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Sunday 29 May 2016

Christmas Carol at Christmas card Club

Hello Lovely peeps! How are you? I hope you are well. Well I am feeling very lucky and very thankful today - I was lucky enough yesterday to win an amazing candy from Brenda over at Floral Fantasies - its a tote with goodies in from tattered lace. I'll let you all see it when it arrives - but it was just the boost I needed. I went to see my dad yesterday with the girls - on Friday my mum had seen him and said he was really perky and much more himself but sadly we found him asleep!!! He woke up about 10 mins before we had to leave. He was okay though - I have to take confidence in him being better on Friday. We're popping in later today and hopefully will find him in a positive frame of mind.

Today I am sharing a trio of cards for the theme today at Christmas Card Club - its Christmas Carol and I have chosen the carol 'I saw three ships'. I have used a stamp from Little Claire and also brushos and distress pens.


Here's the trio ....


and a closer look  - they are all, of course slightly different but you get the general idea.

We went to a wedding in the afternoon yesterday - the girls sang in the choir and i snook in to watch them - this is what they were wearing ...


they are sweetie pies - love them to bits!

Hope you have a good Sunday!

Lots of love and hugs

Rachel x

24 comments:

  1. Hi Rachel, what beautiful cards, I love ♥ them. The girls look beautiful too, I hope they are both feeling better. I'm thinking of you, hope you find your dad feeling better today. take care lovely lady. XXxx

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  2. Great cards and ideal for Rita's challenge. I hope youfind some improvement when you see your dad. It seems there is always something for us to worry about! Take care. Hugs Christine xx

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  3. Hi Rachel! Sorry I can't keep up with commenting at the mo! Your projectas are all lovely & the house looks fab as do the girls in their beautiful weding finery!
    I hope you dad is doing okay!
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  4. Before I even read your post the tune going through my head, a great trio of cards. Lovely photo of the girls as well.

    I do hope you find your Dad brighter today, I so feel for you as went through similar with my own Dad in and out of hospital for the last few years.

    B x

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  5. Hooray for you at winning that fab candy over at Brenda's. Wow, you got a good haul. Am loving your carol selection...this is one carol we don't hear all that much where I live. I like it too. Your water looks terrific, and I'll guess that was the brusho- creation. Very realistic. Wonderful colors on your trio of ships, and what a perfect idea to celebrate this challenge. Your songbirds are darling, and what pretty dresses they are wearing. I know you were SO proud. Hoping you find your Dad feeling so much better on your next visit. This is so difficult I can image. TFS & Hugs

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  6. Wonderful cards Rachel, love the brushos

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  7. fabulous cards Rachel...just love the colours and your use of brushos....and a wonderful image ...thoughts are with Dad......xxxx

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  8. Good Morning Rachel. Love your Three ships a sailing. Perfect for the challenge too. Hope your Dad improves by the time you see him. Thank you for joining me in this challenge. Hugs Rita xxxx

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  9. Brilliant cards Rachel, love the scene.
    Your girls are so pretty and growing up very quickly.
    Have a good weekend
    Patricia x

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  10. Your cards are gorgeous Rachel, I love the use of the brushos with the stamps, it makes a great scene. Love the pic of the girls. Hope your Dad is awake when you see him today.

    Hugs Sue xx

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  11. Hi Rachel, I know you worry so much about your dad, it's very hard for you all, but today is another day and he might be just the ticket, I do hope so.
    Love your card, it's a fabulous stamp, got it myself, love the colours and your design.
    congeratulations on winning Brenda's candy, what a fab give a way, you'll put it to good use.
    Are'nt the girls so beautiful, of course you're proud of them, take care, Kate x

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  12. A lovely modern take on Rita's theme. Very classy . The girls looks Iike they were having fun. Hugs to you all. Mrs A.

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  13. Gorgeous cards Rachel and congratulations on your blog candy win too! Your daughters are indeed sweetie pies. I hope your dad is better today.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  14. Congrats on your wonderful blog candy win Rachel!!! Lovely pics of the girls and hoping your Dad is feeling much better..fab creation as usual huggles Sue xx

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  15. A fantastic trio of card Rachel, beautiful stamping as always and perfect for the theme. You will definitely have fun using your candy when it arrives, congratulations.
    Lorraine

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  16. Beautiful cards love the images and brushos -congrats on your candy win and great pic of the girls and hope your Dad is feeling bettet today
    Carol x

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  17. Colours and design on this creation are gorgeous. Congrats on your win, well deserved and look at those two scally wags....gorgeous girls.xxxx
     {aNNie}

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  18. Your "I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In" was a great carol for your pretty image.
    Love your soft colours and pretty sea!

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  19. Super cards Rachel, such a lovely stamp.
    I hope Dad was feeling more like himself when you went to visit.
    Pauline
    x

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  20. Congratulations on winning Brenda's great candy.

    Your cards are really beautiful and very contemporary. Barbxx

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  21. Beautiful cards Rachel, the blues look really pretty, and your girls are gorgeous xx

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  22. Love these Rachel. Fresh and modern take on the carol and the challenge. Sorry I'm late commenting. Zx

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  23. Fabulous cards Rachel.... Love the Pickie of Penny and Lucy... Beautiful
    Hugs Sylvie x

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  24. Love your trio of cards Rachel, a great take on the challenge. Sorry I'm so late commenting...will meet myself coming back soon! Carol x

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