Sunday 17 March 2019

Festive Food

Good morning.  Happy St Patrick's Day and also happy birthday to my brother Morgan - an Englishman, born on the Irish Saint's Day and christened with a Welsh name.

Here we are again at the Christmas Card Club.  These two weeks come round so quickly.  This time the theme is Festive food chosen by Lorraine.

My Cards 
 #1

#2

 #3

All three cards are 6" square and are what I think of as my "bread and butter"cards.  In other words simple, flat cards which are cheaper to post.  I save my other cards for special friends and family members when I can go to town. 

The first card uses an image from the Paper Shelter and then I added a holly corner from Joanna Sheen Signature die and some pearls. The other two are using images from the same Hunkydory pad as I used last time. I also used a Marianne poinsettia die in the corners. I must thank Lydia for the tip she gave about looking at Ebay for taster packs.  I have checked them out and think it is a great way because although ot might be a little more expensive initially you save in the long run by not ending up with loads that you won't use. I didn't actually buy any Hunkydory, but I did buy some taster toppers and papers from Helz Cuppleditch so thanks again Lydia.

Gosh the last few days have been really wild!  I do so hate wind because it can be so destructive. It has also been very cold but no rain or snow, unlike those in the far north and also Wales.  I think next week is supposed to improve - if you can believe it.

Well that's all from today and I hope you are all well.

Take care.



16 comments:

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Hate that wind we have benn having, sun is shining and much calmer here today. Great set of cards, the top one is a lovely retro image

Wendy L said...

All three are lovely cards Christine. Just watching the UK weather with done having floods, xxx

Rita said...

What Fabulous cards Christine. Well Done. I need to look into getting something on Food. Have a Good Day. Hugs Rita xx

lydia jordan said...

Morning Christine,
Glade the tip was useful.
Pretty cards.
Lydia
X

dutchess said...

Gorgeous cards Christine...what a fun one the first is...we are having flooding here in YORK,the river is rising still,we are lucky and on high ground,a beautiful sunny day today a real treat...enjoy the rest of the weekend xxx

Jackie T said...

Hi Christine your cards are gorgeous. I love the one at the top I just wish I was that calm on Christmas day. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Gerrie's kaarten said...

Prachtige kaarten .De bovenste kaart voor de kerst spring er tussen uit
Groetjes Gerrie

Stamps and Paper said...

Hi Christine...lovely cards... I'm with you on the cards postage is so expensive these days..We've got sunshine today but the wind is very cold, yesterday was horrendous...

Anne

cuilliesocks said...

Hi Christine what fabulous cards, the first one reminds me of Nigella, and the others are beautifully designed too, brilliant for the challenge, Kate x

Mrs A. said...

Wow, not one but three perfect cards for the theme I like your term of Calling them your bread and butter cards . Hugs Mrs A.

Gibmiss said...

Hi Christine
Three stunning cards... well done you...
Weather here has been fabulous... actually had a summer dress on to day... and a Roy shorts
Hugs Sylvie xx

rachel said...

great make - really fabulous ...and so many too! Well done you xx

Zoe Tant said...

Fun cards Christine and love the vintage feel of them. Zoe x

Elizabeth said...

Beautiful cards, Christine. I'd be hard pressed to choose a favourite they are all so lovely and perfectly fit with the Lorraine's choice of theme. xx

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A beautiful set of cards Christine, I love the first image, very retro and just perfect for the theme. Sorry I've been missing of late, there's a post on the CCC blog by way of an explanation.
Lorraine

Granmargaret said...

Lovely cards.