My card today is one for the CCCC where our lovely Sylvie chose the theme and it is 'Trees somewhere on your card'. I started out with a 5 X 7 card and matted and layered it with Tartan paper before adding my stamped card. The stamps are from a Sheens Douglass little bit scenic ' Pinescape ' that I have used quite a bit. Background and Stamping were done using Distress Inks. I added some glitter to the pine trees and on the snow, but sadly its not showing up very well. The sentiment is from Clarity and to that I added some Scottish thistles. My lovely brother- in-law has very little sight and I thought he might like to feel the textures on this card.
The weather whilst we were on holiday was wonderful and Andrew got about on his scooter and it was me who had bother keeping up with him. We were lucky to see the swans and their cygnets leaving the spot on the river where they nurtured their babies. it was fun to watch them copying the mother swan. I've also added a few pictures . I'd also like to Thank everyone who sent me beautiful cards, gifts and messages for my recent Birthday, I was well and truly spoiled. I will show you some pictures on a later post.
40 comments:
Good morning Rita,,
Firstly I am so sorry I missed your Birthday. Sending you belated Happy Birthday Wishes, for many more to come.
Love your beautiful Christmas Card, can almost feel the textures. The scene you have created is so tranquil.
Your photographs are stunning, everything looks so beautiful. Amazing the difference the sunshine makes.
Have a wonderful day
Hugs
Patricia xx
This really is a lovely scene for a Christmas card Rita. Glad you enjoyed your holiday. I know what you mean about the heat. I got up very early to do the ironing hoping it would be a little cooler but no such luck I'm afraid. Take care. Christine xx
You've created a beautiful scene with the tree stamps, and the tartan background just sets it off. Thanks for sharing some of your holiday pictures, lovely spot by the look of things. Take care in the heat although hopefully it is supposed to get a bit cooler this week.
Hi Rita
Fabulous card.... Love the scene.... Glad you enjoyed your hols
Hugs Sylvie xxx
A gorgeous traditional Christmas card mammy....I love it x the hills and trees are stunning, love the tartan paper too.
Huge hugs Annie x
Beautiful card, and love the holiday pics. It has been too hot to cook here, too, I have been living off tomato salad, yugurt and muesli - very healthy! Hugs, Valerie
This is beautiful,love the scene you created.xxx
Lovely card Rita and pics are great.
MIL here so she will post parcel in 2 weeks when she gets home
lovely card Rita....and so glad you had a great holiday you reLly had the weather lucky!....xxxx
Welcome back Rita. Lovely card with a beautifully made scene and like the accents of tartan paper and thistles.
Julie x
Gorgeous card Rita, welcome back..I love the colour combo's used...fab design too.
♥aNNieThe Journey is the Start
This is such a beautiful card Rita - I love the scene you have created - it looks really Scottish and so gorgeous. Glad you had a good holiday, hope you are quite rested!
Hugs to you Sue Pxxx
Hello Rita, I send you Happy belated Birthday greetings too. This is a lovely card you have made, I love the scene against the tarten frame and the addition of the thistles is such a thoughtful touch for your brother in law. I am so pleased you and Andrew had a good holiday and the weather was kind to you albeit maybe a little to warm. Your photos are lovely those swans have their work cut out chasing after six cygnets, so nice to see them though. Mo x
What a lovely scene you have created for your Brother in law, I'm sure he will love it. Glad you had a good holiday and hopefully it will cool down a bit soon for us all.
Lorraine
Fabulous Rita, specially love the dreamy background on this card!!
Sorry to have missed your birthday, hope you had a wonderful day!!!
Hello Rita, a stunning card, I just love everything your done. The scene looks so Scottish especially with the tartan papers. The colours are so soft and muted. Your BIL will love it and what a thoughtful idea to make it tactile for him. Pleased to hear you had a lovely holiday and Andrew managed to get around fine on his scooter, hugs Kate x
Rita, belated birthday wishes. Your card and photos are lovely, like how you have added the tartan to this card. Hazel xx
Beautiful card Rita for our theme its really lovely. So glad to hear you had a lovely holiday and the photos are so nice:) huggles Sue xx
Firstly the important thing - belated birthday greetings to you, Rita - hope you had a wonderful day. If you were enjoying all that lovely weather on holiday, I'm sure you did... though I agree the heat can be a bit much at times - yes, a cook and a cleaner is an excellent idea!!
Love the cool, fresh feel of your Scottish Highlands Christmas card. The stamping creates a great sense of depth - I love that pine branch overhead in the foreground - and the tartan frame is very cool!
Lovely to have you back!
Alison xx
Wondeful scene you have created. And I just love those thistles too!
I think it is great that you have added the texture so he can appreciate it even more.My FIL was legally blind for years and he always loved anything with texture as if did help him to visulaize!
Fabulous card!
Your card is beautiful Rita, I love the tartan background and that was such a thoughtful touch to add the thistles. So pleased that you and Andrew had a lovely time away, sounds like Andrew is turning into Stirling Moss on his new scooter! Your photos are gorgeous! Hugs, Anne xx
I think those are the stamps that I got this week Rita! This is a fabulous card, the colours you have used are stunning and your scene reminds me of trips to Scotland when I was a child - I remember the beautiful lush greens, the wonderful colour of the heather - you have sent me to a good memory! I love your card and I hope you have a lovely week too Karen x
Hi Rita, glad you had a good holiday, great photos. Love this gorgeous card.
Hugs
Cathy
Xxx
HI Rita, Glad to hear you had a good holiday and Birthday.
Lovely card, its a gorgeous scene.
Avril xx
Love the photos and your card is perfect for Sylvie's CCC challenge (don't forget you could enter this into CHNC challenge extra for July - would love to see it there too) x
Gorgeous card and love the scene you created. Beautiful photographs of your holiday too. Belated birthday greeting.
Hugs
Linda xxx
This is fabulous Rita, a gorgeous scene. Pleased you enjoyed your break in the East...sorry I missed you. Carol x
Hope you had a very nice holiday Rita.
Your card is very lovely, beautiful use of inks, love it.
Hugs, Veerle xxx
That's a beautiful scene. I really thought you had cut an old Christmas card up. I love the tartan backing and the sprig of tartan . hugs Mrs A.
great card and TFS all those great photos
Hugs from California
Bibiana
What a pretty card, love the scene you've created, thanks for sharing the photos they look wonderful
Hugs Julie P
Beautiful card Rita, I love the scene you have created, gorgeous pics too,
Kevin xx
Happy belated b'day Rita. The card is just so lovely. The wintery scene is perfect... fab trees. Beautiful!
hugs, Asha
Hi Rita,
what a superb card. I love your version of the Christmas CC card.
The stamping in magnificent and the background is fab too.
Lovely fab pics of the swans, it reminds me of when we used to holiday on my brother in laws boat moored near Ely Cambridge.
The little ducks and swans with their ducklings and cygnets, but sadly each day few would be missing because the pike had ate them.
So glad your hubby is enjoying his scooter, mine has just gone for a hair cut on his.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Gorgeous card.Hugs xx
Gorgeous card Rita, I love the photos....Happy Belated Birthday x x x Hugs May x x x
A beautiful Christmas card and such a thoughtful idea to add the heather for texture. So glad to hear your time away was such a success and that Andrew is finding getting around so much easier with his scooter. Huge hugs to you both, Jenny x
This card is so nice for your brother in law. Having him feel it is a good idea. I love your pictures you shared. TFS. And thanks for all your blog lovin you leave at my place. So appreciated.
Hugs.....Leanne
Hello Rita! Sounds like you had a lovely holiday and belated birthday wishes too! I Love your card - a wonderful scene - really gorgeous! Big Hugs rachel x
Rita, so sorry to be late on CC commenting, and also missing your birthday, so belated Happy Birthday hugs to you. Your vacation pictures are wonderful, I so enjoyed seeing them. I'm glad you got to enjoy some quality time and see the beautiful scenery. Your card is beautiful, loved all the trees and what a considerate detail to add the texture with the thistles too. The purple haze of those faraway hills was done with such perspective, and your branch on the right side looked very dimensional the way you've stamped it. Hope you've gotten a little respite from the hot weather...guess your area is not used to the heat. I wish I had a cook, a housekeeper and a gardener - in that order. If DH ever should win the lottery, that's my wish list! TFS & Hugs
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