Sunday 27 July 2014

Bluebelle and Friend for the CCC!

Hello and Welcome to Everyone who pops in to see what's on offer today.  I hope you are all well, but sending Hugs and kind thoughts to those of you who are not so well.

Thank you all for your comments on my last post, all very kind and I do appreciate them.

We had a lovely day at Cullen on Friday, fab weather, however there was quite a sea harr out on the sea, it was really amazing.  I found the wee craft shop and just had to buy something.  I'ts owned by Geraldine who comes to Howdens to demonstrate for Do Crafts.  I couldn't splash out as Alistair was with me, beat he doesn't know what I get up to too much.

So I'm here today with my card for The Chrsitmas Club, (CCC), and this time around the theme is Trees.  Trees have to feature somewhere on the card, this was chosen by Sylvie.
Is'nt this so sweet.  I won a few weeks back from Kate at http://downrightcrafty.blogspot.co.uk/
 some beautiful Bluebelle Toppers, and I thought this one would be just perfect, it's already coloured.
My papers are also from Wildrose Studio, from the Bella range
Blue cardstock and silver mirri
MB Frosty Corner die
Britannia Let it Snow dies
The Ribbon Girl Charm and silver cord
Ribbon and glitter domes from my box
Star Dust for sparkle

I hope you like it.   I hope your weekend is going well, I meant to get through loads today, but didn't manage much.  I did however got through some ironing whilst watching "Now Voyager", with the wonderful Bette Davis, I love her films and these old black and white ones are just marvellous.  There is always another day for housework.

Enjoy what is left of your weekend, and I'll see you soon,

I would like to enter my card into: http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/chnc-challenge-187-cute.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/chnc-challenge-extra-for-july-mid-month.html

41 comments:

Doreen said...

This is beautiful,love the image and fab colours.xxx

Rita said...

Beautiful card Kate. The lovely colours make a nice change from red and green. Still very warm here even though we had rain last night. Hugs Rita xx

Christine Harrop said...

Lovely card Kate and the topper is great. Love the little charm. I got up very early to do my ironing hoping it might be a wee bit cooler - no chance! Hugs Christine xx

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A gorgeous card for this challenge Kate. Beautiful topper and papers with great embellishments too.
Lorraine

dutchess said...

oh such a sweet image Kate.....love your die cuts....cooling down here today in Yorkshire thank goodness I can get back in my craft room...have a good weekend xxxx

Marie-Louise said...

Beautiful card Kate. Love the papers and the topper. I love the old Bette Davis films and have a few which I watch over and over. There is another fabulous film - its not a Bette Davis but is Greer Garson and Ronald Coleman in Random Harvest - absolutely fantastic - I never get tired of it.

Patricia said...

Great card Kate, your image is gorgeous, love the wonderful design.
Bucketing rain here at the moment
Have a good day no matter what you decide to do
Hugs

Patricia xxx

meg said...

Beautiful card Kate love the blues with silver embellishments, the bow and charm are perfect. Glad you enjoyed your day in Cullen it is a charming place to visit and has a lovely beach.

Granmargaret said...

Lovely card Kate. I love the cute image

Planetsusie said...

Brilliant card Kate - I love the topper and the way you have tied everything together by matting onto silver mirri card. A lovely card and design.

Hugs to you and carry on watching your films, I'm with you about the housework!

Hugs to you Sue Pxxx

aussie aNNie said...

Gorgeous card and love the colour combo's used...fab design too.

♥aNNieThe Journey is the Start

Sue said...

Beautiful card Kate love that topper! great design ..lots of huggles Sue xx

Hazel said...

A beautiful design and colour pallet. Kate, glad you enjoyed you day out. Hazel xx

Sandy said...

How in the world did you do that "Hugs From Kate: at the bottom? I love it!!! Your Christmas card is so very, very sweet!
Okay kid - what does a sea harr mean. Is it like the "Nessie" ?
Sorry you could not "splash out" -- I first I thought you meant go out into the water!!! You wild and crazy lady, I am sure you will have other opportunities to splash out!
Sandy xx

scrappymo! said...

What a great card. I just love those toppers.! I have a set my self and have been hoarding them a bit...just made one card so far. They are hard to find over here, but i tracked some down!

Love the pretty papers and that gorgeous bow. The wee charm is precious too!

I love your signature...is it hard to do? It looks as if you need to be very technical to design!!!

Marlene Atkinson said...

Gorgeous card and projects Kate, since my last visit. Marlene

Peanut said...

Oh s cute!!! Fab colours and image, Kate. Love the contempo look with traditional image.
hugs, Asha

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Kate, such a sweet image, I love the papers and beautiful silver detailing.
hugs Sue xx

Gibmiss said...

Hi Kate
Fabulous card.... Love the cute image......gorgeous.....
Hugs Sylvie xxx

Karen Petitt said...

Gorgeous Christmas card and I adore those baby deers! Fabulous card for your box - we are all being very good trying to get ahead of these! Have a lovely week Karen x

Lorraine said...

A gorgeous card Kate. Love the image and all the pretty details
Lorraine x

Hazel said...

Such a cute card for Sylvie's CCC challenge, Kate - love it (don't forget you could enter this into CHNC challenge extra for July - would love to see it there too - and it's so cute it would be perfect for my CHNC challenge 187 this week) x

Carol said...

This is gorgeous Kate, love how you've used the topper...great design. Carol x

Jules said...

Hi Kate

Funny how we always manage to "stumble" on a craft store!

If you are anything like me you are more than happy just to look.

Loving your gorgeous Christmas card. All the blue looks beautiful and I love the cute image and matching charm.

Hope you have had a good weekend.

Love Jules xx

pam said...

Beautiful card Kate, lovely topper image embellishments and layout..
pam

Marianne's Craftroom said...

So cute, love Bluebell

MRS DUCK said...

Hi Kate
Super cute image. Love that corner die too.
Good thinking about being restrained in front of hubby. What they don't know, won't hurt them lol!
Have a great week.
Ang x

Mrs A. said...

This is such a cute topper to use and I love all of your layering on the card. Hugs Mrs A.

Anonymous said...

Such a pretty image, love the paper too, very sweet
Hugs Julie P

Jenny L said...

Hi Kate,
a really great Christmas card.
I love that super image it's sooooo! cute.
Great designing as always.
Yes we all have to curve our spending when our hubbies are shopping with us.
I do love to shop for crafty bits on my own, but on the internet I have to use his paypal account so he gets an email every time I spend our money, so I can't hide anything that way. lol.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Queenie Jeannie said...

So pretty!! I love all the layers and shiny gold bits! Definitely a stunner!!!

downrightcrafty said...

this is gorgeous you really should share it with us on the Wild Rose Studio Facebook page :)
hugs Kate xx

Sue said...

Hi Kate, love these sweet little deer. Papers are so lush, love them. A delightful card with the pretty papers and brilliant colors.

Hugs
Sue

Anet's Crafting said...

Hallo Kate, so glad you had a nice trip. Your Christmas card is adorable, I just love that cute Wild Rose image and the gold with the pretty papers is gorgeous. Hugs Anet x

Norma said...

Beautiful card Kate and those deers are so cute and sweet:) TFS and I hope you had a great weekend.
Hugs
Norma

downrightcrafty said...

hi Kate, read your comment, and thought this link might help :)
https://www.facebook.com/help/118731871603814
hugs Kate xx

Erika said...

Another very cute Christmas card Kate, sounds like you had a fun weekend too.
Shame hubby was with you when craft shopping, always a dampener to spending capabilities!

Hugs Erika. x

MaryH said...

What a treat that you got to use some of your lovely win in this tree challenge. The topper is so very cute and loved the snow die in the upper corner and the sentiment die too. Brillant card and I am entranced with your little angel GIF the end of your blog. TFS & Hugs

MaryH said...

PS..forgot to say, I love the old B&W movies too, and Voyager is a special favorite. Movies today are not anything like those made in the good ole days, are they? You didn't have to worry about being embarrassed if someone else watched with you! Hugs

Hazel said...
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Hazel said...

Thanks for entering both of my CHNC challenges with your lovely card - hope to see you again soon. x