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Saturday 14 September 2013

It's Christmas!

Hello friends
Well perhaps it isn't quite Christmas but it will be here before you know it!
As mentioned, I created 10 projects for Make Christmas Cards
and today I thought I would share another one with you.

All the projects use the free papers and toppers that come with the magazine.
A little tip - I adhere the papers to some cardstock, it makes them just a little
thicker and easier to die cut.  
This card is a very simple design but I always think that's good
if you have to make many Christmas cards.
The dies are Layered Poinsettia and Create A Flake Four.
Layered Poinsettia is a huge favourite of mine and I promise to have it 
back in stock soon.
Other news - THANK YOU for loving the Charity Add-On Kit for 
the Recipe Organiser/Notebook.  If you have ordered
they should be with you very soon.
I've already been thinking about next month's Add-On Kit...
The main kit for the Recipe Organiser/Notebook is still available,
I am awaiting some more chipboard covers but they are on their way.
Any questions - please get in touch.
Also....if you have made your kit I would love to see photos please :)

We now have Elliott's radiotherapy dates, he will start at the beginning
of next month and finish mid-November.  It is going to be gruelling for him
but we are planning nice treats along the way.  It is also good that he will
not have all this happening at Christmas - big plans to make this Christmas very special.

Have a lovely weekend, keep dry - it hasn't stopped raining here!
Take care friends.

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30 comments:

  1. Anonymous14 September 2013 at 07:16

    Lovely card today Christine. it would be really good for batch making.
    Glad Elliot has his dates. The sooner it starts, the sooner it will be over and you can look forward to a lovely Christmas.
    Take care and enjoy your weekend.

    Love Val x

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  2. Jane Willis14 September 2013 at 07:22

    I think I'd better pick up a copy of this magazine - Christmas is sneaking up and I still need to make over 100 cards, so some ideas for ultra quick but stylish cards like yours will be very welcome.

    Hope the radiotherapy goes as well as possible for Elliot. I'm sure knowing the dates rather than wondering when it will be is a help. And I'm glad it will be finished well before Christmas.

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  3. Ann14 September 2013 at 07:50



    Hi Christine

    Glad you have all the dates for Elliott's radiotherapy and they are to finish before Christmas.
    Gives him a goal to aim for as Christmas is such a magical time to look forward to.

    Today's card is gorgeous so crisp clean and elegant I love it and thank you for the tip of adhering the free papers to card stock going to give this one a try.

    Have a lovely weekend hope the weather cheers up a bit for you

    Love and Hugs to you all
    Annxxx X

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  4. Lucycat14 September 2013 at 08:04

    Hi Christine,
    Love this card ,so fresh and bright.
    Really pleased Elliott has got his dates,he can then look forward to Christmas he is going through so much. Take care. x.

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  5. Chris14 September 2013 at 08:10

    Hi Christine,
    So glad Elliott has his radiotherapy dates and that they are before Christmas. He deserves to have a special Christmas. Thank you for the Christmas inspiration, I really must get started on my cards.
    Chris X

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  6. Magzeeann14 September 2013 at 08:13

    Morning Christine, so pleased to hear that Elliott has got a timetable for his radiotherapy and that it will be complete well before Christmas. I know that you will be planning lots of treats as 'diversions' and that you will all make Christmas really special.
    I love today's card~I'm going to have to get started soon!
    Much love and hugs to you all,Maggie xxx

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  7. lydia jordan14 September 2013 at 08:22

    Morning Christine,
    Good news that Elliot's treatment will start soon and be over before Christmas, he's been through so much this year bet he can't wait for it to be over. Christmas will be special for you all this year.
    Love the clean lines on your card, started mine last week, I refuse to begin until September.
    Take care.
    Lydia
    X

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  8. EmmaT14 September 2013 at 08:29

    Morning Christine, glad you have Elliott's dates, I hope it goes as well as it can, with Christmas to look forward to at the end. Lovely little card, love the poinsettia sitting on the snowflake. Emma

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  9. Mary by the Sea14 September 2013 at 08:37

    Morning Christine, another damp and miserable start to the day.

    So glad you have got the dates for Elliotts radiotherapy, and that it will all be over in time for Christmas.

    Loved the card today.

    Last night was really wet when a few hundred of us walked along the seafront from Herne bay to Whitstable and back in aid of Pilgrims Hospice. Strange to say but an really enjoyable evening. Now have an excuse to take it easy today!!Maybe i'll start on the Christmas cards.

    Take care, Mary x

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  10. Anonymous14 September 2013 at 08:55

    Morning Christine, fab card love the holly paper. Glad the radiotherapy will be done by Christmas. Big hugs Elaine x

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  11. Patricia Howarth14 September 2013 at 09:08

    Morning Christine, So glad that Elliott has his dates and that it will be over before Christmas, he will have that to look forward to, and lots of treats no doubt, he is a really lovely young man. My love and prayers go out to you all.
    Your card today is very pretty, and the poinsettia is my 'go to' die too, it looks so different with every different paper used, but always looks gorgeous.
    It is very, very damp here, I'm missing the sun already ha ha.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  12. marg14 September 2013 at 09:10

    Hello Christine!
    I hope you, and your family, have the best Christmas ever this year!
    Take care
    LoveMarg

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  13. Mrs B14 September 2013 at 09:20

    Hi Christine. What a lovely card, clean and simple, but gorgeous. I love using the poinsettia dies too. Now you have Elliots dates you can all plan for a great Christmas as something to look forward to. It's not raining here, at the moment, but has been for the last fewdays and more is forecast. Roll on Spring, it can't come round fast enough for me! Take care.

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  14. baconbits14 September 2013 at 09:21

    Morning Christine
    A very simple Christmas card, I also love the Poinsettia very well used in my home.
    Glad you have the dates and that it will be finished by Christmas - having the dates must be a relief rather than the uncertainty.
    Have a fabulous weekend.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  15. nattyboots14 September 2013 at 09:24

    Hi Christine

    I hope all goes as well as possible for Elliott , my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time .

    A lovely Card again Christine , i hope to start mine next week ,gosh it will soon be upon us

    Have a lovely Weekend

    Elaine H X

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  16. Wendy L14 September 2013 at 09:56

    Lovely card. I bought this mag about 3 years ago in UK wand just about finished using papers this year, love it, wish I could get it here. xxx

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  17. hazel young14 September 2013 at 10:42

    Stunning card Christine. Glad you finally have dates for Elliotts treatment and it will be done before Christmas. Enjoy your weekend xx hazel

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  18. Jean Z14 September 2013 at 11:24

    Hi Christine, lovely card very pretty, glad you have the dates for Elliott the sooner you go the quicker it's over. Have lots of fun in between sessions and they will pass much faster all my love and prayer are with all of you love Jean Z xx

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  19. Janice14 September 2013 at 11:57

    Morning Christine
    Looking forward to receiving my kit. Lovely card today and really like how you've used the poinsettia die.
    I too, am pleased the dates are through for Elliot. It gives you a little time to plan the treats along the way, and to look forward to Christmas afterwards.
    Hope it's dry with you today, we've had some light rain here already.
    Janice x

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  20. Janice14 September 2013 at 12:16

    Lovely card Christine. My add on kit arrived today. I am going to laminate my cards to keep them clean before I use them - otherwise they will get cake goo all over them.
    Dreadful weather with fine rain that doesn't feel too heavy but you still get soaked. Sent my son out to walk Rolo today. I promised him a cooked breakfast on his return so he was more than happy to get wet. Keep positive. Janice xx

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  21. Rita14 September 2013 at 12:44

    Got my Add on kit this morning Christine. I'm intending to have a bake day tomorrow as all my tins are empty. Beautiful card too. Glad to hear that Elliot has hostages and the sooner he starts the sooner it will be finished. Sending Love to you All. Hugs Rita xxx

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  22. loftylass14 September 2013 at 13:05

    Hi Christine - another batch card for the list - thanks. I had not thought of glueing the paper to card first - good tip!
    So pleased Elliott has his dates to start his treatment - and pleased it will be over before Christmas.
    Have a lovely weekend and hope the weather improves.... (gales and rain forecast here!!
    Hugs to all.
    Heather W
    x

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  23. Pat S Witney14 September 2013 at 15:38

    Hi Christine

    Love today's card. Glad that Elliot will have finished his treatment before Christmas. What did you use for the poinsettia please. Die or stamp. Take care.

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  24. Maggie14 September 2013 at 17:23

    Hello. Just about the end of the lovely afternoon we've enjoyed here. I hope a bit of sunshine eventually got down your way. Elliott, your treatment will be over before you know it and then it will be Christmas to look forward to which will be even more special this year than usually. Chin up lad! xxMargaretxx

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  25. AnneRD14 September 2013 at 21:06

    Hi Christine
    Must get a copy of the magazine, it looks to be full of your great ideas.
    Glad you have firm dates for Elliott's treatment, I guess he is going to have lots of treats along the way. Anne x

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  26. Carole Z15 September 2013 at 05:47

    Hi Christine, love the card & glad you have Elliott's radiotherapy dates sorted... excellent on all the treats, hugs Carole Z xx

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  27. Rose in Chester15 September 2013 at 07:24

    Hi Christine,
    It's a lovely card and I need simple designs as I have to make quite a few.
    At least Elliott will have finished the radiotherapy treatment before Christmas and I'm sure he will deal with this in his own positive way and with the support of his mum, brother and grandparents etc... PLUS not forgetting the treats.
    My good wishes to you, Elliott.
    Rose

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  28. Craftychris15 September 2013 at 09:36

    Gorgeous card! I am glad Elliott's radiotherapy will be finished by Christmas - take care all of you. Sending big hugs and happy vibes! xx

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  29. Laura O15 September 2013 at 13:26

    lovely card ,Christine.good luck with the radiotherapy next month.Laura O

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  30. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)15 September 2013 at 19:02

    Hi Christine I see you have been busy whilst I have been away! Some fab projects as always. So pleased that Elliott has got his dates and all will be done by Christmas, I'm sure it will be extra special! Susan x

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