Wednesday 27 January 2021

Beneath the Cherry Tree!

 Hello to Everyone, I hope that you are all managing to cope with the strangeness of life at the moment. 

We seem to be galloping through January, it seems like it to me and although we are in a sort of lockdown, thankfully, time isn't dragging, in fact, there seems to be not enough time in the day to get everything I won't to do done, how about you?

Damian loved his birthday card, I'm pleased to say, and had an enjoyable birthday, although quite different from the usual. Thank you for all your lovely comments on his card.

Now it's time for Moreen's card as her birthday is quite soon;


I've chosen dies from Carnation Crafts Beneath the Cherry Tree set. I cut our the gorgeous frame die and mounted it on to lilac card. The flowers and birds are Carnation Crafts artwork called Vignettes and they are die cut too. The sentiment is from the same company. I added Stickles for some sparkle, tiny clear gems and pearls.


 A side on view to show the decoupage of the flowers, except it doesn't really, lol.

This is a gorgeous die set, it's Oriental in theme and comes with, little houses set on a hill and those lovely Japanese bridges, flowers and water lilies.

So, that's me for today, it's been a dark, rainy day here, not a day to inspire, but still another day, so must be grateful for that. It's just so sad all the deaths from the virus, and in a country that's an island, shameful really, anyhoo, you all take care and keep yourselves safe and I'll see you soon,


 

33 comments:

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

OH! my goodness Kate this is so beautiful, I love the purple and gold and the image is just gorgeous, love it out of the frame, she will love her card. As you say so sad about all the deaths.
Keep safe
Faith x

Hazel (Didos) said...

Ah what a pretty card, love the detail in it. Time is flying past!! Im like you and dont have enough hours in the day. Sunny here today but your rains due over night and all day tomorrow, Stay Safe, H xx

cotnob said...

A gorgeous card Kate, beautiful colours and lovely dies - so pretty.
It's miserable and wet here at the moment, it either seems to be icy or muddy when we walk the dogs at the moment.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Jackie T said...

Hi Kate this is a stunning card. It is just so pretty. Stay safe and take care. Hugs Jackie

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

It's really an adorable card, love the Japanese image and the gorgeous frame!
Here luckily we are having some dry days, but it seems we will have rain (again!) in the weekend
Hugs

Crafting Queen said...

Beautiful card, so pretty. Have a lovely day. Anesha

Flo Langley said...

Absolutely gorgeous Kate. Moreen will love it. Such pretty colours and so delicate. Stay safe. Sending hugs to you both, Flo xx

meg said...

A stunning card Kate Carnation Crafts have the most beautiful products,

Jennifer Johnston said...

I just love this card Kate. The colours are beautiful
and the die cuts are stunning, just love everything about it.
Like you, there just doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day. It was very foggy here this morning but it cleared after lunch. Stay safe and well Kate.
Hugs Jennifer xx.

Rainey's Craft Room said...

This Carnation Crafts collection is gorgeous and you have created a beautiful card with it. I'm sure that Moreen will love her card.
Lorraine

Jules said...

Hi Kate

Such a beautiful card .. .. I love the gorgeous colours very much .. .. and I am sure Moreen will love it too.

Like you I can't fit everything into a day that I want to. Where does the time go?

Take care and stay safe Kate.

Love Jules xx

Birgit said...

We have snow here...finally and I love it. Your card is so very cheery and will make the sun come out. I love the rich purple background and the pretty filigree work..it’s just lovely.

MiamiKel said...

Such a beauty Kate! I love the vibrant purple and the decoupage flowers are just so lovely! This is a stunning card, my friend! xx

aussie aNNie said...

Very pretty card, love the gorgeous die and design. xxx

Valerija said...

Amazing card. Love all the details and fabulous design.
Valerija xx

brenda said...

What a beautifully bright and feminine card for Moreen, I am sure she will love it Kate.

We have the same dark wet weather, roll on Spring.

B x

Faye Wynn-Jones said...

That's very pretty and reminds me spring is coming x

Karen Dunbrook said...

beautiful.
xx Karen

Mrs A. said...

What a gorgeous card and the rest of the set sounds lovely too. In some ways January seems to have dragge on and on and in other ways I havn't had enough time for what I want to do. Just waiting for our vaccine notification. Not sure whether it will be via phone call, a text, or a letter as everyone we know who has been notified it has all been different. Annoying as we normally don't answer the phone because of nuisance calls but have been doing so in case we miss a call. So far I have been told my sky network is on the blink (not on sky) and a iPad I bought on amazon(not registered with them) needed me to press (1) for a full refund to my account. The fact I am waiting for my vaccine shows I was wasn't born yesterday.!!! Hugs Mrs A.
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Marianne's Craftroom said...

Love the oriental look, gorgeous colours

Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog said...

What a pretty and ornate card. Can ‘t go wrong with that. Yes, January just flew by. Even with all the weirdness of this time.

Wendy L said...

It is so beautiful Kate.
We have hadtemos of 26 plus today, very warm after an exceptionally cold spell. X

Gibmiss said...

Stunning card Kate ...love it
Hugs Sylvie xx

Pat said...

This card is so pretty and bright Kate with the prettily coloured birds and flowers and that gorgeous die cut frame over the beautiful purple card. x

Mac Mable said...

What a beautiful card and a stunning design x.

pam said...

Beautiful card Kate, love this collection from Carnation Crafts.
Hugs Pam x

Jannet said...

Sorry I have not visited for a long time I’ve been a bit poorly. I hope all is well with you. Your card is so beautiful I especially love your delicate little birds xx

Margarets designer cards said...

Beautiful card, I love the design and colouring,
I saw you had snow this week, we had some last weekend and might get some over this weekend, we are still in lockdown here in Somerset, although we have had a lot of rain over the last few days, roll on the summer
I hope you are well and staying safe

Diane said...

Absolutely gorgeous Kate, the color, die cuts and flowers make a fabulous design.

Hugs diane

JD/ Jill said...

Just lovely! I so agree with you about time flying. I didn't think that would happen because I rearely leave the house. I can always find something to do...especially in my craft room...

rachel said...

Gorgeous card Kate! Really pretty! Like you I am struggling to get everything done that I need to just now - last lockdown was so much easier as I was furloughed but this time around I am teaching on zoom - its not been easy but I guess I still get to see my classes every lesson so they arent missing out too much! Big hugs Rachel xx

Sue said...

I agree about the days passing by quickly, hard to believe January just flew by. You would think that because everyday is the same it would lag, but keeping busy I guess is the answer.

Your card is lovely. She is going to love it. The colors and those beautiful birds and flowers are gorgeous.

Hugs
Sue

Sally H said...

A beautiful card in wonderful colours. So effective and so pretty x