Sunday 8 September 2013

Blue Christmas

Hi Folks
Hope you are all having a good weekend.  As our daughters are away on holiday at the moment hubby and I are having a quiet day today.  We normally cook a lovely Sunday roast for everyone but today we are having a day off and going out for lunch.  I might even sneak some crafty time in this afternoon while hubby is napping lol.

It has been a pretty exciting time this week in crafting terms.  I have won a couple of challenges and been invited to join the Crafting Musketeers design team.  The Crafting Musketeers run a monthly challenge and my first challenge with them with be on the 2nd October so look out for that.  I also have some more exciting news but can't share that at the moment, just watch this space.

Today's card share is a little christmas card made with my new punch around the page punch from Martha Stewart.  I had some gift vouchers from Amazon that I hadn't spent so decided to treat myself to a couple of Martha Stewart punches.  The one I have used on this card is called Cherish.  


Just love the shape from this punch and I can see me using this a lot.  After punching the base out I used some Tumbled Glass distress ink around the edges and added a few pearls for interest.  The topper is from The Hobby House and is so cute.  I did ink lightly around the edges and mounted onto some blue card.  The background paper is from my stash and was a loose sheet and really can't remember where I got it.  Added some blue organza ribbon and a bow.  The bow was topped with a dazzler also from Hobby House.  The sentiment and little snowflakes were in my stash. 

Did you notice the little watermark in the bottom corner of the card.  I have finally mastered adding a watermark to my creations using a free photo editor called Pic Monkey.  It is so easy to use and you can create your own watermark or add a custom one.  I am not really sure I like the one I have done myself so might have to treat myself to a custom made one lol.

Thanks for popping by and look forward to hearing what you think of my little creation.  I do enjoy reading all your comments and really appreciate them.

I would like to enter the following challenges:
One Crazy Stamper - Christmas
The Hobby House - Hobby house artists
Cutie Pie - Cute christmas
Papertake - Anything goes
The Stamping Boutique - Christmas
Crafty Ribbons - Anything goes with ribbon
Crafty Little Fairies - Cute n cuddly critters
CRAFT - Christmas
Brown Sugar - Animals
Totally Gorjuss - Anything goes
Catch The Bug - Anything goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes
Simon Says - Animal antics

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35 comments:

  1. Unknown8 September 2013 at 10:10

    Mags this is gorgeous, hun, so glad you are joining us at Crafting Musketeers, hugs hun xxx

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  2. Pop's Cards8 September 2013 at 11:22

    HI sweetie this is just gorgeous hugs Pops x x x

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  3. Kelly Lloyd8 September 2013 at 11:43

    Sounds like an exciting crafty week mags, congratulations and I look forward to hearing your other news..
    Your blue Christmas card is fantastic. Love that image nd the bow is Percy finishing touch.
    Enjoy your day,
    Hugs Kelly

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  4. Trimgym8 September 2013 at 11:52

    Lovely creation, thank you for joining us at CRAFT Challenge. Don't forget to check back on Thursday to see if you have won or if you have been chosen in our Top3. Also don't miss out on challenges and freebies on my digistamp blog.

    Jo

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  5. Anonymous8 September 2013 at 12:13

    afternoon Mags, do love the shaping and the Punch around the page looks great with these colours and the gorgeous topper a great choice of artist and image just perfect for our challenge at the Hobby House
    Hugs Kate xx

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  6. Qie8 September 2013 at 12:49

    This card is so cute.. Great to have you joining our challenge at Brown Sugar. Good luck

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  7. Claire8 September 2013 at 13:24

    A really sweet card, love the image and frosty colours. Hugs, Claire x

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  8. rachel8 September 2013 at 14:19

    such a cute card Mags - love that bow too - it looks stunning xx

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  9. Sharon8 September 2013 at 14:21

    This is gorgeous Mags. The image is so sweet and I love the design. I can see why you love the punch so much.
    Hope you had a lovely lunch and congratulations on the DT poition - very well deserved.
    I have some info on my blog that you may be interested in reading.
    Hugs Sharon. x

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  10. Chana Malkah8 September 2013 at 14:42

    Hi, Mags! So nice to see you sitting on our front porch, again! :D) I love your project and that punch really is lovely. Your icy embellishments are a perfect enhancer to this adorable focal. Beautifully colored and presented. Thanks for dropping by our house here at 613 Avenue Create! We always enjoy your visits!
    Hugz,
    Chana, Owner

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  11. McCrafty's Cards8 September 2013 at 14:56

    Beautiful card Mags, I like the image the colours and the big bow.
    Kevin xx

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  12. Julie Temple8 September 2013 at 16:52

    Your card is beautiful! Thanks for joining us this week for Anything Goes at Bugaboo's Catch The Bug!

    Julie

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  13. sammi8 September 2013 at 16:58

    Cute card, Mags! And way to go on learning to add your watermark! Thanks so much for playing along with us in our “September Anything Goes” challenge at Catch The Bug! We’re so happy you visited! ~~Sammibug~~ DT Member For Bugaboo Stamps

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  14. Unknown8 September 2013 at 18:55

    This card is too precious for words. Your coloring is outstanding. Thank you so much for playing along with us this week at 613 Avenue Create!

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  15. Dawn8 September 2013 at 19:47

    Such a gorgeous card! I love the colours! Hope you had a ovely lunch & managed to get some craty time this afty! xxx

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  16. Donna Mosley8 September 2013 at 21:25

    Gorgeous card Mags, love the very sweet image and beautiful design. LOVE the border. :o)

    Donna x

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  17. Jennifer Johnston8 September 2013 at 21:27

    Hi Mags this is a gorgeous card, The image is so cute and the punched edges of the card are lovely. I love Martha Stewart punches they have some lovely designs !! Oh ! congrats on your design team position. Hugs xx

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  18. MagsB8 September 2013 at 22:09

    Congratulations on your new post, my lovely, it's so well deserved! What a darling Christmas card, the image is adorable and the bow is just lush!!

    I hope you had a good lunch, it's so nice to go out to eat: you haven't had to shop for ingredients or cook the meal or - best of all- DO THE WASHING UP!

    love Mags B x

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  19. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)8 September 2013 at 22:21

    Gorgeous card Mags, this is my favourite PATP punch. Your new watermark looks fab! Susan x

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  20. Wendy8 September 2013 at 22:39

    This is gorgeous Mags, adorable image and one of my favourite MS punches.
    Congrats on your new DT and wins and can't wait to hear your exciting news.
    Wendy xx

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  21. Linda Palmer9 September 2013 at 03:05

    Darling card. Love that sweet image and your beautiful coloring. I think you did a fabulous job with the Martha Stewart punch. It is so elegant looking.

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  22. Linda Simpson9 September 2013 at 10:34

    Oh WOW Mags, this is stunning! I love the gorgeous image and the beautiful design of your card.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  23. Jane Savage9 September 2013 at 15:41

    What a gorgeous colour combo, Mags, one of my favourites for Christmas. Thank you for joining us at the Cutie Pie Challenge. Jane xx

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  24. Heather9 September 2013 at 17:49

    A gorgeous card - Mo's image is adorable and beautifully coloured. Such a lovely design and gorgeous details!!

    Thanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday's Challenge
    hugs
    Heather xx

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  25. Leanne9 September 2013 at 20:00

    Thanks for playing our Christmas in September Challenge at One Crazy Stamper, wonderful job!

    Leanne DT OCS!

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  26. Lorraine9 September 2013 at 20:33

    An adorable card. Gorgeous image and colours.

    Thanks for joining this weeks challenge at Crafty Little Fairies.
    Lorraine x

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  27. Shirley-Anne10 September 2013 at 01:52

    Thought I remembered the name ..Hi Mags .Congrats on THE DT SPOT ..
    Beautiful creation here .The whole card looks "cool" with soft blue hues and fabulous image .
    Thanks for joining me on my blog ..
    Hugs Shirley-Anne

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  28. CraftyGirl10 September 2013 at 21:43

    Love it Mags, your blue and brown go so well together. I am very glad you joined us this week at TSB. I hope you had fun!!! See you back very soon to play in another fun challenge. :)

    TTFN,

    CraftyGirl
    craftygirlcardsandcrafts.blogspot.com
    The Stamping Boutique Design Team Member

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  29. cebelica11 September 2013 at 09:36

    I LOVE this image. It's so cute!!! <3 And I think your card turned out beautifully. Thanks for playing with us at Crafty ribbons! Hugs! xx

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  30. Melissa Czapor11 September 2013 at 16:18

    This image is adorable!!! I love the colors you used for your card -beautiful!! Thanks for joining us at The Stamping Boutique challenge!

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  31. bumblebee creations11 September 2013 at 23:18

    so cute! Thanks for joining us at THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE!

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  32. Kary12 September 2013 at 11:41

    Mags, your card is Beautiful!! Love the punched corners and the image. Thank you for joining us at The Stamping Boutique.

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  33. Becky G13 September 2013 at 16:14

    Mags, this is absolutely lovely! Love everything about it! Thanks so much for joining us in this weeks Anything Goes challenge at Catch The Bug! Hope to see your beautiful work again!

    :) Becky G
    Bugaboo DT

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  34. Wenche13 September 2013 at 20:27

    Lovely card. Thanks for joining the Hobby House Challenge.

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  35. Jodie Mackrell13 September 2013 at 20:58

    adorable! thanks for playing this weeks challenge at catch the bug

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Thanks for popping by. Your comments are much appreciated.
Mags
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