Friday 27 December 2013

Hope all survived?

Well, the big day has been and gone for another year - even though it seems to come around quicker each year!  I hope that everyone enjoyed their day, whatever they were doing - and that those of you facing some of the severe weather we've been having, have come through intact!  We've had terrible gale force winds here in north west UK, but fortunately no loss of power like in so many other places.  Even Tilly the Dog is not impressed and just wants to curl up in her cosy bed and snooze (probably a very wise thing to do!).

Our Christmas Day was a peaceful one, with 5 of us for a meal and a visitor later. Probably had far too much to eat and far too much chocolate - and a few glasses of bubbly stuff!  A big game of Monopoly in the evening when my daughter's boyfriend proved himself something of a ruthless businessman and bankrupted us all!  Then all sprawled out to watch a film together!  So, all in all, a typical Christmas day.  And now lots of leftovers to eat up, before we start preparations for New Year's Eve - and this year we're having some friends round to celebrate with us as I have to confess that my birthday is also on Dec 31st and this year is a 'significant' one.  I finally reach the big '50'!  So my friends have convinced me that we should mark the occasion by having a little celebration.  I'll let you know how it goes!

A little card to share with you today (after all that waffle!) - a friend wanted a 'good luck' card, with a fairly simple design


I've used papers from LOTV, and also a LOTV sentiment stamp.  The panel edges were die cut with a Joanna Sheen 'signature' die, and the butterfly flourish die is also from Joanna Sheen.  I've cut the butterflies twice so I could layer them up with some pearls from stash.  

And just a quick pic to share with you of my two babies on Christmas morning 

Even though it looks like Jack is stood on a box!  He's 15 now and 5'11" tall - and is so pleased to be able to tower over the rest of us!  And my clever daughter Lauren just found out on the night before Christmas eve that she has got a place at University of Brighton to study for a PGCE after she finishes her degree next summer, so that she can be a primary school teacher.  And I know she'll be just brilliant at it!  But boy, am I going to miss her when she moves away :(

Anyway, enough waffling from me. I hope that you enjoy a peaceful weekend.
Back soon,
Kim x 





15 comments:

  1. Kim it sounds like you all had a wonderful Christmas Day. Oh wow congrats in advance on reaching the nifty fifties. Lol its my turn in 2014. Love your beautiful card.
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  2. Lovely cheery card Kim, hope you have fun on your birthday. The windy weather is with us also. xx Flora

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  3. Lovely card Kim. Very pretty dies. Best wishes for a happy new year to you and yours. :) x

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  4. Lovely card Kim, very pretty. Congrats to your daughter. Happy Birthday wishes for 31st sweetie, I wish I was 50 again!!! My birthday is on the 4th but I will be 62.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  5. Your card is very pretty Kim.Well done to your Daughter and have a lovely birthday.

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  6. Such a lovely creation Kim. Glad you had a lovely Christmas. Many Congatulations to your daughter.
    Laine
    xx

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  7. A beautiful card and a beautiful family Kim :) Yes go all out for your big landmark birthday, I don't normally go for big celebrations myself but was persuaded to have a bit of a do when I turned 50 back in Feb, I had a quiter celebration with family and then went out for a meal and celebrations with friends from all over the country in the end, I had a great time and I'm sure you will too however you celebrate it :) xx

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  8. So glad you had a good Christmas Kim.
    Your card is gorgeous, I love the design and pretty colours.
    Well done to your daughter.
    I hope you have a wonderful birthday and enjoy your special celebrations.
    Sue xx

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  9. So beautiful Kim, the dies look fab.
    Glad you had a lovely Christmas and hope you have a wonderful birthday on the 31st.Well done to your daughter..
    Hugs
    Wendy xx

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  10. Fabulous card - love the butterflies. Congrats to your daughter! Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year.

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  11. Gorgeous card Kim - love the butterfly swirl die. Congratulations to Lauren!! Happy New Year and Happy Birthday to you for the 31st - hope you enjoy your celebrations!!
    Hugs
    Gina x

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  12. What a pretty card Kim and I love how you've showcased the die. I just saw this die before Christmas, loved it and had to buy it. Can't wait for it to arrive now that I've seen your lovely creation.
    Happy birthday on the 31st and congrats to your daughter.

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  13. Awww this is so pretty! LOVE your butterfly die :)
    Have a fab birthday, and congratulations to your daughter.

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  14. A lovely card Kim. It's good to come away from Christmassy colours and cards. X

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  15. hi Kim. glad you had a good Christmas. I love your card its pretty and elegant. happy 50th birthday for tomorrow. make sure you make it memorable. big congratulations to your daughter on her uni place you must be so proud. Michelle x

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Kim x