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One Layer Wednesday calls for a border stamp (or stamped border), an image and some bling. I wanted to team this Santa up with some gingham so I used a background stamp for the border as that's what I had - I just used a piece of paper to mask off the top of the card while I stamped it. I'd already stamped and masked Santa. I struggle with bling so as Susan said glitter would count I opted to glitter the furry bits of Santa's hat with chunky glass gitter.
I'm glad I opted for a brighter green than is usual for a Christmas card - I think it gives this a fun retro feel that goes well with the style of the Santa stamp.
Stamps:
Holly Jolly Christmas and sentiment from Season's Greetings (both Technique Tuesday)
Fine Gingham backgrounder (CHF - retired)
Paper:
Smooth white
Ink:
Versacraft by Tsukineko (Spring Green)
Brilliance by Tsukineko (Graphite Black)
Other:
Copic markers
Copic multiliner
Deko Ice glitter by Efco (Crystal)
Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely weekend!
Just in time for Christmis 2011!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Holland,
Tineke
This is a fab card, Joanne - what a jolly Santa and I love that gingham background. Thank you for joining in my CHNC challenge 5 - hope to see you again soon. x
ReplyDeletesweet card:) loving the green too :)
ReplyDeleteGreat card Joanne with fab masking too xxx
ReplyDeletewhat a great card Joanne, definately a retro feel to it - love the masking xx
ReplyDeletelove the gingham, I thought it was paper!! really beautiful card for OLW. I love to see what everyone else did with the challenge after I've done mine, it's amazing the variety
ReplyDeleteNice job on the challenge combo!
ReplyDeletegood for you, starting so early on christmas!
ReplyDeleteJoanne, I LOVE this!!! That Santa is so cute..but I really love the gingham border...adorable Christmas card...and aren't you good to get started so early!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic! It's bright and jolly! Love the Santa stamp!
ReplyDeleteSuch a simple idea, but looks fantastic xxxx
ReplyDeleteSmashing - very jolly and another Christmas card done too!
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Brilliant masking & I love the green gingham BG! x
ReplyDeleteThis is fab - you've really got this masking technique nailed - it's hard to believe there's only one layer there
ReplyDeleteClever you Joanne that card fits the bill.
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I too thought it was gingham paper. Great card.
ReplyDeletexxx Hazel.
I was thinking the green plaid was very retro. Love it!
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