Art & His “Brother” Santa Jim

Journaling

Dad decided this was the year to combine his work as Santa with his life-long love affair with woodcraft. He created a “throne” for Photos with Santa that not only fit his 6’3″ frame but addressed so much of what he’d learned in his work at the holidays. The back is straight and amply padded. The arms are wide enough for a teen or adult to comfortably sit, so a large family group can now easily pose. Hidden compartments inside both arms allow him to hide candy, treats, and props for use with nervous children. Best of all, the back comes off for easy transport and the while thing fits inside a minivan. We memorialized Dad’s creation by creating this photograph of Santa Jim with his alter ego “art” – his brother that runs the woodshop. That’s my daddy: both amazingly talented, and freaking adorable! (dated 2010)

Credits

Created for Sweet Shoppe’s December Passport square #15: Color
Supplies used from Santa & Co: Santa’s Workshop by Kristin Cronin-Barrow
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