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Friday 21 November 2014

Traditional Christmas - Delicious Doodles - CH#111

Morning my friends, have you all had a good week?  Mines has been good, found out that I am going to be a Granny, again in July 2015..we are being over run with Grandchildren, LOL...speaking of which, this is the weekend that we have the 6, that are here, for the weekend, so busy, busy, busy, The Christmas lights go on in Edinburgh on Sunday, so hoping to take them to see this, it is a lovely show, with fireworks etc, so the little ones Noah and Adam, will probably enjoy it this year, here is hoping....anyway, down to business.

Today we have a new Challenge at Delicious Doodles - CH#111 - Traditional Christmas.

Buttons and Ribbon from JT's Ribbon Designs

This is one of my favourite Christmas images from Delicious Doodles, and the reason for choosing the Tree will become clear in a fortnight, when I blog my next DT card...such a tease..LOL.

Thank you to everyone who took part in last weeks challenge, the Winner and Spotlighter's can be found HERE.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:-

4 Crafty Chicks - CH#221 - Make it Sparkle (there is glitter all around the snowflakes)
As You Like it Challenge - CH#41 - Favourite Christmas Modern or Traditional (must explain why)
I love everything traditional about Christmas, have tried modern, but never settle for it, has to be Green, Red and Gold..Christmas with all the traditions of childhood.
Aud Sentiments Challenge - CH#120 Use Any December Holiday Sentiment
Creative Knockouts - CH#64 - Bling is the Thing
Delightful Challenges - Your a Gem (add Bling)
Crafting by Designs - Get Ready for Christmas
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges - CH#204 - Anything Goes
Winter Wonderland - Let's Get Sentimental

That is all from me for now, have a lovely day and thank you for visiting..

29 comments:

Linda Simpson said...

Good morning dear Avril, sounds like you are in for a busy weekend. Congratulations on your happy news too. How many is it now?

A really beautiful card, I do love the paper and gorgeous image of the tree.

Crafty Hugs
Linda xxx

Chris said...

A beautiful card, Avril. The image is fabulous and I love your traditional colours!
Congrats on your baby news, that's wonderful, grandchildren are such a joy. You're certainly going to have a busy weekend with 6 of them! Enjoy :)
Chris
x

Doreen said...

This is just gorgeous,fab image and details. Congrats on your fab news.xxx

Unknown said...

Very pretty! Love your sparkly snowflakes! Thanks for joining us at 4 Crafty Chicks this week.
Tina - DT

KT Fit Kitty said...

Lovely card, Avril! Although I do dabble in the modern Christmas a bit, I still love the traditional colours the most! Congrats on the news of a new little one! Wishing you a wonderful weekened, dear friend!

Laine said...

Lovely colour palette and detail Avril. Many congratulations on your news.
Laine
xx

Unknown said...

Beautiful, I love the colour tones and the snowflakes are delish xx
hugs
Sandie xx

Holley (Tondre) Barnhart said...

That tree and those snowflakes, so perfect together. Great design

Jacee said...

Love the colour and the background paper, lovely design Avril.
hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

KarinsArtScrap said...

it's a very beautiful card Avril
Gr Karin

cotnob said...

This is a gorgeous card Avril, I love traditional Christmas colours as well.
I hope you have a lovely weekend.
Pauline
x

Jackie T said...

Hi Avril this a gorgeous Christmas card. Hugs Jackie

Kate M said...

Super card - love the traditional colours and that tree is so modern - love it!
xx

Jennifer Johnston said...

A really great Christmas card Avril my friend. Love the colours and the red snowflakes, so different from the usual white!
Many congratulations, fabulous news.
I hope you all enjoy your weekend.
Hugs Jennifer xx

Andree said...

A wonderful card Sis, I love the Christmas tree, snowflakes and pretty paper.
Huge congratulations on your baby news, I'm delighted for you. Have a fabulously fun weekend with all your babies. Big hugs and love xxx

coldwaters2 said...

Gorgeous card Avril love that image also the wonderful papers and snowflakes a super traditional Christmas card.
hugs
lorraine x

K8 said...

So very beautiful hun, love the image!!! The snowflakes are adorable!! Hugs xx

downrightcrafty said...

absolutely gorgeous
hugs Kate xx

Unknown said...

Beautiful Christmas card Avril, love the tree and the snowflakes. Great backing paper, congrats on your news. Thanks for joining our challenge Anything Goes over at Penny's paper crafty And good luck. Jennifer (DT member)

Fabiola said...

classique et élégant, biz

Cumbrianlass said...

Hi Avril, Congratulations to you and your family.

An absolutely gorgeous card
As always.
Janet xxx

Jan said...

Gorgeous card Avril xx Jan

Alyx said...

This is so pretty, Sweetie.

Congratulations on your nappy news!
xx

mags said...

Gorgeous card Avril. Love the traditional colours. Thanks for sharing with us at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges.
Mags
x

pjmackay said...

Very festive! Love the red snowflakes! Thanks for joining Creative Knockouts Challenge!

lalkygirl said...

What a fab card love the traditional design
Thanks for joining us at Auds sentiments designs and good luck in the challenge
Lalkygirl x

Helen said...

Great card - thanks for joining us at Penny's.

Helen x

Melanie said...

A lovely card!
Thank you soo much for taking part in our "Aything Goes” challenge over at Penny’s.
Hope to see you again in our next challenge as well…

Hugs,
Melanie
(DT Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges)
(DT-Coordinator Creatalicious Challenges)
(DT Come and Get It)
(DT Allways Something Creative)

Mojca said...

What a gorgeous creations! Thank you for joining us at AYLI! Hugs! Mojca