Sunday 13 July 2014

CCC Challenge - # 15 - Christmas Teddy

Good morning friends and fellow bloggers.  I'm sorry that I have been AWOL for the past two weeks but there were things going on here that meant it was difficult.  I haven't even done any crafting either.  However, hopefully things are just about back to normal now so I am back with my card for the Christmas Card Club challenge. Today it was Sue P's (Planet Susie's) turn to choose the theme which is Christmas Teddies.

If you would like to see what the rest of the girls have made then you will find them in my right side bar.

My Card


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My card is 6" x 6". It was matted and layered with red card and paper from Papermania "Home For Christmas". My topper is an image from my Greeting Card Factory programme and I think he is really gorgeous.  I love that he is actually clutching his own teddy.  As soon as I saw Sue's subject I knew exactly which image I wanted to use.   The red border across the centre is "Beautiful Borders",  which is an SB die for Our Daily Bread Designs.  The poinsettias are WOC and the ivy corners are a Signature die.  The sentiment was a Polkadoodles magazine freebie stamp a few years ago. And then, of course, some glitter (naturally) and a few pearls from my stash.

Hope you are all well, and if not then I hope you will soon be feeling much better.

Entered into:
http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/christmas-in-july.html
http://eclecticellapu.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/new-challenge-for-ee.html
http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/challenge-123-animals-anybirdsteddy.html
http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/completely-christmas-challenge-20.html


32 comments:

scrappymo! said...

This image is awesome...so pretty and even has a vintage feel. I always admore those ivy dies and the sparkle on them today is fab.

The border strip int he middle is gorgeous...what a wonderful die!
I owe you a long catch up email...the heat up here has us too tired at night for proper catchup...we are heading home tomorrow to sort out the lawn and gardens at home...will have a week to relax at home and then right back up here to the lake...39 degrees today...a tad hot! lol

Crafty hugs my friend...
Maureen

lydia jordan said...

Morning Christine,
Lovely card. Can't get my head round Christmas yet.
Lydia
X

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Christine. I love the cute teddy and such beautiful detailing.
hugs Sue xx

Wendy L said...

Lovely card Christine, very vibrant and a sweet teddy. xxx

aussie aNNie said...

Gorgeous Christine, a really gorgeous Christmas spirited card.xxx
♥aNNie xx
The Journey is the Start

Marie-Louise said...

Gorgeous card Christine.

Hazel said...

What a majestic teddy for Sue's CCC challenge - gorgeous card (don't forget you could share this for my CHNC challenges and also Completely Christmas - we'd love to see it there) x

JJ said...

Beautiful Christmas card Christine and the image is lovely, Love the Poinsettia flowers and design.

Love & Hugs

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

Gibmiss said...

Hi Christine
Fabulous card....
Hugs Sylvie xxx

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A beautiful, traditional Christmas teddy card Christine, love the poinsettias.
Lorraine

Lia said...

Welcome back Christine! I love the gorgeous teddybear on your beautiful card!
Lia xx

Mrs A. said...

What a lovely old fashioned bear image this one is. I love the look of your card with ll the traditional Christmas colours. Hugs Mrs a.

Sue said...

Hi Christine nice to see you back I was AWOL too lol gorgeous card really love that bear image..put mine up on Friday because we were going out early this morning and blogger has been a pain! lots of huggles Sue xx

dutchess said...

lovely vibrant traditional colours...so rich...and that super teddy! perfect xxxx

Stamps and Paper said...

Hi Christine lovel to see you back....Love your beautiful Christmas card ..great looking sants Ted and your embellishments are gorgeous

Anne

Planetsusie said...

This is the most Christmassy Christmas bear I have ever seen Christine! He really is gorgeous and very handsome too! Love all the diecuts, especially that border - think I neeeeeeeed that one! Beautiful card and thank you once again for my birthday card. As for my pressy from the maestro - the clue is 'foot'!

Hugs to you Sue Pxxx

cuilliesocks said...

Hello Christine, gorgeous card, love the old fashion look that Teddy has, beautiful colours and papers, love every thing about it, hugs Kate x

Brawny x said...

Fab card Christine. Welcome back x

Karen P said...

Gorgeous card Christine, love the vintage style of this one. Hope all is well with you and yours Karen x

rachel said...

great card Christine - lovely traditional make! Fabulous xx

Zoe Tant said...

Super card with fab santa ted! Zx

coldwaters2 said...

OMG Christine that is one awesome Christmas Teddy image he looks all so lovely and vintage, the card design is superb
hugs
lorraine x

Patricia said...

Good evening Christine,
A really super card, love the cute teddy and the great design.
Hope everything is OK with you all.
Hugs

Patricia xx

Jenny L said...

Hi Christine,
what a super card. I love that image and the beautiful red colour card, makes this look amazing.
Fab paper also used, and a wonderful design.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Lorraine said...

A gorgeous Christmas card Christine. the teddy looks fabulous and I love the pretty embellies.
Lorraine x

Carol said...

Gorgeous card Christine, love your old fashioned teddy bear and wonderful dies. Carol x

MaryH said...

Love this glamorous Ted, he is really all dressed up to the nines for Christmas. I am especially in love with that beautiful border too. A new one to me, and it's really lovely with your already pretty card. Glad to hear that Life may be calming down a bit for you, so you can enjoy crafting again. Take care. Hugs & TFS -

Liz said...

Gorgeous card ! Hugs xx

Carole Z said...

Good to see you back Christine! This is lovely, what a gorgeous Teddy and love all the details, hugs Carole Z X

Unknown said...

Gorgeous Design…just perfect for our challenge over at Completely Christmas, I do hope you will join us again next week for another fun challenge..
Hugs
Suzy B (Owner)
XX

Dee's Craft Room said...

Gorgeous card, cute little image and fabulous embellishments. Thank you for joining in with all of the Christmas fun at Crafty Boots Challenges.

Dionne

MRS DUCK said...

Hi Christine
Nice to have you back blogging. Your card is fabulous, from the teddy to the flowers. I have the Home for Christmas pad so will have to make sure I use it as its lovely.
Wishing you a more restful week.
Ang x