Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Vintage Christmas Card with Santa

I made this card using papers from Maja Designs and a Christmas sentiment tag stamp from LOTV. The layout is inspired by this month's sketch over at House of Cards, and they want to see vintage or shabby chic cards  this week. I went with a Christmas theme as I really need to get the pile of Christmas cards to grow! I mounted the Santa, circle cut from a DP, to a die cut of kraft, decorated with white gesso and pearls. I added a strip of burlap for texture - I gave it the gesso treatment as well - and some seam binding ribbon. I machine stitched around the edges with a glitter thread - I think this card needed just a little bit of sparkle.

This card is for these challenges:
1) House of Cards - August Sketch + Shabby & Vintage
2) Crafty Boots - Christmas
3) Paper Playtime - Use Pearls
4) Crafty Catz - #195 Real or Faux Stitching with option of Material
5) Make it Monday - Anything Goes 
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36 comments:

  1. chrissy xxAugust 27, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    What FABulous papers Pia...LOving these colours and texture...
    The 'gesso' look is soooo pretty.
    Chrissyxx

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  2. Deepti StephensAugust 27, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Beautiful card Pia! Love the touch of burlap, gesso and pearls.. :)

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  3. ChrissyAugust 27, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Such a beautiful vintage Christmas card Pia..love the sepia colours, the texture with the burlap and love the Gesso detail..fabulous.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  4. Linda LevoirAugust 27, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    Lovely vintage card, I love the use of glitter thread and that stuff can be really hard to sew with! I know what you mean about Christmas cards, I haven't done nearly enough yet lol Thanks for joining in the fun at Crafty Catz :) xx

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  5. SueAugust 27, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    A gorgeous vintage style card Pia. I love the Santa image, beautiful colours and the gold thread is such a fabulous touch.
    Sue xx

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  6. WishcraftAugust 27, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    Love all your fab texture Pia, lovely card :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  7. cotnobAugust 27, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous Pia, I love the muted colours and fabulous vintage image, such a good idea to use glitter thread.
    Pauline
    x

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  8. Lisa MincklerAugust 27, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    I would LOVE to see my Christmas cards grow too. So far I've watered the Christmas paper pack twice and nothing. Maybe it needs more direct sunlight....
    Your shabby vintage card is GORGEOUS Pia. You've tackled several fabulous challenges all on one card.
    hugs to you,
    Lisa x

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  9. SYLVIA-ANNEAugust 28, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    Hi Pia - the mix of neutrals and vintage is so classy. Love the Santa image and your wonderful layout, and the gesso gives a feeling of snow on the burlap - a simply beautiful project, as always.
    Hugs, Sylvia xx

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  10. LaineAugust 28, 2013 at 12:16 AM

    Such a stunning vintage style Christmas creation Pia.
    Laine
    xx

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  11. MagsBAugust 28, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    Oh what a lovely vintage card! I love the soft colours and the gorgeous traditional image!

    love Mags B x

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  12. UnknownAugust 28, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    Brilliant vintage design and so perfect for the coming season of Christmas.xx

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  13. Donna NuceAugust 28, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    I love your vintage Santa and the cute gingham paper. Thanks for joining us at House of Cards again. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

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  14. DIANA L.August 28, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Beautiful love the vintage lookI saw you on MIM I am # 35and #103, stop by I would
    Love to have you visit.
    This is so sweet.
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  15. downrightcraftyAugust 28, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    wow gorgeous love the colour
    Hugs Kate xx

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  16. JanetteAugust 28, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Beautiful card, love the image and design.
    Thanks for sharing it with us at CraftyCatz this week.x

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  17. WendyAugust 28, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Lovely atmospheric card, love the colours Pia! Spotted it on MIM xx

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  18. Ruth MAugust 28, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Just gorgeous Pia, I love the gesso treatment you used! The colours and Santa image give such a feeling of warmth - a really charming and appealing card - as per usual! : )

    It's always a pleasure to see you at HOC Pia, thanks so much for supporting us!

    If you want to add to your Christmas card stash please consider playing along with us at 52 {C}CT I am the challenge hostess for Sept & have designed the challenges - I'd love you to take part in my challenges - and then to carry on playing along with us!
    Ruth x

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  19. carolAugust 28, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    super card, love the design...thanks for sharing with us at CRAFTY CATZ x carol

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  20. Cindy GrohAugust 28, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Love it. The painted burlap is a great touch.

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  21. KraftyKoolKatAugust 28, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    This is so gorgeous Pia. A real vintage feel to it. Love the pearl and burlap features they finishes it off a dream.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxxx

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  22. lozAugust 28, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Fabulous christmas card Pia. I saw this on MIM..Loz

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  23. Dee's Craft RoomAugust 28, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    Beautiful card Pia, love your design and the colour palette you have used.

    Thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

    Dionne

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  24. MerviAugust 28, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Beautiful card, love the wintery look and the papers;-))m

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  25. TammyAugust 28, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    WOW gorgeous Christmas card Pia! I love that fabulous vintage image and all of your textures! Thanks for joining us at HOC this week!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  26. Lau WAugust 28, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    So nice vintage card, love these papers ! Superb textures for this card, a beauty !
    xxx

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  27. Patricia St MartinAugust 28, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Pia, Gorgeous! I need to do more Christmas cards all so. Love the fibers and the vintage image. Awesome papers and love the sparkle.
    Hugs, Pat

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  28. Mynn xxAugust 28, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    This is SO gorgeous, Pia! LOVE the vintage Santa and I adore the tree paper! Your texture is great, too! Thanks for joining us at HOC--hope you join us again soon! Mynn xx

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  29. MarliesAugust 28, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    A gorgeous Christmas card! I love the vintage look! the glitter thread is a good ides for Christmas cards, I must remember the idea. hugs, Marlies

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  30. Paper ProfusionAugust 28, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    Absolutely beautiful Pia! Love the pearl framing and the subtle sparkly stitching really sits well with the vintage hues and finishes it beautifully. Nicola x

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  31. Mrs.BAugust 28, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Hi Pia, This is a fabulous card, gorgeous papers, love the way you have used the image.
    Avril xx

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  32. Sue B August 30, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Ooh this is gorgeous Pia… what a fab image and I love the frame with the pearls… the papers, tag and ribbon are just perfect and give the whole card a wonderful vintage feel… I love it !!
    Hope you have a good weekend
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  33. scrappymo!August 30, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Now, you just know I will love this card! How I love a little burlap, a little gesso or cream paint and a wonderfully vintage Father Christmas.

    Great job, Pia!

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  34. JulesSeptember 2, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Wow what a beautiful card! :) Love the vintage Santa image you used. Thanks for joining us at House of Cards this week jules

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  35. VannessaSeptember 2, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    This is just gorgeous and a great Christmas card! Thanks for joining in the HOC challenge this week.

    Hugs, Vannessa
    HOC DT

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  36. Danielle VincentSeptember 5, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Oooohh I love this!! Such a great vintage card. You've made some awesome vintage creations lately. I've had fun catching up with your blog tonight. Hugs D

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