Sketched Santas

Today is the 22nd and it is Double Duty Day!  This is the 60th month, so we are finishing our 5th year!

Each month, we get to pick a stamp set from a predetermined company. Then, we will use that one stamp set and make two cards from the set.  Different images and sentiments from the same set can be used, or use the same image two different ways—Double Duty either way!  But, as an added challenge, one item must be used on both cards—same color cardstock, same ribbon, same stencil, same something.  Double Duty Again!  We will post both cards on our blog on the the 22nd of each month.  See-Double Duty again!  We will be sure to have fun getting doubly inky each month with a different stamp company.  Let’s have fun!

For December, we picked Simon Hurley.  He is such a creative young man and he gives less than a half hour from me in Southeastern Wisconsin.

I picked a fun stamp and die set called Sketch Santas. I pick one of the Santas to use on both cards, but added a different sentiment from the same set on each card.

For both cards, I colored Santa with my Copic Sketch Markers and added some Wink of Stella on the fur on his hat, coat and pants.  I die cut Santa with the matching die from the set.  I picked an older Stampin' Up Designer Series Patterned Paper set called Festive Farmhouse. I used an embossing folder on both cards along with some Cherry Cobbler satin ribbon.  I also used some quite old embellishments from Stampin' Up called Candy Dots, without the brad backer. 

Please be sure to check out the other Double Duty cards. Here is a link to Jeanette's,  Darlene’s,  and Terry's blogs. I am sure you will not be disappointed and will see a couple of sets of great cards. 

Next month we are going to highlight Pinkfresh Studio. So be sure to check out our cards on January 22nd!    

Image/Sentiment: Simon Hurley Sketched Santas Stamps and Dies

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Stampin' Up Mossy Meadow, Cherry Cobbler, Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Patterned Paper

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories: Taylored Expressions Dotted Lattice Embossing Folder; Stampin' Up Cascading Ruffles Embossing Folder, Candy Dots, Cherry Cobbler Satin Ribbon; Copic Sketch Markers