Santa Claus is a jolly fellow! Imagine all that driving and still being able to say, "Ho! Ho! Ho!
MadSnapper, AKA Bloviator: "bloviate: to speak or write verbosely, typically not about anything important. Quote in header by Emery Austin
MadSnapper, AKA Bloviator: "bloviate: to speak or write verbosely, typically not about anything important. Quote in header by Emery Austin
That's a very St Nicholas-like Santa. I like it!
ReplyDeleteThe whole Santa-myth is really a very odd mix when one starts picking apart all the older traditions behind today's images.
Your Old Saint Nicholas is one very handsome fellow. A lot of work went into making that piece, the details are beautiful. I can see why he is your favorite Santa.
ReplyDeleteThat is one special Santa. I especially like his eyes.
ReplyDeleteBest,
Bonnie
I love his beard, It is beautifully made.
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful Santa. I love your headers.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing what you do with the nook and glass. Great post.
Woof! Woof! its hard to believe that the Santa Claus is made out of cardboard. Golden Thanks for sharing. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
ReplyDeleteYou always take such great photos Sandra! Great post!
ReplyDeleteI can see why it's a favorite, he's a handsome Santa. Your daughter in law is quite talented. It's amazing what you can do with cardboard. There is so much beautiful detail. Hope you had a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteJust amazing how beautiful the individual bits of Santa are!
ReplyDeletehe is very intricate and ornate. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Santa!
ReplyDeleteBut I am gonna' go curl-up-in-a-ball-and-cry. I am so-in-*lust* with your macro ability. -gigggggles- ,-)
I'm sure you would coach me, if we were nearer. But I also believe that you have and are proficient with the use of, a better camera than I have.
And that's fine too. I don't mean I'm jealous of your cam. I mean--What if all out blogs, looked exactly the same? Now that would be boring.
So we each have to be content with the photos we can put on our own blogs. :-) I've been in blogging long enough (years and years) to learn to not, not, not stop doing what-I-can, because of all the more polished things which are out there, in Pretty Blog Land.
At first, it's a damper on our own enthusiasm. But after a while, you learn that being TIMID, is useless. And even holds one back, from learning more and progressing, with the use of our own camera.
Yikes, I'm long-winded today. Sorry. You fully understand, everything I'm trying to say, I'm sure.
"Heap on more wood!~~The wind is chill;
But let it whistle as it will,
We'll keep our Christmas merry still."
~~Sir Walter Scott
your santa is really awesome! love your play with the photos.
ReplyDeletegorgeous framing and colours on your picyutes, too.
He is a handsome Santa, not showing any aging after 20 years! Nice
ReplyDeleteIt's a super Santa! Your blog is so wonderfully festive, Sandra! It's fun to browse here. :)
ReplyDeleteHe’s tough!
ReplyDeleteAnd it is really awesome. Very handsome…he is…
Kiss
BShell
Wow Sandra, that is one gorgeous Santa... IF You get tired of it, I'll take it off your hands... ha ha
ReplyDeleteI don't remember seeing it last year --if you showed it to us then.... I'm so impressed and ENVIOUS.lll
We have been in Gatlinburg for a couple of days -enjoying the Christmas lights with friends, and also enjoying the Smokies!!!
Merry Christmas.
Hugs,
Betsy
He's wonderful Sandra, now I know why you saved the best for last!
ReplyDeleteLove your Santa! He's so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHe is one of the very few Santas I have seen that I really like! Maybe because you showed him one part at a time, I love the block, and other things he is carrying. And I like your cute Santas from yesterday. I remember the couple from last year, I remember Mrs. Santa's long eyelashes, it stuck in my mind. You have got to see Tammy's nativity scene. It is all made from paper! And you would never know. I can't remember if you follower her, but click here, I think you may have to scroll, but it should still be her header. http://www.simplesouthernhappiness.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteA real beautiful Santa, love it!
ReplyDeleteVery nice Santa!
ReplyDeleteTHisSanta is certainly an elegant looking gentleman.
ReplyDeleteI think if he were my mine he would be my favorite, too!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful Santa, I can see why he is your favorite. He has a bit of a vintage look to him. I wish my 20 year old ornaments held up so well :)
ReplyDeleteNow that's a Santa to be proud of. Those micro pics are just spectacular sweetie!
ReplyDeleteLessons please??? I need all the help I can get baby!
God bless ya and have a magnificent day my friend!
BTW: Giveaway...my place...ya'll come. I'll leave the light on and put on a pot of tea!!! :o)
Nice Santa/St Nicholas...handsome and perhaps the driving is left to the reindeer!!!!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteSo many pretty Christmassy images Sandra! It's almost time for Santa to get here!
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
I love your Santa! He looks wonderful to be that old! Ho, ho, ho! lol
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice gift your daughter gave you - he is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHis eyes almost looked like they were staring at me.
He his top quality!
sandie
That may be one of the nicest Santas I've seen. No wonder he's your favorite -- he's very handsome.
ReplyDeleteThat Santa is PRICELESS!!! and such beautiful photos. Only wish my indoor closeup shots were 1/2 as good as these.
ReplyDeletelove that Santa...
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