Saturday, 14 November 2015

Christmas Card Club Challenge - #23 Feature A Postbox

Hi Crafters,

These Christmas Card Challenges are coming around quicker than ever, it doesn't seem like a fortnight ago I was sharing my last card, well it is and here is my card for this weeks theme which is 'Feature a Postbox' chosen by our very own Valerie aka Mrs A.


This is another commissioned order and happened to fit very nicely with my challenge theme so thought I would take advantage of that.

Recipe
Craft Creations Die Cut Decoupage Sheet
Papers - Country Companions Winter Wishes
Sentiment - Computer Generated
Polka Dot Ribbon
Gems

Challenges I'd like to enter:
Craft-Dee Bowz - ATG + Bow
CHNC Extra - ATG Christmas
CHNC Patterned Paper - ATG
Try It On Tuesday - Create A Scene
Creative Inspirations - #335 ATG / Option Sketch #2


As you know I always post my CCC card a day early so I can dedicate tomorrows post for my 613 Avenue Create DT card so please come back tomorrow and follow the links in the CCC tab above and visit the rest of the ladies blogs and their creations.

See you then,

Lorraine
xXx

29 comments:

Lorraine said...

A gorgeous card Lorraine, love the image and layout.
Have a lovely weekend
Lorraine x

meg said...

Wonderful decoupage on that traditional image, your card reflects everything special about Christmas, snow, red berries, and posting a card. Love it.

Pamellia said...

I just love these style of images and you have showcased it so well Lorraine! What a stunning Christmas card! hugs :)

aussie aNNie said...

Thanks so much for the name of the font, I am going to try it on the cameo too. Now, I just adore this card, so full of
Christmas love and cheer. Before we know it Christmas Day will be here...where has the year gone...
 { aNNie}

Christine Harrop said...

I couldn't believe it was time for another challenge too Lorraine. certainly caught me on the hop this time, but at least it's done and posted now. This is a great image - so realistic. Hope the white stuff stays a way for a long time yet ... lol! Hugs Christine xx

cotnob said...

A gorgeous Christmas card Lorraine, such a fabulous image.
Have a lovely weekend.
Pauline
x

Tracy said...

That image portrays such a wonderful holiday feel. It makes me long for days when the world was so much simpler and peaceful. Beautiful work. Hugs!

Jacee said...

An adorable card Lorraine, I love the image, so captures the Xmas 'feel', if you see what I mean
Hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

Barb said...

A lovely card Lorraine. The image is so sweet and I like your design very much. Barbxx

Gina's Cards said...

Such an adorable card! I love the image and the gorgeous accents of red!
Hugs
Gina xx

rachel said...

gorgeous image lorraine. brilliant card. love it xx

cuilliesocks said...

Hi Lorraine, just gorgeous, I do love these images, there is something about them that makes me think of my chilhood in them, love layering and design, Kate x

Carol S. said...

Gorgeous image and love the design. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Lula said...

Love the scene you have created! Thanks for sharing it with us at TioT challenge.

Rita said...

Beautiful card Lorraine. So festive too. Have a Good Day. Hugs Rita xxxx

Mrs A. said...

This is gorgeous. I love the image of the children with the little dog. The spotty ribbon picks out the berries on the ivy too. hugs Mrs A. (Valery)

dutchess said...

wonderful decoupage Lorraine and so many layers must have taken you ages!...they make a wonderful traditional scene....fabulous layering on your background xxxx

Sue said...

Lorraine, I love everything about this card - I am a real fan of traditional Christmas themes and colours and your beautiful card nails that - just wonderful.
Sue...xxx

MaryH said...

Just love the image of this red post box, and these kiddies lined up to mail their letter to Santa. Pretty papers, and love the design layout. The dot red ribbon looks terrific with the stripe paper & a perfect card for specific folks. They will love it too! TFS & Hugs

Carol said...

A beautiful decoupaged image Lorraine...gorgeous card. Carol x

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous card and love the beautiful Christmas image and splashes of red
Carol x

Bee and Dee said...

A beautiful card, a snow scene is lovely to look at. Thank you for joining us on the TIOT challenge hugs Bee.

Kat W said...

The neutral colours combined with bold red gives this a fabulously classy finish and I love that gorgeous winter scene :-)

Big hugs, Kat xx

NGCARDS said...

This is a lovely creation! Thanks for playing at Creative Inspirations! xxx

coldwaters2 said...

Oh my this is so lovely Lorraine, that image is fabulous and festive I love the little JR doggy a superb make
hugs
lorraine x

Zoe Tant said...

Love that traditional post box Lorraine and the very festive snowy scene. Just right for our challenge. Zx

Erika said...

The red really pops on this card Lorraine, I love it. The wee dog looks just like my Holly too. A perfect Christmas card.

Hugs Erika. x

Valerie-Jael said...

Fab card, thanks so much for joining us at TIOT! Hugs, Valerie

lalkygirl said...

Fab card ,love the image
Thanks for joining us at CraftDee Bowz and good luck
Tracey X