Monday, July 19, 2010

Karen's Doodles Challenge 20 - Sketch

This week at Karen's Doodles Challenge blog we have another sketch challenge.  For my card, I chose to use Karen's newest images, Santa's House and Santa Waving.



I started this card backwards, meaning I assembled it before I even printed my images.  That way I had an idea of how large my images could be.  Then I sized them and printed them onto Cryogen paper with my inkjet printer.  Copics used:
Santa - E000, E00, R20
Eyes - B12
Suit - R37
Gloves - YG63
Boots & Belt - C5
Belt Buckle - YR23
Sack - E41
I added Sparkly Fluff to the hat and suit trim.

Santa's House - E42, YG63, R37
Gumdrop doorway - RV32, Y21, YG41, BG32
Candy canes - R37
Steps & Mailbox - E41, E42
Trees - G40
Sky - BG11 and blender pen
I added Frosted Lace Stickles to the edges of the snow.  Click on the close-up for a better look, you can also see the sparkle from the Cryogen paper.

Once again, the DP  is from the Merrymint collection by American Crafts.  I am going to be sad when this is all gone.  Finished size is 6" square.

Won't you please join in on the fun? You could win....

1st Place - 3 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles
2nd Place - 2 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles
3rd Place - 1 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles

Winner's are chosen with Random.org. You must use a Karen's Doodles image and you must follow the theme. Be sure to visit the Challenge blog to see what the rest of the design team has created for you.

Challenges
Ooh La La Creations - Christmas in July
Die Cut Dreams - Santa
Christmas Stampin' - Bling it Up
Christmas Cards All Year Round - Anything Goes

13 comments:

lin_ka1 said...

As usual - great

Unknown said...

Ooh Sandy!! LOVE these images and you totally made them your own my friend! Your card has put me in the mood to get started on my Christmas cards. LOVE it! Hugs Viv xxx

Karen W said...

This is adorable but I really like the mouse and the wreath, he's too cute!!

Becky said...

Love it!!!

Lynne said...

Oh wow I love it!! Your santa and house are great and your colouring is amazing perfect for joining us at DCD Christmas Club this week :o) xx Lynne xx

Trisha said...

Sandy-this is absolutely GORGEOUS! Are those DPs from American Crafts? I've been trying to find them in Canada to no avail! Beautiful sketch, and your images TDF! Thanks for playing this weekat DCD's Christmas Challenge! xoxo Trisha

Unknown said...

Oooh, Sandy, this is gorgeous! I understand why you wil be sad when this paper is gone. It's just fantastic!

Hugs,
Renata

Karen said...

Gorgeous Sandy, thanks for joining us at DCD Christmas Club.
xx

Wendi said...

What a fabulous xmassy fun card
I love the sweet paperand the house border
Thank you so much for sharing with us at ooh la la this week
Wendi

Bon Bob’s Delights said...

Great card! Love the Santa and coloring. Not sure I am ready to start Christmas cards yet!! I love the DP too!!

Susie Sugar said...

Fabby card lots of great colouring
Thanks for Playing with us at DCD Christmas Club this week
Hugs Susie and the Christmas Dream Team xxx

Evgenia Petzer said...

WOW!!! Totally awesome!
thank you for playing with us at Die Cut Dreams Christmas club!

Maria said...

Wonderful job on your card! I love all the blings that you added . . .very pretty. Thank you for playing along with us at Christmas Stampin All Year Long. Hope you'll play along with us again this week.

Maria