Wednesday 29 September 2010

A bit more traditional

Am now really getting into the xmas card making......though having to wear 3 layers of clothes indoors.....is beginning to dissolve my resolve on not turning the heating on!!!!
Back to more traditional colours today.....same image as yesterday.......but looks so different with these colours.......following the sketch at Friday Sketchers.
Very simple design........all Dovecraft papers......with a poinsetta added......the sentiment is from a lovely LOTV xmas set.
Fits with a few challenges....Charizma Cards and Incy Wincy both want 'anything'.......Winter Wonderland wants 'holly,red and green'........and Totally Gorjuss and Sew Many want 'xmas'.
I know I'm behind with my 'Learn Something New Everyday'......so a final catch up tomorrow as the month long class draws to a close.

26 comments:

Pippa (pjbear) said...

I love your Christmas Cards, I'm really impressed with your planning ahead, great stuff.

Kathyk said...

And it's smashing Jacky - lovely image and papers. Sorry to hear about the multiple layer thing going on in your house - don't worry it'll soon be October and more acceptable to put the heating on!

Kathyk

SallyB said...

Hi Jacky...
How lovely to see all your new purchases...and even more interesting is how they will look after you have altered them!!I last went to Ally Pally a few years ago now. Work and kids always get in the way of a good craft shopping day!
Anyway...I really am trying to be good so I can spend in May when we go to Florida...
Well done on the Xmas cards, they are really beautiful...I will have one to show tomorrow and I have the shopping girl stamp...It's a good mag that gives you a free stamp!

pinky said...

Its gorgeous and you would hardly realise its the same stamp as before. I am afraid I have turned my heating on, really warm during the day but freezing at night!!
Pinky

Scrappi Sandi said...

All of your cards are gorgeous but this is my favourite so far!!

downrightcrafty said...

Oh I love these papers, a new addition to my own stash. Great image too with all those vibrant colours
thanks for playing along with us this week at Winter Wonderland and hope to see you again on Friday for the next challenge
Hugs Kate xx

Anonymous said...

This image looks so different colored in bright colors, and although I liked yesterday's version, I really prefer this more traditional one.

Clare Lloyd said...

such a lovely card. i've got those papers too. they are great. x

Elizabeth said...

The poinsettia adds just the right touch. Beautiful card.

Tracy said...

Jacky this is gorgeous and loving your papers , they are beautiful.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Blondee said...

Love this card! You are so talented, you have a very artsy talent and an eye for design.

Amy said...

Yes, it really looks like a completely different card - it is amazing what colour can do! I am so impressed with your organisational skills - you are set for Christmas .... I've been thinking about having to be organised on the present front this year.

Christina said...

A really wonderfull card Jacky! Looks really great in lovely colours!
Hugs Kristel

Margi said...

I am loving all your Christmas cards! They are so beautiful!

Tab said...

Fab card hun, love the colours and image that you have chosen, just divine!

Thanks for your kind words about my mum, means a lot :o)

Hugs Tab xxx

Sian said...

Love the idea of seeing the same image in different colours - it really got me thinking about the different looks you can achieve :)

Rhona said...

I think this card is my favourite. I'm afraid I love the traditional red, green and gold when it comes to Christmas :) x

Maria Ontiveros said...

You're so right that it looks very different - more modern and less Victorian.
Rinda

Denise said...

Beautiful card as always,and lovely to see a different colourway- you must have a good collection by now :-)

Unknown said...

This is gorgeous Jacky, love those papers, they're so beautiful xxx

alexa said...

I so admire your forward planning, and your resilience about the central heating! We've been putting our fire on every day for the last ten days! Your card is lovely - that poinsetta just sets it off perfectly.

Sarah A said...

Gorgeous card, you are very organised! Our heating has been on a couple of weeks now, you are braver than me lol!

Thank you so much for joining us over on Incy Wincy this week. Good luck!

Sarah x

Cheryl said...

What a lovely Christmas card Jacky I am now thinking I need tp get a move on with mine not even started yet x

Gez Butterworth said...

Fabulous card Jacky. Very pretty. :) Thanks for joining us this week at Totally Gorjuss. Gez.xx

humel said...

So interesting to compare and contrast this card with the previous one! I love them both, but I think maybe this one edges it for me... xx

Sugar Lump Studios said...

what a gorgeous card! I love the image and your coloring is fabulous! lovely work! :)