Friday, December 8, 2023

Santa Sketch

      This is our last challenge for the year at Crafty Catz and our next one will begin on Friday, January 12.  Our theme is always Anything Goes and usually we have an optional theme to go with that, but this time it's just Anything Goes.

     I chose to use this delightful, clip art sketch of Santa and I printed it in a very light grayscale.  I colored with Sanjoki markers, then cut the image with a large die from QuicKutz.  The sentiment was added before printing the image.  I hand tied the bow, using 1/8" ribbon.  The background has embossed gold stripes.


     Challenges:

     Come play along with us this week if you can pull yourself away from the the madhouse of the holiday preparations.  Happy Crafting.  NanaConnie

12 comments:

Curly said...

He Is absolutely gorgeous Connie, I love how you coloured the image it looks very ethereal.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas
Much love Bridget :) x

As.I.Do.Rodos. said...

A beautiful image and a fabulous card
Have a nice weekend
Ginny
My Blog As I do Rodos

Chris said...

A beautiful card Connie- love that fantastic Santa image, it's magical!
xx

Leslie said...

Gorgeous Card

Lisa said...

Really wonderful Santa image and a terrific card with it.

Donna Scholz said...

Connie, what a unique Christmas card you've created! I adore those blue eyes,,, it just makes me want to give him a hug. Great use of subtle coloring, and so clever with that gold embossed background!! Thank you for sharing with us at Double Trouble!!! -Donna

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

What a fabulous image, love the idea of printing it in light greyscale, so your colouring shows. Gorgeous card.
Faith x

Liz said...

Gorgeous Christmas card Connie, I love you fabulous Santa. Thank you for joining in the Crafty Calendar Challenge this month.
Liz xx

Suzanne Reynolds said...

This clipart of Santa is awesome and love how you colored in the gray tone and touch of pink in the cheeks. Thank you again for sharing your cards with us at Double Trouble and Wrapping It Up with Use your Stuff. Happy Holiday Seasons!

Cazro said...

Just the perfect idea of Santa. Wonderful. Thanks for playing along at Dragonfly Dreams. Caz. DT.

Kellianne said...

I love the grayscale you printed this Santa in! Has such a cool effect and I love your card! Thanks for playing along with us at Double Trouble :)

Melanie R said...

Beautiful card, Connie! Thank you for sharing at Double Trouble Challenge #155. - Melanie R.