Santa (Then and Now) Part 2

 Hello! 

Here is another one of my favorite Santa images (also from Whipper Snapper Designs).  I first colored this 10 years ago (bottom image).  I thought it was time to give him a makeover.    I always recommend to my students to color and image and date it.  This way in a year or more... you can color it again and see how much you've grown as an artist.  

 Happy coloring friends!  I hope you've enjoyed this trip down memory lane. 

Inks:

Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook

Stardust Pen: Amazon

Wink of Stella:  Scrapbook or Amazon

Glue:

Bearly Art Glue- Amazon --best glue ever!!

Paper:

Neenah: solar white card stock

Red and Green Card stock from Stampin up

Copic colors used: best price I found

Skin: E000, E00, E11, R20

Red: R59, R39, R29, R24, R14

Green: G46, G43, G40, or G28, G24, G21

Black: W10, W8, W6 or any grey series

Grey: C3, C1, C0

Fluff: E40, E41, E42, E43, E44

Gold: Y15, YR23, YR24

Dog: E53, E55, and the spots- E57

White gel pen:  Scrapbook or Amazon

Stardust Pen

Wink of Stella:  Scrapbook or Amazon

This is the colored pencil version. 

This is the original card that I made 1O YEARS AGO!

Santa (Then and Now) Part 1

Hello! 

This Santa images is one of my favorites.  He is from Whipper Snapper Designs.   I used to make a lot of square cards, but stopped because the postage system charges extra to mail them.  Early this year, I was introduced to the book-binding card.  I love this layout because it has the feel of square card, but meets all the USPS requirements.  

If you are interested in trying a book- binding card.. You can cut a piece of cardstock to 4.25 by 11 inches.  You will score at 4.25 and 5.5 inch along the long side.  I'll make a video on this very soon if this doesn't make sense. 

 Inks:

Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook

Stardust Pen: Amazon

Glue:

Bearly Art Glue- Amazon --best glue ever!!

Paper:

Neenah: solar white card stock

Red and Brown Card stock from Stampin up

Copic colors used: best price I found

Skin: E000, E00, E11, R20

Red: R59, R39, R29, R24, R14

Green: G46, G43, G40, or G28, G24, G21

Black: W10, W8, W6 or any grey series

Chimney: E18, E15, E13 and W3, W5

Grey: C3, C1, C0

Snow: BG00, BG000

Fluff: E40, E41, E42, E43, E44

Gold: Y15, YR23, YR24

White gel pen:  Scrapbook or Amazon

Stardust Pen

Chunky Glitter

This is a close up of the card I made about 5 years ago. 

Vintage Santa

Hello! 

It is release day at Technique Junkies.  The theme this month is Christmas.  There is two sizes of this Santa face.   I used the smaller one to create these vintage style cards.  Inside I stamped a simple Merry Christmas.   It is unlike me to leave a greeting off the front, but I then the simplicity of the design.  What do you think?  Does it need a sentiment?

Stamps: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%

Small Santa

No copics today

Check out all the cards made by other members of the design team:

Pam

Holly

Tracy F.

Darlene

Tracy S. 

Judy

Pat

Here is a quick look at all the stamps releasing today:

Don't Tell Santa

 Hello friends, 

It is so hard to believe that it is December.   We started a new tradition in our house with the Elf on the Shelf.  We decided to modify the tradition a bit.  We took out the "Snitching" element.  I'll try to share some photos of the shenanigans.  

This card continues on in my Silly Christmas series.  It looks like Santa has a secret! I hope it gives you a chuckle.  

Copics used:

Brown: E30, E31, E33, E35, E37

Antlers: E93, E95, E97, E99

nose: R32, R35, R37

Green: G46, G43

Yellow: Y17, Y15

Red: R29, R24, R14

Black: W9, W7, W5, W3

Beard: C5, C3, C1

Skin: E000, E00, E11, 

White: E40, E41, E42, E43, E44

Gnome Santa Didn't?

Hey friends,

Maybe you can help settle a debate.   Do you think this stamp looks more like Santa or a gnome?  I don't think it matters I think he is cute!   

Copics used:

Red: R39, R29, R24, R14
Green: YG67, YG63, YG61
Black: W9, W7, W5
Grey: C5, C3, C1
Yellow: Y17, Y13
Skin: E000, E00, E11,

Santa Scooting

Hello again,

I'm still plugging away on Christmas cards.  This little Santa scooted across my table this week.  He looks like he is in a hurry.  Is Christmas really this close?

Copics used:
Green: G46, G43, G40
Red: R39, R37, R35, R32
Brown: E40, E41, E42, E43, E44
White: C3, C1
Skin: E000, E00
Black: W10, W8, W6
Snow: B01, B00, B000-- glitter
Yellow: Y13, Y11, Y00, Y000

Buckle Up Santa

Greetings friends,

I have a Christmas buckle card to share today.  These cards are pretty easy to make, but they are so neat when they are finished.

No copics today.

Santa's Star with Video Tutorial

Hello all!

I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  We had a busy one.  I had the Brockport Class on Friday night.  We had a few new ladies join us.   They fit into the group wonderfully.  We had some laughs and made the card I'm going to share with you today. 

This is a tricky one to fold, but everyone mastered it.  You can see how we made it here 

Materials linked below: 

You can see the video here

Copics used: Get the best price here 

Red: R39, R29 R24, R14
Black: W9, W7, W5, W3
Green: G28, G24, G21
White: E40, E41, E42, E43
Beard: C3, C1
Skin: E00, E000,
Yellow: Y15, Y26

Stamps: 

Santa Star: Amazon 

Argyle Background

Sleepy Santa

Hello again,

Santa must have had a long night.  He is pretty sleepy.

Copics used:
Red: R59, R39, R29, R24, R14
White: E44, E43, E42, E41, E40
Black: N9, N7, N5, N3
Green: G46, G43, G40
Chair: E21, E23, E25, E27, E50, E51, E53
Beard: C3, C1, C0
Skin: E000, E00, E11
Ground: W3, W1, W0
Cat: YR20, YR21, YR24, YR27

Santa's New Friend

Welcome back,

Here is the second Santa card I made in a three card series.   Santa is making a new friend.

Copics used:
Red: R59, R39, R29, R24, R14
White: E44, E43, E42, E41, E40
Black: N9, N7, N5, N3
Green: G46, G43, G46
Bird: E21, E23, E25, E27
Beard: C3, C1, C0
Skin: E000, E00, E11
Snow: B00, 0

Mustache for Christmas

Welcome friends,

Lily of the Valley has released three similar Christmas images.  I've colored them all up and plan on sharing them this week.  

If you like to see how I made this card, you can watch the youtube video by clicking here. 

You can see how I made this card by clicking here 

Copics used:  Best deal as of posting - click here
Red: R59, R39, R29, R24, R14
White: E44, E43, E42, E41, E40
Black: N9, N7, N5, N3
Green: G46, G43, G40
Bag/Bird: E21, E23, E25, E27
Beard: C3, C1, C0
Skin: E000, E00, E11
Snow: B00, 0

Digi stamp-  LOTV -https://etsy.me/37tHzk4

Embossing Folder- 

Circle Dies-- Scrapbook or Amazon

Peace of Santa

Hello all,

I've saved the best for last.  This is my favorite Christmas card of 2015.   This bald little Santa has stolen my heart.   I hope you all have a great Holiday season.  Hugs to you all!

Copics used:
Red: R59, R39, R29, R14
Black: N9, N7, N5
Green: G46, G43, G40
Beard: C3, C1, C0
Skin: E000, E00, E11
Fur: E40, E42, E43, E44

Snowy Window

Happy Monday,

I have another card to share with you from the Card Lover's class.  Using the window die to create scenes has become a popular trend in stamping. I couldn't sit back an let everyone else have all the fun.  I had to give the idea a try.

I didn't do a lot of coloring on this card.  I stamped the scene on white card stock and colored the snowman scarf/hat and trees.  I made the white piece of card slightly larger than needed so it gave me more freedom to position the scene as I wanted and then trimmed off the extra.  

I added some glitter to the snow bank.  I also put some small dots of glitter glue in the sky to make it look like it is snowing.

I had a lot of fun with this window die. I'm excited to see happens outside as the year goes!!

Copics:
Green: G46
Snowman: C1
Red: R29
Tree: E25

Magic of Christmas

Happy Tuesday,

The count down to Christmas continues.  I'm working on getting presents wrapped.  What things do you all have on your "to do" list?

This guy is still watching to see if we have been Naughty or Nice.   You better behave friends....

Copics used:

Red: R14, R24, R29, R39, R59

White on Suit: E40, E41, E43

Black: W9, W7, W5, 

Gold: Y17, Y26

Skin: E000, E00, E11, R11

Beard: C3, C1, 0

Green: G40, G43, G46

Brick: E11, E13, E15, W3, W1

Snow: B00, B000

Saw That

Happy Wednesday!

When I saw this stamp, I had to have it!  It just made me laugh.  Hopefully you will chuckle a little as well.   I will confess this card design is very similar to the sample made by the manufacturer (SSS).   Why mess with perfection?

Here is my version of "Saw That"

No copics!

I used chalk colored pencils.  Regular colored pencils work as well. 

Santa Suit

Happy Black Friday,

I hope you had a nice day with your families yesterday.  We spent the day with my Mom, Sister, and Connor's parents.  We are so blessed that his parents and my family get along.  So we can spend holiday together rather than have to divide them up.

I have a quick card for you today, so you will have time to sneak out and take advantage of all the sales today.   If we go out, we will wait for the crowds to go back to bed.

We made this card in the November Card Lover's class.  If you need a quick Christmas card, this is a good one.  I found an embossing folder that reminded me of a Christmas sweater.  So we just added a little texture to Santa's Suit.

 Close up of the embossing pattern.

No Copics

He is Here! Santa is Here!

Merry Christmas all!

I hope you are enjoying time with your families and eating lots of sweets.  I'm going to have to put in a few extra zumba hours next week to make up for all of the Christmas Cookies!!    

Merry Christmas Friends!!   I hope your day is filled with Joy!
Chris O'Malley

Copic used:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11, E13, R11, R00
Beard: W3, W1, W0
Red: R24, R29, R39
Glasses: Green Glitter pen.  You can use G24, G28 and it would be similar.
Eyes: E31

I finished this off by putting glitter on the brim of his hat and the ball on his hat.  LOVE they way it sparkles!!

Merry Christmas!!

All I want for Christmas is YOU

HO! HO! HO!  I hope you are enjoying your Saturday.   I love this Santa Stamp from Stampin Up.  It is only here for a short period of time.  I'll miss him when he returns to the North Pole.  He is so cute!    This card is part of the Card Lover's Class in December.   If you are interested in attending, send me a note. I'll get you the info.

Copics:  None.  I know...shocking... but no coloring!!

Santa is Coming to Town

Happy Monday all,

This weekend went by in a flash.  The holiday madness is starting early this year.  They are already playing Christmas Songs on the radio and I saw the first Christmas commercial.  

No doubt about it Santa is Coming to Town!

Copics used:

Wood: E70, E71, E74, E77
Red: R24, R29, R39
Green: G43, G46
Grey W3, W1
Blue B34, B37, B39
Skin: E000, E00
Gold : Y28
Browns:  I experimented with a lot of brown combos.  I encourage you to play around as well.  If you don't know where to get started start with E30, E31, E33 or E40, E41, E43.   If you want something harder try E30, E13, E15.  You can't go wrong.  Each deer should be a little different. I think it would be weird if they all looked the same.  

Have fun!!