Thursday, December 5, 2013

Not easy being Santa...

It's bingo time over at the Outlawz Twisted Thursday! I chose the vertical line in the middle to make my card.
My fun Santa image lives over at Stitchy Bear - our sponsor for December. My image is called "Busted" and can be found here.  Just look at Santa's face - I  think his expression says all we need to know about how he feels being attacked by the family pet! Not easy being Santa...
I colored the image using Promarkers, paper pieced his bag with hessia patterned DP and mounted his head on foam for dimension.
I wanted to make a scene depicting a living room, so I chose a DP from Echo Park to make the wallpaper and a Tim Holtz Sizzix die to make the window. Behind the window made of white paper and acetate I used a dark blue paper sprayed with white mist.  I used 2 tag stamps from LOTV, heat embossed using brown powder on kraft, attached them with a bow of twine and a brad. This was a fun card to make. I might make variations of this design, just redecorating the living room and using different images.

This card is also for these challenges:
1) Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge- Christmas + Blog Hop
2) Crafty Catz - #209 Santa Claus is Coming To Town
3) Lexi's Creations - Christmas
4) Through the Purple Haze - Christmas is coming
5) Hobbycutz - #27 Make a Scene
6) Deep Ocean Challenge - #66 Santa is Coming
7) Make it Monday - #169 Anything Goes
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30 comments:

  1. sandieDecember 5, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    great texture Pia and dimension with Santa's head popped up x

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  2. butterfly dream cardsDecember 5, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    This is one seriously lovely card...well done.

    fiona DT
    TTPH

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  3. Lisbeth KDecember 5, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Ho ho, jeg må si det samme til deg som jeg sa til en av mine DTkollegaer hos TTHP; Jeg tror bikkja savner postmannen, og at det ikke overrasker nissefar... Motivet er bare superkult, og kortet ditt er en fryd for øyet :) Tusen takk for at du deltar hos TTPH :)

    Førjulsklem fra meg

    Lisbeth DT

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  4. ChrissyDecember 5, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    LOL..what a great image Pia..poor Santa.Love the window and the fabulous Santa sack..fabulous fun card.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  5. chrissy xxDecember 5, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    What a FABulous Fun image this is Pia..It really did make me laugh!
    FABulous papers...I Love his sack.
    Chrissyxx
    Will have to keep our dog under control on Christmas Eve lol. x

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  6. chrissy xxDecember 5, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    I'm back! Forgot to say:
    Going to have to put 'windows' on my Wish List lol..
    Chrissyxx

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  7. Faye Wynn-JonesDecember 5, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Lol, what a fun scene! That little dog is a tinker! And I love the texture you have added to the card x

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  8. carolDecember 5, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Fab santa...card looks super, thanks for playing alone with us at CRAFTY CATZ x carol

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  9. SueDecember 5, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    Fabulous card Pia. I love the fun image with his hessian bag. Great choice of backing paper and I love the way you have done the sky behind the window.
    Sue xx

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  10. cotnobDecember 5, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    This is a fabulous card Pia, I love your fun image and the dimension you have created.
    Pauline
    x

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  11. DarnellDecember 5, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    So funny, Pia! You make it look so easy, but I know you put a lot of work into this adorable card!! Hugs, Darnell

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  12. TammyDecember 6, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    OMGosh this is so cute Pia, I love that fun image!
    Tammy x

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  13. InkyfingersDecember 6, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    What a fun and creative card, Pia. I love your room setting and it was such a great idea to lift Santa's head for dimension. Thanks for joining us at the Holly Jolly Christmas challenge and thank you for your kind words.
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  14. Cindy van OorschotDecember 6, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    A wonderful Image and a great card. love the sack. and how you have made it look like he is indoors. Thanks for sharing with us at Holly Jolly.
    Cindy DT

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  15. Deepti StephensDecember 6, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    Haha.. yes! not easy being Santa.. :D Loved everything, Santa and his bag, window scene, living room wall, doggie and the tags.. Too cute.. :)

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  16. John LockwoodDecember 6, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    lovely fun image and stunning colouring! Thanx for joining us at Hobbycutz challenges, good luck!

    John x

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  17. Elena V.December 6, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    wow! It's so fun! I love this card!

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  18. BassladyDecember 6, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    hahaha...i am cracking up!!!!

    what a funny and super-sweet card!

    hugs and kisses from germany,
    silvi (GD this week on lexi's creations challenge)

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  19. LaineDecember 6, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    This is fabulous and such fun Pia. Love your eye for design and detail. You asked about the reindeer on my card. Its on the DP which I have had for a long time and I think is My Minds Eye.
    Laine
    xx

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  20. KraftyKoolKatDecember 6, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Love this fun filled creation Pia. Love the different layers to it.


    Have a good weekend.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxxx

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  21. Lau WDecember 6, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Oh the image make me smile :-)) So lovely scene ! Love the snow outside !! superb card my friend !
    xxx

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  22. PeanutDecember 6, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    I have to say...this made me smile. You're right, it's not easy being Santa. To start with, having an ample girth makes chimneys a right nightmare... only to be greeted by a friendly family pet when you crash land. Such a fun card, Pia. Love it!
    xxx Asha - Sunny Summer Crafts

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  23. Sylvia AndersonDecember 6, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Poor Santa ...... your card is such fun Sweetie, great layout x
    Thank you for joining us in Through The Purple Haze challenge, good luck x

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  24. Nicola CroweDecember 7, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Love it Pia especially the paper piecing... Thanks for joining in at TTPH
    Nicola DT

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  25. JoDecember 7, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Fab, fun card! Thanks for sharing with us over at Lexi's Creations this time & good luck!
    hugs Jo x

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  26. UnknownDecember 7, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Love it! Thank you for sharing over at MIM, Hugs Kerry DT xx

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  27. Alljazzed2createDecember 8, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    I love this image.. Have it myself.. Great job paper piecing and your coloring is great.. Thanks for joining us over at TTPH.

    Pam
    TTPH DT

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  28. JacquelDecember 9, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    That image made me LOL!!! It's really cute but he looks so very tired! I also LOVE that window scene you made...it's brilliant!!!

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  29. UnknownDecember 10, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    That cracked me up! I can't helped but to look twice on Santa, LOL. That's a very clever card. I am thinking of clever Christmas messages to add on that too :) Merry Christmas.

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  30. Patricia St MartinDecember 10, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    Fantastic job!!!! You really out done yourself on this card. I love Santa's face and we can't forget the dog. This is such a fun card.
    Hugs, Pat

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