Update:- I was thrilled to discover some of my Pink Santas were published in The Stampers’ Sampler
June at Dezinaworld has Christmas images to suit all tastes. Over the next few weeks I will be sharing cards, etc made with a variety of her image sheets but today the focus is on the Pink Santas image sheet, as you can see below a sheet with Victorian Christmas charm. At Dezinaworld earlier in the week June shared the DT art that was created with this sheet. If you have visited you will see that there are many possibilities.
June also has freebies at Dezinaworld for you to use in your artwork.
After printing off this sheet I sat with a handful of supplies (yes, they were mainly scraps!) and set about making a batch of Christmas cards. For all cards I used Kraft cards as my base.I limited myself to a few stamps from Oxford Impressions’ Winter Snow and Season of Giving plates.Deko Ice was used here and there to create sparkle and texture.Scraps of hessian, twine and tissue tape decorate the cards.Keeping my supplies to a minimum and creating cards that are a variation on a theme resulted in the cards being made relatively quickly.Linking this to Pink Saturday, which Beverley does a wonderful job of organising.
I am sorry if I have not been able to visit your Blogs recently, I hope it won’t be too long before I am able to catch-up with you.
Wishes
Lynne
Valerie-Jael
Nov 04, 2011 @ 21:25:38
Love your pink Santa. I saw a green Santa at the shops today, selling telephones – what is the world coming to?! Valerie
Tracy Evans
Nov 04, 2011 @ 21:32:33
I always live how you use your scraps and these creations highlight how well you use them. Wonderful pieces and great images. Tracy x
Cynthia Schelzig
Nov 04, 2011 @ 21:32:41
Fabulous!! I never knew a pink santa could look so good:) and what you did with the sheet…well, astounding…I LOVE the cards. ho,ho,ho and I am still painting pumpkins…xmas is just around the corner…Help!!!
Diane
Nov 04, 2011 @ 21:34:09
These are beautiful! I just printed out the same sheet, I can’t wait to start on them, especially after your inspiration.
Chris Arlington
Nov 04, 2011 @ 21:37:26
What a great post Lynne ! You really have a way with words and creativity. You make June proud to have you on her side I am sure !
craftytrog
Nov 04, 2011 @ 21:38:37
I love the snowy look on these wonderfully festive cards Lynne! More great use of your scraps too! x
june
Nov 04, 2011 @ 21:54:02
Lynne, thank you, thank you, thank you. Your work is incredible and you showcase the images so beautifully. Chris is right, I am so proud and thankful to have you on my team and to also be such a great friend.
Hugs June xxxxx
ps, Cindy has also posted pink santa pieces so its a wonderful promotion between you both
hugs June xxxxxxx
Ephemera
Nov 04, 2011 @ 21:57:17
Brilliant cards, loving the pink santas, they are fab! XX
Cindy Adkins
Nov 04, 2011 @ 22:00:09
Happy Pink Saturday!!! When you come to my blog, you will faint–we used the same sheet!! lol Your creations are gorgeous!
XO
Cin
Marilyn J. Rock
Nov 04, 2011 @ 22:02:38
Oh; I love the pink Santas! You always showcase images so elegantly and beautifully! xxoo
Barbara Moore
Nov 04, 2011 @ 22:13:28
I love your cards Lynne! Now the sheets from Dezinaworld are ones you download and then you have to print them off yourself correct? I have an inkjet printer and sometimes the colors will smear unless I spray it with an acrylic sealer.
Jillian
Nov 04, 2011 @ 22:23:51
Really nice! Love the vintage Santas.
Terry
Nov 04, 2011 @ 22:34:24
What a lovely collection of vintage Santa Christmas cards! Beautiful details!! Love that you used the kraft backgrounds and added the delicate shimmer! Wow! Have a great weekend!
Jennie
Nov 04, 2011 @ 22:47:11
These are gorgeous – just so different. And I love the way you use your scraps – so inventive!
RobinfromCA
Nov 04, 2011 @ 22:47:50
Oh, I love pink Victorian Santas and your cards are just wonderful! Quite inspirational!
Robin
Joan
Nov 05, 2011 @ 00:00:23
Your cards are fabulous !
Sharon
Nov 05, 2011 @ 00:13:05
Pink is my favourite colour and your Pink Santa creations with June’s images are just fantastic!!!! Perhaps Pink should replace Red for Xmas LOL!!!
KK
Nov 05, 2011 @ 00:23:53
H’mm, not sure how I feel about Santa wearing pink!!! Kind of goes against the grain and although I like to be different, I dunno. Love the artwork, though. Lovely work, Lynne 🙂
Rhonda
Nov 05, 2011 @ 00:32:09
There is a simply beauty here, you’ve created. These speak to my heart, Lynne.
Have a creative and wonderful weekend. xo Rhonda
Gayle Page-Robak
Nov 05, 2011 @ 02:38:52
Your Pink Santa series of cards is wonderful, Lynne! So beautiful. The kraft card base is so ‘old country’ and a perfect setting for the old gentleman. Very beautiful!
Sandi
Nov 05, 2011 @ 03:58:45
Oh so sweet images and cards!
Sarah Coller
Nov 05, 2011 @ 06:22:09
Gorgeous cards!
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Anne Campbell
Nov 05, 2011 @ 08:01:45
Simple and beautiful Christmas cards, love from Anne xx
supersnooks13
Nov 05, 2011 @ 08:23:59
You are putting me in the mood !! lovely cards Lynne…
dorthe
Nov 05, 2011 @ 09:22:16
Oh Lynne, I adore your snow covered and stamped cards.Love you used rosa also for the snow flakes –
Lynne if you would tell me what the Deco Ice is and where to find it I will be very happy–but if it is a bussiness secret it I understand, dear 🙂
Happy week-end to you…
Dorthe
Suze Bain
Nov 05, 2011 @ 10:36:40
Love your snowy backgrounds on the kraft and the santa images are gorgeous. A beautiful set of cards. xx
Ira
Nov 05, 2011 @ 10:41:10
Santa certainly wears his pinks well!! Wonderful series of cards Lynne, each and every single one a fine piece of art! Have a great weekend, hugs, Ira x
Chris
Nov 05, 2011 @ 12:43:05
Love your cards, Lynne. What a great idea to get out just a few supplies and make similar but different cards – if you know what I mean lol. Being surrounded by tons of stash makes it so difficult to be creative.
Chris x
Debbie Kaste
Nov 05, 2011 @ 13:33:07
Cute, cute, cute, Lynne! With such a limited amount of supplies you create masterpieces! Great job.
Hugs,
DebbieK
Penny
Nov 05, 2011 @ 13:54:23
Eek! Christmas card time already!! Yours are really great and the Deko ice gives a cool wintry effect to them.
Jan hennings
Nov 05, 2011 @ 14:05:48
love…love Santa in pink…just adds to the vintage feel!
Sue
Nov 05, 2011 @ 16:48:45
I love these cards Lynne. They have a traditional look but at the same time have a fresh feel to them.
Ms Burrito
Nov 05, 2011 @ 19:36:18
So beautiful!
Pink hat, have a great weekend!
Marjie Kemper
Nov 05, 2011 @ 22:03:24
Wow! Love these, Lynne. The Santas are fab and I really like the white snowy effect on the kraft paper. The postmarks are a great touch too.
On another note, I had time to read through Somerset Studio last night and smiled when I saw your gift bags. They are even prettier in the mag. Congrats!
Cindy
Nov 05, 2011 @ 22:28:55
So pretty! Happy Pink Saturday!
Cindy
starr
Nov 06, 2011 @ 04:09:05
Your cards are lovely. I must say the images are beautiful and I’m on my way to visit June. Thanks so much for sharing.
Silvia(Barnie)
Nov 06, 2011 @ 07:20:31
You’ve been very creative. All these Christmas card a beautiful.
Marie
Nov 06, 2011 @ 20:29:31
Lynne I love these card with these gorgeous vintage images so bright and bold and the Kraft is a great background to show case them.
Marie
michele s
Nov 07, 2011 @ 07:23:26
i think santa’s true color must be pink! such beautiful creations! very nostlagic and lovely. xo
Jack
Nov 07, 2011 @ 13:07:31
Great cards, and Santa looks brill in pink. xx
Electra
Nov 07, 2011 @ 19:12:53
These are are so pretty!
Judy
Nov 08, 2011 @ 13:58:01
Such pretty cards Lynn and love all the little details.
LisaKay Balazs
Nov 09, 2011 @ 05:06:28
Gorgeous. I’m going to have to get over to Dezinaworld. Thanks for the lovely share.
Hugs, LisaKay
Belles Roses
MarieS.
Nov 09, 2011 @ 13:06:51
Love,love your Santa cards,dear Lynne! So very vintage.
Have a wonderful day.
Hugs,
Marie
JeanFB
Nov 11, 2011 @ 19:07:54
I know I am late with commenting on this post, but I’ve been having a lovely time catching up with your blog, and these cards made me gasp! Absolutely stunning! And I love that they are so very beautiful and still easily mailed in the regular post. Gorgeous! Have a wonderful weekend, Lynne!
gerri herbst
Nov 13, 2011 @ 23:03:34
I have been looking at all your older posts since I am behind and this one caught my eye! What marvelous creations you can come up with using such a small amount of supplies! Amazing. take care my friend, gerri