Saturday, 27 March 2021

Trees for the Christmas Card Club

 Good morning. Kate has chosen our theme this time and she has given us quite a wide brief. She wants to see trees, Christmas trees or trees in a scene.

 Card # 1


This is using an image I have had for years but not used for a long time. I just added  a little colour to give it a pop and lots of glitter. I mounted it onto silver mirri which sadly looks black in the picture but I wasn't able to get a better picture. I computer generated the sentiment and just added a couple of snowflakes but otherwise left it pretty simple.

Card # 2 


This is an upcycled Christmas card from last year but it was so pretty I decided to use it.  I cut it down to fit a 4" x 6" gold glitter card. It is not showing well but the trees at the front are gold and very pretty. I bought a pack of both silver and gold glitter cards last year very cheaply but never used them until now.

The other ladies will be displaying their cards tomorrow.

Here in England  from Monday we are all looking forward to meeting up with other people after three months, even though it is just outside. We are planning to have our first WI committee meeting for twelve months on Monday afternoon.  We will probably be wearing our thermals since we will be in the garden - just praying that it doesn't rain. 😉😂

Take care and enjoy your weekend. 





15 comments:

Jackie T said...

Hi Christine both of your cards are gorgeous. Enjoy your meet up. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Lia said...

Hi Christine, it's been a long time since I have visited your blog. I hope you are doing well!
I like this card a lot: and the red is really popping out the scene.
Over here, we still have to wait for vaccination, but I hope this will happen halfway of April, and I am looking forward to it.
We are staying inside as much as we can and are longing for going out like we did once before!
Stay safe,
Lia xx

cuilliesocks said...

Hi Christine two beautiful cards for the challenge, lovely tree scenes and the first scene is gorgeous, love the pop of red.
Good luck for your WI meeting, it will be lovely for you all to meet up after such a long time, take care, Kate x

Gibmiss said...

Fabulous cards Christine ...love the up cycled one ....stunning ...
Hugs S cx

Jenny L said...

Hi Christine,
2 wonderful cards and the scene on the first is so lovely.
Love all the glitter it sparkles beautifully.
Also love the up-cycled one such a pity to waste such a lovely scene on that one too.
Hope it doesn't rain for your WI meeting.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Wendy L said...

Love your cards, good luck with meeting up.xxx

Rita said...

Morning Christine. Two beautiful cards. Sounds as if things at your end are getting back to normal. No signs of our WI opening up again so far. Next week however Hairdressers are opening up again, and two families can meet in the garden. So looking forward to some family visits. Keep Safe. Hugs Rita xxx

dutchess said...

Hi Christine...two lovely cards and a bit of up cycling as well....
It looks like we are in for glorious weather Monday and Tuesday...so I hope you WI meeting will be okay....we will be out in the garden as we are having our hall stairs and landing decorated lucky we can close ourselves off whilst it’s being done....
Take care xxxx

Stamps and Paper said...

Stunning Christmas cards Christine and I love up cycling...

Anne

Zoe Tant said...

Two fab cards and I agree would be a shame to ditch such a lovely card and not upcycle it. Good that we are beginning to have hope for WI meetings and venturing out. Onwards and upwards for all let's hope. Zoe x

Elizabeth said...

Beautiful cards, Christine. Both scenes are perfect. I'm just amazed at the lengths we are prepared to go to for a bit of near normal interaction. Hoping for a dry day for you all. Hugs, Elizabeth xx

rachel said...

2 great cards Christine - hope the weather keeps fine for you for Monday! Hugs rachel x

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Two very different but gorgeous cards Christine. I love the top one with all it's pretty glitter.
Lorraine

gwen70 said...

Beautiful cards Christine xx

Mrs A. said...

Sorry for calling by so late for commenting. Sometimes life just gets in the way of crafting time. Two lovely cards and an excellent recyle of the shop christmas card. Hugs Mrs A.