tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post6940350411605661675..comments2024-02-26T03:37:42.801+00:00Comments on Hope & Chances Creativity: With Love at Christmas!Hope and Chanceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236359929972446079noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-41910056773504962182012-09-29T21:12:48.002+01:002012-09-29T21:12:48.002+01:00Lovely card Christine. Purple is surprisingly Chri...Lovely card Christine. Purple is surprisingly Christmassy lol.<br /><br />Oh I've also been watching Downton & Paradise. Can't wait to get my fix every week! Parade's End has passed me by though....must check that one out ;o)LisaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303967361180767735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-58083246853479130132012-09-29T20:46:30.960+01:002012-09-29T20:46:30.960+01:00What a lovely card. Great colour, have a great wee...What a lovely card. Great colour, have a great weekend xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-54537658129264340132012-09-29T17:21:47.381+01:002012-09-29T17:21:47.381+01:00love this card,my fav colour
xxxlove this card,my fav colour<br />xxxLin Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15827528056450853065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-2901138243457670392012-09-29T16:52:07.062+01:002012-09-29T16:52:07.062+01:00Hi Christine - Love this die and the card you hav...Hi Christine - Love this die and the card you have produced fully agree with the use of distressing ink to bring out the pattern of embossed pieces. I too have the same programmes recorded and not, as yet, found the time to watch. <br />Enjoy your weekend.<br /> Val C xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-75555052548519713802012-09-29T16:48:47.062+01:002012-09-29T16:48:47.062+01:00Another very pretty card & love the colours, m... Another very pretty card & love the colours, makes a real change from the usual red & green. Happy ironing, think how chuffed you will be when it's all done ('til the next load).Sue Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-20927012045962685962012-09-29T15:36:33.383+01:002012-09-29T15:36:33.383+01:00Hi Christine, I don't think I will ever tire o...Hi Christine, I don't think I will ever tire of that die and it looks so beautiful with the purple and love your bow. Hope you have managed to catch up on a bit of TV today. Enjoy the rest of the weekend too. Crafty hugs, Anne xRedannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00927442847627008591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-68175681245669993822012-09-29T13:57:02.286+01:002012-09-29T13:57:02.286+01:00Hi Christine, this card looks fabulous, never thou...Hi Christine, this card looks fabulous, never thought of doing it in purple, I so enjoy your blog, look in everyday but Have not leave comments before, but this card really has got my creative juices flowing. Hugs AnnMaid of Kentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-13659967212634085562012-09-29T13:48:24.292+01:002012-09-29T13:48:24.292+01:00Afternoon christina this card is stunning,I just l...Afternoon christina this card is stunning,I just love the purple and well done on the bow.Enjoy your weekend<br />Smiles<br />ItaItahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09542589613061766822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-73394156438513051572012-09-29T13:16:34.552+01:002012-09-29T13:16:34.552+01:00Hi Christine
What a stunning card this is, love th...Hi Christine<br />What a stunning card this is, love the colour too! I really think I'm going to have to invest those dies, you make them look fabulous. Totally agree with you re the distressing of them.<br /><br />Enjoy your day<br />Janice x<br />Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661411493049270101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-33430732352124618472012-09-29T11:38:46.190+01:002012-09-29T11:38:46.190+01:00Hi Christine, I'll start with the card, which ...Hi Christine, I'll start with the card, which I like very much.Although a fan of vintage, I think it has something to do with the die. Like you, I find it a very popular choice when I come to do Christmas themed projects.The bow does actually finish the card off well.<br />Now, it's apparent that most of us crafty girls do not like ironing but, if we have something good to watch on TV albeit recorded, we will tollerate the chore!! <br />Crafty best wishes, Carolyn x.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-17048089035443335072012-09-29T10:55:13.518+01:002012-09-29T10:55:13.518+01:00Morning Christine,
Very pretty card, like you I...Morning Christine,<br />Very pretty card, like you I'm not a bow person(I like little ones) but I think it suits this card very well.<br /><br />Yuk! iroing I hate it alwasy do mine in the morning whist watching C&C <br />Enjoy your TV catch up.<br />Lydia<br />Xlydia jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04549308148186095050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-20101089174566760632012-09-29T10:38:13.956+01:002012-09-29T10:38:13.956+01:00Hi Christine,
another fantastic card. Love the col...Hi Christine,<br />another fantastic card. Love the colour purple for Christmas as well a traditional colours. I am happy to use any colour for Christmas.<br />Enjoy your catch up tv programs while doing the ironing. yuk i hate the ironing. Have to get up really early to do mine as I get in the way of hubby otherwise. If I try to do it elsewhere the steam sets of my alarms.<br />Have a wonderful crafty day.<br />Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.Jenny Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11058017016277761702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-34648585859213057412012-09-29T10:35:27.455+01:002012-09-29T10:35:27.455+01:00Hi Christine
That is a real statement card, wonder...Hi Christine<br />That is a real statement card, wonderful Pointsettia, and you are giving Sue a run for her money with that bow, LOL! <br />Regarding all the Spellbinders shows recorded onto the Sky box, does anyone know of a quick way of saving them to disc? I am nearing the point where I may have to delete some; not a happy thought! Anne xAnneRDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-61404398848126311512012-09-29T09:56:16.071+01:002012-09-29T09:56:16.071+01:00Oh Wow Christine love love love this card is beaut...Oh Wow Christine love love love this card is beautiful love everything about it. Really like the background was it purchased or did you make it. xx hazelhazel younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10447150998827944395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-81904723170711920732012-09-29T09:47:19.324+01:002012-09-29T09:47:19.324+01:00Morning Christine,
Oh dear yet another die going ...Morning Christine,<br /><br />Oh dear yet another die going on to my wish list , i do agree with you that a little inking does show up the embossing really well and your ribbon sets the card off a treat .<br /><br />Ironing ? err no comment <br />But do enjoy your dramas .<br /><br />Take Care <br />Elaine H X<br />nattybootshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506852094741564645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-57518700500571613382012-09-29T09:46:38.793+01:002012-09-29T09:46:38.793+01:00Morning Christine, i think everyones xmas cards th...Morning Christine, i think everyones xmas cards this year will feature this poinsettia - i know mine are! Love the purples of this card. Enjoy your ironing!! EmmaEmmaThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10948806403461082205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-60399723010998816052012-09-29T09:21:46.031+01:002012-09-29T09:21:46.031+01:00Lovely Christine! I finally got these dies and the...Lovely Christine! I finally got these dies and they are beautiful! Never thought of using them with purple colouring, must give it a try as it's a lovely result!xOksanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00979466724643818277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-3067259476269701802012-09-29T08:45:50.799+01:002012-09-29T08:45:50.799+01:00hi christine, lovely card today, i would never hav...hi christine, lovely card today, i would never have thought of purple for an xmas card but it does work.<br /><br />enjoy your tv watching, you'll enjoy downtown.<br /><br />lv normanmtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16021497716215389596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-10290429218314940292012-09-29T08:31:58.550+01:002012-09-29T08:31:58.550+01:00Hi Christine. Never thought of purple on a Christm...Hi Christine. Never thought of purple on a Christmas card but it looks fantastic. I have the poinsetta die and it looks good in every colour, not just the normal red.<br />I'm a Downton Abbey fan. You'll love it when you eventually have time to watch it.<br />Have a lovely day, apart from the ironing of course.Val in Spain xxxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-5034555555761256792012-09-29T08:30:48.406+01:002012-09-29T08:30:48.406+01:00Morning Christine. I do love that die and that ba...Morning Christine. I do love that die and that backing paper is quite striking.<br /><br />I love to record the whole series and watch them over a couple of nights and can fast forward the adverts lol. Can't do my ironing without watching tv lol<br />Sue xxxSue Yorkshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14887377472938393743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-65975620918309945972012-09-29T08:24:10.531+01:002012-09-29T08:24:10.531+01:00Morning,
Bring on Christmas can we have it everyda...Morning,<br />Bring on Christmas can we have it everyday....<br />Love the card, and the Poinsettia is one of my favourites. I have Christmas tagged for this weekend, will be out purchasing items for my class to make Advent Calenders.<br />Have a great weekend - even with the ironing (i really should do mine)<br />TFS<br />Hugs<br />Amanda xbaconbitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337429879882871053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-82440136784163102962012-09-29T08:22:44.104+01:002012-09-29T08:22:44.104+01:00I Christine...love this card, the colours are beau...I Christine...love this card, the colours are beautiful and I do love ribbons and bows, so it ticks all the boxes. I smiled when I read about your V Box being full. my husband pointed out the other night that we had about 8% left on our Sky+ box...it was a lot of programmes recorded & not watched but also a heck of a lot of Spellbinders shows.....:) happy ironing, I've got a pile of that too! Carole Z XCarole Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15912488332066758486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-33667928976656098522012-09-29T08:19:48.703+01:002012-09-29T08:19:48.703+01:00Hi Christine.
This is a another lovely card ,purpl...Hi Christine.<br />This is a another lovely card ,purple is not usually a colour I would choose,but I think you have changed my mind.<br />Enjoy your Saturday. x.Lucycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474578307376118133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-91529888589203547552012-09-29T07:48:12.933+01:002012-09-29T07:48:12.933+01:00Morning Christine, Lovely, lovely card, my favouri...Morning Christine, Lovely, lovely card, my favourite colour, yes !!! I absolutely love the poinsettia die, I love how the veins in the leaves show up when inked, just gorgeous.<br />I always put my V+ box on and catch up when ironing too, also manage to catch up every weekday for an hour whilst on my treadmill, it makes the exercise less onerous ha ha !!<br />Enjoy the rest of your day when the ironing is finished.<br />Lots of love from Patricia xxPatricia Howarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459963211079028348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-5184229430536203252012-09-29T07:41:42.853+01:002012-09-29T07:41:42.853+01:00Lovely card, this is one of my fav dies very versa...Lovely card, this is one of my fav dies very versatile. Your afternoon sounds great minus the ironing of course!barbiepinkfairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16697488105735813168noreply@blogger.com