Tuesday 23 October 2012

Christmas is coming closer and closer...


Hi there! How are you all doing? Fine I hope. I am happy that it is today and not yesterday. Had a very long appointment with the MRI machine yesterday as they are looking for inflammations in my right foot. I wasn't prepared  on how bad they were with the needle. Two tries this time and every time I ask them not to put the needle in my right arm because it won't work. It's out of order when it comes to this subject. Countless blood test has gone wrong in that arm and it filled with scars. Do they listen? Nope! I really love the health care. I think that if someone knows my body, it would be me right? So really smiling about having that over and done with. Today is a new day. And tomorrow too, then it's time to meet the foot specialist in the orthopedic clinic. Keep your fingers cross that they find something that is easy to fix. 


Oh well, how lucky I am to have this blog to ventilate all my frustrations at. Now time for something more fun hopefully. Taadaa! A new card is up. This time I have used my lovely Santa from Magnolia Stamps, Sweden. I have paired him up with some lovely looking designer papers from Bearly Mine Design. They are called Festive Fun and is one out of three new Christmas sets Donna has out. There is also Christmas Traditions and Pastel Christmas found in the shop. Lovely sets all three of them. If you scroll down a bit you find a card made with the Christmas Tradition set. Yet to come is a pastel Christmas card. :) 


My dear old Santa is coloured with distress inks this time and then I have given him some shining surroundings with some golden rod glitter from Rangers. A doily from Nelli Snellen is used. The text is saying God Jul with means Merry Christmas in Swedish. My flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and so is the golden corners. The rest is from my way too big stash, wonder how I will ever use it all up?


It is Tuesday today and it's my turn to host the new challenge over at Bearly Mine Challenges. This week's challenge is Easel cards. The only not so fun part about them is to take their picture. LoL I hope you will come and join us in our new challenge. Maybe make a Christmas card as that time is soon here and I for sure can't wait for it. I look forward to have the cozy evenings at home with candle lights and playing board games. Just wish that P wasn't such a bad looser and makes it not as fun to play. But what can you expect from a four year old? LoL


Our sponsor this week is Fred, She Said Designs. You have the chance of winning a gift certificate worth $20 to spend in their store. It's filled with lovely sweet images. I am sure you find something you love there, so please stop by and check them out.

Love n hugs
Marie

Challenges for this card
Make it Monday - Always anything goes

11 comments:

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

What a gorgeous Christmas card.... love those flowers. Easel cards are one of my favorites and yours is awesome!

Thank you for participating in ABC Challenges this week!

Karen Petitt said...

I love easel cards and this is a really beautiful one Marie! Love the image, the papers, the embellishments, the colouring - love the whole thing!
Sorry to hear about the attack of the nurses needles - they never blooming listen do they?!! Hope they find something and can finally help you with it hun. Will toddle off and try to get a card made for the challenge - I've some new card and a die that I need to play with! hugs Karen x

Lela said...

Wow, your card is lovely! I really like the easel card and the pretty layers and flowers you added. Thanks for sharing what's "new" with us at ABC Challenge Blog

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Gorgeous and beautiful card Marie just love the image and fabulous colour's
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Ger said...

Beautiful easel card with so many gorgeous details! Thankyou for joining us this week at ABC Challenges Ger x

Nannieflash said...

Hi Marie, wow what a stunning card, I love the way youve coloured your santa and the whole design with the embellishments are just gorgeous. hugs Shirleyxxx

Nela said...

Beautiful card! Love all the great details!
Hugs Nela

Jacquel said...

What an absolute gorgeous card! I LOVE everything about it....thanks so much for playing along with ABC Challenges!!!!!

Patty Gorka said...

This is amazing, there are so many pretty details on your card, it's just perfect! You do such lovely work and you're right, Christmas will be here before we know it! Thanks for playing along with us this week at ABC challenges!

annes paperfun said...

Wow!Such a lovely card ♥
Thanks for joining our challenge at WOC this time - hope to see you back at our next challenge!
Hugs Anne Kristine

Unknown said...

this card is so beautiful