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Sunday, 19 January 2014

Christmas Card Club No 2 - "Cooking Up A Storm"

Good morning.  I am looking out of the window at a lovely blue sky with white clouds and sun - unfortunately away in the distance the sky is grey and overcast and heading this way. Having said that, we have a view which takes in about 30 miles, so here's hoping it will be a while before it comes.

This morning is our second challenge for our little Christmas Card Club.  Every other week one of us chooses a topic and we make a Christmas card so that we can build up a stock before December.  This time it was Lizzie's turn and she chose " Cooking Up A Storm."

My Card



My card is actually 7 " x 7" this time so that I could make use of the lovely SB Opulent Ovals die without it being too crowded.  The two different holly papers are actually vellum so you can see the lovely pale gold pearlescent card that it is mounted on.  Although it 's not visible in the photo I used Pans Pastels pale gold to take away the stark whiteness on the sentiment stamp and the oval die.  The digi image is from The Paper Shelter.

Well that's it from me.  Hope you are all well.



Entered into:
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/a-is-for-anything-christmas.html
http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/january-2014.html
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31 comments:

  1. lydia jordan19 January 2014 at 09:32

    Morning Christine,
    Lovely card, it strange to still be seeing Christmas cards, but as you say you are building up yours for 2014.
    Lydia
    X

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  2. dutchess19 January 2014 at 10:30

    Hi Christine ....oh I just love what you have done with the panels and the Vellum...
    and that image is a real Mum at christmas.....xxxx

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  3. Stamps and Paper19 January 2014 at 10:30

    Lovely card Christine love the image and papers...great to make a start on your christmas cards ...

    Anne

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  4. Patricia19 January 2014 at 11:15

    Good morning Christine, could you blow that sunshine our way please .....thank you!!
    Great card, love the use of the velum and you wonderful image.
    Afraid Christmas is not on my mind, even to be prepared for the "next" one
    I admire people who do make them though out the year
    Hope the sun stays with you

    Patricia xx

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  5. Anne19 January 2014 at 11:36

    Fantastic card Christine, depicts Christmas day perfectly. Hugs x

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  6. Hazel19 January 2014 at 11:40

    Christine how good are you making Christmas cards!!! I just couldn't do that. Lucky you to have a nice day it's miserable here with that drizzle that really is awful. Enjoy the rest if your day. Hazel x

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  7. Gibmiss19 January 2014 at 12:08

    Hi Christine
    Fabulous card.... Love the image.....stunning...
    Hugs Sylvie xx

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  8. Jenny L19 January 2014 at 12:26

    Hi Christine,
    what a very super card. Love that image and your design is fab. Great papers used too.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  9. Rita19 January 2014 at 14:41

    Fabulous Christmas card . I love that image Christine. I really should join in with this challenge as it certainly will save a lot of time in November. Hugs Rita xxx

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  10. Sue19 January 2014 at 15:15

    This is gorgeous Christine:) love that image its been raining here all night and its still drizzling now, hope its not like this tomorrow! huggles Sue xx

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  11. Karen P19 January 2014 at 15:25

    No rain here so hopefully it passed you by or has already left your area. It's so nice to see blue skies for a change! Gorgeous card Christine, the gold card is lush and visible underneath that beautiful vellum, another one made and put in your stash, we are being very good lol xx

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  12. Sue19 January 2014 at 15:54

    Gorgeous card Christine, I love the image and beautiful papers. Fabulous layout too.
    hugs Sue xx

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  13. Liz19 January 2014 at 16:30

    Gorgeous!, love the image and those papers ! hugs xx

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  14. JJ19 January 2014 at 17:54

    Hi Christine,

    Lovely card, very apt image for the topic. Love it all.

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk

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  15. MRS DUCK19 January 2014 at 18:14

    Hi Christine
    I do really need to get as organised as you as I've got a ton of Christmas gear I've yet to use. . . . .and bought even more in the sale at work.
    Love the holly vellum and that turkey looks tasty lol !
    Best wishes.
    Ang x

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  16. Lorraine19 January 2014 at 19:13

    A gorgeous Christmas card Christine. The image looks fabulous and I love the oval die and pretty vellum
    Lorraine x

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  17. scrappymo!19 January 2014 at 19:26

    What a beautiful vintage looking card. That image is fantastic!
    The vellum so suits this design and the colours are wonderful.

    Hope your sunny skies hold...nothing like a sunny day!

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  18. MaryH19 January 2014 at 20:47

    This is a wonderful image, and love it mounted on that S/B oval. It's always so lovely & lacy I think. Your bkgrnd dp is so very pretty and loved that design layout. Nice idea to use the pans to subdue the white just a bit. This lady reminded me of the '50-s Moms we used to see. This is so lovely, Christine. Just love everything you have on this one! TFS & Hugs

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  19. Unknown19 January 2014 at 22:58

    Beautiful card Christine. An amazing 1950's image........can't imagine her ever losing her "cool"! Great layering of the vellum onto the gold and the subtle use of pan pastels.

    Karen x

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  20. Hazel20 January 2014 at 00:20

    Gorgeous card for Lizzie's CCC challenge - and thanks for entering this for my CHNC challenge extra for January and also my Patterned Paper challenge for January - hope to see you there again soon. x

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  21. Peanut20 January 2014 at 00:59

    That's a beautiful image, Christine. She's gorgeous! She's been cooking up a storm AND managed to look stunning! How???! LOL. Great card!
    hugs, Asha - Sunny Summer Crafts

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  22. Brawny x20 January 2014 at 11:03

    Great idea to start Christmas cards now Christine. Great card.
    Love Lea x

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  23. Planetsusie20 January 2014 at 15:53

    This is a brilliant image Christine and I love the design of your card. The turkey looks good enough to eat as well - suppose I am quite hungry at the moment!

    Lots of hugs to you Sue Pxxx

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  24. Carole Z20 January 2014 at 20:22

    Super card Christine! I've been really good and making some Christmas cards ahead too, don't want a last minute repeat of last year! Carole Z xx

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  25. Bettina L.21 January 2014 at 21:52

    This is a lovely christmas card. Love the design with the layers, bow and sparkly colouring. Thanks for playing at ABC Christmas Challenge and good luck. Hope to see you back wednesday for another challenge. Bettina DT Member at ABC Christmas Challenge xx. PS I have follower candy: My candy

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  26. Carol21 January 2014 at 23:22

    Love this Christine, great design and fab image. Carol x

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  27. Carissa22 January 2014 at 04:09

    Wonderful card, you are off to a great start. Thanks for playing along at ABC Christmas.
    Carissa

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  28. Zoe Tant22 January 2014 at 23:18

    Love the vintage style here and a very elegant lady! Zx

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  29. Michelle B.25 January 2014 at 00:08

    Love the retro look! Thanks for playing with us at ABC Christmas Challenge!

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  30. Deanne Saunders25 January 2014 at 14:09

    Beautiful card! Thanks so much for participating in our CCAYR challenge!! Hope to see you again for our next challenge!!
    ~DEANNE~
    A Little Bit O' Paper

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  31. Hazel26 January 2014 at 23:25

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful card for CCAYR January anything goes challenge - hope to see you again soon, Hazel, CCAYR design team x

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