Sunday 21 September 2014

Winter Wonderland for the Christmas Card Club!

Good Evening one and All, has it been been a good Saturday for you, hope so.   They go all too quickly don't they.  We have had a mixture of weather, warm and sunny then showers and quite dull at times, as it didn't know what to do for the best.

There are quite a few of our blogging friends who are experiencing difficult time through illness, either themselves or their loved ones, so just want to send out (((((Hugs))))) and positive thoughts to you all for a good recovery.

Thank to all who commented on my "Oldie" yesterday, very kind of you.

I'm scheduling this card for tomorrow morning when the cards from the CCC go live.

A rather alternative Winter Wonderland as it's quite pink and lilac.  The paper and image are freebies from a Making Cards Magazine, cut with Xcut scalloped circles and matted on to Bazill white Swiss Dot Card, Lace from Hobby Craft.
Silver Card Candy and Star Dust on the snowy parts
Sentiment from Creative Stamping magazine, free stamp
Embossialious Embossing folder
Snowy Acetate
The Ribbon Girl Silver Twine and Bell Charm
Snow Pearls from my stash

This weeks theme was chosen by Christine of http://christinescardsandcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/
and what a fabulous challenge it is.
The other members of the club will be along to show their creations too.

We really enjoyed our concert last night, we had a mixture of Wagner, Schoenberg, and Mahler, and two fantastic soloists sing the Mahler pieces, a lovely way to spend an evening.

I'll say Good Night now as Alistair has made a cuppa and I think I see a wee bit of chocolate, yummmmmm.



35 comments:

Patricia said...

Good morning Kate,
I just love your stunning card, different and so effective.
Glad you had a good evening ..... was the wee bit chocolate good??? The absolute finishing touch to any evening!!!
Have a great day
Hugs

Patricia xxx

Christine Harrop said...

Your pink and lilac work beautifully Kate. The snowy acetate looks great. This card is really lovely. Enjoy your day. Hugs Christine xx

Rita said...

Beautiful card Kate and scene you have created is stunning. Glad you enjoyed your concert, it certainly sounds good. Hugs Rita xxx

Doreen said...

This is just gorgeous,a fabulous design and colours.xxx

downrightcrafty said...

I love acetate and this snowy one looks amazing super aperture use and a gorgeous card
hugs Kate xx

Gerrie's kaarten said...

Hallo Kate
Een prachtig kaart. Mooie vrolijke kleuren
Fijne dag
Groetjes Gerrie

aussie aNNie said...

Gorgeous card, love this sweet image, the touch of lace and coloured to perfection and your beautiful papers....stunning as always.xx


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Hazel said...

Good morning Kate. Glad you both had a very enjoyable evening.

Gorgeous card. Hazel x

Rainey's Craft Room said...

I really like your pink and lilac winter scene Kate I think it works really well. Sometimes having an alternative colour scheme is very refreshing, we all seem to get in a rut using the same colours for Christmas I think. Fab card.
Lorraine

Sue said...

Oh Kate a really stunning and lovely card love that snowy acetate! lots of huggles Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Planetsusie said...

This is a lovely alternative to the normal Christmas colours Kate - I love it. The acetate is a brilliant addition.

Hugs to you Sue Pxxx

pam said...

beautiful card Kate, love the design and image.
glad you had a wonderful evening.
pam

Liz said...

Gorgeous. Hugs xx

Karen Petitt said...

Afternoon Kate - sounds like you had a lovely evening. There is something so nice, special and relaxing about sitting down and enjoying live classical music - we used to go to the Barbican a lot when we lived in London.
A really pretty in pink and lilac Christmas card which is right up my street. Love that image and the way you have coloured the background and adorned the front of the card - it is stunning! Love every little detail Karen x

MaryH said...

Kate, this is lovely. Love the way you've framed that snowy village with the elegant lace behind it. I really liked the way you did the front with the embossing and the cutout - to view the interior snowscape. Brillant design and that marbled design paper is gorgeous. TFS & Happy Sunday.

Jenny L said...

Hi Kate,
what a very brilliant card.
I love your super, super, design, and your fab Christmas scene.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Sue said...

Hi Kate the stamp I used on my CC Club card is a clarity stamp:) thanks for your lovely comment huggles Sue xx

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Kate. I love the image, pretty colours and such a fabulous design.
I am pleased you enjoyed the concert.
Hugs Sue xx

Lorraine said...

A gorgeous card Kate. Lovely image and design.
Lorraine x

MRS DUCK said...

Hi Kate
Super festive card. The snowy acetate is fabulous!
Glad you enjoyed your concert and hopefully, your choccy too lol!
Best wishes.
Ang x

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Hi Kate what a lovely snowy card, love the colours and the snowy front. Hope the chocolate was good! Susan x

rachel said...

evening Kate - I adore your card - it really is a winter wonderland for me - love it! Hugs rachel x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

What a lovely card, love unusual Christmas colours

Carol said...

I love your colourful winter wonderland Kate, you've made a beautiful card. Carol x

Marie-Louise said...

Two super cards Kate. There is nothing quite like tea and chocolate and even better when the tea is made for you.

Hazel said...

This is beautiful for Christine's CCC winter wonderland challenge, Kat - you could also enter this into my CHNC challenge extra for September - I'd love to see it there too. x

Sue said...

Kate, what a wonderful holiday card. Love the acetate window and the cute scene in great colors. Very pretty indeed.

Hugs
Sue

meg said...

Beautiful card Kate love the soft colours the snowy acetate and layout.Glad you had a lovely evening
hugs Meg

meg said...

Beautiful card Kate love the soft colours the snowy acetate and layout.Glad you had a lovely evening
hugs Meg

Erika said...

Morning Kate, loving your wintery scene and the window in the front of your card. Good to hear you had a good weekend and the concert went well.

Hugs Erika. x

Peanut said...

LOVE your use of contemporary Christmas colours. Never too late to be a rebel, eh? LOL. Awesome card, Kate!
hugs, Asha

Mrs A. said...

I love your colours and your stunning idea of the snowy acetate to the front of the card.
Looks great and very effective. Excellent choice for the challenge. Hugs Mrs A.

Zoe Tant said...

Clever card and love the snow effect. Nice to meet you on CCC. Sorry I've been AWOL but hoping to hang in there now. Looking forward to more of your cards. Zx

Anet's Crafting said...

Your Christmas card is beautiful Kate, I love the outside embossing and the inside is so pretty. Well done. Hugs Anet x

Sandy said...

Oh Kate! You have no idea how much I love this make. Beautiful scene with gorgeous colors. Love it!!!
Sandy xx