This week's High Hopes blog challenge, hosted by Nikki, is "Make it Sparkle & Shine". For my project, I chose Skiing Santa (fitting for the temperatures we're having). For sparkle & shine, I added lots of Dazzling Diamonds ultra fine glitter to the water, Santa's hat, and the sentiment tag. I also used shimmery polka dot ribbon, shimmery and sparkly buttons from Bo Bunny and Autumn Leaves, and even some silver thread to join the buttons. The sentiment I chose is from my Beach Bum set from Whipper Snapper. It seemed fitting... that Santa, enjoying his holiday!
I find sparkle and glitter one of the most difficult things to photograph on cards with my amateur card photographing lighting setup. But I'm OK with that... it's all about the creative process. Right? Right! If you can't see it, imagine it. *grin*
The image was stamped in black StazOn ink and painted with a water brush and re-inkers. I used a 2-Way glue pen to adhere the ultra fine glitter to the areas of the image I wanted sparkly.
I encourage you to join the fun in the High Hopes weekly challenges. There are always more details on the High Hopes blog, and did you know that every week there is a drawing for free stamps from the previous week's challenge participants!? It's true! Join us!
Happy Sunday!
Well Santa is looking mighty cool in his swim trunks and on those skis! This is great, Anna!
Posted by: Lisa Kind | July 28, 2009 at 03:24 PM
Love him! He's just going to be the perfect Christmas card for the folks in Florida!!
Posted by: Danielle | July 28, 2009 at 08:50 AM
Oooooh, love the sparklies! I think I have some of that aqua polka-dotted paper. It looks awesome with the bright green paper here. That rotund Santa just makes me laugh. I love how his beard is flying to the sides of his face. :) Great card!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | July 27, 2009 at 08:33 PM
Awesome job, Anna! I just love you coloring...always vibrant! And I can SEE the shine :-)
Can't wait to get into my new stamping area and create...maybe soon!
~Lacey
Posted by: Lacey | July 26, 2009 at 07:31 PM
That Santa is hilarious!
Posted by: Erika M | July 26, 2009 at 05:46 PM
this is too funny. I love the skiing santa. Adorable card.
Posted by: denise young | July 26, 2009 at 04:10 PM
What a fabulous image! love your card!
Posted by: Tracey | July 26, 2009 at 11:05 AM
i LOVE the clear blue glittery button. Where'd you find those ??? It's perfect for that card :-)
Posted by: Simmy | July 26, 2009 at 09:46 AM
Love this, Anna! The coloring and sparkle are just FAB!!!
Posted by: Carla Mayfield | July 26, 2009 at 09:35 AM
Too Cute, looks like Santa is getting a nice tan!
Posted by: Carol Dee | July 26, 2009 at 09:18 AM
Anna, this is so cute! I love the polka dot paper, the ribbon tied around the front, and your beautiful coloing! That sentiment is perfect for the image!
Posted by: Niki Estes | July 26, 2009 at 08:23 AM
Fabulous card Anna - love the sheer dotted ribbon and buttons. Awesome water coloring.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | July 26, 2009 at 07:51 AM
Only you can make a half naked chubby man look cute
Posted by: Novell | July 26, 2009 at 07:17 AM
love it! you always manage to colour so vibrantly.
Posted by: Kelly Bee | July 26, 2009 at 05:59 AM
Fabulous fun christmas card :0)love it
Posted by: Myra | July 26, 2009 at 04:56 AM
So cute, I love how he's pudgy :D
Posted by: Aimee | July 26, 2009 at 04:36 AM
He is just the cutest Santa Anna!!!
Posted by: Janine | July 26, 2009 at 04:34 AM
Another fabulous Santa! Your coloring makes me green with envy... the tone of his skin is awesome, and all the sparkle here is super!
Posted by: Tammy Hershberger | July 26, 2009 at 04:31 AM