Today I am popping in with a quick card for Christmas Kickstarter Challenge #90. I saw the reminder post and realised that I have a card ready that fitted perfectly. I also thought I need to explain why I haven't been around much recently.
It started with having a very happy few days away with my husband and 2 days after we got home I went away with my 2 sisters and sister-in-law. This is something we do every year as a way of keeping in touch. I got home last Thursday and immediately started feeling unwell. Of course, it has turned out to be covid and I am feeling pretty rotten. I have been catching up in small bursts, but have a long way to go. I will get there in the end.
As these cards were already made and photographed I could but this post together very easily. I made these cards after watching this video by Therese of lost in paper.
My embossing folder is from Gemini by Crafters Companion and it is 14x14 cm, so these cards are quite large. It is always a struggle for me to make large cards. I am trying to get better at it as I want to use up the stock of pre made square cards that I have. It is going down slowly.
Anyway, here are my cards. I am sharing the first one with Christmas Kickstarter:
At least I have now made a few Christmas cards!
I am sure I will get caught up with you all in due course.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
20 comments:
So sorry you've been ill, Hilary! No fun to have "the Vid"!! Heal quickly, please! Just love your trio of embossed blossom cards - gorgeous inking on all and my fave is card one with the pinks and greens!
Gosh, I'm sorry your good times ended with COVID. I'm hearing of a lot more cases in recent months, including locally. I hope your full recovery comes soon. Hilary, you have three utterly gorgeous Christmas cards here. The first one, especially, is a knockout. I'll have to watch this video. I don't know if it's similar, but the blackout technique is on my to-do list. Good luck using up those large square cards!
Sorry to hear you have had covid and hope you feel better soon. Three beautiful cards and embossing folder, love all the colourways.
Carol x
Hi Hilary, I'm sorry to hear you are not feeling well and was caught by that stupid Covid virus! I hope you will recover quickly.
Your cards are very pretty... I love the big flower and the colors you've used! Your days off sounds very relaxed and happy.
Sorry to hear that you have been so unwell, Hilary. I hope you will soon be fully recovered. Your embossed cards are beautiful, they look so different in the various colour combinations.
Liz xx
So sorry you got covid, there is so much circulating again ♥
I love your beautiful embossed Christmas cards the colours are stunning and perfect image for a larger card. xx
These are beautifully done Hilary, it's a technique I struggle with.
Hope you soon feel better, as I said the other day don't rush back, get rest and recover.
B x
Do hope you recover fully and soon, Hilary - Covid is a nasty wee bug and tries to hang around. don't 'push it', as long covid is real!
Love these cards - what a wonderful ef, and you have coloured the images fabulously
Blessings
Maxine
I do hope you start to feel better soon. These are beautiful creations. I'm thinking the large succulent EF we both had would work for this too.
Oh, Hilary, isn't Covid just horrible - I do hope you're on the mend now. Just get plenty of rest. Your cards are stunning, and I'm so glad you've shared them with Jenny and me. Thanks so much for joining us, and I'm sending healing vibes your way, Jo x
Hilary, your cards inspired by my friend Therese [isn't she just amazing?] could not be more beautiful or PERFECT for this challenge!
I'm so sorry such a wonderful trip ended with Covid - feel better each day and take very good care of yourself!
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Sorry to hear that you have been ill. I hope you are feeling much better! Your cards are gorgeous! Such beautiful color, so pretty!!
OH! WOW! Hilary, these are gorgeous cards, beautiful blending and lovely colour mix on each. x
Oh Hilary I am so sorry you've been so poorly. I hope you're picking up a bit now.
Loving these cards my friend. Just beautiful
(Am going away to celebrate our 25th Anniversary so will mail you when we get back - hang in there! x)
I'm so sorry that you have Covid, Hilary. I hope you can shake it off soon. These cards are gorgeous. Love the colors and that embossed flower!
WOW these are stunning Hilary, so effective and really stand out. Sorry you've been so rough with covid, im a bit wary about going on my first holiday since 2019 with all the travelling - just hoping I don't catch covid for the 1st time! Sending you lots of positive healing vibes and hugs. Emmax
Gorgeous cards! I love the way you've coloured them - fantastic! Thanks so much for joining the fun at Christmas Kickstart:)
I'm glad you got to have fun with your sisters and sil. Sorry you had to go through the illness, though. I hope you start feeling better real soon.
Your square cards are really marvelous! I love embossed flowers and the inking on them makes them look so gorgeous! Really wonderful cards, Hilary!
So sorry to hear you have covid. I hope by now you are feeling better. Take care and rest up, sweet friend. Beautiful cards using Therese's technique. The colours are all wonderful together. I'm been taking a long time to recover from surgery, so I'm so far behind on visiting. Love, Loll
So sorry you came down with Covid, Hilary! Hope you're soon feeling much better. My ears are still plugged and I had it 5 months ago! That's a beautiful embossing folder and so are your cards!
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