I immediately thought about a year when Father Christmas brought me socks - lots and lots of socks! But wanting to make up two quick cards in under 30 minutes and not having any sock/stocking die-cuts handy, I might hold onto that idea for next week!
Instead I let myself be inspired by both memories and my trusty drawer of Christmas papers to come up with a card about Father Christmas and another featuring presents.
I was always so in love with the idea of Father Christmas and have many happy memories of lying in bed, hearing him rustling the papers of the presents as he filled my sack outside my bedroom door. Oh so magical!
And then on Christmas morning we would all pile into mum and dad's bed - including the dog! - to dig into that stack of pressies and see what the great FC had brought us that year.
These cards have triggered several scrapbooking stories which I will be capturing as soon as I have enough time.
But in the meantime, these are really simple little cards which *allow* the papers to do ALL the work for me. He he!
Happy Hump Day everyone and just to let you know, my pile of cards is almost done! How are you doing?
Great memories, great card :)
ReplyDeleteYou most certainly let those fabulous papers shine ... love hearing your wonderful memories and seeing your fantastic cards ... so very glad you joined our holiday traditions at jingle belles.
ReplyDeleteI think these are fab! That Santa couldn't be any jollier and that shade of blue he's perched on is gorgeous
ReplyDeleteSuch bright and happy cards with a bit of a vintage feel - I am way bend on the card making front ...
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ReplyDeleteas usual you've got the cards AND the stories to perfection! looooooooooove father christmas, that image really does show him as being as handsome as possible! and the presents are gorgeous as well. and yeah, for the record, it's a WISE cardmaker who knows how to "work" the perfect product!!! :) :) :)
ReplyDeleteps: can't wait to see the LO's also!
Sweet cards - pink is definitely a Christmas color.
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