I am a pushover for Santa! Maybe it is his fluffy white beard or his jolly demeanor. Or maybe it’s the twinkle in his eye. Or could it be that he is an animal lover? After all, he does have eight reindeer! At any rate, I haven’t met a Santa that I didn’t like. So when I saw the adorable Stampin‘ Up! set, Jolly Old Saint Nick, I knew that I had to have it! And it works perfectly with the delightful sketch challenge at Always Playing with Paper (Paper Players). I ho-ho-hope you will join in the fun this week!
The Stampin‘ Schach Design Tips:
- Coordination is easy when using Stampin‘ Up!’s Designer Series Papers! The adorable “Dots” and delightful “Stripes” are from the Jolly Holiday collection. Notice how nicely they pair up with Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Very Vanilla? Designer Series Papers take the guesswork out of which card stock to use.
- Versatile punch! The embossed Cherry Cobbler panel is layered upon two Very Vanilla Dotted Scallop Ribbon Borders, giving the illusion of a paper pierced scallop border.
- Paper piecing is a breeze with this stamp! Just the upper section of the “Santa” image was inked with Jet Black StazOn and stamped a second time onto Cherry Cobbler. The body of the hat was then snipped out and adhered to the full image.
- Popping jolly old Saint Nick up on Stampin‘ Dimensionals places him on center stage!
- Glitz and Glam! Santa looks fab in his Dazzling Diamonds fur trimmed hat! And what about those Old Olive Glimmer Brads…a NEW PRODUCT offered in the Holiday Mini! Both the hat and the brads really sparkle in person!
What a great vintage looking image! The end result reminds me of some of the Santa cards from the 1940’s and ’50’s that I have collected over the years. And doesn’t it work perfectly with today’s challenge sketch? Of course, there are lots of images that would perfectly with this sketch, and I can hardly wait to see what you create! So please head over to Always Playing with Paper Paper Players challenge for more inspiration from their talented design team.
In celebration of the changes that are in store for the Pals Paper Arts challenge blog, don’t forget that I am offering you a chance to win this yummy BLOG CANDY!
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, you could win all of these goodies.
- “Out of the Box” Hostess Set
- Assorted Real Red Corduroy Buttons and Brads
- Bashful Blue 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon
- Over 50 sheets of 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
You have until NOON CST on August 17th to leave your comments. I will choose a random comment and announce the winner later in the day on Tuesday, August 17th. Please note that I only ship within the United States. The winner has 24 hours to email me their name and mailing address, so stay tuned! Even if you left a comment yesterday, feel free to leave a comment on today’s post, too.
Only four more days until we reveal the PPA’s new “personality”. Plus, my final Splitcoaststampers Dirty Dozen gallery goes live today! It is entitled “Fabulous in Faux“ and spotlights a variety of faux techniques. It has certainly been an honor to have been a member of this talented group of stampers! So as you head out today, don’t forget to leave me a comment and let me know what you think of Jolly Old Saint Nick. And as always, I will gladly answer any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use. Until next time…
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Stamp Set: Jolly Old Saint Nick (available September 1); Ink: Jet Black StazOn (101406), Basic Gray (109120), Blush Blossom Stampin‘ Write Marker (100037), Pretty in Pink (101301); Designer Series Paper: Holly Jolly (117159); Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Old Olive (100702); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (116824), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275), Scallop Circles #2 Bigz Die (113469), Circle Scissors Plus (112530), Glass Mat (112531), Blender Pens (102845); Glitz and Glam: Dazzling Diamonds Stampin‘ Glitter (102023), Old Olive Glimmer Brights Glimmer Brads (available September 1)
Ann, I love this card! Can I case for one of my Christmas card classes? Its perfect!! TFS!
Wow! This is so jaw dropping. Love this Santa stamp…glad I went ahead and bought it ๐
Ann, darling, you have created yet another perfect card! Love it! XOXO
Love that twinkle in Old Saint Nick’s eye! Wonderful card!
The perfect stamp camp card! Love the color combo. TFS!
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Love this card!! Love the new brads too!!
Wendy Carr
I really like this cute Santa too -and the sparkly brads you used! Thanks for sharing.
your card is adorable, your work is amazing….let’s talk boxers…lol…I was browsing and read about the boxer that passesd…I am so very sorry. We are boxer owners as well, I luv all dogs but boxers are and will always be my first choice, there is nothing like them. If you scroll down my blog to the bottom right you will see my girl Jesse…we had Hattie but lost her two years ago to cancer at 10 1/2 years old. Jesse is 6, I want to get another before long….I have found that it is best to get a second one before the oldest gets to old and then you will never be without one. I cannot wait to see which one you end up with, I am sure she will be a gem, they are all gems to me…have a fantastic week!
enjoy *~*
Ann, this card is so you. I absolutely love it. The DSP is perfect for this Santa. I must admit, I had overlooked this Santa until I saw your card. This is a card anyone would love to receive.
I look forward to seeing what the PalsPaperArts challenge blog has in store. Love that new badge ๐
hugs
Jaydee
Ooooh, I am so glad you bought this set. I decided last night that I will be buying it too! I already have one idea….I would love to share…but it will have to keep!
Wow this is an adorable Santa. I swore I was not going to purchasing any more Christmas stamps, as I’m swimming in them, but this guy is so darn cute! Love the stripes and dots too. Beautiful card as always, you have a great creative eye. TFS
This is absolutely gorgeous, Ann!!
The perfect holiday card, in my opinion. Didn’t think I needed this set, but you may have changed my mind. ๐
Such an Awesome Card, Anne. I was on the fence about this set, but you have just “sold” me on it. It is a very versatile set to work with, and isn’t the Snowman just darling? O Love all of the different papers and colors that you have used in your card, it definitely does say “Christmas” and you have done a great job with “Jolly St. Nick Himself”. I really like this layout and have it bookmarked and your card also to come back to at a later date and work on it. Thank you so very much for sharing with us. You have done a fantastic job.
Cyber hugs, Trish in Wisconsin
What a great Santa card and I love your Blog…thanks for the inspiration!
Nicole W.
Love this card. Everything looks great together. Would be fun to win some SU candy. Can’t wait to see the new PPA reveal.
I just love the dazzling diamonds on his hat! I am starting to get in the Christmas spirit! Thanks for the post!
Wow! What a card! I passed right over this set, but now I’m tempted. I didn’t know you had a “thing” about Santas!
Ann, your card is every bit as beautiful as I thought it would be. What a wonderful Christmas card. I love it!
Mary
Ann, your card is every bit as beautiful as I thought it would be. What a wonderful Christmas card. I love it!
Mary
Adorable! I love this Santa and his glittery hat! Can’t wait to see what else you do with this set! ~Bonnie~
Great card! I may have to use this for one of my Christmas cards this year. I’m a snowman kinda girl but I may have to change it up a little this year!
Hi dear PPA lady. You have one wonderful blog. Love it! And Jolly Old Saint Nick is truly a treasure. Great job on the card! Thanks for visiting my blog. You always bring a smile on my face and your fast in responding too! Thanks I so appreciate it!
A big hug, Pauline (Canada):)
Gorgeous card! I really love that color combination.
I love your card! You are such an inspiration.
This is an adorable Santa card. . .for me, there is always a little magic at Christmas in the eyes of a Santa image. Love it!
Oh Ann, this is ADORABLE! Now I see I should have pre-ordered the jolly guy. I adore this vintage image–THIS is Santa for me. I love all the new DSP you’ve used here. The polka dots are just perfect with the embossing and dotted scallop. Wonderful!
I just love the rich color of cherry cobbler. I also love what You did with the Old fashion Santa!
Loved that cute Santa and all that yummy red paper selection.The stamps you are giving away look fabulous-especially the elephant. Thanks for the chance to win.
Although I’ve been admiring your work for a few months now, This is my first comment on your blog. I think your Santa is absolutely stunning. I love your choice of DSP and the way you layered the embossed CS on the scalloped ribbon borders- very clever! Everything ties together just perfectly.
Please enter me for the blog candy! I like the way you used the two prints together on this card! Thank you for the offer and have a great week!
Okay, I’m placing my order for this card for Christmas! What a great card. Who would think all this red would make me green with envy!
Mike
Your projects are always wonderful. I have often cased them. Thanks again.
SQUEAL!!! Isn’t he adorable! Enough to make a grown woman beHAVE!!
I too am such a sucker for a Santa image ๐ Fantastic card Ann!! Love every detail (as always!!)
Your card is lovely as usual and I love the traditional Santa image! Thanks for all the great ideas that you share with all of us as well as for the chance to win some blog candy!
I love Santas too! Your card is adorable. I love all the coordinating dsp as well. Thanks for a chance to win.
Babe
Wow! Great card. I will now have to put this stamp on my “must have” list. ๐ The richness of the CC is a perfect choice for this Saint Nick.
What an adorable Santa! I was on the fence about needing this one but I think he will have to be on my next order! Thanks for the chance to win some awesome blog candy!!!!
Blessing!
Sandra ๐
What an adorable card!
Omgoodness! I love this! He reminds me of the adorable santas you used to see when I was a kid! Beautiful layout & coloring! Love everything about it! TYFS!
~Chanda
Ann, siomply love this card. It is so rich looking! I can’t wait to get my mini catalog to check out those brads and such. Thanks so much for sharing your card with us.
Chris R. from Iowa
Ann, Love your Jolly Old Saint Nick card. It has such a richness to it with the beautiful colors of the DSP. Thanks for your creative inspiration…always.
Charlene
NC Stamper
I collect Santa’s in every shape and size, glass, wood and now yours. I just love him. Hope you don’t mind if I cas your card. Like everyone else I enjoy your awesome tips.
Love this card! The DSP is perfect for holiday cheer! I also took a look at the puppies…I have to admit, I do not know much about Boxers, but I’d take the 3rd one…so adorable! Whichever one (or two) you bring home will perfect! Enjoy!
Another stamp set for Lesley! I want it! You have made me see that I should have pre-ordered this cute set! Love what you did with my sketch…
Smiles,
Lesley ๐
This is wonderful. Everything fits together perfectly! I am especially loving the glimmer brads.
Cute card, love the paper combos.
I’m really liking Cherry Cobbler for Christmas.
The strip of embossed poinsettia over the scalloping looks very pretty and festive.
This is a wonderful card! All the details come together to make it perfect! Thanks for sharing.
Hugs, Barbara in SC
Hi Ann,
love this beautiful card with Santa or Old Saint Nick.
This Old Saint Nick stamp looks so pretty, this is the picture of “Old Saint Nick”- Nikolaus in german, I have in my mind as I was a little girl, this is the real one.
Have a nice Sunday
Conny
Tooo cute! Love the traditional Santa image that SU came out with…reminds me of being a little girl and anxiously awaiting Santa to deliver all my toys! I love how you used the different DSP…they look fantastic together! {SMILES}
Well I am odd but I meant to say off to check out your gallery….:)
I knew you would order this guy! This is the quintessential Christmas card – perfect in every way! Now odd to check out your gallery…..
Santa is perfect for this sketch. Love your layers and bling, too. This would be a great card for mailing: bling without bulk! TFS!!
He’s as handsome as can be. Love all your choices . . . especially the textured element over the ribbon border punch.
Ok, now I have to get this stamp set too – so cute! Thanks for another great card. Cindy
Love this card and all your wonderful tips on paper piecing, etc. Thanks for the always-excellent tutorials!
What an adorable card. I love this image, too. Perfect for the sketch….wonderful papers too!