I learned the meaning of anticipation early in life. My brother and I would spend countless hours talking about the morning when Santa Claus would finally arrive. This little, backward girl from Birthday Delivery re-creates this memory of sending up wishes to Santa.
The inspiration for this card was from the challenge going on over at Just Add Ink. We were asked to use a birthday set for Christmas. I often use a combination of sets for one project, so this was a “must do” challenge.
In addition to Birthday Delivery, I used a Celebration Times Thinlit, which cut the gifts (birthday) from Whisper White cardstock. I stamped it with “Merry Christmas” from the Teeny Tiny Wishes” stamp set, so there would be no mistaking. It was backed with Sending Love Designer Series Paper from Valentine’s Day, matching the Real Red card base. The little girl loved her stuffed toys (I still find them hard to resist), so she is clutching her favorite Christmas time gingerbread boy. He and the gum drop paper are from last year’s Candy Cane Lane DSP. The pretty, white, floating wishes are made by Celebration Thinlits.
I enjoyed combining birthday elements with Christmas, and it made sense to me. Afterall, Christmas is Jesus’s birthday. It was later in life that I learned the real pleasure in anticipation, and how looking forward to something can be just as exciting as the actual experience. So, high-five to the memories, high-five to the here and now, and high-five to those plans in the future!
Oh,this is so sweet! I agree about the girl toking like she is in anticipation of Santa’s visit. Thanks for sharing with use at Just Add Ink.
Thank you Tina! It makes me happy to share.
This is delightful Su! I too remember that anticipation as a child and you have captured that so beautifully here. Love how she is holding the gingerbread man 🙂 Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week.
Thank you Kim! I appreciate you taking the time to read my blog, and it was a fun challenge.
Beautiful card Su! I love the opening story and the meaning behind your card. Thank you for joining us this week for our Just Add Ink challenge with a twist! Kelly x
Thank you Kelly, I enjoyed the twist!
Lovely card – great dies. I like the way you have used the colors with the bold back ground and black and white images. Chantell Just Add Ink
Thank you Chantell! I appreciate your comments.
This is just the cutest Su! I love the little gingerbread man and your sweet girl looks fabulous left uncoloured…Very clever way to add a twist! Thanks for sharing at Just Add Ink.
Thank you Nikki! I was debating about coloring her, so glad you like it this way.
I just love your design aesthetic, Su. Another fabulous card!
Thanks so much, Linda!