

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Happy Stampin!
Claire


 

12 comments:

  1. This is a "jolly old elf"! He makes me smile! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday!

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  2. Such a cute Santa, Claire. I love that you made a pocket card instead of the standard card. Great job! Thanks so much for joining us at Merry Monday.

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  3. Hi Claire. Your Santa certainly is Holly Jolly! :) Love the expression on this face ... he is so fun! Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday.

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    1. Thank you very much, Loll! I loved his face, too! :)))

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  4. EEP! SO darn cute and the pink is unexpected but I love it! Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday!

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    1. Thank you very much, Lesley! I appreciate your kind comment!

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  5. Fabulous vintage Santa, he is so fun. Thank you for playing along with Merry Monday.

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    1. Thank you very much, Nina! I appreciate your kind comment!

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  6. Love this vintage Santa...reminds me of my own childhood! Cute, clever way to use him! Thanks for sharing this with us at the Merry Monday challenge!

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    1. Thank you, LeAnne! He reminds me of my childhood, too! SO happy you enjoyed this Santa!

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