Hello Everyone, Another 2 weeks have gone past since the last CCC and I have been absent from blogging all that time. However, I managed to quickly make a card for this challenge that was chosen by Gran Margaret and she would like to see embossing wet or dry. I used a 7 X 7 card and layered it with a pine branch BP, then added red and green layers to bring out the colour. My topper was created with a folder from last year by Sheena Douglas and I dusted it down with Iced Spruce distress ink before using gilding wax to highlight it a bit more, holly and mistletoe dies to add some greenery and a small sentiment to finish it off.
Andrew is still in hospital and is likely to be in for at least another week. some complications arose that had to be sorted out and he is up and walking 4 times a day, so what a difference it will make to him. He will have a long road ahead but I'm sure he will do it eventually. He so appreciated all the lovely cards sent by friends and fellow bloggers. I'll be in touch soon, as I can now show the quilted cushion I made for Fiskarettes. Love and Hugs to All. Rita xxxxx
24 comments:
A beautiful card Rita, lovely embossing folder and your treatment of it. I love the mistletoe die cut too.
Lorraine
Love the card, Rita - those rooftops are charming, and the soft neutrals are lovely with the hit of colour from the holly.
Glad to hear that Andrew is on the road to recovery, though it's been a little rocky until now. Hope it will be smooth sailing from here on in.
Alison xx
Rita, so glad to read Andrew is recovering, yes he will have a long road to travel, but in the end he will feel so much better. Love your card, great design. Hazel x
Lovely card Rita. The embossing folder is great. It has tempted me a few times! Glad Andrew is on the mend! Hugs Christine xx
Very effective embossing Rita and so pretty. Love the holly setting it all off really well . Zxx
Gorgeous card Rita with especially lovely foliage. Hoping Andrew goes from strength to strength and is home with you earliest. Nicola x
Fab design Rita, looks lovely, xxx
This is gorgeous, best wishes for Andrews recovery x
A beautiful card Rita.xxx
Beautiful Rita.
Hugs
Cathy
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Hi Rita
Glad Andrew is making good progress now... Your card is fabulous...
Hugs Sylvie x
Lovely card. Glad to hear Andrew is doing well, hugs, Valerie
this is wonderful rita. all the very best to andrew and i hope his recovery is swift! hugs rachel x
Hello Rita, so pleased to hear that Andrew is recovering, what a difference it will make and glad to hear also that the complications have been sorted out knee ops are always complicated, more so that hips.
You will both be looking forward to when he has more mobility, one step at a time though.
Your card is stunning, I love that embossing folder and the design around it is gorgeous, brilliant for the challenge, Hugs Kate x
Beautiful card, love the embossed scene and embellishments.
Hugs
Linda xxx
lovely Rita...it's a great way to use the embossing folder and the surrounding die cuts...perfect....wishing Amdres a speedy recovery you will be glad to get him home xxxxx
Rita, this is lovely. The way you've done the embossing on the folder certainly allows the design to stand out beautifully & you must have had a delicate hand when you were adding the inks...I would have had some 'blobs' ...your touch was perfect. Love the brightness of the holly & berries. Prayers & good wishes to Andrew for healing, and getting on with the physical therapy as time goes. And hope you are getting some rest as well. Take care, and TFS ...hugs to both of you.
Hi Rita,
what a wonderful card for your Christmas Card Club.
Wonderful design as always.
Super embossing folder used too.
I am so glad Andrew is doing well, and the healing process is going fairly well.
Love and hugs from my house to yours.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
I love your card! Lovely use of the die cuts and the embossing is beautiful! I'm happy Andrew is doing well. He will have a long road of therapy ahead of him, but it will all be worth it as he recovers!
Gorgeous festive design Rita
hugs Jacee
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You did a fabulous job Rita, this is beautiful. Glad to hear Andrew has had his op and is on the road to recovery...wishing him well. Look after yourself too. Carol x
This is really pretty. I love the holly leaves. That is such a super embossing folder. Glad to hear that Andrew has at last had his operation. Hugs Mrs A.
This is how I picture a Merry Christmas. Love your creation!
Sandy xx
Such a beautiful card Rita delighted to read your news of Andrew hope all goes well and the road ahead for him although long will be so worthwhile. You take care
Margaret corgi owner xxx
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