Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Ho ho ho!

I just couldn't let another week pass without playing along at Jingle Belles!



 I had been trucking along so well with my Christmas cards, but then took a couple (or maybe three) weeks off to get some birthday/generic cards done and also, life got busy for a bit there, so time to get back in the game! I have missed my friends over at Jingle Belles, so I managed to find just enough time to put this sweet little singing Santa on a card for the current challenge which is to create cards that



  • incorporate music
  • are inspired by a holiday song or
  • include a holiday song title

  • I have incorporated music paper and embellishments and might have been inspired by the song "Santa Claus is coming to town!" I must admit that it was a bit tough to switch back into Christmas gear - the first few weeks after Christmas, I couldn't seem to switch out of Holiday gear, but here I am easing back in! Here is a shot of the inside. Quick and easy as this paper line came with these already printed up, vintage look and all!

    I was also inspired by the fun sketch over at The Challenge! (see below)



    I would like to share at:
    The Challenge at Always Playing with Paper - a sketch



    and 

    Shopping Our Stash - The Earth has music - the music part is obvious on my card, but as for the earth, some believe Santa travels the entire world in just one night right?! - Ok, so I might be stretching it!

    Jingle Belles - fa la la la la

    If you haven't started your Holiday cards yet, you really must visit the girls over at Jingle Belles for inspiration - they just keep it coming every single week!

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Shanna :)

    What I used:

    stamp - CTMH "Perfect Fit - Holidays" B1412
    Marvy scallop punch, EK success 1 3/4 circle punch
    papers - Cosmo Cricket and from the scrap bin
    Sizzix embossing folder
    music note confetti (a Bday gift from Donna)

    12 comments:

    1. I love music paper! Super cute Santa! Thank you for joining us at The Challenge!

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    2. Fantastic card....you have inspired me to get a much needed early start on my holiday cards!!! Thanks for joining the SHOPPING OUR STASH crew and Words to Scrap By for our combined "The Earth Has Music" challenge!!

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    3. Love that fun little Santa ... so very glad you joined our fa-la-la-la-la at jingle belles.

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    4. SUPER card! I love your stretch to make your card fit the SOS prompt, but your'e in with just the music! HA!

      Thanks for joining us at Shopping Our Stash!

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    5. What a fun holiday card! Love the music paper with the Santa image. Thanks for joining us at The Challenge!

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    6. Fabulous! Glad you were able to find time to create another Christmas card to add to your stash. This one is particularly delightful with that singing Santa. I absolutely love the embossed cardstock!

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    7. Nicely crafted card! Thanks for joining us this week at Shopping Our Stash!
      Hugz,
      Chana, DT

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    8. So vintage!! Love that Santa and the sentiment :)

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    9. SUPER fun Santa card!!! VERY FUN, So glad that you joined us at the challenge!

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    10. I have all the supplies needed to make this card!! Too funny - I may have to case you! Thanks for the inspiration :o)

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    11. ok, i don't know WHERE my comment went, but i swear i saw this and loved it last week miss shanna!!! (check out the JB shout out post from thurs if you don't believe me, lol!) :) this is sooooooooooo beautifully done in every respect: perfect choice of elements, colorsand texture; plus HOW CUUUUUUUUUUUUTE is that awesome santa! xoxoxoxo

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    12. That is the cutest santa! Great use of the sketch and bravo to you for working you your Christmas cards! Thanks so much for sharing with us at The Challenge!

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    Thanks for visiting! I love to hear what you think of my work! :)