Wednesday 24 December 2014

Christmas Carol


Christmas Eve once again, one of my favourite days of the year. We will be out early this morning for breakfast and then we are going to a carol concert in one of the large churches in the middle of Norwich. It is a fun service and features the pantomime cast. We went last year for the first time and loved it. Really set the festive mood. Just a couple of fresh foodstuffs to buy and then back home, probably to watch a festive film.

So onto my card which was my last Christmas card I made as we had a meal out with them on Monday. The couple have 3 daughters who all sing and dance so when I saw this image from All Dressed Up I had to get it. I coloured it in the girls' favourite colours, with Copics of course. The papers are MME Merry and the gorgeous little hat and mittens are Joy dies from Noor Designs UK. You can't really see the embossing on them on this card but the dies emboss at the same time as they cut, rather than having to run them through again with the embossing shim.


Here are the girls in more detail and the lovely sparkly glitter shows up well for a change.

Challenges
All Dressed Up anything goes 
All Dressed Up Facebook group Glitter and sparkle 
Dream Valley Christmas 
Creative Card Crew anything goes 
Deep Ocean Christmas is all around Cute Card Thursday Sparkles 
Southern Girls Christmas cheer 
Craftyhazelnut Happy Christmas 
Di's Digis Any Winter Holiday 
Without Words Christmas (modern look) 
Noor Designs UK Merry Christmas

24 comments:

Jackie said...

What gorgeous colouring on this beautiful card. Love your yesterdays card too.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family :o)
Jackie xx

misteejay said...

What a sweet card Marianne - the image is adorable.
Enjoy your Christmas Eve and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.
Toni xx

brenda said...

Many thanks for your inspiration and friendship in 2014 Marianne and wishing you and yours A Happy and Peaceful Christmas.

B x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Fabulous card Marianne, love the cute little singers and the sparkly snow! The paper has a very festive look!
I wish you a Merry Christmas!

Christine Dol said...

Merry Christmas Marianne!

I just love your three little girls you coloured up....perfectly! It is perfect for your friends!!!! Sounds like you have a fun day planned!

See you in the New Year!

Linda Simpson said...

Beautiful card and love the images they are gorgeous. I wish you a Merry Christmas and that Santa is good to you.
Hugs
Linda xxx

cuilliesocks said...

Hi Marianne, what an adorable card, I love the image and your colouring.
Have a wonderful Christmas and all good things in 2015, hugs Kate x

Bernadet said...

This is just a great card Marianne!
Thanks for joining us at All Dressed Up Facebook Challenge!!

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Marianne, such sweet images and beautiful colouring.
Wishing you a Christmas full of joy and happiness and all the best for 2015.
Sue xx

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Gorgeous card Marianne love the image and wishing you and your hubby a Merry Christmas
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Whisper said...

Ooooo super image & a fabby layout too, love those dies.

Wishing you a very Happy Xmas & New Year, hoping I can get to Ally Pally this year & meet up with you, luv Sam x

Nataliascraft said...

What a beautiful card, love the beautiful image. Merry Christmas! x

Bad Kitty said...

very cute card
Merry Christmas

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A gorgeous card, love the image.
Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to you both.
Lorraine

Carol S. said...

Love this image and the colours and colouring are gorgeous. Sounds like a lovely day for you today. Have a great Christmas and New Year. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Desire Fourie said...

Oh wow this is pure delight and oh so girly. Loving the sparkly touches. Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed festive season and a 2015 filled with tons of love and joy.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

Lyne said...

I like how you colored each of the girls to match your friends kiddos...the extra step of thinking of their girls favorite colors is lovely. I also love the sparkle you used to ground the image. Thanks for sharing with us at Southern Girls Challenge

Lynsey said...

Hi Marianne
This is a stunning card! I bet yours friends loved it!
Hugs Lynsey x

Penny said...

What a great card, I love easel cards I just forget to make them!
Thanks for playing with the All Dressed up challenge Penny (ADU DT)

Sue said...

Hello again Marianne, just popping back for another look at your gorgeous card and to say thank you for taking part in the Without Words Challenge this month.
Sue xx

Crafteezee said...

Super cute Marianne. Thanks for joining us at Noor!DesignUK.

Hugs

Tracy

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Wendy said...

Gorgeous card..Thanks for playing along with us at Di's Digi Designs Challenge.
Wendy xx

Karen said...

Marianne this is just beautiful!

Love it!

Thank you so much for joining us at All Dressed Up Challenges and Good Luck!

Hugs,
Karen.
DT.

Sheila said...

Wow this is stunning Marianne! Thanks ever so much for joining us at All Dressed Up and good luck,

Sheila
*All Dressed Up DT*