Sunday, December 6, 2015

Santa Peace

Hello, everyone!  Today I am sharing a card featuring the December progressive challenge image from Gerda Steiner Designs called Santa Peace.  I received this image for free since I joined the challenge last month.


I coloured Santa with Prismacolor pencils and fussy-cut so I could pop him up with foam tape. I added Martha Stewart crystal glitter on the white parts of his hat and suit. The kraft background is die-cut with Lawn Fawn Snowy Backdrop and I added some die-cut stitched landscapes from Poppystamps. The patterned paper is very old leftover snippets from my stash, as are the strips of red glitter foam. To finish it off I added a tiny snow-covered tree.


Just like yesterday I have another photo bomb to share. My little elf Eli has sneaked into the photo of my Santa card. As soon as Eli saw Santa, he got very excited and started singing "Here Comes Santa Claus"! Eli doesn't want to miss a day to link up over at DL.ART's Third Annual Elf Antics Linky! If you have a little elf, you will want to join Eli, Archi, Ron, Daisy, and Hope in their funny elf antics.

I would also like the join the following challenges: Artistic Inspirations AG Christmas UE; Beccy's Place AG UE; Brown Sugar AG 2/2; Bugaboo Catch the Bug Christmas Chaos Day 1 - AG with Here Comes Santa Claus 1E; Bunny Zoe's Sparkle UE; Card Mania Christmas 2/3; Cardz TV Christmas or Winter 2/3; Choux Choux Paper Art Christmas Winter UE; Clique Kits December AG 2/3; Come and Get It AG Christmas 1/3; Craft Rocket AG 2/3; Craft Your Passion Always AG 2/3; Craftin Desert Divas Christmas Linky UE; Crafting by Designs December AG 2/3; Crafting from the Heart AG 2/3; Crafts Galore Encore AG 2/3; Crafty Calendar Let it Snow 1/3; Crafty Catz Let it Snow 1/3; Crafty Friends Christmas 1/3; Crafty Gals Corner AG 2/2; Crafty Girls Creations AG 2/3;Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper December UE; Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra December UE; Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Time to Decorate (peace banner) UE; Creative Card Crew Cold Outside 1/3; Creative Fingers AG 2/3; Creative Ladybirds December AG 2/3; Cupcake Inspirations Let it Snow 1/3; Cute Card Thursday Festive Colours UE; Deep Ocean Santa is Coming to Town UE; Die Cut Diva's Warm and Cozy (Santa is warm and cozy in his hat, mittens, and suit) 2/4; Dies R Us Christmas 2/3; Digi Designs Winter Holidays 2/3; DL.ART December Linky UE 1/day; DL.ART Thankful Thursday Christmas 2/3; Emerald Creek Dares Holidays/Cheer 5/5;Emerald Faeries Merry Christmas 2/3; Fab 'n' Funky Santa is Coming to Town 1E; Fan-Tastic Tuesday AG with Santa Claus 1/4; Fresh Brewed AG Christmas 2/5; Get Creative Holidays 2/3; Glitter N Sparkle AG 1/3; Hiding in My Craftroom Christmas Colours 2/3; Incy Wincy Winter Wonderland 1/5; Inspiration Destination AG UE; Jo's Scrap Shack Christmas Joy 2/3; Just Keep on Creating December AG UE; Kitty Bee Aloha Friday Christmas 2/2; Let's Craft and Create Christmas 2/3; Lil Patch of Crafty Friends AG 1/3; Little Scrap Pieces Show it Off Saturday 1E; MFP Speedy Fox and Friends Red 2/5; Mod Squad Pick at least 3 Ingredients (I chose patterned paper, glitter, faux stitching, digi stamp, and die cut) UE; Natalie and Amy Christmas 2/3; Not Just Cards AG UE; One Stitch at a Time Winter UE; Papertake Weekly AG 2/5; Pattie's Creations Christmas 2/2; Penny's Paper Crafty AG 2/3; Pile It On Christmas/Winter UE; Pixie's Snippet Playground Snippets used for die-cut background, snowy landscape, patterned paper, and glitter foam 1/3; QKR Stampede Glitter 1/3; Robyn's Fetish Christmas Cards 1/3; Scrap and Craft AG Christmas 2/3; Send a Smile 4 Kids Winter Fun 4 Kids 1/3; Simon Says Stamp Monday Gentlemen 1/5; Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Let it Snow 1/5; Simon Says Stamp Work-it Wednesday Holiday Card 2/3; Sparkle N Sprinkle AG with Loose Glitter, Embossing Powder and/or Flocking UE; Sparkles Christmas Die Cuts 2/3; Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Outdoor Scene UE; Sweet Stampin' Snow Time 1/2; The Corrosive Merry Christmas 1/3; The Crafter's Cafe Use Die-Cuts and/or Punches 2/3; The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Christmas Optional Santa 2/3 (FT); The Outlawz Friday Colouring Let it Snow 1E; The Pencil Case H = Heartfelt 2/2; Tuesday Throwdown Cute and Cuddly 2/3; Wednesday's Creative Inspirations AG Option Sketch UE; Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Holidays 2/3; Word Art Wednesday AG w Uplifting Sentiment 2/5;Your Scrapbook Place AG 2/3



Thank you for looking at my card!  Wishing you a joyful day!

113 comments:

New Creations said...

Wow Kitty, love this cute X-mas creation! The Santa and your Eli has a same dress code! Love the Kraft combo with red! Awesome job done my friend!

Barb said...

Hi Kitti, I love your Santa card. He's a very jolly looking Santa. I think Eli has a look on his face as if he's been up to mischief. Barbxx

Kuni said...

Cute, cute, cute Kitty, wonderful christmas card.
Hugs
Kuni

jimlynn said...

I think Eli is waiting for Santa to show up now!
Cute and fun card. Love the glitter foam and that precious little tree too.
Lynn

Dr Sonia S V said...

Ooh this is adorable
Cheers
Dr Sonia

KraftyKoolKat said...

Such a gorgeous creation Kitty and your friendly cheeky Elf finishes it off a treat.
Hugs
Cathy
Xxxx

Vickie Y said...

Adorable, sweet image and card; and, there's that elf on the shelf again! So cute! Thank you for sharing with us at MFP Speedy Fox & Friends.

Michelle said...

Gorgeous card Kitty - the layout and the Santa are wonderful - Michelle x

terrie said...

Great looking Santa card with the Peace banner and of course your elf Eli being part of your photograph....so cute

Di said...

What a cute card Kitty! Santa with his banner is perfect - and the PP top and bottom is a really great idea too!

Hugs

Di xx

Cross Stitch Claire said...

Great card, love that tiny tree, so cute! Thanks for joining us at Craft Rocket, Claire DT x

Bunny said...

Cute card, Kitty. I love the little bit of sparkle on the ribbon and that Lawn Fawn die.

Thank you for joining us at Come And Get It challenge. Bunny DT

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Oh, Eli has a rascal look very cute in this photo! These Elves are very vain.... ;) they always wanted being photographed... also Arci wants says "chees" to Santa :D :D
Love the scene you have created with this paper, it's just fabulous for a happy Christmas card as this! The Santa pop out very well from the snow hillsides and he is perfectly coloured! The kraft and red colours combo looks great! Like the die-cut backdrop and the stripe of glittered foam! Love so much the sweet tiny tree, it make me smile :)

Unknown said...

So fun and cute! I love everything about this card! Thank you so much for playing with us at Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party!
Giorgia DTM

Imke said...

Great take with Gerda´s image, Kitty. Your fussy die cutting ist great and i totally like the kraft background and the little christmas tree.

Liz said...

Such a cute Santa! Lovely design and the patterned paper is just perfect. xx

Jacee said...

Lovely festive card design
Hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

Fikreta said...

wonderful card
hugs
>^.^<

cotnob said...

A super Christmas card Kitty, such a jolly Santa and fabulous design.
Pauline
x

Lisa Lynn said...

WOW- he's a cutie. Love your winter scene!!!!

Pia S said...

Sweet Santa, lovely starry background and a cute tiny tree, what a great recipe for a Christmas card! Also, I'm so glad to see you join our Christmas chaos event over at Catch the Bug!

Lisa said...

This is so adorable, Kitty!! I love the Santa scene you've created!! The little tree is such a perfect touch!! And Eli looks so sweet posing with the card!! Love this my friend!! Thank you so much for playing along at DL.ART!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
DL.ART DT Member

mulberry station said...

I love how you popped your Santa. And the rolling stitched hills are so fun. thanks for joining us for our Christmas Chaos at Catch The Bug.

Lisa said...

So cute!! Love the santa and the little tree with the snow on it is so cute! Love it!

Patricia Alvarez said...

Great card! I love the scene you have created. Santa is super cute and you colored very well. I love the background in kraft cardstock. Thanks for sharing with us over Inspiration Destination.Good luck!!! Patricia DT.

Dana M said...

Adorable card Kitty! That santa is just too cute.

Margaret said...

This is so cute and great fussy cutting. Thanks for joining us at Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper challenge.
Margaret, DT

Gail said...

Kraft and Red are such a great colour combo - I love how you have teamed up all the elements to make one very cute card -thanks for playing at Let's Craft and Create.

Gibmiss said...

Hello Kitty
Fabulous card... Love the image...
Thanks for joining us at Crafty a Friends
Hugs Sylvie xx DT

Tina Z. said...

great card! I love a bit of sparkle and a little tree with the snow, wow.

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

love it! this is so cute!

Beccy said...

That is one cute Santa image Kitty, I love it! I really like the snowy hills in the background with the faux stitching too... great use of die cuts.
Cheers,
Beccy

Donna Ellis said...

Sparklingly cute, Kitty! Sweet Santa image and so beautifully designed! Hope your week is extra happy! Hugs, de

scrappymo! said...

This is really cute and loving the glittery sparkle ribbon!

scrappymo! said...

This is really cute and loving the glittery sparkle ribbon!

Heather said...

Cute!! Love that adorable scene you created. And those glittered strips are fabulous. Thanks for playing with CHNCC2.

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Like how you colored this. Especially like the red glitter tape.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"

aussie aNNie said...

Great and cute image Kitty, love the choice of colours and papers in this fabulous design. x

 { aNNie}

Amy Cohen said...

Great card- I love the addition of the kraft paper. Thanks for joining us at Penny's Paper-Crafty.
Amy-DT

Barbara said...

I so agree, this is so adorable. A wonderful.and fun card to give this year. Thanks for joining us at the Mod Squad this week. Good luck!

Lisa Lara said...

Adorable.

Tinka's paper wonderlland said...

Sutch a great and funn card and I love Eli, he knows when tu turn up and be in the spotlight ;)
♥Hugs Valentina♥

Tanja said...

love your sweet santa and the glitter strips - thanks for sharing your project at Cupcake Inspirations

everything with stickles.blogspot.com said...

Oh Kitty this is so cute just love it x thanks for sharing at Glitter n Sparkle Chris DT x

Olga Fink said...

Such a cute and playful card Kitty! I love everything about it! and I love the photobomb!

Jackie C said...

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful artwork at Corrosive Challenges, hugs, Jackie DT member

Janette said...

Very festive and sweet card design...
Thanks for sharing with us at CraftyCatz this week.x

ike said...

Lovely card and a very cute Santa :-) xxxxxxxxxxxx

Stampsnob. said...

Cute That elf is up to no good Thanks for sharing MFP Speedy Fox and Friends..Lis DT

Barbara Godden said...

Super cute card, love how you popped the Santa up and that tree is adorable, as is Eli. I have an advent mouse that gets moved on a calendar with pockets.

Stampsnob. said...

Oh back again to thanks you for entering at Craft Rocket Challenges Lis DT

Barbara said...

Fantastic card, love this Santa :) Thank you for participating in our challenge from Dies R Us!

Barbara
Dies R Us Challenge Blog DT
http://carterie-creative.blogspot.fr

applejack cards by sue said...

This is so sweet.Thank you for sharing this with us over at Creative Ladybirds Creations. Sue DT x

Glenda said...

This is so cute! Thanks for joining in the 'Christmas' challenge at Dies R Us!

katieo said...

That jolly santa looks so cute on the wonderful scene you created for him. I love the kraft background. Thank you for joining the DL.ART December Linky Challenge. Katie-DL.ART-DT

kim @thisthatandthewholekaboodle.com said...

SO cute!!! I love the little tree with snow next to him!!!!

Mary said...

Your card is a real beauty. I love your little Santa, and the message he is holding is the perfect wish for Christmas and always. Thank you for joining the Sparkles Christmas Challenge.

DIANA L. said...

This is so sweet. I love the peace sign.
Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday Anything Goes DECEMBER Linky Challenge. Have a blessed day
DIANA L.

DL.ART DESIGN TEAM MEMBER
DL.ART
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com
http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com

NGCARDS said...

A fantastic creation! Thanks for playing at PTW! xxx

Creations by Shirl said...

Great job on your Santa card...Thanks for sharing it with us over at Craft Rocket Challenge~

cass said...

Great card. Thanks for joining us at Brown Sugar this week for our "Anything Goes" challenge.

Monika Reeck said...

You rock Kitty with commentar
and this card really CUUTEE
love that you have mojo again Kitty
and that tree oooh so cute so mini and with snowpen too
the santa great colored and Love this cute card too Kitty
I am so amazed how you can get so many comment
you really like a rock star my friend
wait of my christmas card hope you will like it :)

Sherri said...

Darling image & popping him up was brilliant. Thanks for joining us this week for the QKR Stampede weekly challenge!

Rae Ann said...

Love the little scene you created! The background die is awesome and will be added to my list! Great way to use up those scraps.

Thank you for joining us at Crafty Gals Corner for our Anything Goes challenge.

Arlene said...

What a great Santa.
So glad you could join us at Die Cut Divas for the warm and cozy challenge.

AO Creations said...

Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations, good luck!!! Amy DT

AO Creations said...

Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Crafters Cafe, good luck!!! Amy DT

Unknown said...

Santa is always doing something nice. I love scraps and have the most fun ever with them as it seems you did as well. Thank you so much for taking time to post your very creative art with us this week at Word Art Wednesday in our 212th FF AG challenge! Advent Blessings, Carole

marion said...

You definately have your mojo back and so happy to see you being so creative, lots of hugs, Marion

Kelly Schelske said...

Super cute card Kitty! That tree is fun!

Thank you for playing along with us at Di's Digis!

Hugs,
Kelly

Marlene Atkinson said...

a lovely Christmas card, could I just mention it would be a lot easier for the DT's if you listed the challenges you are entering into a list rather than altogether as it is very hard to find the Challenge name in the way you do it now. Thank you for entering your card into the Robyn's Fetish Challenge. Marlene DT

*Vicki* said...

This card is absolutely gorgeous!! LOVE the fun Santa image and the wonderful scene you've created with the snow! :) Thanks for joining in the fun with us at {Cupcake Inspirations}! Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*-DT Sweetie

Wendy said...

Gorgeous card... Thanks for playing along with us at Fab'n'Funky this week.
Wendy xx

SewPaperPaint said...

This is such a darling card, I so love it!!!

Gale said...

Super cute Christmas card Kitty. Thanks for sharing with us at The Crafter's Cafe in our "Use Die Cuts and/or Punches Challenge" and we hope you will join us again real soon. Hugs, Gale DT

Gayatri said...

Gorgeous card. Love the glitter, the Santa is so cute and the snow on the tree. Great work. Thanks for playing along Simon Says Stamp - Let it Snow challenge :)
Gayatri xx

Leanne said...

Omgosh, this is so cute, great paper too, love the Santa! thanks for playing our challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.

Hugs,
Leanne DT LPCF

Cathy - CMP Designs said...

Love this card! The Santa holding the peace banner is awesome! Thanks for sharing with us over at Emerald Creek Dares!
Cathy - DT Member at Emerald Creek

Ellen H. said...

Wow you got a lot comments :).
But your card is very nice, and I'm probably not the only one that thinks that hihi.
Ps. did you know we don't have an elf out here. Wish we had, because it sounds so magical!!

Mimi said...

Such a fun creation, gorgeous wee Santa and I just love the way you have created your snow background, very effective :) :) Thank you so much for joining us at OSAAT this fortnight :)

Lori said...

Hi, Kitty! Love how you've set this up with the red paper on each end. That Santa is so cute. So glad you linked this up to my challenge at ChouxChoux Paper Art!

Dawn Frost said...

Oooh he is cute, love the scene you created! Thanks for joining us for Bugaboo's Christmas Chaos, good luck. Dawn Bugaboo DT.

Karon said...

Fabulous card - love the Father Christmas. Thanks for joining us for our Festive Emerald Creek Dares Challenge

Karon DT

Donna said...

This is absolutely adorable, what a great design with this adorable image. I just made mine and will be posting it next week as I have several posts scheduled. Enjoying elf!

Judy McKay said...

Cute Santa. Thank you for joining our Christmas challenge at Come and Get It and I hope you will join us in 2016 for more great challenges. Happy Holidays. Judy DT

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Absolutely gorgeous card Kitty, love the Christmas tree, thank you for sharing with Sweet Stampin'. Have a lovely weekend!

Love and hugs
Maarit

Rachel said...

So cute! Love all the snowflakes!
Thank you for sharing with us at Sweet Stampin this week, Wedgie xxx

cm said...

Your Santa, coloured to perfection, is HO HO HO delightful! The peace garland and wintry wonderland you nestled him in are charming! Thank you for sharing this festive gem in the Cupcake Inspirations *Let it Snow* challenge!
~carol

Unknown said...

Hi Kitty - great cute card. Love the image & what you have done with it. Loving all the elements to look at on this card. Thanks for joining us over at Crafty Calendar this month. Hope to see you again - good luck!
Hugs,
Bev (DT) xx

Indy's Designs said...

Darling card! Like the kraft background.
So glad you shared at Cupcake Inspirations!
Debbie, DT Sweetie

Helen said...

A great card - love the scene you've created.

Thanks for joining us at Robyn's Fetish.

Helen x

Monica Maier said...

Love the cute santa card and the diecut background is so pretty! Thanks for joining us over at Die Cut Diva's

Karen said...

love that Santa image it's adorable. So jealous of your prisma pencil coloring wish mine was half as good.

Kat said...

your cards are too cute! thanks os much for playing along with clique kits!!

Kandy's Krafts said...

Lovely card, I do love your Santa. Thank you for sharing it with us at Crafty Girls Creations challenge.

Aliza said...

Adorable!

suzARTe said...

Such a cute Christmas card, the little scene you have created has so much dimension.Thanks so much for sharing your card at Anything goes December link-up, Just keep on creating
Susan xx

Gerda said...

What a adorable Christmas card!!! Thanks for joining us at Cardz TV!
Gerda
http://cardscreations.blogspot.com

Joan said...

That's a super cute image and a lovely Christmas card

Thank you for joining us at Sparkles Christmas the month
Joan

Kelly Schelske said...

Super cute card! I love that wee tree!

Thank you for playing along with us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends!!

Justt said...

beautiful card! thank you so much for joining us at Clique Kits challenge!

Unknown said...

Oh my! What an adorable little Santa! Thanks for joining us the the Clique Kits anything goes challenge!

Unknown said...

Oh my! What an adorable little Santa! Thanks for joining us the the Clique Kits anything goes challenge!

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

Such a cute Santa! Thanks for joining us over at DL ART! DT member DL.ART Carri~Abusybee
My Blog!

E. Marie said...

This card is adorable. Love how you used this sweet image and great card layout. Thank you for sharing with Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge and Merry Christmas.

Suze said...

Great use of leftovers and I love the dimension too. Thank you for joining the Santa Claus is coming to Town Challenge at 12 Months Of Christmas Link Up.

PS - somehow I missed seeing this one when I did the Elf rounds. Eli looks good up against that card (photobombing again!)

Helen said...

So cute!
Thanks for playing at Pile It On!
Merry Christmas!
Helen x

Evie said...

Such a cute card. Thank you for joining us at Card Mania Challenge.

Susan Renshaw said...

Love that Peace Santa!
Thanks for sharing with 12 Months of Christmas Link Up!

SUSAN DT

DT for The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up!
Calling All Crafters! – My personal Blog!

Marcia Dehn-Nix said...

Adorable card! I love that Santa design. Thanks so much for linking up with us at Clique Kits!

Unknown said...

Lovely card. Thank you for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations. - Eva, Sweetie DT -

Melissa Vining said...

Such a cute Santa! Thanks for joining us at Clique Kits!

Helen said...

Love the scene you've created with the die cut craft die.

Thanks for joining us at Pattie's Creations Challenge.

Helen x