Monday, May 24, 2021

It's easy to SEA...

Simon is bound to become a favorite ocean-faring friend!  Thanks, Jane for inviting me to play with him!!

Tom insisted on the little 'gift' from his friend! 


The inks I've used for Simon's waves:


While I was at it, I brought out another favorite from Jane's Doodles called St. Nick for my second card for Christmas Kickstart: Santa and friends! It was fun to hang out with my friend Bonnie - she's an incredibly sweet, and talented Elf!

Looks like Rudolph may have had one too many spins 
around the rink, Santa! swirls complements of a Cuttlebug embossing folder, and my dad's hammer!




Thanks for stopping in!  Hope your week is filled with happiness!

=]  Michele

Also played:
MFT Cloud stencils, for Simon
Spellbinder's Candlewick ovals dies

 Thank you Christmas Kickstart! 

16 comments:

HilaryJane said...

Ha ha, I see the little gift now, very clever. Love the colours too. Great Christmas card, making it into an ice rink with the oval is a brilliant idea and it works so well. Love the expressions on their faces too xx

Bonnie said...

Santa's friends are coming out in force, Michele! This is a fantastic Santa card with Rudolph on skates! Another awesome frame and I love those embossed swirls! Your
Dad's hammer does the trick very well, my friend! Thanks for sharing again at Christmas Kickstart!

Bonnie said...

Oops, I missed that Simon was on the same post! A perfect card for your Tom! How fun!

LeAnne said...

These both made me giggle!

Lisa Elton said...

Oh that Tom!! These are both so dang cute, but that first one is T-riffic!

Barb Ghig said...

Super cute cards, Michele! I love how you stamped the waves and your embossed background on your Santa card is fabulous! xx

Jeanne said...

Oh my gosh, I'm sitting here giggling like a fool. Tom is a mischievous guy, for sure. That first card is fantastic. So much fun. So many great details. And then the second card is wonderful for Christmas. Love the detail in the die you chose and the folder. I am always so impressed with your eye for card design, Michele. You always add such fun details.

Dotty Jo said...

Another fun card - great way to use Dad's hammer. I love both cards and I love your stamp choice too. Thanks for joining Bonnie and me for Christmas Kickstart, Jo x

conil said...

SMACK! And, once again, I'm down for the count. You're cleverness is just off the chart. LOOOOVE Simon and his little friend. Tom was right about the gift. This whold card makes me smile from ear to ear. As does the shaped Santa card. Don't worry...I don't think Rudolph minds the embossed texture. Just makes him more interesting to the lady reindeer.

Linda Callahan said...

Fun cards! Love those waves! Almost fishing season for you!

Cat Craig said...

Such fun! Theses cards make me smile and I laughed at the gift. Having recently been gifted by seagulls myself. Ha. Ha.

Rachelle Oltean said...

I saw the rocking boat card over on IG and absolutely LOVE IT! The wave pattern is awesome and I love all of the angles on this design! Nice job my friend!
Hugs - Rachelle : )

lostinpaper said...

There is always so much joy in your cards Michele, I can't help but smile watching those waves rolling into his boat, LOVE it!

Anita in France said...

These are both so fun and cute, Michele ... love the addition of Tom's gift to your first blue hued scene! Santa and Rudolph are accomplished skaters ... just look at the acrobatic swirls they created on the ice! Hugs, Anita :)

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Just love the oval shaped card, Michele - Santa and Rudolph are so cute with the swirls behind!! Congrats on being a Top Pick at Christmas Kickstart!!

TK said...

What a cute card! I'm not sure how I missed it the first time, but thanks to Top Pick at CKS #50! I too LOVE that Rudolph is draggin' the sentiment