I have the privilege of hosting this weeks teaparty for Jacqueline Zuhde, the loving 82 year old mum of our very own Teapotter Jeannie (Lv2grdn).
The challenge details are HERE. There are twelve things on our Twelve Days of Christmas list....I got 11 things on my card, hence my title Eleven Prancers Prancing.
Gold, silver, red and green were easy and I wrapped scraps of cardstock in real life wrapping paper to make the presents, the cardstock is hammer tone for texture.
The tree was made using Kittie's wonderful Evergreen Tree tutorial. The sentiment represents the one "extra thing" not on the list and the Stickles are my baubles. The holly is a rose leaf punch and was clipped into the shape of holly.
I discovered that I only have one Santa stamp and I must say he looked like he had one too many beers on his travels around the world. I thought I could add some texture paste to his hat and his beard in order to disguise his dodgy face. He looked worse! I said to myself, self Jeannie's mum will have nightmares if she sees this character at the bottom of the stairs, so I positioned him at the top of the stairs and almost out of sight.
I was on track to use all twelve things on the list, but sadly the bright turquoise/bluish baubles turned green as they dried. I could have fibbed and said the camera did it, but it's too close to Christmas to risk a lie!
Thank you for looking and I hope you get a chance to join in or pop a fun Christmas card in the mail to Jacqueline.
Date: Monday, November 18, 2019 GMT Views: 1330
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Registered: February 28, 2010 Location: Eastern Ohio Posts: 6253
Thu, Nov 21, 2019 @ 10:39 AM
loved your story but saw Santa peeking around the corner before reading it, and that tree took lots of punches---I know from experience as made one in the past as well as wreath from the punched leafs. Great scene you have made--great challenge tooooooo!
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Registered: October 26, 2009 Location: Oakhurst, near Yosemite Nat'l Park. Posts: 46766
Thu, Nov 21, 2019 @ 8:03 PM
So cute Susie!! I love how you have Santa hidden behind the tree on the stairs! Love those stairs! All the presents and ribbon and baubles on the tree, terrific card!!
You are so talented my sistah!
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Sat, Nov 23, 2019 @ 7:50 PM
Wow, I am in awe of your tree-creating skills! Woot! I was so fascinated by that gorgeous tree that at first I didn't see Santa peeking thru the banister! I always love your stories about your cards, too!
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Registered: April 16, 2008 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 8507
Sun, Nov 24, 2019 @ 7:21 PM
Susie, your card is truly amazing with the incredible scene you've created! I love all the details you've added and had a good laugh about hiding your sketchy Santa at the top of the stairs LOL! Jacqueline will LOVE this!
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