Monday, July 1, 2019

Christmas in July

New challenge from Double Trouble Challenge Blog #32. We have Christmas in July, use an old rubber stamp, include a beach scene, and share with Retro Rubber Challenge #114. Whew.... this really had me hunting for stamps and ideas.
I don't have a lot of rubber stamps, but I found this cute little Santa that came in a huge set of tiny wooden Christmas blocks. I would guess the set to be over 5 years old.

I found some Christmas paper and semi-cut the reindeer and played with some gel pens and some hand cutting. The waves were sprayed with my Copic air brush, Santa was colored with PrismaColor pencils, the sun comes from a set by Paper Sweeties, and the word bubble is from Paper Smooches. I added some Scribbles Glittering Crystal 3D paint to the waves and Santa's hat.

The sun, Santa, and word bubble are popped for dimension. The little blue heart covers a finger smudge. Thank you embellishments!

Remember, you don't have to add all the elements. Be sure to click on the link above to find out all about joining in on the fun!


Thanks for visiting!

14 comments:

  1. Sooooooo cute!!! LOVING that sentiment and the baubles on the antlers!!!!!!!

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    1. Santa is kind of like a child and has to be told when it's time to get to work too, LOL! Thanks, Julie!

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  2. Very playful and humorous! And yes, thank you for embellishments! I smiled at the way the reindeer's antlers have become a mobile Christmas tree. Thank you for playing along with us at Retro Rubber Challenge.

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    1. Sometimes I find it fun to be challenged to make a card using nothing that I really have. This often leads to "unique" designs, LOL! Thanks, Jan :)

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  3. Always wonderful, Jean! Your card is so cheerful that I am still smiling since viewing it. Rudolph's antlers are the icing on the cake - love everything. Thank you for playing along at Double Trouble Challenge #32.

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  4. Ohh!! I don't think Santa wants to leave, LOL!! I've been in his situation, on vacation on a warm, sunny beach and then, realizing we have to come back soon to Winter in my home town.
    Love, love this card, so beautifully colored with an awesome layout, the waves Santa is playing in look amazing.
    Such fun, thank you for sharing with us at RETRO RUBBER, hope you come and play again soon.
    Hugs.

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    1. Thank you for your lovely comment, Maria! It was fun digging out an old stamp and getting some ink on it!

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  5. What a great beach scene, and hope Santa has a life saver on, his wet beard will become very heavy in those waves of water.Love the decorations on the antlers and the little birdies. Thanks again for sharing with us at Double Trouble.

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    1. This was the only Santa stamp that I had, Sue, so I had to create around him, LOL! Thanks!

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  6. Wow, you created a fun, amazing little scene! Santa looks like he is having a great time in the ocean, but your reindeer really steals the show! He's a cutie!

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    1. Thanks, LeAnne! Don't remember where I got that reindeer from, but it was just what I needed :)

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  7. Cute card, love the papers you used to create it. Thanks for joining Retro Rubber Challenge blog.

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    1. Thanks, Creative Lady, for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment!

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