Good Morning my blogging friends and after a busy few days with hospital and doctors appointments I thought I would make a start on my Christmas cards. I see by your lovely blogs that lots of you have already started on yours. My card to-day was inspired by good friend Selma. Last year she used the Heartfelt Creations stamps on my Christmas card and to say that I was blown away would be an understatement. So after the celebrations were over I duly sent for the stamps and the spellbinders dies that matched, knowing I would use them again and again this year. I stamped and embossed the candle and poinsettias and further stamped the poinsettias another 3 times as wanted to decoupage them. I used my Pebeo paints to add some colours. My base card is cream hammered that I matted with gold card that had been cut and embossed using my Marianne half doily die (LR0269 ). The 'Merry Christmas' dies are Cheery Lynn and this is the bigger of the two dies in the pack. I love these stamps and I definately will be using them this year.
Just heard that our class in Glasgow with 'Finnabair' ( Anna Dabrowska ) has just been cancelled as she cannot fly because of illness. However, I'm sure she will re-organize another date. Thank-you so much for all the lovely comments on my little book as they certainly gave my inspiration a much needed boost.
Hugs to Everyone. Rita xxxx
24 comments:
Rita, That is so gorgeous!!!!! The candle and flowers are fantastic!!!
stunning card Rita - so beautiful - so sorry to hear about the class - here's hoping she does re-organise for you xx
This is a really elegant card with the muted gold doiley. I'm a great fan of heartfelt creations but so far have redissted the seasonal ones... mmm ... love these poinsettias and leaves!! Shame about your cancelled class but hopefully it will be rescheduled.
Such a beauty - so elegant and radiates a festive warmth.
Rita, I do hope all is well with you. I am sure you were disappointed to hear of the cancellation but as you say, she will no doubt re-schedule.
Take care.
Wishes
Lynne
What a gorgeous card, Rita! It's so lovely. I love the stamps and the die cut! Beautiful!
Gorgeous card Rita, really elegant. Looks like a lot of work but worth it for a very special card. I've just seen your book and it's absolutely stunning.
I found your blog via Kath's. I've been to her classes and demos and I always visit her....when my broadband lets me!
Kat x
Beautiful Rita, I like the candle the poinsettia and the frame.
kevin xx
Wow Rita. This is so gorgeous. I love the Marianne Design doily on each side. Your poinsettias are fabulous. I sure love your work.
A beautiful Christmas card Rita...love the dies you have used and gorgeous flowers
Anne
This is so beautiful and really elegant Rita.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx
OMG, Rita what a total stunner this is!! Fantastic card and well done you for having made a start! Love those heartfelt creations stamps and dies!
So sorry to hear your Anna class is cancelled! What a shame! As you know I am booked in for a class with her next weekend, just hoping that by that time she will be better.... Hope you are getting a refund!!
This is gorgeous,love the fab design and colours.xxx
This is so beautiful rita, I just love it. Beautiful dies and wonderful design.
Pity about your workshop, you had been looking forward to it too,but as you say it will happen when the lady is well again, Hugs Kate x
Hi Rita, your card is absolutely gorgeous, I do love the die, it is a real beauty. So sorry to hear about Anna's class. I am now secretly hoping that you might be able to do one of the November ones and then we could meet up - selfish I know - but it would be lovely! Hugs, Anne x
Lovely card, Rita. The poinsettias are gorgeous. Shame about the class being cancelled but it just extends the anticipation :) I should get crafting again ... just need a kick start for my mojo. Hugs, Elizabeth xx
Love this card Rita. You definitely made a great decision to invest in these Christmas goodies as the results are superb. So sorry to hear about your class cancellation. As you say I'm sure she will rearrange at some point. Looking forward to seeing you next week. Hugs, Jenny x
Gorgeous Christmas card Rita....Love that die... Great design & colors... sorry to hear Anna's class was cancelled... I'm sure she will have some new dates soon....Hugs May x x x
What a beautiful, rich and elegant card Rita, those poinsettias are truly stunning. Sorry to hear about your Finn class being cancelled, let's hope she re-arranges with another date soon.
hugs {brenda} x0x
Nothing like stunning gold and red for Christmas. Beautiful dies Rita and a stunning card. Hugs!
love your card Rita the flowers and candle are just stunning xx
Hi Rita,
what a superb card. Love everything about this. I have just found the Heartfelt products and love them sooooooo much.
Where was I last year when these came out. I expect my head was in the clouds.lol
Have a wonderful crafty weekend.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
You've reminded me that Christmas isn't that far away but I'm way too busy enjoying the summer! Wish I was as organised as you - this card is delightful and thanks so much for sharing it with us at Our Creative Corner. Margie x
This is stunning Rita, love the shape and the decoupaged poinsettias look gorgeous. Carol x
The flowers and leaves are layered to create such gorgeous dimensionality - this is another beauty. I'm so sorry that your Finnabair class was cancelled - I hadn't heard that... what a shame.
Alison x
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