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Sunday, 16 June 2013

Christmas Card Club - Baubles

Good morning friends and fellow bloggers.  I have scheduled this post because by the time you read this I will be either travelling to London  - by car, or if you are reading it after half past seven then I will already be on my bike and cycling to the seaside.  Lol!  Look out Brighton here I come! The first time I did this ride somebody told me it was downhill all the way to Brighton!! And so it is  - if you don't take into account the hills, the worst being the dreaded Ditchling Beacon which comes after you have already cycled 50 miles, is very steep, and winds up for almost a mile. However, when you reach the top you are welcomed by the most stunning views over the South Downs, and then it really is practically downhill all the way into Brighton. Yippee!

Unbelievably another two weeks have passed and it is time for another Christmas card. This time it is Kerry's turn and she has asked that we use baubles on our cards. This is quite simple Kerry but I hope you think it does your challenge justice. It's probably going to be Monday before I get round to checking the rest of the CCC cards and the rest of my friends' blogs.

My Card


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My card is 6" x 6" and matted with red. I ran  more white card through an Anna Griffin embossing folder from Cuttlebug called "Matelasse" and it also comes with a border  embossing folder.  The baubles are die cut from Memory Box "Classic Ornament" and "Snowflake Ornament", and the corner die is another Memory Box die called, appropriately,  "Snowflake Corner."  I have been trying to keep my cards flat to enable cheaper postage this year, as I'm sure most of us are.  Once I had added the picture I could see that I had used a different card to cut the top bauble and it is a different shade of white. I have now replaced it but haven't had chance to re-take the photo.  I am also not happy with the stamped sentiment so I think on Monday I shall probably replace it (yet again!), but I really do not have time at the moment.

Well I hope you all have a really great day.

Love and hugs from Christine xx
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36 comments:

  1. Rita16 June 2013 at 06:39

    Good Luck with the bike race Christine. Your card is really stunning , at least you will be ahead of me as I have not started yet. Enjoy your Day. Hugs Rita xxxxx

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  2. Karla16 June 2013 at 07:00

    Christine succes met fietsen.
    Mooie kerstkaart.

    Groetjes Karla

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  3. Hazel16 June 2013 at 07:20


    Christine, you will be on your way by now, so I have sent you lots of good lucks through the air. I admire you for doing your bike ride, not something I would undertake to do. So here's hoping the weather is kind to you and I look forward to hearing how it went.

    Hazel xxxx

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  4. Marie-Louise16 June 2013 at 07:33

    Lovely card Christine. Love the little baubles. Hope the bike ride goes well.

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  5. Jacqui's little piece of England16 June 2013 at 07:42

    Great card Christine love the embossed background and baubles.
    Good luck on your ride today xx

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  6. Patricia16 June 2013 at 07:46

    Great card Christine, loving the whole thing.
    I could use that design, by the time Christmas comes I will have forgotten.
    Good luck with the bike ride, hope the weather is kind to you the whole run
    Hugs

    Patricia xxx

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  7. Stamps and Paper16 June 2013 at 08:03

    Lovely Christmas card and there'd and white is so stunning...lovely layout Christine

    Anne

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  8. May16 June 2013 at 08:20

    Gorgeous Christmas card Christine, Well I'm in Eastbourne... so I hope the sun shines later for you all In Brighton! Enjoy that view it's fabulous... Keep safe & Good Luck... Hugs May x x x

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  9. Sue16 June 2013 at 08:31

    Such a beautifully designed card Christine.
    I hope your ride goes well, I'm in West Sussex and it's cloudy but at least it's dry.
    Sue xx

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  10. janieworkum 16 June 2013 at 10:41

    Wat een beeldschone kerstkaart,.
    groetjes janie

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  11. Unknown16 June 2013 at 11:11

    Lovely bauble card, awesome to see this time of year.xx

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  12. Unknown16 June 2013 at 13:13

    Hi Christine

    This is the second time I have typed a comment! Your card is lovely and the sentiment is fine a clear and simple message like the card if you know what I mean! LOL!

    Crafty Hugs
    Heather xx

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  13. Zoe Tant16 June 2013 at 13:27

    This is so pretty Christine and so detailed. I love it! Zx

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  14. dutchess16 June 2013 at 13:35

    and I hope you are not too tierd by the time you get home you fit girl!.....
    Loving the baubles and the contrast...isnt it anoying when you notice a different shade of colour...honestly I do it so many times because I like to use up scraps but it doent always pay....I defo wouldnt have noticed!...hugs Margaret

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  15. Jenny L16 June 2013 at 13:37

    Hi Christine,
    fabulous card as always. Love those baubles they are very superb.
    Colours are great, and that embossing folder used is just fabulous.
    Love the whole card.
    Good luck with your bike ride. I take it's cushion day tomorrow. lol.
    Have a wonderful bike race today.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  16. Unknown16 June 2013 at 14:50

    Hi Christine,
    Hope the bike ride goes well sweetie.
    I love this card, and I wouldn't have noticed the shades of red were different either.
    Lovely card.
    xxxx

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  17. Christine Hussey16 June 2013 at 15:06

    Hi Christine, hope the bike ride has gone well, think you deserve a lovely massage. Have a good rest.
    Your Christmas card is lovely and yes flatter cards are a definite must, Mr Royal Mail did very well out of me last year. Colours are very festive and I love your design, clever lady.
    Love & hugs Christine H xx

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  18. Planetsusie16 June 2013 at 16:35

    Hi Christine - I love yer baubles card! Brilliant red and white and you can't see the different whites in the pic at all. Love the diecut corner with the red pearls.

    Hugs to you Sue Pxxx

    PS I can send you a nice rubber ring if you need it, but seriously, I do hope everything went well and no 'pumptures' as my bro used to say.

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  19. Carole Z16 June 2013 at 17:00

    Afternoon Christine, your Christmas card is gorgeous, love the design..hope your bike ride went well! Carole ZX

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  20. Gerrie's kaarten16 June 2013 at 17:47

    schitterende kerstkaart
    Gerriexx

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  21. Hazel16 June 2013 at 17:48


    Christine congrats on wining over on Sue Wilsins blog?

    Hazel

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  22. scrappymo!16 June 2013 at 18:16

    I love it just the way it looks today. It is a wonderful card!
    The red and white is sonderful and the bit of embossing is just perfect!
    I have those dies too and just love thme on a card.

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  23. Hazel16 June 2013 at 19:03

    Beautiful card for Kerry's baubles challenge. Hope you are resting now! x

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  24. Sue16 June 2013 at 20:08

    Hi Christine hope your not too sore after todays bike ride! love this card its so crisp and clean looking its really pretty huggles Sue xxx

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  25. Lorraine16 June 2013 at 20:25

    A gorgeous Christmas card Christine. The design and colour scheme look fab.
    Lorraine x

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  26. Gibmiss16 June 2013 at 22:15

    Hi Christine
    Fabulous card..... Beautiful..,,,
    Hugs Sylvie xxxx

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  27. Peanut16 June 2013 at 23:27

    Gorgeous card, Christine. Love that colour combo.
    I feel sore just reading about bike ride!
    xxx Asha
    Sunny Summer Crafts

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  28. Vicky17 June 2013 at 11:34

    Great Christmas card!! I really hope you enjoy your cycle ride and time at the seaside

    hugs Vicky xxx

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  29. Patricia17 June 2013 at 13:13

    Keep thinking about you and how the Bike Ride went yesterday.
    Hope the weather held for you
    Hugs

    Patricia xxx

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  30. Dee17 June 2013 at 20:17

    Lovely refreshing christmas card, love the embossing folder. I hope you enjoy your bicycle ride, keep safe. Hugs Dee x

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  31. Oksana17 June 2013 at 21:21

    Beautiful Christmas card Christine, well put together!x

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  32. Carol17 June 2013 at 23:22

    Love this Christine, those dies are absolutely gorgeous. Fab colours too. Carol x

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  33. Lia18 June 2013 at 07:10

    This really is a stunning Christmas card with great lay-out and colours.
    Hope, your Bike ride was a success and that you enjoyed it! It's so nice for me seeing you riding there (in my mind), in an area we visited recently. The Downs are sooo beautiful and Brighton is very elegant!!
    Lia xx

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  34. sue w.18 June 2013 at 14:27

    Hi Christine, you have taken my breath away just thinking of cycling you must be one fit lady!! Enjoy.
    This is gorgeous, so elegant and love the red and white. I will catch up with my Christmas cards soon.
    Thanks for your vote at Fashionista hun, so appreciated.
    Hugs Sue W.

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  35. Crafty Lark18 June 2013 at 14:33

    Gosh, haven't started thinking Christmas and have a feeling that I might be buying, however you have inspired me to keep them totally simple so I might have a go after all. Hope the cycle ride went fine you very brave lady. xx Flora

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  36. Stamps and Paper18 June 2013 at 18:02

    Christine have tried to email you buy your email addy unavailable from your blog?? The corner leaf die I used on my card is the Cheery Lynn Ivy Leaf corner Flourish...

    Anne

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