Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Papertake Weekly and Peggy Loves Vintage!

Happy Tuesday! I love it when Monday is behind us (except when I'm on vacation! LOL!) This week, we have a sketch challenge at Papertake Weekly by the amazing Dawny Phillips! And we're being sponsored by my awesome sister, Peggy Loves Vintage. Peggy has the most fantastic vintage images! These images are NOT clip art! She collects scrapbooks full of copyright free (now copyrighted by Peggy) vintage cards from the 40's, 50', and 60's, scans them in, cleans them up, and then makes them available to all of us on either cd or over the internet. Also, be sure to visit her blog. She has a couple free ADORABLE images available for you right now!! One of them is perfect for any Christmas project you've got going for US troops! Just click on the pic and then save it to your computer. Doesn't get any easier!

Peggy sent Dawny some images for us to use for our sketch cards this week. I chose to use this adorable jolly Santa. This particular image was on a red background, and I didn't think it allowed Santa to shine enough, so I just cut him out and then popped him up for dimension. The papers I used are Basic Grey and Pink Petticoat digis. along with Bazzil cardstock. I also added some Kaiser pearls to the corners.

Please be sure to pop over to Papertake Weekly to see all the fabulous creations the rest of the DT came up with, and then grab your paper and glue to play along. Link your project up to the challenge post, and you might win a prize from Peggy Loves Vintage! Thanks for stopping by to see me today and hope to see you back again soon! HUGS!

24 comments :

Nancy said...

that is one darling smilin' Santa girl....he's just tooo adorable...love your card and the pink and black card you posted below is just way to cute...those colors just rock together....hope things are going good on your end...hugs

Sandi said...

I really like the big and and small polka dots. Love the vintage Santa. Hugs

Joyce said...

How adorable!! I love it!

Kerry D-C said...

What a terrifically CA-UTE Santa card!! Love that paper!

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous card Sharon ;-) I used this image too and it didn't occur to me to cut the background away !! The papers you used are lovely ! :-)

Luv
Lols x x x

Heather D. ~ Fresh Brewed Designs said...

OK, this is my most favorite Santa ever!!! How CUTE!!! and I love the papers and embellies you chose and the LO is fantastic.

Hearts Turned said...

Fabulous card, Sharon! Vintage, smiling Santa's are just about my favorite thing! You're a great saleswoman--I'm off to Peggy's! Hope you're having a wonderful day!

Jodie from Oz said...

Sharon, love this smiling bright Santa, he brought a smile to my face. Love your papers and colours. Have a wonderful week. Hugs Jodie from Oz

Carole Beath said...

this is one cute card. I love Santa and those polka dots. Who doesn't love polka dots anyway?
Hugs
Carole

Regina Easter said...

that santa is amazingly adorable....hugs

ScrapMomOf2 said...

Oh my goodness . . . that Santa is so adorable! I love these vintage images! I really need to get a better printer and start working with these! They're just fantastic!!

Saskia said...

Wow... lovely card!!

I'm so happy to be a Guest Designer at Papertake Weekly this month!

Sweet greetings,
Saskia :)

Jill said...

beautiful card Sharon, I love the gorgeous images Peggy gave us to use they are so cute hugs Jill xx

HazelQ said...

Cute card Sharon! I love how the ribbon looks :)
Hugs
Hazel

Debra James said...

Sharon, do you ever stop producing such awesomme cards. What ever you put your hands on you are able to create cards that inspire.Love the Santa, he puts a smile on my face. Thankyou for always sharing. Hugs xxx

Candy said...

Hi Sharon,
Your card is simply delightful!!
Love it.
Hugs, Candy

DeeDee said...

Oh WOW! How cute girlie! I love Santas and I think Peggy has the most awesome collection around! Your card is way YUMMO my sweet friend! Love ya bunches! HUGS!

Anonymous said...

Sharon,

Welcome to Wags 'n Whiskers.

You WILL really enjoy this group of fine ladies and the images are whimsey and cute! The quality of red rubber is nice too!

Your cards are very nice, I especially like the pink and brown cake card!

PeggyLovesVintage said...

Love the paper sis. The polka dots just set him off perfectly good. Good job as always! Love ya

Nancy said...

What a great Christmas card! I love this Santa and your layout is perfect. Love the vintage Santas they really bring back childhood memories. Thanks for sharing!
Hugs,
Nancy

Kelly said...

OMG Sharon, this has got to be THE cutest image of Santa that I have ever seen. You've done a great job putting everything together!

Jacque said...

What an absolutely adorable and jolly Santa!! I just love him!!! Beautiful job, Sharon...those papers are just so cheerful...Beautiful card...HUgs..Jacque

DonnaMundinger said...

Just love how you cut Santa out on this one and ADORE the dots! These images are SOOO nostalgic for me! xxD

Curt in Indy said...

This is not just awesome, it is super awesome. What eye popping colors! The image is cut out impeccably and I LOVE the layout of the card! Such wonderful stuff! Best, Curt