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Friday 23 November 2018

Midwinter


Hello, well things have certainly been a little quite on here, but I needed to be disciplined and make a start/complete the Christmas cards.  I've made quite a few, mainly in batches even though it's not as enjoyable, but needs must.

I've had these aperture cards since -  forever, so time to use!  I embossed the central aperture with the TH Snowflake EF after inking it with various shades of blue,  the little scene is from Artistic Outpost Midwinter and some background stamping of TH Tree Line, and a couple of die cuts.

Well, at least that's a few more for the pile.

I am entering this at Stamping Sensations - Get Ready for Christmas

Thanks for calling in,
Avril xx



19 comments:

Amanda said...

Lovely start to your Xmas card collection
Love
Amanda x

Janette said...

Looks beautiful Avril,its nice to find something we've held onto and make use...enjoy your day.x

froebelsternchen said...

It's a wonderful design - and I am sure the lucky recipients will be as happy with the cards as I was getting your wonderful birthday greetings! Thank you so much dear Avril! That was such a happy surprise for me!
Hope you had a wonderful time in Budapest!

Happy weekend

Susi

Meggymay said...

I think your card looks beautiful Avril and a super way to use the aperture cards.
Yvonne xx

Sandy said...

This is really gorgeous! I have not seen on of this type of card that could possibly beat yours -- truly stunning!
Sandy xx

Linda said...

This is so beautiful Avril, what a gorgeous winter scene xx

Lisa said...

Wow, this is so gorgeous!! I love the beautiful winter scene!! You've framed it so beautifully!! The embossing is fabulous!! Love this!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

Wow, this card is awesome Avril! So many different layers of interest and the beautiful stamped cottage in the center. I share your thoughts on batch making but as you say, needs must when we have so many to make. Thank you for joining us in our 'Get Ready For Christmas' theme challenge at Stamping Sensations and good luck. Sandra x.

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

This really does speak Christmas Avril, All beautifully framed with that embossed die cut overlay. I love that Winter Cabin stamp, one i've used many times. You may have encouraged me to do a little Christmas crafting myself today..
Sunday Hugs Tracey x

pinky said...

This is such a beautiful scene Avril. Love the soft blue colour too.

pinky said...

Back again but with my design team hat on! Love love love it! Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations this month.
Pinky

brenda said...

What a very pretty design Avril and apols for being so tardy taking this long to arrive, thanks so much for joining in with our 'Christmas' theme at Stamping Sensations challenge.

B x

R's Rue said...

Love

sally said...

Thanks for such. Pretty card, it's reminded me that, I too, have aperture cards lying unloved in a drawer! Must dig them out and add to the stash ready for next year (if the world lasts that long!)

Sally xx

Joan said...

Now I'm wishing I never gave away my aperture cards! Your card is stunning Avril


Joan x

Caty said...

Ayy, I love this card too Avril !! Love the scene, the colours, all is great !! Formidable !
I wish you a very nice weekend, big hugs, Caty

Words and Pictures said...

Lovely framing of that cosy little cottage... the embossed snowflakes are so cool around the edge.
Alison x

Pia S said...

A lovely layered and textured design. I love reindeer on Christmas cards.

Little Artbee said...

The snowflake texture and the landscape in the circle look perfekt. I love that.
Hugs
Sabine