Merry Christmas Eve!! There’s one more special card to go after this, but today I wanted to remind all the kids out there to go to bed nice and early – because Santa’s getting that sleigh packed up!
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In my 24 tags series in November, I used watercolor pencil with Vintage Santa (see that post HERE) – this time, Copic marker! I created strong lighting by making dark areas around Santa, including adding a hint at his body on the left, and a wall on the right. The shadow moves across his beard, too – and I used a bunch of white pen to add more swirls and hairs, as well as reduce the effect of all the black lines in the stamp.
Giveaways!
How about TWO more giveaways! I’ll be back on New Year’s Even to announce the winner chosen randomly from commenters…good luck!
Winners!
The last giveaway on THIS post was Patty Fugate! Email me with your mailing address so I can get your prize package out! And also – a previous winner, Donnamarie Graves, never emailed….send me your info, you won HERE!
A very merry sale
- Vintage Santa, Colorado Craft Company Clear Stamps
- Copic Markers
- Neenah Cardstock
- Uniball white pen
Merry Christmas, Sandy! I hope your Christmas celebrations (and the following year) are filled with the joy that comes from knowing God. ^_^ Praise be to Him who sent His own Son so that we could be part of His family!
xx Sarah
He’s wonderful! Exactly what I expect jolly Santa to look like. The white pen really makes his beard look great. It’s just amazing what you can do with copics! Thanks for sharing your talents with us in 2019! Wishing you and all your family a Merry Christmas and a very happy new year.
Another beautiful piece of art. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Thank you for another year of inspiration and instruction. I appreciate your heart to share what you learn and to encourage us to “get messy and take chances” as Ms. Frizzle used to say. Your work is always full of whimsy and beauty and I am thankful that you share it so freely. Have a blessed Christmas and faith-growing New Year!
Splendid santa! Merry Christmas to you!
Thank you for all the encouraging creativity. Loving these posts.
Merry Christmas! Always a joy to see what you will share with us next!
Your Santa is fantastic ! It brings back beautiful Christmas memories !
I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas ! Big Christmas cuddles to Vienna and Giallo !
Love how you colored the beard.
Oh Sandy, I LOVE this vintage guy. Beautiful work as always. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with happy moments, friends, laughter and more beautiful creations.
You are so gifted. Thank you for sharing those talents with us and being an inspiration.
Merry Christmas
Oh my goodness, this is an awesome card with the beautifully colored Santa! Love it! Have a Merry Christmas, Sandy, and may God bless you richly!
Your artistic skills are amazing! You put a lot of work and effort into your projects. I always look forward to Instagram and what you’ll present!
Merry Christmas! I always love how you use shadows and shading.
That’s Santa! Merriest of Christmases to you!
Love the strong shading. Thank you for sharing all of your talents with us. Merry Christmas.
Your artistic talents are amazing…that beard looks incredibly soft! Paint me intimidated…LOL!
What a lovely Santa Sandy! A very Merry and Blessed Christmas to you and your “kids”. So lovely of you to be giving gifts!
What a great Santa stamp. Your coloring is amazing. The white pen really adds great detail. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent.
wow!! You absolutely perfected that beard gal
I love this company’s stamps. The technique you used on the beard is really appealing. Beautiful card.
Merry Christmas!
Just love how you can make a pie e of art every time! I Wishing you a very happy christmas and a Happy New Year! Hugs!
This is a very cool card! Love Santa!
Beautiful card, Sandy. Thanks for sharing your 25 days of Christmas during your so-called time off! Merry Christmas!
Love your artistry, Sandy. Merry Christmas!
Great Santa stamp and picture. Have a Merry and blessed Christmas! Thanks for sharing!
Pretty Santa…Merry Christmas
I absolutely love this picture of Santa! It’s one of the best I have seen. Merry Christmas, Sandy.
We just experienced The Polar Express at the Grand Canyon with our grandsons! Wish I could make a Santa card just like yours as a remembrance of family time. Merry Christmas, Sandy!
As always, just beautiful. The contrast is typical Sandy, and makes Santa really stand out. Hope you have a love-filled Christmas with friends and family. TFS
This is a beautiful Santa!!! Merry Christmas and Blessings for a wonderful New Year!!
You are truly amazing. I am always impressed with your coloring and painting. You take something as simple as a stamp and make it look so real. Beautiful work. 🙂 Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Your art is always so beautiful and anyone that wins will be lucky to have one of your pieces. Good luck to everyone
Merry Christmas Sandy!!! Love your coloring!
Merry Christmas! Your Santa looks amazing!
Merry Christmas, Sandy! I’ve learned so much from you!!
Simply stunning. I recently played with lights and shadows and contrast because I had learned it from you. My card turned our amazing. Thank you for being an excellent teacher.
I love having inspiration from you even on Christmas Eve. Thank you and Merry Christmas
Love this Santa, looks like he’s peeking in from the shadows to make sure nobody up and at the tree. Thank you for all of the inspiration. Merry Christmas!
Thank you for all of the inspiration this year, Sandy! Merry Christmas!
Love your creativity and how generous a heart you have. May the new year bring you joy and wonderment.
Striking Santa Sandy.I love the dark shade behind him.
I love all your coloring techniques. This was so fun to see all the mediums you chose and used.
Loving this Santa card for the final day!
I’m an old-fashioned gal (senior citizen) who loves traditional Christmas images; vintage Santas, traditional colors (red and green), etc. This wonderful Santa “ticks” all the boxes. As always, your artistry is amazing. Beautiful!
What a great Santa!
Love the lighting effect. I ‘m going to have to try it.
I have not commented on all the posts, but was here…Santa is glorious! Love all the shadows and highlights…amazing the difference all that makes to a project!
Handsome santa. Such detail, love it. Merry Christmas!
He’s a handsome fella huh?
Just beautiful. Would have never tho’t of placing a wall behind him, but it turned out great! Thx for introducing me to Colorado Craft Co. The “Small One” ended up being my favorite stamp for this Christmas season! Merry Christmas Sandy!
Great Santa Claus! Have loved your 25 days of Christams.