FOR VIEWING ONLY...photo's as we progress with Vict.Santa's

a close up of his full head of hair.

They are both beautiful, Judy!

Love the green ones, and that staff is very nice also. Looks like a lot of thought went into it?
Keep them coming. I have not see any two alike yet!

LK

Those are wonderful!!!! You are right, I love The second one with the full head of hair!!!!!!

Gorgeous Santas, little Santas and Mrs. Santa, ladies.

trisha love them!

judy i love that one what is the material?

ok here is the one i made for my boss

I am loving them all!

Brenda

That is beautiful! Bet your boss will be thrilled with it!!!

You can't know just how thrilled I am to view each and everyone of them...

Think because it was done on-line it made everyone more creative than if we were all in a room together just DOING the project..

Now I have to find something that will be cheap to post...an awe type of project for next year won't I...

Judy, I love the full head of hair, well thought out!

Everyone has done such an exceptional job I think we should go out and buy ourselves a big Christmas present.

like More Santa Fabric?!?!?,,,

Sounds good to me. I'm going to buy some more fabric to make clothes for my new Christmas present that arrives next week. Maybe some yarn too just to make her a couple of sweaters to keep her warm.

What do you have coming?

LK

A teacup Chihuahua. I've been babysitting her and her daddy for DH's boss and the baby is about 4 months old. Daddy's name is Cocoa and her names is Pebbles. When I get her I will show you pics. Cocoa is used to small children but Pebbles isn'i. Thet have a 1 year old and she doesn't like the puppy.

That will be so exciting..imagine the outfits you'll be able to make...a puppy santa????surely there must be one...

I been looking all over the internet, I guess I will have to make one up.

It will take some adjusting to but am sure Pebbles will love her new home...can't wait to see her...

I love this color.........

Another masterpiece, Trishia! His robe is so rich looking. Is it red or more of a burgandy? Nice choice of black trim.

My poor Santa is still standing there waving 'I'm here'! He has been very patient. His day will come, poor guy.

Come on Debra, you can do it!
Trisha, those colors work very well. Are those the faces you painted or are they from Betty? Very nice details in them!

LK

Thanks all. This is a bright Red and I love it. This is one of Betty's faces that I did the painting. You really should finish him up Debra, it really doesn't take much time at all.

Trisha, Trisha, Love it.
The Bright Red is gorgeous. Looks all shimmery.

To answer Liz's ?...The second green with Sparkles is Velvet. had the sparkles in it.
Still have to fatten him up and give him a belt.

Come on Debra, Finish your Santa...The best part of the whole thing is decorating him up.
You'll Love it!! and i can't wait to see your creation.

You know, Betty...This years workshop has been so much fun. Everyone has delightful creativity. I have really loved coming to look at all the Santas...Wouldn't it be cool if they were all in one photo? eyebrow raise! for this i wish i was still at work...hmmm....
lol, NAH

How can you get them all in one photo?

LK

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Beautiful, Trishia. And Judy, the sparkles really add 'umph'! Do you think regular velvet could be lightly sprayed with glitter spray?

LOL! Yes, I will love it and hate I dont' have the time. Too many other projects taking priority. One of my problems is he has a broken hand. His mitten somehow came off the wire and it's all hot glued shut where I can't get to it. I overstuffed him, also, with the batting. AND ... the fabric for his robe is too stiff. ROTFL! Wow, did I learn a lot on this first try. He will get finished but I've got some gifts to work on first - otherwise, there will be a cute Santa on the table but no Christmas gifts. Someone might be a little disappointed!

I really wanted to do this so I can perfect the technique and made several Santas using late DMIL's fabrics/furs as gifts for family members next year. Want to be happy with my practice santas before I start cutting up her clothing. You will probably see me posting my santas throughout the summer months! LOL!

Good old fashioned Cut and Paste.

Need good printer to size them all the same, print them out...Cut just the Santas and then Podge them together.
Like a collage.

Like in the paint program?

No Linda Kay, i was talking of paper. Lets see if i have a picture, to show you an example.

Although...I bet it could be done in in Paint...might have to give it a whirl.

OH, Gosh, Liz Forgot to tell you How Pretty your last one for Boss is. Did you give it to her yet??? didn't think to ask that either.
geesh, my mind has blank. If so did LOVE it?

Debra, i hear you on the Busy, busy...today i am in laze mode. Should be doing gifts, but oh my gosh, I think i am over my head this year.
So, I have to rethink my list.
Now see The Practice one is a great learning tool. That was a great idea...
Oh my gosh how incredibly special the real Santas will be...I will be watching out for them for sure.
Bummer abou the Santa hand.

Wonder what he would look like with a cast on his arm????

LOL, Would be different, hey great for a Doctor or nurse friend...oh anyone in the medical field.

Ok Linda Kay, Here is an example of a podged collage.
Of course there is a story, lol...

Last year Betty's Workshop was creating Victorian Santa Sleighs.
Well my MIL came to our house for a visit and she really liked it. Said she hoped she would get one.
So, I was decorating the house, setting out photos of my kids and the idea came to me that it would be so special to her if my kids
in there little Santa Suites were on it. So I came up with this sleigh.

And i am glad you asked, because i actually forgot about it, maybe I will make one for myself, or something similar.

OMG! Judy, that's the cutest thing I've seen in a long time!

That sleigh is so nice, and even more precious with the babies on it!

Let me see if this one looks decent. I put them all in the paint program...

LK

Here is MIL...
(Don't" look at the the toothless wonder back there...LOLOL

Please let me know if I missed someones santa.

Betty where are you today?

OH MY GOSH....

Linda Kay, That is really cool!!

Wow...I am loving being able to see them all at once...

They are all spectacular, Arn't they?

Betty, Betty...LOOK, I am so smiling
Thank you for playing with it!

Hope you can see them all clear enough. I just put it together real fast, and posted it here.

LK

Here is the link to my Santa Album in Picasa that shows all the Santas I have completed so far. Love the Lineup Above!!!

http://picasaweb.google.com/zhinusmom/VictorianSanta2008#

Trisha, those are very nice. I have only made 2 so far. I promised hubby I would put the sewing macjhine away till after Christmas, but it may just have to come back out to the kitchen table!

LK

I'm here, not quite feeling my natural self...was fighting nausea this morning and now I'm freezing, have the micro furnace under my desk on..chilled to the bones as they would say...

You all continue to amaze me...and Judy that photo of the sleigh for MIL is spectacular...what memories it will bring her...

Tried the sewing machine on the first two and gave up....just needle and thread and fabritac.