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Summer in Winter Challenge

The challenge over on Stamp Something this week is "Summer in Winter" and as soon as I saw this, a lightbulb went on in my head - believe me, that doesn't happen very often!! I knew I had the perfect stamp for this one!



The stamp is from High Hopes and I've coloured Santa with Promarkers and added some Glamour Dust to his hat and some of the usual doodling to frame it. Papers are My Minds Eye and have distressed the edges and then came the disaster - my sewing machine packed up, so had to resort to adding faux stitching with my Marvy pen. Sentiment is from Cuddly Buddly and mounted onto Bazzill c.s. cut using SU scallop punch. Brads are from Poppicrafts.


Well, there we have it - my first Christmas card completed for 2009!! Off to take a look at the other DT Members' creations now.




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Dawny P said…
What a fab image Jo. Love it, and the papers are gorgeous as well. 1 down 149 to go eh? xxxxx
30 January 2009 at 07:59
Sue Shaw said…
Ha ha ha....that's started my day off with a giggle - thanks! What a fab card....adore the image!
Perfect card....
Have a good weekend.
Sue. x
30 January 2009 at 08:00
Anonymous said…
perfect and soo funny :D

Love it, hugs, Marlene x
30 January 2009 at 08:04
cats whiskers said…
Hi Dear thanks for waking me up with a good belly laugh this morning what a great stamp, love it
Hugs Jacqui x
30 January 2009 at 09:23
Jilli said…
Fab card Jo, love the great image and the papers. Well done you for making your first Xmas card ... i promised myself i'd make at least 1 every month .... have i?!!!.... NO! pmsl! speak to you soon ... Jillix
30 January 2009 at 09:33
Zoe said…
A Great Image...well done on your first Christmas card!
30 January 2009 at 09:51
debby4000 said…
Oh he is brilliant, gorgeous card.
30 January 2009 at 10:07
Annie said…
what a fun image! I think it'll be a while before I can sit in the garden sipping something long and cool - they say it's going to snow on Sunday - in Cornwall! hugs, annie x
30 January 2009 at 10:10
Anonymous said…
What a fun card! I know it is summer there but we are having snow as I write this. Enjoy it while you can! Love the card...beautifully done!
30 January 2009 at 13:17
Deb said…
such a fun card, gave me a giggle! Hope you have a great weekend!
30 January 2009 at 14:44
Lauren said…
Super cute and so clever Jo!
30 January 2009 at 14:50
Kazabing said…
Great card. What a fun stamp image it is. Karen.x.
30 January 2009 at 15:14
Lisa H. said…
the perfect image indeed! love how this turned out JO. great colors!
30 January 2009 at 16:16
~Denise Lynn~ said…
What a fun fun fun card Jo! Love that image! Great papers and design too. Have a fabby weekend. :)
30 January 2009 at 17:50
Alex said…
I LOVE this Jo - that image ROCKS, I need to have me some of that one, lol!!! The colors are fabulous, and you made me smile with this fun card!!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
30 January 2009 at 18:32
Melissa said…
Hahahahahahaha! So cute Jo!

Many Blessings,
M.
30 January 2009 at 18:37
nessy said…
oh jo this has made me laugh so much (legs crossed)~just perfect and your first xmas card!!!
vanessa xx
ps looking forward to sunday ,can lewis bring leo the lion to visit ~as lewis has been chosen to look after the cuddly toy for one week, and write a diary (well i will do that!!)for school!!!
fingers crossed it will not snow ~and get that heating on girl!!!
30 January 2009 at 19:11
Erin... said…
so fun Jo. love that santa can take a vacation!! beautiful job. and way to go for starting christmas cards already!!
30 January 2009 at 19:24
Natalie said…
What a fab image, great card Jo. x
30 January 2009 at 19:33
Emily said…
This looks awesome Jo! Love that image!! Great layout! TFS!
30 January 2009 at 20:09
Marcea said…
Lol, this is PERFECT!!!!!!! Dont you just love it when it all comes together so easily. Wonderful card
-x-
30 January 2009 at 20:25
Anonymous said…
Ha, Jo, you do have it! The very perfect image for this challenge and getting a head start on Christmas for next year. I just love your card, love your doodles and faux stitching... wish I could do that! Gorgeous.
30 January 2009 at 22:01
Deb M. said…
Tooo cute!! Love the Santa & the papers are beautiful!!

TFS...
31 January 2009 at 02:40
Anonymous said…
hi Jo!
so original, i love it...
céline
31 January 2009 at 10:45
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