Classic Christmas with Penny Black stamp

This is my DT card for the Penny Black at Allsorts challenge this month, which is "get ahead for Christmas". Pop over and take a look at all the challenge details and the DT inspiration cards here:- http://pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.com/.
I have a designer paper pad called joyful peace by GCD studios which had been in my stash for a while. It has beautiful sophisticated designs and rich colours for me to play with. I recently  bought a lovely Penny Black Santa stamp and new straight away, this and the papers would work well together. The image reminds me of the Santa in the film, Miracle on 34th Street (1994) played by the famous Richard Attenborough. I know it is really for children but I love it. My husband spotted it after it was made and that is a shame as it was going to be his xmas card.
 I used a Kraft card and kraft paper to stamp on which I thought went well with the papers. I am pleased with how it turned out as this is a bit out of my comfort zone.
This card is for the film/tv challenge at  http://anythingchallenge.blogspot.com and blast from  the past challenge no #08 Christmas at  http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/. it is also for the challenges listed below.
http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/ Anything goes
http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/ Inspire me Friday link up
http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/ As you like it (anything goes)
http://stampsruschallenges.blogspot.com/ Anything goes
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/  Anything goes Linky party
http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/ Anything goes
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/ Christmas in August
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/ Layers


26 comments:

brenda said...

A really lovely Christmas creation Shirley.

I looked at that stamp and decided I was not too sure so didn't buy, but seeing how you have used it and especially the colours think it is a 'need' item.

B x

Diane said...

A stunning Christmas card. Just love the papers you have used. Thanks for joining in our birthday challenge.

Sweetncrafty Gal said...

A beautiful christms card hun, love the colours and papers you've used to create it! thanks so much for joining our Anything Goes challenge this week at Charisma Cardz! good luck carlyann xx

Marlou McAlees said...

gorgeous card shirley and I love your vintage Santa :) fabulous image :) thanks for joining us in our birthday celebrations :) x

Scrappy Scatty said...

Lovely card
thank you for joining us at Charisma Cardz this week
Love Jan
xx

Shannon White said...

Ooh, love this! So pretty and vintage and warm and cozy! 8-) Love the dp's and embellies too! So perfect! love the whole thing! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Stamps R Us! 8-)

Mandy said...

Such a fab christmas card Shirley. Thanks so much for sharing it with us and joining in our birthday celebration.

Ellibelle said...

Such a beautiful card Shirley! Love those colors you used with the stamp, just perfect! Gorgeous sketch!!

Hazel said...

This is a gorgeous card - love the Santa stamp - thanks for joining in my CHNC challenge 35 - hope to see you again soon. x

Romina Nahata said...

so subtle & surely clasic !!superlyk :)

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Fab and classy card Shirley, love the colours.

Hugs
Maarit

Tamara Morton said...

Hi Thank you for entering our challenge at Anything Goes but our challenge is for TV/Film inspired creations. Thank you again for sharing your work.
Hugs
Tamara

Anita said...

Beautiful card and I love the vintage look. thanks for joining the divas challenge.

sparklygirl-Tina said...

Hi Shirl

Love the finished look of your card and gotta say that the Santa is so gorgeous.... love your colour scheme here too. I'm lucky I get to see your cards IRL (and believe me folks they are truly wonderful).

Big hugs

Tina
XXX

Louise said...

Beautiful traditional looking card,love it
Hugs Louise xx

Rene said...

Yay for Christmas cards!
Thank you so much for joining us at Make it Monday! Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!
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cheryl said...

oh this is one gorgeous xmas card just love that santa and love the vintage feel to this too,bless you for playing at anything goes this week hugs cherylxxx

Shanna Shands said...

Very nice. I love santa! Thanks for joining the creative card crew challenge anything goes.

Shanna

KraftyKoolKat said...

Another fabulous creation Shirley. The colours are super. You spend a long time on your creations I know.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Mervi said...

Just jolly old fellow, great c'mas card!
Loved the earlier vintage card too, fabulous;-))m

PinksyDoodles said...

This is a beautiful, traditional card Shirley. I love this image and the papers are gorgeous.
Hugs, Clare x

Unknown said...

What a rich & elegant Xmas card. really lovely. Thanks for joining us at Divas

Tracy said...

Great Christmas card Shirley, gorgeous creation.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

The Crafty Den said...

Hi Shirley what a gorgeous card. I love the image and papers. Thanks for joining us at charisma cardz challenge this week. Hugs, Denise x

Mary J said...

Hello Shirley! What a fab fab card! That layout is brilliant and just love that vintage purple!!

Thx for sharing it with us at Make It Monday!

Mary J x

Sandra said...

Beautiful card!
Sandra x

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