Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Vintage Santa

I've had the day off work today - had planned to make many cards and spend lots of time blogging, that didn't go exactly to plan. I went to the post office, popped by a beauty salon and I've cooked! Something I usually hate doing as I always make a mess and over cook all food! I made a stew - from scratch and with fresh vegetables - well, as fresh as they get this time of year - and it tasted delicious, I'm very proud of myself...
I also made this vintage card. No stamps used! The patterned DPs are from Maja Design, I'm not sure of the Santa image. I attached the image to a die cut oval (Spellbinders Opulent Ovals) and I added some cheese cloth behind the oval. The Merry Christmas sentiment is made with a die from KaBoks. The little red polka dot button was part of the advent calender gift I received today. I machine stitched with white thread around the edges

This card is for these challenges:
1) Craft Room Challenge - Vintage Christmas
2) Unstampabelles - Christmas (no stamps!)
3) Christmas Card Challenges - #1 No Stamping
4) Sugar Creek Hollow - Vintage Christmas
5) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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37 comments:

  1. LaineDecember 4, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    A busy day and a fabulous vintage creation. A good days work I would say. Love it Pia.
    Laine
    xx

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  2. sandieDecember 4, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Hi Pia, your day sounds like it was fun and you get to eat at the end! I like the Santa image and combined with the cheesecloth gives it a lovely vintage feel x

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  3. ChrissyDecember 4, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    Fabulous vintage card Pia..love the image and love the colours and stripes in the papers.Wish I could use muslin..just does not look right when I do it..but I love to cook..but sadly,I love to eat it too..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  4. LaineDecember 4, 2013 at 7:42 PM

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  5. Desire FourieDecember 4, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Oh wow this is just gorgeous and so different. Loving the vintage feel.
    Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

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  6. scrappymo!December 4, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    What a beautiful vintage card. The Santa image is amazing...so vintage and wonderful!

    Love the stitching around that subtly striped paper.

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  7. MarliesDecember 4, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    A lovely vintage Christmas card! Very stylish. The red letters realy stand out. Isn't it nice to have a day of work and just do what you want even though it never seems to go the way you intended, it's a day off! hugs, Marlies

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  8. SueDecember 4, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    It sounds like you have had a good day!
    Your card is gorgeous, I love the image, beautiful papers and wonderful layout too.
    Sue xx

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  9. MerryDecember 4, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    What a productive day. Terrific card, love the Santa image and all the textures on your card. Thanks for joining in at Unstampabelles.

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  10. WendyDecember 4, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Love the texture in this card Pia, super vintage card! Well done on the stew too! :) xx

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  11. MeggymayDecember 4, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    A beautiful Vintage card, love the layering. Thank you for joining us at SCH this time.
    Yvonne

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  12. WishcraftDecember 4, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    Gorgeous vintage card Pia, fab image and design :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  13. cotnobDecember 4, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    This is a fabulous card Pia, I love your vintage image and the texture you have added with the cheese cloth and stitching.
    Sounds like you had a fun day, especially as you cooking turned out so well.
    Pauline
    x

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  14. chrissy xxDecember 4, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    Sounds like you've had a busy day Pia although things didn't go according to plan!
    LOving your Vintage card..Such pretty papers too, and I LOve your stitching..You made me smile lol..
    It's a Crafting thing Pia..Using things {button} that come our way!
    Chrissyxx

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  15. Pat KDecember 4, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    Love your vintage card Pia. The cheesecloth is a lovely touch and that polka dot button finishes it off beautifully. Pat K xx

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  16. Susan HoganDecember 4, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    Your day sounds very balanced Pia -some shopping, some treating and some eating and finally some crafting -bliss! Your card is beautiful -love the vintage and the cheesecloth touch. Thanks for playing along with us at Unstampabelles for our current challenge.

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  17. ShirleyDecember 5, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    A fabulous card Pia. The spotty button and cheesecloth work beautifully with your Santa image.

    Shirley.....I spotted your card on MIM.


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  18. UnknownDecember 5, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    Fab vintage Christmas card, love the stitching and use of the cheese cloth...cooking? I hate cooking as well as hate the mess, do as little as possible except for meals and then I have to clean up straight after....phobia or what??

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  19. PeanutDecember 5, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    Love the vintage look and muted colours with a pop of red. Looks ultra elegant. Sounds like you had a busy day... it's time to put your feet up and eat cake! :-)
    Asha - Sunny Summer Crafts

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  20. ReneDecember 5, 2013 at 2:52 AM

    This is awesome! I am so bad at these vintage inspired cards...you make it look effortless!
    Rene ;D

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  21. downrightcraftyDecember 5, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    how gorgeous a lovely creation to look at before the day begins
    Hugs Kate xx

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  22. DoreenDecember 5, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    This is beautiful...gorgeous image and design.xxx

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  23. lozDecember 5, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Gorgeous card and image Pia. I saw this on MIM..Loz. Loz

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  24. Lau WDecember 5, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    You had a busy day !! but so fun !! :-)
    Your card is superb, love it very much !
    xxx

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  25. Sherry HickeyDecember 5, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Fantastic vintage Christmas card; I love the rustic look!! Thanks for joining us at Sugar Creek Hollow!

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  26. KraftyKoolKatDecember 5, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    This is so lovely Pia. Love the Vintage chappie. Glad you had a fun filled day and enjoyed the cooking.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  27. DarnellDecember 5, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    GASP! Pia, this is sensational! If it doesn't win ALL of the challenges, I'll be astounded!! Hugs, Darnell

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  28. TammyDecember 6, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    Gorgeous card Pia, I love that vintage Santa image and the added cheese cloth!
    Tammy x

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  29. Deepti StephensDecember 6, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Oh wow! fantastic card.. Sounds like you had a sweet day.. :)

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  30. MerviDecember 7, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Hei Pia!
    Having a weekend roast in the oven, easy cookin - and time to blog!
    Lovely vintage santa card, beautiful design. Love the text and how the button brings all together so beautifully.
    Thanks for sharing at Craft-Room Challenge;-))m

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  31. UnknownDecember 7, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    This is awesome, thank you for sharing over at MIM, Hugs Kerry DT xx

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  32. EstherDecember 8, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    What a gorgeous vintage santa, beautiful card..Thanks so much for sharing with us at Craft-Room...Esther xx

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  33. JanRDecember 9, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    Such lovely vintage-y goodness! I love it. Thanks for joining us at UnstampaBelles.

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  34. AnnieDecember 9, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Gorgeous vintage image and I love the background you created. Thank you for sharing with us at Craft Room Challenge

    Crafty hugs Annie x

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  35. JacquelDecember 9, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    You make vintage look so very easy with your awesome designs Pia! This card is just beautiful & I do like the simplicity of it!!!

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  36. CathyCDecember 11, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    such a great Christmas Card. thanks for joining in our Christmas Challenge at UnstampaBelles.

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  37. scrappymo!December 14, 2013 at 3:55 AM

    What a gorgeous, vintage Santa image. He is a real "Father Christmas"!
    I love the way you have made the card look rustic with the DP and the stitching yet thrown in the oppulence of that wonderful die.

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