Stocking Boy Christmas Card

A little while ago, I was so lucky and won some blog candy from Amy Young at A 1000 Sheets of Paper. I love all the paper and embellishments that she sent over. So I made this card, totally inspired by the one she made and included with the blog candy. Her card in person is so pretty.

I used a Tim Holtz embossing folder for the brick look on the red cardstock. I used his distressing tool to rough up the edges too. The Christmas tree is felt and cut from a PTI die. I stuck on the little pearls that Amy had included in the candy.

The stocking has some polar white flower soft added to it as well. I'm always afraid to color in large areas so I paper pieced Stocking Boy's pjs.

I love this little boy cause he reminds me of my boys especially the older one who is always looking forward to Christmas and the presents of course.

When I was done, I asked my hubby what he thought of this card and he said the red cardstock looked like carpet. Huh? Carpet? So I asked my daughter and she said the red looked like brick for a fireplace. And that it made sense since the stocking would be hanging on a fireplace. Yes!! That is why she is my daughter.

Thank you to Amy again for all the candy and for sharing her incredible talent.

Thanks for reading. Hope you all have a fun and safe Halloween weekend!

Comments

Cheryl said…

So cute! I gotta get me some felt! Ha ha, carpet! Nice touch with the flower soft. Have a great Halloween!

October 30, 2010 at 5:01 AM

Amy said…

This is awesome Eva! The embossed fireplace is so clever and the felt tree looks fantastic! I really love his paperpieced pajamas, he looks so cute! It makes me happy that you're having fun with the goodies!
Have a fun Halloween!

October 30, 2010 at 10:19 AM

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