Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Merry Monday # 146 Santa!!

Hi!
Our first snow day!  That makes it a four day weekend here!  Apologies to the northeast (Boston, etc) who, I'm sure, are completely over it!


I'm having so much fun playing along with the Merry Monday challenges!  I've never participated before and it's nice to see my stockpile of holiday cards growing each week.

This week's theme is SANTA.  Do you know I only have one Santa image.  One.  That seems hard to believe.  This is from an old Stampin Up set called Holiday Tag Team.  I'm so happy with the way this card turned out, simple and fun.  



I colored with my Spectrum Noir markers and then debated on what to do with the background.  I started drawing little dots in pink and gray, then added a bit of yellow.  It just took on a little, happy life of its own!  It kind of looks like he is dancing amidst confetti or something, doesn't it? The sentiment is from Purple Onion Designs and the die is from Simon Says Stamp.

Come play along with the challenge!  At least come check out the entries from the design team and the other entrants!!




Hope you find time to do something creative today!
Mary 

22 comments:

  1. Hi, Mary! It's our second snow day here in southern NJ...I'm guessing are not too far away from each other! (I'm with you, I secretly wanted it to snow so we could have a 4-day weekend!) I adore your Santa card, it does look like he's dancing in a fun shower of confetti! What a fun image, too...if you had to own one Santa image, this is a good one to have! I love your clean and simple card, so festive ands fun!

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    1. Not far at all!:). Stay warm!! Thanks for your kind comment!

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  2. Your dotted background is perfect, love it Mary!

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  3. Super cute Santa card! Love the dotted background, Mary!

    Yep, I am in Northern NH and am ready for spring. It is coming soon, right?! Thank you for joining us at Merry Monday!

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  4. This is really cute! I love the dotted background, he does look like he is dancing in confetti :-)

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  5. Just adore your background for this sweet Santa, Mary! Spotted him over on Merry Monday so had to stop by and leave you a comment. Your coloring is superb!

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  6. What a lovely happy, and dancing Santa!!! Just love it!!!

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  7. Your dancing Santa is adorable and colored perfectly. And I LOVE your dotted background...he really does look like he's having a jolly time! :0)

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  8. Your Santa is adorable, Mary! Love your coloring and the design of your card! Well done! Thanks for playing along with us this week over at Merry Monday! :)

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  9. Adorable card and yes it looks like he is dancing in confetti.

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  10. Super festive card, and your Santa is adorable.

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  11. Looks like your Santa is having fun Mary, love you festive design. Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday, glad to hear your stash of Christmas cards is growing.

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  12. What a happy Santa frolicking in those fun dots! Wonderful card!

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  13. Your Santa is perfect, and yes, he does look like he is having a good time. I too have just started these challenges and am loving it. Lots of inspiration from everyone. Good Job!

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  14. Super cute card Mary, I love how you created this little wintery scene. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.

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  15. Such a cute card, your Santa looks so happy and cheery! Oh and if you'd like more snow I can send you PLENTY from Maine! Thanks for playing Merry Monday this week!

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    1. I feel for you guys!!! Last winter we got hit pretty bad...still not as bad as you have, though. OH, Spring! Where are you???

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  16. I love this card, the Santa image is so cute and your background dots are fab - I must remember to use that technique myself!
    Kath x

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  17. Your card is adorable, Mary! I love how you created your background with all the colorful dots! XX

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  18. Your card is awesome love those colored dots.

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  19. Fab fun card. Love the idea with the dotted background. Looks cool :)

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  20. Such a fun card. Love your background as well.

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