Sunday 26 November 2017

Mixed Media for the CCC!

Hello Everyone, I hope you are well and keeping warm. Is your weather as cold as ours?  It must be bad when Alistair puts his bed socks on. His poor feet are always like blocks of ice, years of mountain climbing in the cold weather has scuppered his circulation a bit, but it doesn't stop him from going up the hills in freezing cold weather.

Thank you all so very much for your comments on my Snowman card and good wishes for the concert, which, went very well. so all the hard work paid off. Our professional soloists were brilliant and not only did the sing with the choir but had solos of there own choosing.  So, now it's on with the rehearsals for our Carolthon in December and this time around our charity is Alzheimer Scotland, so I hope it will be a good day.

A warm welcome to Dimi who has clicked the follow button, it's lovely to see you here and I will be over to see you just as soon as I can. I hope you will pop in often to see me.

I'm a bit later than usual with my CCC card, but I was so tired after yesterday that I've had a bit of a slow day, but here I am now and this time its our lovely Mary who has chosen the theme and it's Mixed Media, here is my effort;
I've used a Justinklined image, I love this one and have used it quite a few times, it comes along with corners flowers. but this time I left them off.
I've stamped it all in blue ink, with a little yellow on the lamps. For the snow, I've added Knorr prandell Deco Paste and sprinkled glitter into it whilst still wet. The sky is coloured with DI and glittered. For the life of me I can't remember where the sentiment  is from, severe memory lapse, anyhow I've stamped on to velum.
You can probably guess this card is for my lovely hubby... I should have put, and slippers too, Lol.

Thank you Mary for a super challenge, I really enjoyed it and I love using this stamp.
Please visit the other CCC ladies and see what they have created, the names are on my sidebar.

That's me for now, take care of yourselves, and see you soon,


38 comments:

dutchess said...

Love it Kate ...it really is a super stamp....lots of mixed media .....lovely card....xxxxx

Christine Harrop said...

Great card Kate. Looks extremely cold and chilly1 John was just the same - nothing he loved more than being on the mountains in snow and ice. I think that's why he went to the Alps so much too - or was it just to get away from I wonder ... lol! I was very cross once when he got back and dumped his ice axes and crampons on the kitchen floor chipping one of the tiles in the process!!!!! Ah well, you've got to love them. Hugs Christine xx

Rita said...

What a beautiful card Kate. Love the dusky look the yellow lights have gave it. Perfect card for hubby. So glad your concert went well and I really wish I could have been there. Not long now till we meet again and see all the Christmas lights. Enjoy your evening. Sewing up Molly's jumper for me. Hugs Rita xxxx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Lovely mixed media card, the glitter looks great and the couple is so sweet!

Dortesjs said...

Beautiful card this, lovely blue ink and all

brenda said...

It's a delightful image Kate and the lights really draw you into the scene. So pleased to the the concert went well and all your hard work paid off.

B x

Sally H said...

Congratulations on a successful concert. I hope the Carols go as well. Your card is absolutely gorgeous! It looks such a serene and beautiful scene. I love it!

MaryH said...

Such a pretty image, and love the glow from the street lamps. Gosh, the deco paste really added such a touch of realism to the snow, and sparkles beautifully too..Great card and will be perfect for Mr. Adventure. Love the use of vellum for the sentiment. Big hugs & TFS (and wish I could have heard the concert.Sounds awesome and the hard work paid off. What good charities you are supporting with these efforts).

Sandy said...

Stunning card Kate - the blue and silver together makes me think of the snow and cold of winter. Of course the couple walking in the snow helps with the image I have in my mind. The warm glow of the street lamps just sets everything off beautifully.
Sandy xx

Mac Mable said...

Loving the mix of mixed media and what a romantic and gorgeous image x Yes it's gone incredibly cold!

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Love the blue and great sentiment, i have my special few cards to make yet but most of the others are done,

Jenny L said...

Hi Kate,
oh I love this excellent card and your super wonderful design.
It's so wonderfully created and that sky is amazing.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

rachel said...

A gorgeous card Kate and I'm glad to hear the concert went well. Our plays did too!! Big hugs rachel x

Planetsusie said...

This is gorgeous Kate - the scene creates a real feeling of frosty weather and I've just shivered!!!!! Lovely image and I do like how you've made the snow! Hugs to you all Sue Pxxx

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

A gorgeous card Kate and that loving couple look so warm and happy hugging each other. Crafty hugs, Sandra x

Marlene Atkinson said...

This is gorgeous, love the loving couple they look very happy walking together. Marlene

cotnob said...

A beautiful card Kate, a lovely scene and beautifully framed.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Mia said...

Beautiful mixed media card, Kate. I love the pretty image and the 3D snow! Kisses, my friend.

Granmargaret said...

Lovely card

aussie aNNie said...

Kate this is so beautiful, the snow looks awesome and no wonder you love the stamp, it's beautiful.xx[aNNie]🎄

DIMI said...

Hello dear Kate!
Thank you very much for welcoming me on your post!
I really appreciate it!
What a beautiful mixed media card you made!!!
I love the color and the frame and the lovely romantic images that you choose!!
I’m dreaming to visit Scotland one day!
I watch Outlander on TV and always enjoying the beautiful countryside and the highlights!
My Australian son in law has roots from Scotland!
Wishing you a happy new week my friend!!
Dimi... ❤️🎄

meg said...

Beautiful card Kate, love the colourway, perfect stamping, love the hint of colour on the lamps.

debby4000 said...

Beautiful card, love the winter wonderland scene.
luv
Debby

Anne said...

Lovely take on the mixed media theme Kate, I like your card very much.
I always have a hot water bottle bar maybe the hottest nights, my feet are always cold!
Have a nice day
Anne x

Flo Langley said...

Pleased the concert went well Kate. Beautiful card. That paste gives a really lovely effect. Must give it a go.
Stay warm, Hugs Flo xx

Pen Sunshinepen said...

Hi there Kate, glad to be able to catch up with you. What a lovely card.

Great to hear all your news on what you have been doing.

Take care and hugs x

Linda Simpson said...

This is gorgeous Kate, love the blues and wonderful image. I love how you have used the vellum too.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Pamellia said...

Gorgeous card! Love that blue, so brilliant and eye catching! The scene is wonderful and all the shimmery accents make it so frosty and festive! A fantastic wintery creation! hugs :)

Zoe Tant said...

Fabulous card Kate. Love the depth you've created with stamps and paste. Looks lovely Zoe x

Cara said...

This is just beautiful, I love the texture on it. So glad to hear that the concert went well, although of course I just knew that it would be fantastic!

Diane said...

Awesome design Kate, the blue, silver and snowy scene are just fabulous.

Hugs Diane

Sue said...

Awwww, Kate, love your card for your husband, so very sweet. Love the light in the lamps and the wonderful couple. Sure he will love it.

Hugs
Sue

Rainey's Craft Room said...

This is such a pretty Wintry scene in the icy blues Kate, I love the stamped sentiments on the vellum too. I'm late with my entry too I've been a bit poorly these past two weeks, it is up today though,hope Mary likes it.
Lorraine

Barb said...

Your card is beautiful Kate. A lovely mixed media creation. You,ve created a gorgeous snowy scene. I'm so pleased that the concert went so well. Barbxx

Karen Petitt said...

That's a really beautiful image Kate and I totally love your snowy scene around the couple! Just gorgeous mixed media work huni, I have been catching up a little on what you've been doing with your concert too - sounds fabulous! We're in the middle of the country and it's cold so I dread to think how chilly it is up yours, I don't do cold well nor heat either lol! Keep warm sweet lady Karen xx

scrappymo! said...

Wow! Your snow looks so real...I feel like I could touch it! I will try to remember this technique, KAte.

Love your pretty card. That is a nice image and perfect for you to give your husband, .

MRS DUCK said...

Hi Kate
Sorry I've fallen so far behind.
What a special looking card. Looks like you and Alistair taking a Wintery stroll.
Knorr make pastes? They've obviously expanded their range from soup and stock cubes lol!
Ang x

Anet's Crafting said...

Your Christmas card is just beautiful Kate. Alistair is going to love it. Hugs Anet x