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Tuesday, 8 September 2015

Christmas No.2


Hello and thanks for visiting, it's a very miserable grey day here in the N.E, so much so I struggled to get a decent photo and had to use the daylight lamp.  Christmas card no. 2, thought I'd better make a start - last year I ended up buying quite a few. I've used the TH mixed media die, again,( I really must use the others as much as I've used this one)  sprayed a piece of red card with the Tarnished Brass Stain to fit under the die cut area,  heat embossed some music script in gold on the smallest of the Tattered Poinsettia flowers, a little bit of foliage brushed with Enchanted Gold wax, quick but effective, especially if you want to make a few - I think I will be doing some die cutting  with the CB on my knee while watching t.v.
I am entering this at:
   Holly Jolly Christmas - Die cuts

I would like to say 'hello' and 'thank you' to a couple of new followers, it's lovely that you want to join me on my crafty journey.
That's it for now enjoy the rest of your week,
Avril xx

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20 comments:

  1. brenda8 September 2015 at 17:11

    The very same weather here Avril, seems summer missed us completely this year and we are jumping right into the next season or even winter, according to hubby is was only 2 deg the last couple of mornings.

    I really like your recent cards using this style, I've blown the photos up and have to ask the questions as I'm really not sure, does the die cut just the portion of the card rather than you have laid ripped card over a die cut piece ?

    B x

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  2. sirkkis8 September 2015 at 17:17

    Really gorgeous, beautiful card. Love the unique background and lovely red flower.
    Have a great evening ♥
    Thank you for visiting and for your nice comments xxx

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  3. Linda8 September 2015 at 17:27

    I love this Avril ..... so traditional looking xx

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  4. Elizabeth8 September 2015 at 17:37

    It's gone from foggy to sunny and warm here in Ayrshire today, Avril, and after the awful weather we've had this last month or so it is most welcome. Hope it cheered up a bit for you too. Beautiful card, love everything about it. The poinsettia is stunning. Elizabeth xx

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  5. froebelsternchen8 September 2015 at 18:38

    A beautiful card!

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  6. sally8 September 2015 at 18:40

    Sorry you didn't have our weather Avril, we started damp but turned warmish & sunny. Love the card & I can understand about the corner die as I just got the set last week & this is probably my favourite too!

    Sally

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  7. Valerie-Jael8 September 2015 at 19:24

    Wonderful card, a bit of cheer on a grey day - same weather here! Hugs, Valerie

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  8. Meggymay8 September 2015 at 21:24

    Beautiful Christmas card Avril, love the paint effects behind the die cut corner.
    Yvonne xx

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  9. Astrid Maclean8 September 2015 at 21:44

    Fabulous Avril, I just love how you use that Mixed Media die! The poinsettia looks stunning!

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  10. Pawsitively Creative9 September 2015 at 01:43

    Gorgeous! Red and gold go so well together and you have captured the spirit! I am planning on doing Christmas cards this year and would like to CASE this one dearie! Awesome sauce design and layout. The gold music in the flower is genius! Wowzers! TFS! ~Niki

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  11. Janette9 September 2015 at 08:07

    Beautiful card Avril, so pretty...
    sorry to say we had a beautiful day yesterday, I hope your day is better today...xx

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  12. chrissie9 September 2015 at 08:14

    This is an amazing card Avril with everything matching so well

    Love Chrissie x

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  13. Shirley9 September 2015 at 10:09

    Sorry Avril but we are having gorgeous weather here.

    Love the card very stylish indeed but still to early for me to think about Christmas!!!

    Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
    ShirlsCards.

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  14. aussie aNNie9 September 2015 at 11:46

    Beautiful creation, loving the colours you used as well.
     {The Journey Is The Start  aNNie  my personal blog}

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  15. Sandy9 September 2015 at 12:54

    So beautiful -- one gorgeous Christmas card to one lucky family!
    Sandy xx

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  16. Joan9 September 2015 at 18:39

    Gorgeous card Avril, that's my favourite die too, love the stamping on the poinsettia and the background paper too


    Joan

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  17. Anonymous10 September 2015 at 22:25

    This is so elegant.
    Oops, there is no visible text!
    Anyone would wish to receive this to display on their Christmas mantel. So be
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  18. Words and Pictures12 September 2015 at 11:27

    Another great use of the lattice - love the golden ruby warmth of the background layer, and the poinsettia and greenery look stunning.
    Alison xx

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  19. shazsilverwolf18 September 2016 at 15:30

    Hi Avril, I saw this card on Pinterest, and it caught my imagination. Especially as I had some sheets of red, white and green handmade paper, streaked with gold lying in a drawer! I made my take on your card, and blogged it on my blog today. I also posted a pic of your card that inspired me, plus a link here to your blog. I hope that's ok? Thanks for the inspiration Avril, that's another 5cards into my Christmas stash! Crafty hugs, Shaz xx

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  20. Sherri17 October 2016 at 15:57

    Stunning card. I just became a follower. I hope that you don't mind but I am going to use your card as inspiration for my Christmas cards this year.

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