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Sunday, 1 February 2015

Christmas Card Club. Challenge 3. Jolly Santa, Ho Ho Ho

Hello Everyone.   Firstly let me apologise to Lorainne for being a bit late with her Challenge that should have been in this morning.   However, after a busy few weeks I forgot all about it and spent today tryingto produce a card. Thank Goodness for dies and that was a great help to  make Santa's tree look real.  The sentiment was computer generated.   Hugs Rita xxx



Yesterday was my first Grandchild to get married and what a wonderful day it was ,  the sun shone for them from morning till it went behind Arran in the evening.   The service was the nicest one I have ever heard,  I don't think there was a dry eye in the house.   I had family staying and of course in all our excitement I forgot about everything else.  I felt so privelaged to be there and take part in their special day. 

My Handsome Grandson and his Bride


Grand-Daughters  Julie and Louise 
Andrew and I
Grand-Daughter  Molly 's first Dance 

31 comments:

MaryH said...

Oh this is darling. Love the way you've made the fluffy tree...how clever and it did truly look very 'tree-ish'. Perfect Jolly image, and lovely die cut too with the furled banner. TFS the lovely pictures of your wonderful celebration with us. What a handsome family you have. Beautiful pictures. So nice to see the one of you & Andrew, and very happy that he was able to attend & enjoy himself with your children all about you. I'm sure they were equally as happy to have you both there to share their happy day. You look just stunning in the gorgeous dress and what fun to see the kilts. They make such a very handsome couple, and I wish them all the happiness that life together can bring. TFS & Hugs. Stay warm.

Carol said...

He's a real jolly chap Rita...great card. Glad to hear you had a good day yesterday...you both look very well and your outfit is so elegant. Lovely photos of everyone...gosh how Molly has grown up! Carol x

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A lovely Jolly Santa card Rita and no need to apologise at all. Thanks for sharing the gorgeous pictures of your Grandson's wedding, what a lovely couple they make starting their new lives together. Glad you and Andrew could both be a part of the celebrations as I know that the date of his op was probably going to clash with the wedding until recently. ~Thanks for being able to join in today and take care.
Lorraine

Mrs A. said...

I love how you have used die cuts to make the Christmas tree that Santa is holding. A great idea.
Glad you all had a lovely day for the Wedding and enjoyed yourselves judging by the photos which are all fabulous. Thanks for sharing. p.s. love those kilts. hugs Mrs A.

dutchess said...

what a great card and those die cuts look fabulous.....looks like everyone had a very happy day at the wedding!.....xxxxx

rachel said...

such a fabulous card - I love this Rita and thankyou for sharing the beautiful photos from your grandsons wedding - it looks like it was really fabulous. Big hugs Rachel xx

Redanne said...

Oh Rita, I though about you all day yesterday and hoped the wedding would be wonderful - so pleased to hear it was all that and more besides! You look beautiful in your gorgeous outfit and Andrew looks so handsome too. What a lovely couple the newlyweds make! Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful photos! Big hugs, Anne xx

Debs cards said...

Hi Rita what a beautiful card and thank you for letting us see your photos they are all beautiful.
Debs xx
{Debs Cards– my personal blog}

Gibmiss said...

Hi Rita
Gorgeous card... Your photos are stunning... You look amazing... That colour really suits you...
Fabulous pickies
Hugs Sylvie xx

McCrafty's Cards said...

Gorgeous card Rita, and the pictures are beautiful, Congratulations to your Grandson and his New wife
Kevin xx

Inkypinkycraft said...

a great card, congrats to the happy couple and some beautiful photos Rita xx

Valerie-Jael said...

Wonderful card, but the photos steal the show. Congrats to the newly weds, may they be very happy together. You all look so gorgeous. Hugs, Valerie

Hazel said...

Rita, your card is gorgeous. I love how using your dies to make the tree look life like. What beautiful photographs of the happy couple, Andrew and yourself and not for getting the rest of your lovely family. No wonder you are so proud of them. Glad Andrew was able to be there and enjoy the day too. Love your outfit. I'd be in thinking it's made by yourself? You look lovely. Hazel xx

Granmargaret said...

Lovely card and lovely photos. Thank you for sharing

Patricia said...

Good morning Rita,
Great card, love the Santa and your great design.
However it does not compare with the STUNNING photos of the beautiful, handsome,happy couple.
Oh! all the pictures are wonderful. You look so lovely in your gorgeous outfit, Andrew looks so handsome as well.
Have a good day
Hugs for both of you

Patricia xxx

Almo said...

I like the 3d effect you have given to your Christmas tree with the die cuts on your card, it makes it look very real. What lovely happy photos you share here Rita, it is so nice to see you had such a good time at the wedding. You and Andrew look wonderful as do Mr & Mrs Gilmour, I wish them every happiness. Mo x

Glenda said...

I love your card which is no surprise. I've become such a huge fan! Thanks so much for sharing photos of the wedding. It was lovely!

Astrid Maclean said...

Oh Rita, I was thinking of you all during the day, so glad it all went so wonderfully well and Andrew was able to be there!!! Stunning photos of everyone, would love to see one of Annie too though, where was she hiding? The couple look wonderful such a handsome pair!!! I wish them a long and happy life together!! Everyone else looks so happy too, it looks like a fantastic occasion and I am dying to hear all about it.

As to your card, first of all, well done for thinking of it and posting it! It looks great with Santa and his bushy tree, a great idea that. Catch up soon hopefully!!!
xxxxx

Jenny L said...

Hi Rita,
sorry I haven't been around much lately, as I have had my DH not well with a slipped disc.
You don't realize how much they do for you till they can't do it.
He was in bed for 8 days as that was the only way he could be out of pain by lying on his left side.
Love your super CCC card.
What a great and fab idea with the die cuts.
Lovely pics of your Grandson's wedding, and don't you, and your hubby look great.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Jenny L said...

Hi Rita,
sorry I forgot to say Big Congratulations to the Happy Couple.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

cuilliesocks said...

Hello Rita, what wonderful photos of your Grandson's wedding, the happy couple look so wonderful together. You have very goodlooking Grandchildren, and ther is a look of you in the Groom.
You and Andrew look so handsom and your outfit is gorgeous, so pleased Andrew was able to go and celebrated the day.
As for your card, it is gorgeous, love how you have used the tree die, he's a lovely looking Santa, hugs Kate x

Linda Simpson said...

What a beautiful couple they make and congratulations to them both. A fabulous photograph of you and hubby too. I love your card Rita it is gorgeous.
Hugs
Linda xxxx

Diane said...

Hello Rita, what wonderful photos of your Grandson's wedding and let me say congratulations to them. Your pictures are wonderful.

Adorable fun holiday design and love the tree die.

Hugs Diane

KraftyKoolKat said...

A fantastic Christmas creation Rita, love the use of the die to bring the Christmas tree alive.

What a lovely looking couple they look so happy. In fact you have a very pretty and handsome family.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Jacee said...

Fabulous card Rita, a really jolly Santa, a great design.

Fabulous photos, a really lovely couple
hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

coldwaters2 said...

Beautiful card and what beautiful pictures Rita they look a very happy couple,
hugs
lorraine x

Zoe Tant said...

What a beautiful wedding with everyone looking absolutely stunning. So pleased the sun shone. Love your card too he looks so real and as though he's walking off the card to meet you. Zx

Christine Harrop said...

Sorry I'm so late visiting Rita. I'm so pleased you had such a lovely day at the wedding. What a lovely bridal couple and great to also see the rest of the family. Hope Andrew is okay. Oops, nearly forgot to comment on your lovely Santa card. Love the way you have done the tree. Hugs Christine xx

Mrs.B said...

Hi Rita, Fabulous Christmas card, love the way you have made the tree - great idea.
Lovely photos of your Grandson's wedding, such a lovely couple. I hope they'll have many happy years.
Great photos of the rest of the family too.
Avril xx

Margaret corgi owner said...

Such a lovely card Rita I really like how you have done the tree very clever. Your wedding pictures are so delightful the bridal couple look so happy, the groom looks so handsome and his bride so beautiful. I really love your beautiful outfit so happy that Andrew was able to be with you to share the happy day. You have a lovely family and one to be so proud of, a wonderful memory for you to treasure.
Take care
Hugs
Margaret corgi owner

Words and Pictures said...

Oh, what wonderful photos, Rita - so lovely to see a glimpse of this long-planned day, and it looks as though a fantastic time was had by all.

I'm sure you'll be forgiven for being a little late with your lovely card - those fir branches are so effective!
Alison xx