Wednesday 24 November 2021

Christmas is Coming!

 Despite my entire life being on hold😔 it hit me last weekend that Christmas is not too far away - and although I have some cards made there are a few more that I need/want to do so I thought I'd better make a start!

Here's a share for today.

I made a couple like this - they were quick to do (apart from the fussy cutting of the Robin, not made easy because of the arthritic thumb which has really flared up in the last week)

The twiggy stamp is from PB, simply white heat embossed and then some ink blending done round it.
The robin is from Crafty Individuals and is the smaller one which is the perfect size for a tag (if you use the whole of the stamp!)
I finished it by using some Nuvo Red Crystal drops for the berries.

It's been FOREVER since I managed to post something and link it up for a challenge so am sharing this over at

TIOT - Winter Wonderland
Holly & Ivy - Anything Christmas
TicTacToe #140 - I used the line Red, Bird and Tree

Tentatively we may have some movement on the house - but we have been disappointed so often in the last 6 months we are trying not to get too excited - so we will just have to wait and see!

Thanks for visiting, hope all is well with you in your part of blogland. x

31 comments:

Stamps and Paper said...

Viv I'm with you not many cards made I'm afraid just can't seem to get into Christmas mode....your Christmas card is lovely with your cute little robin

Anne

Mac Mable said...

Viv this is the prettiest Christmas card and I love the gentle background, the white heat embossing and that ever so cute little robin x. Sorry abut your arthritic thumb (a casualty of the bowls, maybe?). I shall cross everything for you with the house, surely you will be lucky this time....lets hope so Viv x.

Aquarius said...

Love the way you've blended around the white twigs and a sweet little robin too. Fingers crossed for you in your house search.

Brenda in IN said...

This is a beautiful design and something I would love to case if it's okay. The red crystal drops look so pretty and I like how you colored him. Good luck with your home this time.

Linby said...

This is so eye catching, I love how you've done the branches.

crafty-stamper said...

Love the white embossed twigs and little Robin-good luck with the house
carol x

AlisonC said...

Lovely and very Christmassy, I am way behind with mine. The twig against the blue is beautifully atmospheric. x

Lee said...

Beautiful card Viv,but then all your creations as I remember are gorgeous and clever.I love this one,so elegant,love that lil Robin.Oh I do hope you get moved in soon,so frustrating isn't it.Hugs xx

Christine Alexander said...

gorgeous soft background and beautiful card ♥

Anke said...

WOW this is the magic of christmas, I love your card with the beautiful branches and the little bird.

Hugs
Anke

Irish Cherokee said...

Excellent card. Love the robin. The winter setting is perfect.

Hugs and Blessings,
Jim

Carole said...

Lovely card Viv..great ink blending and the contrast of the white twigs. You have patience fussing cutting that little robin!. xx

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

A gorgeous card Viv. You could use the card making as therepy to take you mind off of the move. Hope it all goes as you want.

Sue xx

Vicky Hayes said...

Viv, this is so, so beautiful! I love your heat embossed branches against the inky sky with the flashes of red berries and the little robin is adorable! Thank you for coming to play at The Tic Tac Toe Challenge! Vicky x
PS. Crossing everything for you about the house! x

Betty said...

I love this little scene you created, Viv - beautifully colored - thanks for joining us this week at TicTacToe Challenge!

Sarn said...

A super inky embossed affair - love this card Viv. Great stamps.

Sincerely hope you get some good news on the house front very soon and have cause to get excited for real xxx

TK said...

this is lovely, your pretty bird looks perfect by his frosty branch & berries

Ros Crawford said...

It's so lovey and peaceful Viv... Love the 'sky' and that little robin.

Di said...

Gorgeous card Viv! Your lovely comment on the 'snowboarding trio' card just now made my day here! I know you don't really do cute so it's extra appreciated my friend.

Hugs

Di xx

Di said...

Fabulous card Viv! I never thought to do the bare bush in embossed white, so elegant.

Hugs

Di xx

Bonnie said...

These icy twigs are so pretty with the red berries, Viv! And that robin is so sweet! I hope this time the house works out for you, my friend.

HilaryJane said...

The ink blended around those twigs is so effective and finished off beautifully with those vibrant red berries. Good luck with everything, hope the movement continues xx

Mrs.B said...

A lovely card Viv, the white embossing looks so effective against the inky background and adding the little robin is a lovely detail. Fingers crossed for your house news, hope it is all positive this time.
Thanks for sharing at Try it on Tuesday. Avril xx

Loll said...

Beautiful emboss resist that really makes those white branches pop, especially with the touches of red. Gorgeous bird Viv! I hope everything goes smoothly from now on, my friend! xx

pearshapedcrafting said...

A fabulous card! I love the white twigs tempting the birds with those luscious berries. The little robin is a favourite of mine. Thanks so much for joining us at Try It On Tuesday. I hope the news on the house is good, I remember those days so well! Hugs, Chrisx

Meggymay said...

Its a fabulous winter/Christmas card Viv and thank you for linking with us at Try it on Tuesdays.
Yvonne xx

Pia S said...

Love the frosty wintery look you've achieved with the light blu sky and frosty twigs. A beautiful, classy design.

Joan said...

Viv , this card is stunning ! I just love it

Thanks for joining in at Try It On Tuesday

Joan x

Mrs A. said...

Super Robin. Your cards always look so classy. Hugs Mrs A.

Pat said...

This is beautiful Viv and you can feel the cold with that beautiful sky and the twiggy branches with the berries, and I do love that sweet little Robin, he is so cute. x

Marlene Atkinson said...

A super cute card. Thank you for sharing with us at THAIC Challenge. Marlene