Christmas Card Club Challenge #11 - Mistletoe and Wine

 Hi Crafters,

It's Rita's turn to choose our theme this fortnight and she has chosen 

MISTLETOE & WINE

 

After scratching my head trying to think of what I could come up with I came across these images from a Hunkydory kit that fitted perfectly - a few layers, some gingham ribbon and a peel-off border - job done!

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Pop over to the other ladies blogs and see what they have made on this theme, there is sure to be a variety of styles and fabulous cards. The links to their blogs are in  my sidebar under the Christmas Card Club tab.

Enjoy your Sunday, after a busy two days at my monthly Farmers and Craft events on Friday & Saturday I'm putting my feet up!

See you soon,

Lorraine

xXx

Fruity!

Hi Crafters,

The weather has certainly changed in this neck of the woods. Yesterday was rather chilly compared to recent days and then there was the rain! With the nights drawing in now too I think we are heading towards Autumn a little soon for my liking.

Never mind, it's warm in my craft room and I've been busy making as usual.

Recipe

Italian Grapevines Stamps and Dies from Heartfelt Creations

Distress Oxide Inks

Sentiment and Background Stamp - Honey Doo Crafts

I began by creating an inky background using Distress Oxides and splashed a little water on for the mottled effect. I then stamped the bunch of grapes on my background using the same colour Distress Oxide ink. After stamping and die cutting the Heartfelt Creations grapes and vines I coloured these with inks too and added a little white pen for the shine on the grapes.

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Brown Sugar - #292 ATG

Sweet Stampers - #35 Dies and or Punches

Ally's Angels - #25 ATG

Have a great weekend!

Lorraine

xXx

Christmas Card Club Challenge #11 - Mistletoe & Wine

Hi Crafters,

It's lovely to be back here blogging again after a short blogging break and holiday.

I have been keeping an eye on most of your creations and will be visiting again soon.

I am a day late - good start! - with my Christmas card for our friendly fortnightly challenge but hopefully Rita will forgive me :o)

Rita's theme was MISTLETOE & WINE which made me scratch my head a little as I didn't have anything remotely suitable for this so I thought. However, after a look through my digital stash I found two images from DigiStamp Boutique which I merged together to create my card. I added the lovely music paper as a nod to the song too.

Recipe

DigiStamp Boutique Images - Fancy a Tipple & Sketchy Holly & Mistletoe

Coloured with my Promarkers

Papers - Dovecraft 'Glad Tidings' & 'Twelve Days of Christmas'

Sentiment - Creative Expressions '12 Days of Christmas Sentiments'

Gold Edged Ribbon

Pearls for mistletoe berries

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Challenges I'd like to enter:

The Ribbon Girl - Any Image Challenge

Glitter n Sparkle - #241 ATG

Crafting From The Heart - #161 ATG

Crafty Creations - #342 ATG

Creative Inspirations - #275 ATG

Aud Sentiments - #180 ATG + Sentiment

CHNC Every Saturday - #335 ATG Christmas opt. Use some Gold

CHNC Extra May Challenge - ATG Christmas

DigiStamp Boutique - May Challenge

Sweet Stampin' Christmas - May Challenge

Rudolph Day Challenge - May Challenge

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Thank you for visiting me today even though I've been missing for a while, I really appreciate the support and encouragement each of you give to me in your comments and feedback. The crafting community are such a friendly bunch and I find great enjoyment in being part of it.

Bye for now,

Lorraine

xXx