Next I got out my Lavinia Mistletoe stamp and Versafine Olympia Green. I have made quite a few Christmas cards using this design since I first saw Tracy Dutton demo it at Doncaster about four years ago.
I added a bit of icicle stickles to the berries and a sentiment from Hero Arts. I tried to stamp another, but this time it didn't quite meet, so I added a bow in the gap.
The bow and sentiment don't look quite central on this one, but it doesn't look as bad as the photo in real life!
Finally I want to share some photos with you that I took on the way back from visiting my Dad on Saturday.
I thought of Adirondack eggplant and peach bellini the minute I saw that sky!!! I had a chat with Brenda and challenged her to recreate it and you can see the results here. She did an amazing job! Unfortunately the journey wasn't all good as a passing vehicle kicked up a rather large stone that cracked my windscreen, and the crack that was about 3cm long on Sunday was about 20cm long by Tuesday. I am now £75 lighter in the purse. At least it wasn't today it was being replaced - wouldn't have fancied that job in those winds and rain! Talking of the weather, I hope those of you in Scotland have made it through the day without problems caused by those winds, and are tucked up safely in your homes. Thanks for looking!
9 comments:
oh wow - these are fabulous ... i love the wreath but i also love the mistletoe.. cant choose a favourite .. and sorry to hear about the windscreen - that's the last thing you need just before Christmas
Lisa x
You've been busy with your Christmas cards, Sally, these are gorgeous. I like the addition of the bows, they add a lovely festive touch.
We have the joys of Panto next week!!
I saw your photo and Brenda's recreation earlier in the week, it was spectacular. You captured some lovely shots there but shame about your windscreen!!
Hugs Lisax
Great cards, Sally. Quick, easy and CAS is great at any time but especially at this time of year. Hope the panto goes well and doesn't take up too much of your time. Gorgeous sky and I love Brenda's interpretation, too. Sorry to hear about your windscreen - but as you say, it could have been today, so that's something to be thankful for. Nearly over... xxx
Brilliant cards Sal
I love the first one with the touches of red .. .. very special!
Fabby photographs too.
You will be ready for your Christmas break after all the performances.
Love Jules xx
Your cards are stunning Sally, the tartan bow hides the splodge well lol. I can just picture you, the jolly Christmas shopper lol. Your photos are amazing but what a shame about your windscreen:( Is it not covered with your car insurance?? Hope the panto went well.
The cards with the wreath look so beautiful - I like this "simple" look. Of course I like your sunset photo with the tree silhouettes - one of my favorite motifs. I hopped over to Brenda's blog and looked at her take, she did a really good job on that.
Stunning cards,love the wreath and your gorgeous bow.
Your photo's to are beautiful.xxx
Such lovely classy cards, love them
Oh Sally I love your CAS cards, so lovely.
Hugs
Anke
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