Happy November, dear friends! I hope you're all well. :)
Today begins new challenges at Live & Love Crafts and Deep Ocean! At LLC we are celebrating White Christmas, while at Deep Ocean we are playing with Dies/Punches. I hope you can join us for some crafty fun!
My poinsettias are Cheery Lynn dies, which I have centered with Pearl Stamen and embossed with Shabby White Frantage. Sparkly Pomegranate Apples are tucked in for extra touches of holiday red. The bottom corner features sweet cinnamon sticks and part of a Wycinanka Reindeer Border as a pendant.
Today begins new challenges at Live & Love Crafts and Deep Ocean! At LLC we are celebrating White Christmas, while at Deep Ocean we are playing with Dies/Punches. I hope you can join us for some crafty fun!
I have combined two gorgeous Pion Design collections for my wintry scene. The focal point is from Glistening Season, which is nestled within a beautiful Wycinanka Loveliness 2 frame. The snowy papers are from Greetings from the North Pole.
Tucked within the top of the pretty Isabelle lace is Wycinanka's Snowflake Border. Snow Writer (topped with Glamour Dust for Christmas sparkle) adds snowy detailing throughout. The card base was made with Go Kreate Frame Frilly 10 dies. I hope it brings love and joy to the recipient in need of Christmas miracles.
Thank you for visiting and I wish you a beautiful day!
Hi, Karen, Happy November 1st! The delicately curved shapes for your card make it extra feminine and vintage - such pretty layers, and a lovely old-fashioned feel reminding us of old-time cards when they first came out. Karen, your red berries and wooden elements surely bring out a lovely texture in your creation. My very favorite part is that darling, snow-covered banner with the word JOY. Joy is probably one of my special emotions because it bubbles up sometimes when I least expect it... when I'm in a difficult place, terrible pain, or even in a mental-bubble, Joy somehow helps me escape the difficulties and brings me to gratitude. That's one reason why your card is precious to me. Thank you for sharing! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteGood morning Karen I'm so sad to hear you are not well I hope things improve for you very soon . Your card is just a delight the design is fabulous and your flowers are amazing I also love the shape of your stunning creation. Sending my love hugs Carole x
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear you have been ill, Karen, and I do hope you will be feeling well again soon. I think your card is so pretty. It really sets the scene for a beautiful wintry day. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteMorning Karen........Stunning brings to my mind with your wonderful creation l love the sprinkle of glamour dust to create the snowwy effect and the pointsettis and berries added are gorgeous too along with all of the other elements used as always Karen your truely an incredable crafter and l think l'm lucky to be one of your followers to see all of your creations ...sending lots of love and thank you too for all of your lovely comments xx
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Karen, you have just stolen my heart this morning with this amazing piece of Christmas art!! I have been moving very slowly these last few days, but I feel like I just got my second wind!! Between this gorgeous creation and Lisa's inspiration this morning, how can I not be inspired to make something frosty and round today! I just love the soft blues with the pops of red and green, it's traditional yet not stuffy. So bright and cheery, yet soft and delightful, I don't know how you do it!! Thank you my sweet friend for always reminding me that even when it's dreary outside, there is always a gleam of light somewhere!! sending hugs :)
ReplyDeleteMy sweetest friend, this is absolutely stunning!! Wow!! What a gorgeous work of art this is!! I love the beautiful papers you used!! The way you framed the scene is perfection!! The poinsettias are so fabulous!! The joy banner is such a sweet touch!! It's a frosty, magical winter wonderland!! I absolutely adore it!! Truly spectacular, Karen!! I hope you are feeling much better today. Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers always. Hugest hugs dear friend :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
Such sumptuousness and gorgeousness all in one card. I love the frosty, snowy accents on all the poinsettias and berries, a really beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel much better soon, I'm sending healing thoughts and wishes your way.
Lorraine
What a beautiful beautiful creation...so shabby chic and gorgeous ..each layer and each inch amazing!!
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Dr Sonia
Such a beautiful card! The framed scene at the center of your card is so pretty and peaceful! Gorgeous poinsettias you added and sentiment banner with the tiny pearls is adorable! I love everything about this card! Wishing you a speedy recovery my friend!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely shaped card, Karen! Wonderful shaped frame with the sentiment joy and lots of gorgeous flowers!! It looks like a winter wonderland filled with joy! The sentiment is perfect for your magical creation!! Sorry to hear of you not feeling well over the weekend! Hope you are feeling better very soon...take care, hugs!!
ReplyDeleteIm so sorry to learn of illness Karen, I hope you will be fully recovered very soon. Despite being unwell you've done your usual brilliant work on this beauty. Its absolutely gorgeous! Wyncinanka are lucky to have you, you really as illustrating their products fabulously. Love how you used the little reindeer heart as pennant, i shall 'borrow' your idea, i have that border too. Sending healing wishes, Nicola x
ReplyDeleteMy dear friend Karen, I'm happy that you feel better again.
ReplyDeleteAnd these stunning creation is so magical, I'm totally thrilled what you did create as always. The frosty shimmer and all the special deco, absolutely fantastic.
Many hugs and be blessed Petra
My dear friend Karen, I'm happy that you feel better again.
ReplyDeleteAnd these stunning creation is so magical, I'm totally thrilled what you did create as always. The frosty shimmer and all the special deco, absolutely fantastic.
Many hugs and be blessed Petra
This is so very beautiful Karen! Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteStunning card, layers and flowers. Hope you are feeling much better. TFS
ReplyDeleteWOW Karen this is stunning!!!! I Love the gorgeous poinsettias and the berries... the wintery feel is just so gorgeous! I do hope you get well soon and hope you are feeling better by the time you read this. Always thinking of you my sweet friend.
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Jo
xox
Amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteKaren, I'm so sorry I haven't been around to visit in such a LONG time! I've been a bit out of the visiting mode for quite some time, except for here and there. I have limited internet access, and experiencing incredibly slow blog loading, so I often give up!
ReplyDeleteI am hoping you are doing better, my friend! I am praying for your full recovery, and saddened that you were ill over the weekend.
Onto this lovely card...I'm in love with your delicate layers and that amazingly lovely poinsettia spray! The focal scene is just gorgeous and I feel as if I'm walking through a quaint little town on a snowy evening! That sweet little reindeer charm is the icing on the cake! Gorgeous!
I will be back to get caught up slowly, because I don't want to miss a one of your lovely posts and creations, but I'm afraid I may not to comment on each one or leave detailed comments. Please know adore all of your wonderful makes! Sending big healing hugs!
Hi my angelic friend,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear that you have not been feeling well.Sending you healing prayers my friend with tons of my love.
Now onto this beauty...I love both of the Pion Design collections but the Glistening Season is really Sweet!My favorite!! I love the beautiful poinsettias and adorable reindeer pendant.I love the fun dies and the Wycinanka's chipboard that you used on this beauty.I love everything about it my friend!! Absolutely gorgeous!
Sending tons of my love, hugs and prayers and just incase..a little more of my love..
Migdalia
Crafting with Creative M
I'm so sorry to hear you've been ill Karen.. Sending prayers and BIG HUGS your way sweet friend! Now on to this FANTASTIC Project... where to begin? All I can say is, it's GORGEOUS and shows so much beauty... The chipboard looks amazing and I love how you always add such beautiful touches with the Flowers & Lace! Another Masterpiece my friend! :) Have a wonderful week!
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Theresa’s Crafty Creations
Karen I'm so sad to hear you're poorly. I hope you're on the mend now and starting feel a little better! I have been super busy looking after one of my bestie's bubs, so I'm AWOL from crafting right now. Man have I missed popping in to say hi and your gorgeous creations. So it's lovely to find a minute to do that today. Your paper combo, that delish card shape and beautiful Christmas scene make this such a serene card and I love, love, LOVE those lil' pops of red. Delish hun, utterly delish. Wishing you well super soon. Big hugs, Wends xoxo
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