Friday, May 10, 2024

Here Comes Santa!

Hi all - it's been a while! We had our Sweet Adelines Regional contest last weekend so I was very busy with chorus stuff, plus we have a show coming up on the 18th. Lots of work but fun too!

I'm here with a card for the current Christmas Kickstart Challenge #86 where the theme is Playing with Plaid. Besides plaid paper from the stash, I just got a new texture die from Waffle Flower - perfect for CKC!! Here's my card:


Supplies: Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White;
Betterpress Porcelain; Paper Studio Red A2 card; 
Authentique A Magical Christmas (plaid); scraps
Stamps with Dies - ECD Santa Claus (dies HERE)
Dies - Waffle Flower Sweet Plaid Texture Die
 Betterpress Plate with Dies- Spellbinders Poinsettia Corner (sentiment) &
Other - Copic Markers; foam tape; Paper Studio gel stickers

I started by texturizing an A2 card with the WF die - it's gorgeous! Added a panel of plaid paper trimmed in black to anchor my Santa head. Santa was already colored and leftover from previous cards (here & here). A couple Betterpressed sentiments from the stash & some gel poinsettia stickers finished the card.

I'll also link up to the current Merry Little Christmas Challenge #56 where anything goes & to Darnell's May NBUS Challenge (celebrating 11 years!) since my plaid texture die is getting first play here.

Thanks for stopping and have a crafty weekend!!




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12 comments:

  1. Cat CraigMay 10, 2024 at 6:59 PM

    The plaid is perfect and what a sweet santa face.

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  2. Dawn TMay 11, 2024 at 12:36 AM

    Lovely card Linda. Love the plaid textured background and the gorgeous plaid paper.

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  3. Lisa EltonMay 11, 2024 at 9:48 AM

    Love that jolly little Santa face, he's cute! Terrific card, Linda!

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  4. HilaryJaneMay 11, 2024 at 1:24 PM

    I do love plaid on Christmas cards. This is such a fun and happy card xx

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  5. JeanMay 11, 2024 at 2:08 PM

    The texture, the plaid, the Santa - this truly captures everything special about Christmas!

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  6. Dotty JoMay 12, 2024 at 4:24 AM

    Hi Linda, your card is a total delight and simply shouts 'Christmas'! I love the double plaid and the dainty poinsettia flowers, and just look at that jolly Santa! Gorgeous! Thanks for joining Gail and me over at Christmas Kickstart Challenge, Jo x

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  7. DarnellMay 12, 2024 at 12:07 PM

    You definitely rocked the plaid challenge, Linda! I love your happy Santa and the whole design! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Enjoy your other busy hobby with chorus stuff! Hugs, Darnell

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  8. RosemaryMay 15, 2024 at 9:08 AM

    Oh that jolly Santa is just so cute, Linda! Fabulous Christmas card.

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  9. Trina P.May 15, 2024 at 8:35 PM

    Sweet Santa Christmas card.

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  10. GretaMay 15, 2024 at 10:03 PM

    Hope the regional contest went well and enjoy the show coming up. Such a fun, festive card!

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  11. ArleneMay 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM

    Just adorable. I love the Santa!

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  12. ionabunnyJune 3, 2024 at 4:01 PM

    Gorgeous texture. Love that jolly santa. Thanks for joining the Christmas Kickstart challenge. Hugz

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