Monday, August 25, 2014

A start on Christmas...

Okay, it's time for a break....today was house cleaning day, after visits from grandkiddies and doggies.  It's a bit too hot for heading outside, so a good time for posting a card.  I made this one up last night....thought I'd best make a start on Christmas cards, before it's too late!


I played with water colours again, and a stamp from Wild Rose Studio, titled Birdhouse.  I've used some liquid applique for the snow, giving it some added dimension.  I much prefer this snow to the real stuff....

A fairly simple design, with just a few die cuts and some silver peel-offs.  Although it doesn't show well in the photo, I have completely covered the snowflake die with glamour dust, for lots of sparkle. 

I had to find my camera out for this one, though I usually use my iPad.  For some reason my iPad mail is not connecting to the server.  The internet is working fine.  Is anyone else having this problem? 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed your visit.

Some challenges for my card:

Winter Wonderland - Anything Goes
Christmas Cards All Year 'Round -Sparkle & Shine
Stamp and Create - Anything Goes
My Craft Creations - Anything Goes
Southern Girls Challenge - All About The Texture
Come and Get It - Anthing Goes with a Sentiment
Love to Scrap - #36 Anything Goes
Sparkles Christmas Challenge - #43 Snowflakes
The Artistic Stamper - Anything Goes
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11 comments:

  1. LaineAugust 26, 2014 at 6:02 AM

    This is lovely Joyce. Fabulous image, colour and detail. Its still pouring here and so very cold. I hope summer is not over.
    Laine
    xx

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  2. Meighan WhellerAugust 26, 2014 at 6:52 AM

    I love this image and how you have coloured it. A wonderful Christmas card. Thanks for sharing with us at Come and Get It, we hope you will join us again soon. Meighan DT

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  3. JaceeAugust 26, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    Very pretty, I love that bird house, lovely work.
    Hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  4. Sandra HAugust 26, 2014 at 4:20 PM

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  5. TammyAugust 26, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    Wow, lucky you to have weather that's too hot to be outside! Gorgeous card and a great start for Christmas! I like your snow the best!

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  6. Sandra HAugust 28, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    Oh this is just the cutest card ever what a lovely image too and the layout is perfect for our challenge over at “ Sparkles Christmas Challenge Snowflakes “ good luck and hope to see you again next time Dt Member Sandra H xx

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  7. FiestyCrafter (Tina)August 30, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    Lovely Christmas card! Beautiful design, just really like this image. Thanks for joining us at Love to Scrap! Challenge Blog
    Tina dt

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  8. HelenAugust 30, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    Beautiful card - love that snowflake die.

    Thanks for joining us at Sparkles Christmas Challenge.

    Helen N x

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  9. aletheaAugust 31, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    What a beautiful xmas card! Thanks for joining us for the Southern Girls texture challenge. Hugsxx

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  10. TRACEY OSeptember 1, 2014 at 1:19 AM

    Very pretty card, thanks for joining us at CCAYR this month.

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  11. Brenda BrownSeptember 1, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    Such a lovely Christmas card, but I can't think of such things when the sun has been shining lol.
    hugs Brenda xx

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