Sunday 2 September 2018

Foliage of Trees for the CCC!

Hello Everyone, I hope all is well with you and that your weekend is going well.

It's time once again for our little Christmas Card Club to show our latest cards and this time it's our lovely Zoe who's chosen the theme, which is Foliage or Trees. Well trees are my thing so that's what I went with;
The image used here is one from Creative Stamping Magazine and an inky background. I coloured the little lights on the tree with gel pens. The sentiment is also from Creative Stamping but not the same set of stamps. I love the Christmas stamps that this magazine gives, and I've always had good results from them. Since I started buying the magazine it's gone up a bit in price, but a full A4 sheet of stamps, I think is worth the money. Anyway, it's matted and layered with SU card and then glittered and gemmed. 
Thanks Zoe for the challenge, I always enjoy doing trees....as you know.

We had a night out....together last night where we were at our friend Ken's retirement party. He is one of the boys in the band. He had a BBQ, and apart form a shower of rain in the late afternoon, it turned out a fine evening. Ken built a fire pit which was wonderfully warm when the evening chill took over and we all sat around it playing instruments and singing, brilliant;
here is the fir pit, with candles around it.
The photos didn't turn out well as the smoke from the fire was blowing about,  Alistair is standing playing his fiddle and and Dougie is sitting playing his whistle. The other musicians are friends of Ken and Jan. There was also a lady there who sang Gaelic songs and what a beautiful voice she had.
Unfortunately, it's too dark to see but, the background looks on to Ben Wyviss, it's the most beautiful view.
Last photo honest... of Ken and Alistair with the Guitars and Jan singing.  It was  grand night, however for me it felt as if when we arrived that I'd stepped into a  mental health social workers meeting as all  the faces were well kent from my time at work. Ken himself was the lead MO for the Highlands, so I shouldn't have been surprised, it was lovely to catch up with folks though.

Our friends who had the BBQ last weekend, which I didn't go to, came over from Aberdeenshire and stayed with us so that they come go too.So we all had a fab time, good food, good company and good entertainment. A quiet day today though lol.

Thank you all so much for your lovely comments on my last card and the suggestions regarding colouring digi images, all so helpful.

We have a beautiful day here, so I'm away to make a cuppa and have a seat out in the garden. Have a lovely day and see you soon,

32 comments:

Valerija said...

OMG Kate! What a GREAT card...beautifully done! Really love this card.
Valerija xx

Cara said...

Wow, your card is stunning. I love the background. Looks like you had a fantastic evening too x

aussie aNNie said...

Pretty and so effective, stunning card Kate.xx

brenda said...

I'm with you all the way on trees Kate, it's a super background for the trees as well. Sounds like you had a lovely evening.

B x

meg said...

gorgeous card Kate, the trees are a wonderful stamp, loved seeing your photos from the barbecue, looks as though you had a marvellous evening

Margarets designer cards said...

Gorgeous card, love your trees, beautiful background
Looks like you had a lovely evening

Rita said...

Wow Kate, what a fabulous card. I'm with you on your love of trees too. Sounds like a good ceilidh night too. My kind of night. Hugs Rita xxx

Christine Harrop said...

Fabulous card Kate with a lovely background. Thanks for sharing your photos. When we were in Scotland two years ago we climbed Ben Wyviss and we were staying not too far away. Initially it was so windy we could barely keep upright. We stopped behind an outcrop for a while and fortunately the wind calmed down just as we thought we would have to abandon. Hope you are well. Hugs Christine xx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Seems that you have had a fab time!!! :D
Lovely Christmas card, those trees look great on the inky background!

dutchess said...

Beautiful card Kate...loving that background....gorgeous trees...you have had fun creating!....and enjoying your BBQ.....great idea with the fire pit....what fun xxxx

Sue said...

Beautiful card, love the sparkle and the trees. I also buy the magazines from the UK sometimes for the dies and always looking for new ideas. They are pricey here too especially with the exchange on the dollar, but it is a treat once in awhile. Beautiful Christmas card, Kate, lucky recipient.

Hugs
Sue

Águeda said...

Es preciosa, y las luces me han encantado. Besos y feliz semana

MaryH said...

Beautiful card, and your background is fabulous. Love how the tree lights glimmer & shine - not sure if this magazine is available in the USA. Certainly enjoyed the photos of the party, it looks like cozy fun, with the fire pit and candles. So glad the weather cooperated so that all of you could gather in comfort. TFS & Hugs

Gibmiss said...

Hi Kate
Sounds like you had a fabulous evening....
your card is fabulous... love those trees ...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Mac Mable said...

What a beautiful card and your background looks stunning for those silhouette trees. Sounds like a great social occasion with friends, good food, wind and song X

Rainey's Craft Room said...

What a fabulous background you have created here for your trees Kate, very wintry and festive.
Your night out sounded very enjoyable, it's good to get together with friends and you made your own entertainment too.
Lorraine

rachel said...

Great card Kate - and wow that looks like a perfect night to me - brilliant! Hugs rachel x

cotnob said...

A beautiful card Kate, such a fabulous background.
Super photographs, it looks like everyone had a wonderful time.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

pam said...

Gorgeous card Kate, love the beautiful scene.
Pam x

Jannet said...

A beautiful Christmas card Kate, it looks like you had a fun time around the fire pit x

Lisa said...

What a gorgeous card!! I love the design and the pretty trees!! It's so beautiful!! It looks like you had such a wonderful time!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Darnell said...

I love trees, too, Kate, so your card is really lovely to me! Thank you for sharing the photos of your wonderful musical evening around the fire pit! Wish I could have been there!! Hugs, Darnell

Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts said...

A lovely card Kate. Your evening looks wonderful xxx

Jenny L said...

Hi Kate,
I tried to comment last night but my legs started playing up and I had to stop so I'm back this morning.
What a very lovely card and you have done such a wonderful job with those stamps.
I love the lights on the tree in the centre they really stand out lovely.
Great snowy scene too.
Oh that BBQ looks good fun and sounds like you had a super time.
What a super idea the fire was to keep all warm.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

A gorgeous design Kate. I love the sentiment and the gently falling snow looks just perfect x

Anne said...

The challenge has a great theme and this one will suit a lot of people, you made a beautiful card Kate
I must admit I've had mixed results from the magazine freebies but Creative Stamping do seem to be pretty good
Looks like a fantastic evening, nothing better than being sat in the great outdoors with good friends
Anne x

Linda Simpson said...

This is gorgeous Kate.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Mrs A. said...

The BBQ sounds brilliant. I bet the music was good. Your card is fab with the sparkly gems on the trees. hugs Mrs A.

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Gorgeous card, love the little lights. That looks like such a fun evening

Pat said...

What a pretty card Kate and the trees are coloured beautifully, and love the falling snow and the baubles on the trees. Glad you had such a lovely evening of music and singing, and with lots of yummy food too. x

scrappymo! said...

Love those mason jars with tealights around the fire pit. It looks so pretty!

Your card is gorgeous and that is a great tip about using fizative to seal the digital ink from the printer. I have always wondered how to avoid that muddy look when the ink blends with the colouring!

Wonderful card, Kate.

MRS DUCK said...

Hi Kate
You do make a great tree card.
Looks like you had fun and thank goodness you didn't mention Alistair's hoolie again lol!!!
Ang x