This little fellow is Santa Charlie from the new Whiff of Joy release. I just love the retro feel of the image, it reminds me of my favorite Christmas claymation shows. I tried to add to that retro feel by using red and green felt in my Cuttlebug to make funky snowflakes (the die cuts are actually flowers) as well as off white cardstock dipped in ultra fine holographic glitter.
I had a lot of fun coloring Charlie with my Copic markers, and using my Curve and Pop method (tutorial here) to add dimension to some of the presents. I needed to curve the present in Charlie's hand so that his hand could still be seen, so the left side of the package is more flat than the right.
Other Details: I added Crystal Effects to his eyes and boots, and some Liquid Applique to the trim on his Santa suit.
The sentiment is put on top of red felt and the apple is popped out too.
Stickles and Opaque white pen were applied here and there. I also outlined the sentiment and the card with my handy Gold Leafing Pen that I seem to be using so much lately.
Tomorrow will be a project you can give as a little stocking stuffer, or a just because gift. It has been a while since I made something other than a card ~ I can't wait to share it with you.
Don't forget to check out the sneak peek of the new little deer from Toodles & Binks in my post below this one - someone will win him!
Thanks for stopping by :)
Suzy
Supplies List
Stamps: Whiff of Joy Santa Charlie and Merry & Bright sentiment
Paper: Bazzill Bling off white textured cardstock (name unknown); Select White by Papertrey; Red and Green felt from Wal-Mart; Stampin' Up! Ridinghood Red
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Cuttlebug Snowflakes and Flowers die cuts; Nestabilities Squares and Scallop Squares; Crystal Effects; Copic Markers; Stampin' Up! Dazzling Diamonds glitter; Ranger Inkssentials Opaque White Pen; Krylon Gold Leafing Pen; Stickles. pop dots and glue dots.
Blinkie Code
Ohh stunning Christmas-card!! Beautiful colouring!
Hugs, Camilla.
Posted by: Camilla | Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Your detailing is amazing. Gorgeous colors and coloring.
Posted by: PAT(mspfd) | Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Another beautiful card Suzy!! Love it!
Posted by: Monica | Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 11:47 PM
Hi Suzy,
this is fab, love all the snowflakes and felt bits, very retro and cool.
It's a small world too - not only are we on the WoJ team we're on the Toodles one too now! x
Posted by: Frances | Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 04:45 PM
Suzy! Your card is beautiful! Love your coloring a lot! The funky snowflakes look awesome here!
Posted by: Elena | Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 03:00 PM
that is so freakin cute!
Posted by: Lindsay | Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Great card. Love the stamp. Those felt snowflakes look wonderful on this card.
Heather
Posted by: Heather Fullerton (Retired Heather) | Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 10:54 AM