Tuesday 9 December 2014

Warm Winter Wishes!

Well I can certainly confirm that Christmas is on it's way - because I have developed a stinky cold! I feel that it's almost a tradition now that I either get a cold just before Christmas (when things are getting so busy with endless lists, jobs to do, etc.) or I start with one on Christmas Eve which then kindly stays with me for the festive period, ensuring that my "relaxing, family time" is punctuated by sneezes, coughs, nose-blowing and watering eyes. Deep Joy. Understandably at work I'm being given a wide berth by colleagues - in between smirks at my croaking voice and ridiculously girlie sneezes that I seem to do. And it's not much better at home, with helpful comments from husband that with the husky voice, I sound like I should be working for a dodgy chatline - although as I pointed out, how would he know what a chatline sounds like? Only Grumpy Poppy the cat is coming near me - and that's only because she either wants to pinch my warm seat on the sofa whenever I get up, or try to sit on the laptop (whilst I'm typing!). Sigh.

Anyway, less of the moaning! I'm dosed up on cold remedies and hot drinks and determined to shake it off as soon as possible lol.  Far too much to do at this time of year to be feeling sorry for myself!

Another Christmas card to share with you today, using a gorgeous image from Mo Manning,


I've coloured the image with copics and promarkers (and, for once, a Christmas card with NO glitter lol!)
The backing paper is from LOTV with some added stitching. The sentiment stamp is from Chocolate Baroque and I've added a wooden star and gingham ribbon. And apologies for the slightly askew snowflake stamped onto it - I can only blame the cold germs lol! 

I hope you are keeping well and cold-free - and that your preparations for the festive season are running smoothly.
I'll be back soon, but for now I'll sign off with a sneeze and a cough lol! 
Kim x 

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12 comments:

  1. I adore this image Kim,gorgeous paper and star.
    Sorry you are suffering with your cold,hope it soon clears up,hugs xx

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  2. Such a sweet image! I LOve your colours and design.
    Chrissyxx
    Oh! Poor you x. Hoping it disappears soon you certainly don't need it at Christmas x

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  3. this is just lovely, gorgeous image which is beautifully coloured and smashing layout. Hope you're soon feeling much better x

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  4. What a lovely card Kim, the image really pops and looks 3D. I hope you soon feel better, I am also full of cold, but at least it should be over by the time Christmas arrives, so you can enjoy all the festivities.
    Hugs
    Gina x

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  5. This is a truly wonderful card Kim. Hope you are soon feeling better xx

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  6. This is gorgeous Kim, so sorry you are poorly. Hope you get better soon.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    Xxxx

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  7. A gorgeous card and beautifully coloured image. No glitter - gosh I would have found that very hard to do!! Hope you're feeling better soon. Take care, Ann-Marie xx

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  8. Fabulous card Kim, love the colours and the super image, a great card!
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  9. Beautiful card and gorgeous colouring of the image! Thankyou for joining us at That Craft Place and hope to see you again soon.
    Hugs Amanda

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  10. Gorgeous gorgeous card, fabulous image and layers. Hope that you start to shake off this cold before Christmas arrives!! TFS

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  11. This is an adorable image and I love the rustic feel of your card. Makes me think of hot chocolate drinks with marshmallows in!

    Thanks for sharing with us. Happy Christmas

    Lin
    Crafty Cardmakers and More

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  12. this is gorgeous love it bless you for playing at TCP This week love hugs cheryl xxx

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I love reading your comments - and thanks for taking the time to leave one!
Kim x