Saturday, December 5, 2009

Sunday Postcard - St. Nick

This is one of my mantle Santas. I saw him in a magazine, sketched him onto 1 inch pine, cut him out with a band saw and painted him in oils. I've superimposed this trimmed photo of him onto a googled snow scene. I wish he had been gracious enough to take a better photo....but at his age, I guess he's entitled to be independent! Thanks for the challenge, ladies, and thanks to my blog visitors for indulging me.
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30 comments:

  1. RhondaDecember 5, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Wow, Bev! You are a very talented carver! He is absolutely delightful and he works perfectly on this background. Fabulous!

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  2. Terri KahrsDecember 5, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Bev, you continue to amaze and delight me! Who knew you were a sculptor too! Your St. Nick is a great guy with a ton of family history and memories. Thanks for sharing! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  3. SandyDecember 5, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Wow this is fantastic Bev.
    Love the background. Just perfect.

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  4. OzstuffDecember 5, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    Wow! If anyone let me loose with a bandsaw I couldn't answer for the consequences. Your hand made Santa is fantastic and I love the etched background you have chosen from him. Great card.

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  5. peggy gattoDecember 5, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    Amazing art creation, how special!!!

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  6. gaby braunDecember 5, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    Really beautiful!

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  7. JudyDecember 5, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    Same as Marie, Bev, let me loose with a bandsaw - goodbye fingers!! I love the 'old fashioned' Santas, what a beautiful card!

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  8. YvonneDecember 5, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    OMG you are truly amazing! This is fabulous, Bev!

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  9. RikaDecember 5, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    Wonderful Bev, love the background!!

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  10. BertieboDecember 5, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    Wonderful card. That background: just great!

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  11. Gayle Page-RobakDecember 5, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    I think he was scared you were going to cut him, Bev...he looks like he is tip-toeing away (grins) He is a wonderful St. Nicholas and as always you have outdone yourself...would love to see your mantle! Hugs and Holiday Wishes, Gayle.

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  12. MartinaDecember 6, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    This is adorable, Bev. I love the wonderful background and the image is great! Hugs and holiday wishes! Martina

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  13. johannaDecember 6, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    i see, your talents are endless:)
    wonderful creation, and isn´t this time all about memories...

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  14. Mandy ChilversDecember 6, 2009 at 1:34 AM

    very vintage looking. wonderful bev

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  15. DarleneDecember 6, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    Very creative - Loved hearing about your process!!!

    http://cinnamonpink.typepad.com/

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  16. My Creative House December 6, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Thanks for your sweet comment about my blog banner, and my work, the banner is made of a picture of some elves I collect,each year a new pair. Love your card with the old-fasioned santa and the snow covered trees behind him.

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  17. JesterDecember 6, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    This is amazing, Bev. Love both St Nicholas and the background.

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  18. LorraineDecember 6, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    great carving

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  19. LynnFDecember 6, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    What a wonderful Santa! Your carving is great...what a beautiful piece! And what a beautiful keepsake for friend and family. LynnF

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  20. ooglebloopsDecember 6, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    A bandsaw - wow!!! I love the card also- your Santa is very neat!!! Thanks for visiting my blog and thanks for your kind comment!!!

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  21. Kris DickinsonDecember 6, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    So beautiful Bev!

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  22. JoyDecember 6, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    Great textures -- love the design!

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  23. Cindy McMathDecember 6, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    Wow Bev, I'm so impressed with this card! The idea of using a photo of something you've made in wood is great, and I love the fact that you cut him out and painted him all yourself - such talent!

    Cindy :)

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  24. Donna B. MillerDecember 7, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    Simply gorgeous, Bev.

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  25. joyDecember 7, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    What talents you have - bandsaws, oil painting, digital. Your St. Nick is gorgeous and love the application!

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  26. libbyquilterDecember 7, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    a fabulous idea and i love the background that you've chosen~!~
    i, too, am impressed with your many talents~!~

    :)
    libbyQ

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  27. libbyquilterDecember 7, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    am back again and after looking once more at this card i'm curious how you managed your stitched edge? is that a digital element or actually stitched? whatever it is i'm loving it~!!~

    :)
    libbyQ

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  28. BlueRidgeLadyDecember 8, 2009 at 1:49 AM

    You Santa is beautiful Bev! There isn't anything you can't do!!! He stands out magnificently against that background!!!

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  29. TaluulaDecember 8, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    Bev you are amazing and this is perfect.

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  30. UnknownDecember 8, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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