Santa's On His Way!

by Joanne James1. December 2015 09:00

It's Tuesday and I'm a little later with my post today as I've had the first of my December technique classes this morning - more on those projects another day. Today I have a card for this week's Pals Paper Arts challenge. Before we get to it though, I would like to say thank you to the designers over there for choosing this card as a PPA Pick last week - challenges are fun and it's always nice to have your work recognised so thank you PPA Peeps! This week's sketch was intriguing:

11-25 PPA 277

I immediately saw this sketch rotated through 90 degrees as the two elements looked like a signpost to me; my card didn't finish up quite where I started out - here it is:

I decided to go with a sign of sorts using this fun sentiment from the 'Cup of Cheer' stamp set and a wide ribbon banner behind for some added texture - and of course I couldn't resist adding a fussy cut santa from the 'Home for Christmas' designer series paper to finish. This card uses surprisingly few supplies but has a real festive feel I think.

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A quick visit from me today; off shortly on the school run and then piano lessons - it's all go here! Back tomorrow with another festive project; until then, happy stampin'!

 

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Table built using Product Table Builder by The Crafty Owl - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

 

Comments (7) -

Rae Harper
Rae HarperUnited States
12/1/2015 6:50:25 PM #

Doreen....

I just love these colors and how you've used the paper for your card.  So cute!!!!  Thank you for playing with us at Pals Paper Arts this week.  Hope to see you again for PPA279!

LeAnne Pugliese
LeAnne PuglieseUnited States
12/1/2015 8:08:44 PM #

Cute, cute, cute!  I still haven't played too much with this adorable paper, and now I am thinking I will need that set to go with it!  Adorable!

Brian King
Brian KingUnited States
12/1/2015 8:21:23 PM #

Joanne - ADORABLE!  I love your layering of these images to match up with the sketch.  I'm going to miss this paper terribly - it's perfect in every way.  Thank you so much for playing along with this week's Pals Paper Arts sketch challenge.

Maggie Mata
Maggie MataUnited States
12/2/2015 7:44:53 AM #

Oh Joanne, you steal my heart with the cute as a button Saint Nick! I love him so and I've been a very good girl. Thank you so much for joining the Pals Paper Arts card sketch challenge!  I hope you play along each and every week.  Your work is beautiful!

NMWatt
NMWattUnited States
12/2/2015 7:49:13 PM #

Congratulations on your 2nd win in a row over at Pals Paper Arts! You're really hitting the mark with these cute Christmas designs! Fussy-cutting is one of my favorite things, and you've done an expert job with Santa and his goodies! I hope to see you playing again soon at Pals Paper Arts - perhaps you can go for the trifecta this week?!

Joanne James
Joanne JamesUnited Kingdom
12/2/2015 11:31:07 PM #

Thanks Nicole - I was thrilled to see my card as a PPA pick again this week! I will certainly check out next week's challenge and do my best to play along - you and the team do a great job of inspiring the rest of us!

Claire Broadwater
Claire BroadwaterUnited States
12/2/2015 9:37:10 PM #

Joanne, CONGRATULATIONS on your WIN at PPA!  That is incredible!  I love this DSP and you sure created a winner with this beautiful design!  So happy for you!  XX

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