Happy Friday! Here is my Twisted Sister challenge for this week, a funny Christmas card. My inspiration (once again) comes from Holly (Yungs) in this card:
I used a fixative to set the inkjet printer ink to keep the image from running, so it was a challenge to color. I used Sharpies. Normally, these images just need heat setting with your embossing gun, but cheapo inkjet refills are not kind to these! Santa's suit has white Flower Soft and his boots have MS shimmering coal glitter (glitta in Texas). The image was also sponged and Santa's eyes have a dot of CE to make them pop. Don't you love the look in his eyes! lol- that totally drew me in.
I have my sistah, Shirt (wannabcre8tive) to thank for the name of this card, thinking it might not be so nice to call it 'Don't Pee!', Shirley suggested Wanna Wii? Thanks Shirl!
Everyone is welcome to play in our Friday Challenges. This weeks Key Word is TSC0821. C'mon! Play! Thanks for looking!
Date: Friday, August 21, 2009 GMT Views: 1521
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Registered: April 25, 2006 Location: Northampton England Posts: 1502
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 12:28 PM
Trust Shirley to come up with the perfect title for this beautiful card, Santa is not looking too amused is he haha! Wow that has colored amazingly for a digi-stamp. I love your pretty bow and look at all those brads this has such a stylish look I really love it Pat.
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Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 12:54 PM
That is adorable!!! Doesn't that take you back!!! It takes me back alright!!! hahahahahaa!!! I remember my eldest especially being terrified of Santa Claus, but then aren't they all? What a fun and beautifully done Christmas Card!
Registered: June 14, 2008 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 6675
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 2:19 PM
Awww Pat this could be a photo of my DS - he was terrified of Santa!! Love this image and those rosy cheeks on Santa! Your DP and that Nestie looks gorgeous - well done on the TSC - it is morning here and I am ready to stamp - shame about the chores!! LOL!! Thanks for sharing...love this sister!! {{{hugs}}}
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Registered: April 4, 2006 Location: Boxertown USA, IL Posts: 67303
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 3:25 PM
What a fabulous card. Love your Santa with the white flower soft, I was thinking that is what I needed for mine when I was making it. Couldn't find my fuzzy s. Wonderfully colored and a great choice of dp. That bow is tied to perfection.
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Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 7:03 PM
Wow Pat! I am so flattered you were inspired by my card! I just love your card. All the sponging adds so much to it, and the brads are a neat touch! I abolutely about "wii'd" myself when I read your card title! LOL!
Registered: February 12, 2007 Location: Aurora, Colorado Posts: 13642
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 7:03 PM
wow, Pat, your cards are just magical. love your use of flower soft and you are right, his eyes describe what he is feeling with this very unhappy child!!! super duper card!!! tfs.
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Registered: May 31, 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 14509
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 8:32 PM
Less than five minutes? Are you kidding me? That would have taken me all day long and then some to create!
Girl, you are fantabulous and this is awesome! tsmfs
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Registered: May 31, 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 14509
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 8:33 PM
Okay, now I am really jealous ... you used Sharpies to color your image. I have Sharpies. They've certainly never looked so good. Argggh.
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Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 9:22 PM
my oh my! oh my! what a hilarious card.. your design and coloring are just right. look at this striped ribbon and your designer papers...lovein the flower soft... this couldn't be any cuter.. I am lovin every little detail Pat...
wonderful card my friend!
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