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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #76 and Holiday Tag Contest: Velvet Santa

Ho! Ho! Ho!  Today I have a tag card for Waltzingmouse Stamps Sketch Challenge #76 and the Waltzingmouse Holiday Tag Contest.  Check out this cute inspiration sketch: 
I'm not sure what made me think of Santa for this one, but here is my card:

I used the neatest velvet paper for his "coat".  Here's a picture which better shows the velvet:
I cut two Spellbinder Fleur de Lis diecuts for the belt buckle, one in coasterboard and one in gold vellum and layered them together for a nice dimensional belt buckle.  The belt is black glitter paper and there are two little square brads for buttons.  The pom poms represent the fur on his coat.  I added my sentiment tag from Candy Jar Christmas embossed in gold and a little scroll to hold the tag from a Spellbinder Ironworks die.  The whole thing is tied up with a gold ribbon of course Santa has to have some bells, doesn't he?   This rather large tag is going on my husbands gift this year.  He's a pretty good guy and deserves to be on my "nice" list!
If you want a chance to win 4 sets (yes, I said 4 sets) of Waltzingmouse Stamps, all you have to do is make a tag using at least one Waltzingmouse stamp set by December 20th.  For more information, here's the link.

22 comments:

Kara said...

Incredible. I love him!!!!

Stephanie said...

OMGoodness, Cathy! This is just darling!!! Love that ornament as a Santa suit!! How creative!

Renee said...

I love this!!
To turn the sketch into a Santa suit is so creative...
those little pom poms are perfect!!
Love the velvet...
everything is perfect...
from bells to buckle...
I just die! :)

Joyce said...

I love it. Ho ho ho. This is so perfectly cute, and every detail is so clever. I'd bet even Carly would approve of this one.

Kary said...

Wow, Cathy!! This tag is AWESOME!! I LOVE what you made!! Absolutely Brilliant idea, perfect tag in every way. Love this!!

Pauline said...

He he! This is such a fun card! Love Santas tummy, and the Pom Pom trim, such a cool idea!

JJ Bolton said...

How adorable is that!!! I love the way you did the belt buckle, so creative! And those square black studs are the perfect buttons! Just fabulous!

Tracey McNeely said...

Oh Cathy, I love this onE! What a jolly santa.

Marybeth said...

This is adorable I love it. Such a fun tag and great idea ! Cant wait to meet you Cathy!

Julia Aston said...

Love your roly poly Santa jacket tag! so cute and creative! love the buckle and the fun die cut at the top!

Kelly S. said...

Oh my GOODNESS, Cathy...this is just the sweetest tag! Any kid, big OR little, would just love it...me included! Love the red velvet, the pom pom trim, those sweet square gem buttons, and the nestie buckle. You chose the perfect sentiment! SO ADORABLE!

carpediem said...

love it...just adorable!! laura j

Kim Duran said...

Oh my goodness, how I would love to have a present with this cute tag attached! So whimsical and just fun! This is so unique. I don't think I've seen another tag like it before. Totally creative!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Now this is just way too clever and cute!! LOVE it!!

anya said...

Cathy, I saw this in your Gallery and *loved* it! Such a creative take on the challenge and so, so cute!

Sharron said...

You're definitely amazing with this one! What a clever take on the challenge. The red velvet, the pom poms and all the gorgeous details are fabulous. Love it!!

Lenet said...

I LOVE it ! Super creative take on the sketch!, Thanks for joining us at WMSC

Karin Åkesdotter said...

Such a WONDERFUL take on the sketch! I LOVE this!!!

Savitri said...

This is so super creative!! Love your take on the sketch!!

Jen Cuthbertson said...

I adore this, Cathy! Great job!

Dolly Daydreams said...

I love your Santa, he is so gorgeous and jolly and a fabulous take on the sketch. Love those cute pom poms too.

Marie

Sarah Bennett said...

This is over the top cute! I love everything about your Santa tag, especially the pom poms and the jingle bells. What a great idea for the challenge!