I'm glad to be back posting in blogland with a Christmas make from last year that I hadn't posted. The stamped image is by Crafty Individuals.
Looking forward to catching up,
Happy Weekend to all,
Nicola x
I wish to enter card to the following challenges:
Crafty Individuals - Halloween Madness / Christmas Frenzy
It's All About the Vintage & Beauty - Bingo - Ribbon, Flowers, Lace
The Ribbon Girl - Glitz and Dazzle
Country View Challenges - Sparkle & Shine
The Mixed Media card challenge - Vintage
Hi Nicola, lovely to see you posting again, and with such a gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about 'real' life taking over, we're in the middle of kitchen alterations, so I'm on a quick catch-up.
Take care, Avril xx
What a lovely Christmas make Nicola and great use of that stamp. Thanks for joining in the Crafty Individuals October Challenge. Jean x
ReplyDeleteLovely to have you back in blog land Nicola and hope you are well. Beautiful Christmas card with an eye catching design.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
Hi Nicola, so glad to read you and discover this wonderful card with this image I love so much myself... Absolutely gorgeous!!! I'm thrilled that you have been able to take part to the Crafty Individuals challenge this Month. I know how much you love Christmas. Hope you are well despite your lack of presence on blogland, it doesn't mind if all is alright at your side. I hope it is the case. Take care, your friend Coco. xxx
ReplyDeleteA really beautiful card Nicola. Love the sofy colours and pretty sparkle.
ReplyDeleteFliss xx
Beautiful card Nicola. Glad to see you posting again. Xxxx
ReplyDeleteHello, Nicola!
ReplyDeleteSo good to see you blogging again! This is a wonderful Christmas card, love the colours and the beautiful image.
Synnøve :-)
As a fellow "MIA" lately, there's certainly no need to apologise to me!! Lovely to see you hear, and always lovely to see what delights you've been creating. The card is gorgeous - I love the rich chocolaty brown at the heart of it, and the delicate pinks are so pretty. Love that stamp too!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Welcome back! Glad you found this again from last year...I sure couldn't with all the stuff I have around. LOVE the lace and ribbon!
ReplyDeleteOh Nicola, so glad you are showing it now, stunning! The stamp itself is beautiful in any case, but the way you have combined it here with the rest of your design, is just brilliant!!
ReplyDeleteHope you will find some time for creativity again in the near future, big hugs and have a good weekend! xxx
Glad you are having some time blogging again Nicola x we missed you and your beautiful makes. This is stunning and I love the gorgeous details as well as that fab stamp
ReplyDeleteTFS and huge hugs heading your way x
A huge welcome back from me too Nicola! So pleased you found this card to show us because it is just gorgeous! I love the wonderful sentiment too and that beautiful CI image. Anyone would be thrilled to receive a gorgeous Christmas card like this. Big hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteHi Nicola!! Welcome back. I know the whole MIA thing and about not having enough energy and time to do all that you want to. I'm still working my way back to being somewhat present in lovely crafty blogland. Speaking of lovely, my friend, this is beautiful! Love your use of layers. YOu are so very good at it!! And all of the vintagey embellishments. Thanks for sharing this with us. I'm inspired to create today! Hugs to you --- Mary Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful christmas card, I love you unusually ( for christmas ) used the soft pink, together with the brown stamp, and other brown details. How wonderful it is .
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Dorthe
Stunning Christmas card Nicola, I adore the design & beautiful detail...I Love all the layers & pretty colours.... Hugs May x x
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous Christmas card. Love your color choices!
ReplyDeleteGaby xo
Hi Nicola. Beautiful vintage Christmas card. Amazing design and details. Thanks for joining us at Mixed Media Card Challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis Christmas creation is marvelous,Nicola! A vintage beauty! You should case it for this year's cards...
ReplyDeleteAmazing! A delicate , elegant and rich card, a little masterpiece, Nicola!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and sweet... love the color combination and the sweet little one is precious. Nice stamp... Love, Light and peace...Bonnie
ReplyDeleteNicola, this is just beautiful! The pink and brown is stunning together and I love those layers of fancy strip borders! Gorgeous vintage image and that candy cane charm is a wonderful Christmas touch! Love it! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Nicola!! Love the colors and trim! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us this week at MMCC :-)
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful vintage Xmas card!! thank you for playing along with us at MMCC :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning, Nicola!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Nicola,
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to see that you have joined the Crafty Individuals challenge with this beauty of a card (and I should know!).
Brimming over with beautiful details, the teeny rosebuds on the snowflakes are enchanting.
Thank You for joining the fun at the Crafty Individuals challenge and Good Luck.
Wishes
Lynne
This is a really beautiful card Nicola and I love how even Christmas is given your very unique style. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, just perfect for our vintage themed challenge! Love the little details and the soft colours <3
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing with us at MMCC October challenge. Hoping to see you with us again in November!