Another holiday card before Thanksgiving... but, I had to do it again!
When I first saw this set in the Stampin' Up holiday catalog, I knew I wanted to make him into a Santa wearing somewhat non-traditional colors. For some reason, I always imagine a woodland Santa to wear green wool with heavy fur trims on his hat and coat. So, a woodland Santa he is! ...and he coordinates with the wonderful Basic Grey paper I bought last weekend!
The Sweet Holiday Wishes sentiment is by A Muse. Santa is stamped on watercolor paper and watercolored with ink from my reinkers and my aquapainter. I think he's charming. *wink*
You are just wonderful at watercoloring. The colors look so warm and inviting! Love both cards! *Ü*
Posted by: Angel | November 24, 2006 at 05:34 PM
Wow. Your artistry really shines through on this baby!! TFS
Posted by: Joan | November 24, 2006 at 01:59 PM
WOW! You have amazingly transformed that silly little Santa!
Posted by: Sherri (sherristampsalot) | November 23, 2006 at 08:55 AM
How gorgeous! A "Robin Hood" Santa!
Thanks for sharing your inspirational work!!
Kathy D
Posted by: Kathy D | November 23, 2006 at 05:07 AM
I love these 2 cards that you have made. The colors are striking! One day I hope to watercolor as well as you do.
Mary
Posted by: Mary | November 22, 2006 at 11:41 PM
I have a woodland Santa.. he has a warm wool cloak.. kind of an olive drab green..
this is adorable! just love your style..
now to try your oyster crackers... lol! the kids will like that one too..
I put some of my favorite recipes on my blog :)
Posted by: annemariez | November 22, 2006 at 09:30 PM
The coloring is gorgeous Anna! Love your last 2 cards
Posted by: Asela | November 22, 2006 at 04:26 PM
Anna,
you are just a genieous!! your coloring is awesome. your layering everything is just the right size. i wish i could do this. iam visiting often your blog just to learn how to color.
now iam upset i did not buy this "Nikolaus" Set.
Posted by: claudia | November 22, 2006 at 01:57 PM
Charming he is! What a great job! Thanks for sharing! I'm beginning to think I need this set too. Ugh, my DH will be soooooooooooo pleased to hear that.
Chris
Posted by: Chris | November 22, 2006 at 09:52 AM
What a gorgeous card ! Your watercoloring is amazing !
:-) Barbara
Posted by: Barbara | November 22, 2006 at 09:02 AM
Anna, this card and its coloring made me think of my mom. She's always going to estate and tag sales. She's always coming home with fun treasures, and has quite a discriminating eye.
One of her words of advice for me over the years, is that if I see a blue or green outfitted Santa, and he is old and in good condition snap him up if the price is right. Some of the most valuable Santas are older ones that are in greens and blues.
Your card has that old time, 'snap it up quick' quality to it. Thanks for sharing, and happy thanksgiving!
Posted by: paige | November 22, 2006 at 08:28 AM
I love your "green" santa...although non-traditional, it looks sooooo right! Awesome job with the shading. TFS
Posted by: Lynn in St. Louis | November 22, 2006 at 08:28 AM
Okay Anna, I thought I had plenty of stamps for cards for the grands and great-grand. I tried my best to narrow down what I ordered from the Holiday Mini and my TECHNIQUE is not working well...I love, Love, LOVE what you did, he's enchanting and suitable for GROWN-UPS, now I have to have this set! TFS??
Posted by: Juanita(Toni173) | November 22, 2006 at 08:03 AM
WOW...the coloring!! These last 2 cards are simply fabulous!!!!! I loves 'em!! :o)
Posted by: AmyR | November 22, 2006 at 07:37 AM