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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

37 comments:

Laine said...

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

sandie said...

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

Chrissy said...

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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Desire Fourie said...

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

scrappymo! said...

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

Love the stitching around that subtly striped paper.

Marlies said...

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

Sue said...

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

Merry said...

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

Wendy said...

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

Meggymay said...

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

Wishcraft said...

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

cotnob said...

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

chrissy xx said...

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

Pat K said...

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

Susan Hogan said...

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.

Shirley said...

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

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


Unknown said...

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??

Peanut said...

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

Rene said...

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

downrightcrafty said...

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

Doreen said...

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

loz said...

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

Lau W said...

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

Sherry Hickey said...

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

KraftyKoolKat said...

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

Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx

Darnell said...

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

Tammy said...

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

Deepti Stephens said...

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

Mervi said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Esther said...

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

JanR said...

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

Annie said...

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

Crafty hugs Annie x

Jacquel said...

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

CathyC said...

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

scrappymo! said...

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.