Hello all, and I hope that you had a good weekend? I'm looking forward to seeing my girly today as she comes home for a few days - how old do they have to be before you stop thinking of them as your babies?! And goodness knows what I'll be like when youngest leaves home - but I'm not going to think about that for a while! At least I'll know that the food bill will go down, towels will stay in the bathroom (rather than being draped artistically over floors, beds, etc.) and there won't be a general scattering of shoes, coats and belongings over the house. I regularly tell him that he's like 'Hansel and Gretel' leaving a trail to follow of where he's been.... (not that he takes any notice lol!). And I had a nice evening last night when I took a friend to go and see another friend who's recently moved house - both to see the new home (which was fabulous!) and then to do some crocheting and chatting! What a nice way to spend a few hours. I've got some crochet goodies to share with you soon that I'm making for a craft fair.
Anyway, no crochet today, but another Christmas card to add to the (slowly) growing collection.
I've used the gorgeous 'Festive Lantern' stamp from LOTV, and coloured the image with copics and Graphits, with some added distress inks and chalks for the surround (and there's some glossy accents and glamour dust on the lantern but doesn't seem to show on the pics!)
The backing papers are from LOTV with some kraft card and added stitching. The poinsettia was made using a Spellbinder die, and some snowflakes from a Memory Box die. The sentiment stamp is from LOTV, and a little added hessian bow.
Hope you like it.
And apologies for not getting around to everyone's blogs this week - time just seems to have run away from me a bit. But I'm hoping that I can gradually catch up with everyone over the next few days.
Back soon,
Kim x
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this is gorgeous Kim, I love how you've coloured the image and background. Fab embellishments too. (I don't think you ever stop thinking of them as your babies-my oldest is 24 but she's still my baby!!) xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and beautiful card Kim
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Gorgeous card Kim, love it! Your son sounds like my fiancé, I spend a disproportionate amount of time cleaning up after him hahaha, trail of destruction is right lol :P My Christmas card stash has reached the grand big number of...4 cards. Urgh, I need to get a move on!
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I love your image Kim gorgeous card xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous Kim, hope your daughter didn't have any travel problems.
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Cathy
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This is gorgeous Kim. I love the cute image, beautiful colouring and wonderful poinsettia.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time with your daughter. I don't think you ever stop thinking of them as being your babies, so my mum tells me!
Sue xx
This is a beautiful card and it is great for Christmas. I really love the poinsettia that you made. Thanks for sharing with us over at The Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog.
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Beautiful Christmas card KIm..I love this cute image and fabulous colouring.My baby is 34 and the mess does not stop at his place either..but I did find a chair once to sit in..
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Cute and adorable card, lovely colouring!
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Your card has a wonderful traditional feel to it Kim and so very pretty.
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B x
This is beautiful Kim, love the stitching and the twine it adds a lovely homely touch. I am looking forward to seeing your crochet too xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Kim, love the flower and the sweet image.
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Really lovely X-mas card, Kim, adorable stamp and perfect layout. So very nice for my eyes. Have a nice week!
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Anna xxx
Fabulous card Kim - great colouring and I love the stitching.
ReplyDeleteDebs xx
This is gorgeous Kim, I love the traditional colours & fab image. Thank you so much for joining us at Allsorts for our Christmas challenge this week x
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Kim hope you have a fab time with your daughter huggles Sue xxx
ReplyDeletegorgeous! i love the colours and patterns of the papers and the snowflakes; the image is very cute. thank you so much for playing along with us this month at penny black and more.
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This is so cute! Love the stitches and the die cut flower is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteSorry that I didn´t pop around this weekend but hope you had a great one!
Hugs Nick
Fab card Kim, love the image and papers, I know what you mean about towels and clothes everywhere, my eldest has her own place now, but I look after her boys when she's at work and today a trail of biscuit crumbs will lead me to Charlie and wrestlers to Will, that's along with lots of other toys spread all over the floor and the table filled with their laptops, think it was easier when my daughter was here LOL! hugs, Colette xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous Christmas card Kim! Love the image and your wonderful colouring. The poinsettia looks wonderful too!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a wonderful time with your daughter.
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Gina xx
Such a lovely card, Kim!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining our Lili of the Valley 'Anything Goes' Challenge!
Good Luck
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Erica x