Sunday, 31 August 2014

There's not going to be enough hours in the day .....

Happy Sunday morning to you ......

There's lots to do today so I thought I'd get an early start.  It's the last day of the month (again!) and you know me ..... I've still stuff to do!!!

It's been a busy week what with DT work, magazine submissions, getting stuff ready for a workshop  and of course a couple of blog challenges thrown in ...... as well as a trip to the cinema yesterday with the little man (check out the size of that bag of sweets!)


It was his first time watching a movie at the cinema and he loved it!!  (sorry about the quality of the photo ..... no camera, just Lauren's phone!)
What did we see ..... Planes Fire & Rescue of course!


Good old Dusty Crophopper helps save the day.  Even Grandad enjoyed it!

Anyway ..... I mentioned blog challenges, one of which is the fab Christmas card challenge over at Merry Monday.

The challenge this week is to Use a Wreath on our cards ..... I do like a nice wreath (or 2 .... or even 3!) included in the Christmas decorations.  And there's got to be one on the front door ......


Here's this weeks card .....


I've used the pretty Mistletoe Wreath ..... a stencil from Sweet Poppy.
I inked through the stencil using Peeled Paint Distress Ink, then I went back over the design with a translucent texture paste.


I used Ranger's White Enamel Accents for the berries, and added a touch of fine crystal glitter to the leaves.  A pretty satin bow and a festive greeting are the perfect finishing touches.


Well, that's another job off the list.  Just need to get through the other 25 now .... only joking!  That's September I'm looking at!

I will be back here again today ..... fingers crossed!  Yes ... you've guessed it .... there's still 'THE TAG' to do!!

Thanks for popping by ..... enjoy your Sunday

See you later! ......

Linda
xx

14 comments:

debby4000 said...

Absolutely gorgeous Christmas card.
luv
Debby

Debbie Henderson Debbie's Designs said...

This wreath is so rich & elegant looking, very pretty card! Thanks for adding to our gallery this week at Merry Monday!

Bonnie said...

This is GORGEOUS, Linda! Love the colors and dimension! Now I'm wishing for that stencil! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday!

Gio said...

It's really lovely Linda! Simple and effective, the cards I love most ( and more challenging, for me )

Greta said...

Wow, wow, wow! I adore this card, Linda! Gotta get some translucent paste--love it!

Craftychris said...

Wow your card is stunning! I love the stencil and you have made it look gorgeous! The photo of your little man with his sweets is adorable! I am glad he enjoyed the cinema! xxx

Notes by Nina said...

Fabulous card, I love your wreath. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.

Redanne said...

Gorgeous card, love it so much! Looking forward to seeing your tag too. Had a fabulous time at IB HQ today. Anne xx

Pam Sparks said...

so pretty! love it Linda!

Marie Bingaman said...

Wow, I love how you've done this! Gorgeous stencil, and that red bow on top finishes it off nicely! :)

Marcia Hill said...

SO pretty! Love all the green with the pops of red...classically elegant! :0)

Susan Joyce said...

Totally delightful Linda, I love that it is CAS and the way you created the wreath, so pretty. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday.

Sue said...

Oh Linda, This wreath is beautiful! I love all the elements you added to it...just stunning!

Mrs.B said...

Just had a catch up Linda, Gorgeous card, love the stencil you've used, so elegant.
So glad you all enjoyed the cinema, hope you didn't have too many of Alex's sweets!
Avril xx