Thursday 9 December 2021

Sharing Hot Chocolate!

 Hello there Blogging Friends and Visitors, I hope you are well and keeping cosy.

Well, the Christmas decorations are are all going up in our little caul de sac, so I've warned Alistair that he's on outside light duty on Saturday. We have a sort of tree/bush in the front garden and it gets lights wrapped around it each year. One household had there fabulous icicle lights around their house before December, mind you they has two children, but one by one other house hold are putting their trees and lights up. I love it, and it goes back to when my Mum was dying and I travelled back and forth from hospice to her home where I was staying at the time, feeling devastated and with tears streaming down my face, but I was noticing all these outside decorations of Santa stuck down chimneys, reindeers, gnomes whatever all lit up, and I have to say it got me through such a sad time, so ever since I've just loved all these houses that light up like Blackpool Illuminations, and if I could I would have more outside, but I just enjoy whatever the neighbours do. I know they are not everyone's cup of tea, but I think when thing aren't so good we need some magical lights. 

This was all back in 2004, but it still feels like yesterday, and it's coming up to both my Mum and Alistair's brother Jim's Anniversary, so it's a thoughtful time for us.

Anyhoo, here with another Christmas card,


This comes from a pad of decoupage papers that I bought from The Range, the brand is Deco Time, cute, whimsical characters in it. A simple wee card, and I just added some gold card and gems, with a little glitter.

I've had a day indoors trying to get some Christmas knitting done, and thankfully it's been quite a bright day so the light was fine, some days it's so dark, hopefully I'll get things finished to get them wrapped up for gifts.

Just to say before I sign off thank you for the lovely comments on my previous post, I really do appreciate them.

Cheerio for now, keep yourselves safe, and see you again,



25 comments:

meg said...

This is a sad time for so many people Kate,Christmas lights are a reminder of your mum and of the comfort they brought you at that time.Your decoupaged card is a beauty,love the bear

Crafts-by-Alison.blogspot.com said...

Gorgeous card. I too love the decorations and have an argument every year with hubby as he hates Christmas but I do get my way, lol. Hope you get all your knitting done. Love Alison xxx

Gibmiss said...

Gorgeous card Kate …. Bet all your street Decks look amazing …
Hugs Sylvie xx

JD/ Jill said...

That's an adorable card...very nicely done!

brenda said...

A lovely Winter creation Kate, the Polar bear is rather sweet.

B x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

What a cute card. Thank you for our gorgeous card, you know I love Card-io stamps. I live seeing all the lights bit not when they flash furiously like one house near us.

Wendy L said...

Hi Kate, past years I have not bothered with decs but after being at my sons we have decided to put them up tomorrow,
Gorgeous card too, xx

aussie aNNie said...

Hi Kate, Hope your weekend is great. What a fabulous card design. love the colours and papers too...xx

Mac Mable said...

Sending heartfelt hugs to you and enjoy the memories Kate x. Your card is super adorable and loving the little extras on it. Hope Alistair managed the outside lights and glad you managed some knitting x.

Jackie T said...

Hi Kate this is a gorgeous card. I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Rita said...

Hello my dear friend. Like you I love all the lights etc at Christmas time. Just think how dull it would be if nobody bothered with this special time of year. I love your Polar bear card one of my favourite animals. Love and Hugs Rita xxx

Jennifer Johnston said...

Another beautiful Christmas card Kate. I adore the Polar Bear, so cute. The addition of gems and glitter just add that finishing touch. Thank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog, very much appreciated. Take care of yourself and stay safe Kate.
Love & Hugs Jennifer xx.

Faye Wynn-Jones said...

What a lovely card x

cotnob said...

A super card Kate, an adorable image, so sweet.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

I have to agree with the lights Kate, even in reflective times they bring a smile to my face. My Dad passed on Dec 23rd 45 years ago and Christmas is still reflective for me. I hope your time of reflection goes easy?
I LOVE your card, a beautiful bear and card.
Faith x

Flo Langley said...

Hi Kate. I bet all the lights and decorations look so pretty. I hope they will be of comfort to many people especially those remembering and thinking of loved ones. Adore your bear card. Its gorgeous. Take care of yourselves. Hugs Flo xx

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A gorgeous polar bear card, really sweet.
Hubby put our outside lights up during the week, on his day off, but I know that it isn't his favourite job to do :o) I also love seeing the lights and can remember my dad driving us around the local streets and into the city to see all the Christmas lights on the way when I was little.
Lorraine

Valerija said...

Wow, this is so cute! Wonderful card.
Valerija xx

Zoe Tant said...

such a sweet card Kate. I love the bear. We too are getting the decs up and Martin wins the outside lights here too. Keep safe hugs Zoe x

Viv said...

Loving your sweet card Kate, I am with you on Xmas decorations too, my OH hasn't put our outside lights on this year though...much to my alarm! Wishing you a very Happy Christmas too! sorry I am so late commenting yet again also!! hugs Viv xx

Pat said...

I love the sweet polar bear and rabbits and the frosty snowy look to the background and beautifully framed Kate. Seeing all the pretty lights does cheer us up when we have rather sad reminders for this time of year due to bereavement etc. I hope your lit up tree is shining brightly by now. x

Faye Wynn-Jones said...

What a cute card x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

How cute card!!! Love the scene!
I'm in hurry, I'm so late this year!
Hugs

Sue said...

Love the card, and the polar bear. My grown adult daughter had a collection of stuffed polar bears when she was little, and they are still packed away. Need to get them out and donate to a charity, they are in pristine condition still. Love the snowy background too. Excellent card, love it.

Hugs
Sue

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