Good morning all.
What a beautiful day we had yesterday, hubby managed a good deal of tidying up in the garden! I think we've all but bottomed the loft if the boys would go through their stuff and get rid of the rubbish. I need to go through the Christmas stuff and get rid of what I don't use anymore but we still don't know whether we're moving before Christmas yet.
Madly trying to get ahead with some crafting as younger son has asked me to accompany him to Italy this week...we booked everything yesterday and leave on Wednesday for Naples (staying in Pompeii) for 3 nights, then taking the train to Rome for 3 nights before flying to Venice for 3 nights. He was supposed to be driving himself around France but car trouble meant he had to abandon his plans at the last minute. Looking forward to some mother and son bonding (and no doubt a little arguing lol) and some sunshine.
Onto today's make...another two weeks have flown by and it's time for the Christmas Card Club girls to show what we've been up to. Margaret set us the challenge of "Embossing" this time.
Another of my specials out of the way...I'm using the same basic layout for all of them this year. Papers are from Papermania; dies from Spellbinders; image from Penny Black, coloured with promarkers...I think this is my favourite Christmas stamp and one of the first I ever bought; sentiment from LOTV. I heat embossed the image and embossed the circular die cut with the I Believe folder from Die'sire. Card is finished with some stickles, a bow and some gems from my stash.
If you'd like to see what the rest of the girls made you'll find their links in my side bar.
Challenges entered:
CHNC Extra - anything Christmas goes
CHNC - something beginning with P (penguins)
52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown - for a man (this is for my nephew)
Christmas Stampin' all Year Round - texture/layers
Jingle Belles - stashing through the snow (papers are at least two years old)
A Snowflakes Promise - anything goes
Alphabet Challenge - P is for pelican, peacock or other bird
Penny Black Saturday - 3 or more papers
I'll be back this evening with a blog hop for HLS.
Alphabet Challenge - P is for pelican, peacock or other bird
Penny Black Saturday - 3 or more papers
I'll be back this evening with a blog hop for HLS.
Hi Carol
ReplyDeleteFabulous card... Love the Penquins.... Stunning card...
Hugs Sylvie x
Luck you to have a last minute holiday! Enjoy your time with your son Carol. This is a love;y card and the image is great. Hugs Christine xx
ReplyDeleteLove the sweet image,this is just gorgeous.xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christmas card Carol, love that image and colours .. ♥
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Thank you Carol your so caring and it's is getting a little easier still a shock though! your card and image is just so lovely as always take care xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card Carol. Enjoy your trip, sounds great. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card with a cute image and gorgeous papers too. Lucky you off on a road trip with your son, have a fab time.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
Hi Carol,
ReplyDeletewhat a super card.
great design, and wonderful image.
Now I am not visiting you again LOL as I get very envious of you, as you are now off to the part of the world I would dearly love to visit.LOL.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Super card Carol. Love the textures and all those pretty papers. Zx
ReplyDeleteA lovely card, thanks for sharing with A Snowflakes Promise!
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, gorgeous card and such a cute set of penguins. Enjoy your trip, I have just returned and had a quick peruse of your creations. All gorgeous as usual.
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Linda xxx
a wonderful card carol ..... i love the image!!!!! its brilliant. enjoy your break. sounds fabby xx
ReplyDeletewow, what a beautiful job of layering, so much texture and interest in this lovely holiday card! thanks for shopping your stash with us at ♥JINGLE BELLES♥!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat adorable penguins you've used on your card Carol. Loving the colours too. Thanks for joining us at 52CCT this week, hugs, Gill xx
ReplyDeleteOMG Carol, how I envy your trip to Italy, I just loved it when I was there many years ago, and exactly where you will be going, I was there on my own though. It will be lovely to share some time with your son.
ReplyDeleteLovely card and perfect for the challenge, love the image and your colours, Kate x
What a cute little trio ... your trip sounds amazing ... so very glad you shopped your stash with us at Jingle Belles.
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card Carol, such a cute image.
ReplyDeleteWow! Sounds like a fabulous trip - have fun.
Pauline
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awww...just love that image...fabulous,love the layout and your colour combo.....perfect xxxxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful , have a great time in Italy x
ReplyDeleteLovely! I like this design layout, and all the gorgeous elements you've added on this. The image looks super embossed & shadowed with the pretty blue sky on my all-time fav S/B oval. Pretty papers, look great with the red trims. Lucky you to have a special trip with your son. Have a grand time, enjoy some nice weather, and see you when you get back! TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteHi, just discovered your blog and love what you do, your new house is stunning too. I am trying to get into the habit of blogging again so if you get a minute take a little visit xxx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card, loving your colour choices. Gorgeous image and colouring.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Alphabet Challenges.Caz DT.
love the sweet Penguin Trio and the fab layout - thanks for joining us at the 52CCT - Hugs, Tanja
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely Carol your trip sounds wonderful, it is a place on my bucket list, yet to visit.
ReplyDeleteWe aren't moving but could still do with a really good clear out, it is amazing how much stuff you accumulate over the years. It doesn't help but I seem to be a bit of a secret hoarder....just incase!
I love your Christmas card, the penguins are so cute and the matching papers are beautiful.
Hugs Erika. x
Love your card & your cute little penguins Carol! Great colours too!
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Dawn xx
Carol this is so cute. I love those little penguins. Enjoy your trip to Italy.
ReplyDeleteHugs Mrs A.
Darling card with wonderful coloring & beautiful papers! So glad you joined us at PBSC!
ReplyDeleteHi Carol this is such an adorable, cute Christmas card love that trio of Penguins also the lovely papers and card design a super make.
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lorraine x
Super mignon et adorable, une touche d'humour qui donne le sourire, merci Carol de jouer avec nous chez CSAYL et 52cct, biz
ReplyDeleteThanks for entering both of my CHNC challenges with your lovely crafting - hope to see you again soon. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card. Love the design and papers. Thanks for joining us at 52 CCT
ReplyDeleteJulie T
Thanks for sharing with us at Penny Black Saturday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteoh so fun...love the little penguins and your card design!
♥ Sue Kment
I think your nephew will love these cute little penguins! Great layout and lovely papers. Thanks so much for playing along with 52CCT this week!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are enjoying your trip to Italy x
What a sweey card, thank you for joining us at The Alphabet Challenge for our ‘P is for Peacock, Pelican or any other bird’ Challenge, hope to see you again. Emma DT x
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