Hello to You All, I hope things are good for you and that you are enjoying the sunshine this morning, here in Inverness it's glorious, a lovely crisp morning. I believe though there is snow forecast for next week, a blast from the Artic coming in.
Talking about the Artic, we have been watching a super documentary about the Artic with Bruce Parry, on Saturday evenings on channel 24, which I think is BBC 4. It's so interesting to learn how the indigenous people live and the concerns for their way of life in amongst the changes of environment. Bruce Parry is such a brilliant presenter and his concern for the Inuit people really shows. Anyhow, it's worth a look, although I don't think it's a new series.
Well, it's the Christmas Card Club Challenge time again, where did the last two weeks go???? This time Gran Margaret chose the theme of Christmas Bells.
I have much inspired by my lovely Blogging Friend Marianne to get my Card-io stamps out, so that's what I've done for this challenge. Marianne has been making lovely wreath cards with the card-io stamps so I thought I would give one a go.
Various stamp sets used; The Bell is from Merrily on High, the wreath and leaves from Thorny Wreath, other foliage from Branching out, and the sentiment from Winter Wishes 4. I added red Liquid Pearls for the berries, matted on to blue card and finished off with little sparkle gems on the bell.
Thank you Margaret for such a lovely challenge, I enjoyed it.
Thank you all for your lovely comments on my last post for the Masquerade Lady, I do appreciate all your visits and comments.
Don't forget to have a look at what the other CCC ladies create, their cards are always fabulous.
Have a lovely day and keep safe,
Beautiful card and gorgeous display of colours with that touch of red berries ♥
ReplyDeleteStunning card, I love it xx
ReplyDeleteA fabulous layout using your beautiful stamps Kate,a gorgeous almost monochromatic CAS Christmas card
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Kate…love all the stamps you have used…great design.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful day here as well,glorious sunshine…take care xxx
Super card Kate. I like Cardio stamps for making up scenes. We have sunshine here at the moment but it is very cold. hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteI hope you don't get too much snow! keep warm and safe inside. Lovely card and like the wreath frame it looks fab. Hugs Zoe x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Kate I'm trying to catch up with my commenting but I really needed to chill after such a hard journey home LOL hugs Sue x
ReplyDeleteAlso watched that programme Kate, always find different cultures absorbing viewing. DO hope you don't get too much snow now we are hopefully heading into Spring.
ReplyDeleteSo effective with just the hints of red and sparkle against the black.
B x
Lovely card you created. Anesha
ReplyDeleteLoving the monochromatic look with the gentle pop of red for the berries Kate x. Enjoy the sunshine x.
ReplyDeleteA pretty wreath card Kate using these gorgeous little stamps.
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Hello Kate. Your card is so stunning. I have lots of Cardio from our days in Glasgow and I tend to forget what I have. Senior Moments I guess. Been for another Echo Cardiogram so just waiting on results. The last few days have been glorious but a tad cold. Hugs Rita xxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Kate your card is gorgeous. I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely card for your Christmas challenge!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Kate, so elegant. Such pretty wreath, love the red berries and the gems on the bell!!
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A beautiful card Kate, such a lovely wreath.
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This is such a gorgeous and creative card Kate, beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteWe have a glorious but cold and Windy day. So good to see the sun.
Faith x
Beautiful card Kate, perfect stamping,
ReplyDeleteHugs Pam x
A beautiful card Kate and the sentiment is just perfect. It's still cold here and I can't say that I'm looking forward to another icy blast. I'm just hoping that spring won't be too long before it's with us and things start to warm up a bit x
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you got your stamps out S this is so elegant and stylish, great work
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful and elegant card. I love the simply navy blue and white with a bit of silver bling. Have you been following the horrific findings on the old schools run by priests and nuns here in Canada...it is disgusting.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous Kate,xxx
ReplyDeleteThese Cardio stamps go together beautifully and the finished result is gorgeous Kate and I love the red berries and little sparkly gems on the bell..a terrific card. x
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! Love the image.
ReplyDeleteValerija xx
Your Christmas card is beautiful Kate. Love the red berries and bling you added. Hugs Anet
ReplyDelete"Simply gorgeous" I love the design and the red pearls looks beautiful. Lovely holiday card, Kate.
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Sue
beautiful...keeping it black and white adds the look of elegance.
ReplyDeletexx Karen