Sunday 29 October 2017

Sentiment as Focus for the CCC!

Hello Everyone I hope you are well and enjoying your weekend.  We've been for a lovely walk along the side of Loch Ness at Dores and boy was it rough. I've never seen the loch with such turbulent waters and the waves fierce. Very dramatic.

Another fortnight has gone and it's time for the CCC ladies to show off their creations and this time it was our lovely Sylvie who did the choosing and she would like to see the Sentiment as Focus, so without further ado here is what I've come up with;

Both very simple cards using an Xcut die. The first card has a shadow made by cutting the die out twice and the second card is matted on to a JND EF. Gems and sequins and that's that.

Please remember to check out what the other ladies have created, you'll find there names on my side bar.

Thank you all for the lovely comments on my last card, very kind of you and most appreciated.
Just before I go here is a photo of  the Loch from our walk today, there was some sunshine between the hills looking down the Loch but unfortunately it hasn't shown  up.


Take care everyone and see you soon,



32 comments:

Rita said...

good Morning Kate. What beautiful cards you have created for Sylvie's challenge. They really do stand out and would adorn any room at Christmas. Much better morning here the skies are blue with lovely fluffy clouds so its looking promising. Hugs Rita xxxx

brenda said...

Morning Kate, that's a really striking sentiment die and looks very effective with the drop shadow. Blustery here as well.

B x

aussie aNNie said...

Beautiful die Kate, sure makes a lovely card and sentiment.xxcx [aNNie]

meg said...

love the icy effect you achieved with the die cut it really is like walking in a winter wonderland

Christine Harrop said...

Two fabulous cards Kate. I love that die. In your photo of the loch we may not be able to see the actual sun but you can see the rays radiating down. A very atmospheric picture. Hugs Christine xx

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Beautiful cards created with the fabulous die. The shadow behind in the first is very effective, great idea :) I hope you are enjoying the weekend, xx

Jenny L said...

Hi Kate,
2 very wonderful cards and they are both so very lovely.
That die is super and you have used it wonderfully.
My that is a very dramatic photo of Loch Ness.
In the 2 weeks I was on holiday there I never saw it that rough.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Marlene Atkinson said...

Good Afternoon Kate, gorgeous cards love the colours. Thank you for your lovely comments recently. Hope you are well. Marlene

Cara said...

Two fab cards, love the blue. I think I need a walk by a loch or by the sea, not sure that rivington reservoir quite cuts it!

Planetsusie said...

Big fan of both of these cards Kate and definitely envious of that gorgeous EF! Lovely cards for a batch make as well - beautiful!! Hugs to you and a kiss for Teallach from Biscuit. Sue Pxxx

Wendy L said...

What a wonderful die Kate, gorgeous cards, xxxx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Lovely card, this diecut is really outstanding!

Mia said...

Beautiful photo and two stunning cards!!!!! Kisses, Kate!

Carol said...

What a lovely die Kate, both cards look fabulous. Carol x

Zoe Tant said...

Gorgeous cards Kate. Love the offset shadow and then the glitter of the second. Zoe x

Mac Mable said...

What a fabulous die and the sentiment is truly the focus....beautiful x Beautiful photo of the loch too...thank you x

rachel said...

Two really beautiful cards Kate - I love them both - you've got me singing along too! Hugs rachel x

Linda Simpson said...

These are fabulous Kate!
Hugs
Linda xxx

Lorraine said...

Fabulous Christmas cards Kate, love the dies.
Great photo too, you live in a beautiful part of the world.
Lorraine x

cotnob said...

Beautiful cards Kate, a gorgeous die cut sentiment - a perfect focal point.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Mrs A. said...

Gosh Kate, how different they both look. Stunning cards. Hugs Mrs A.

pam said...

Two gorgeous cards Kate and wonderful sentiment.
Hugs Pam x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

These are both fab. Lucky you having such beautoful scenery to walk in, one day we will make it up there

Pamellia said...

These cards are wonderful! I just love that die cut piece, so fancy and really makes a great card front! Love how you layered it in the first card to create a shadow effect, but I think all the glitter in the second card has stolen my heart! I do love me some glittery Christmas cards! lol. Your photo of the Loch is magnificent, wow! I love how you captured the sun rays filtering through the clouds, so beautiful! hugs :)

Blogoratti said...

Wonderful work indeed and such a delight to see. Warm greetings to you.

Barb said...

Two super cards Kate. That is a lovely die. Barbxx

Rainey's Craft Room said...

I'm late on parade this time sorry. Wow! that die is perfect for this challenge Kate and what a super job you have done creating these two cards, love them.
Lorraine

dutchess said...

Two fabulous cards Kate that’s an amazing sentiment....a whole card front....lovely.I am just home and at last able to do my commenting as we didn’t have wifi while we were away xxxx

scrappymo! said...

These are both so pretty, KAte. The first looks wonderful with the shadow of the two layers.
The second seems bolder...perhaps because of the brighter colour for the die cut.
Love them both...cannot pick a fave!

Sue said...

Both cards are lovely. The saying is so pretty and love how you used it on both cards. Love it on the sparkly paper.

Hugs
Sue

Flo Langley said...

Beautiful cards Kate. Love the shadow effect on the first one. What a great die.
Hugs Flo xx

MRS DUCK said...

Hi Kate
Sorry I'm catching up again.
Two terrific cards. I love that die. Not seen that before, I don't think.
Perhaps Nessie was having a wee splash about lol!
Ang x