Sunday 23 January 2022

The True Meaning of Christmas at Christmas Card Club

 Good morning. It is my turn to choose the theme for our cards this time and as you can see I decided on The True Meaning of Christmas.  I think, in all the hustle and bustle of shopping, presents, decorations etc we sometimes forget what Christmas is really all about.

My Cards


I used clear embossing ink and Detail Silver embossing powder on this lovely stamp.

 This card uses a die from Memory Box. The way it cuts means that you can get two cards with alternate colours with just one pass.  Quite clever really.  I don't know why I don't use it more often. The sentiment is from my pack of peel offs from about twenty years ago.

Last time Kate chose black and gold and I liked that so much that this time I went for black and silver. The first one is slim line one (not big enough to be DL) and the second one is A6.  Very difficult to photograph because the mirror card caught the light in the first one and in the second one the camera didn't pick up the glitter behind the silver circle.  They do look better in real life - but you'll have to take my word for that.

Anyway, that's it from me. Have a good day.



13 comments:

Rita said...

Morning Christine. Two beautiful cards. Love them both, but Mirri card can be a hit or a miss for me as well. I enjoyed the theme you chose. Hugs Rita xxx

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Both cards in the black and silver look very elegant and very fitting for the theme this time.
Lorraine

dutchess said...

Two beautiful cards Christine ..loving the black and silver it’s so striking…and very elegant…
It’s dull and dank here today after 3 glorious sunny days so staying warm and cosy and watching the tennis…take care xxx

Mrs A. said...

Two super cards . I went for a recycled card which I just need to gat a decent photo of before posting. Hugs .mrs A.

gwen70 said...

Two beautiful cards, especially love the first one. Gorgeous stamp

Jackie T said...

Hi Christine both of your cards are gorgeous. I love them both. Take care. Hugs Jackie

cuilliesocks said...

It was a great challenge Christine so than you. Your two cards are just beautiful, I like the black and silver, a pain to photograph though. Lovely images and designs, Kate x

Zoe Tant said...

Love the impact of simple embossing on both of these cards Christine. They certainly share the true meaning. Happy New Year Zoe x

Lorraine said...

Two gorgeous cards Christine. The black and silver look so classy.
Lorraine x

rachel said...

beautiful makes Christine - really lovely! Hugs rachel x

Stamps and Paper said...

Two beautiful Christmas cards Christine...black and silver are stunning together

Anne

Furrbster said...

These are both super stylish,

Hugz Tinz

Jenny L said...

Hi Christine,
yes you are right with all the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping we do tend to forget the true meaning of Christmas.
I love your Black and Silver designs they look so lovely pity my eyes won;t ;et me read the messag on the front of the DL one.
Love the idea of the of that sweet image inside the circle die.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.