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Sunday, 24 July 2016

traditional colours at Christmas card club

Hello there! Apologies for being AWOL - there's been much going on - some good and some not so good. We lost my poor dad last Tuesday morning. It was a relief at the end but its going to take some getting used to him not being around. Especially for my mum. Luckily my sister came back from New Zealand. She got a flight as soon as she heard how bad things were and managed to make it home just an hour after he died. It was a shame she didn't get to say goodbye whilst my dad was still breathing but perhaps better in some ways. Anyway she has been great for my mum and has helped her loads allowing me to rejoin my girls on holiday at Center parcs - more of that later.

Today is a new theme for the Christmas card Club and that theme was traditional colours - I took that to mean red and green. My cards are far from traditional -


This is a mop up page from distress paints used in the second set of cards. I have trimmed them to size and stamped the new angel stamps from Visible image on them in black. I also used another visible image stamp in green archival to complete the card.




This is the original background page made and cut to size. Afterwards I stamped paperartsy stamps in versamark and set with white embossing powder. I used posca pens around the edge and to add details.

Thats 4 more cards made!

My holiday was good fun despite being a bit odd. Here's a few pics!






Lots of activities and lots of fun! We went with two other mums and three other daughters from school. It worked well!

I hope to have more to share with you soon!

Big hugs

Rachel xx

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  1. dutchess24 July 2016 at 06:54

    I am so sorry about your Dad...my thoughts are with you all....
    The cards are wonderful Rachel,so clever with the colours and design...just beautiful....a great talent! Xxxxxx

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  2. Anonymous24 July 2016 at 08:18

    Hi Rachel, so sorry to hear the news about your dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gorgeous cards and fabulous photos, so glad you you went away with your girls. Lots of love. Xxxxx

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  3. Marianne's Craftroom24 July 2016 at 09:08

    So sorry about your Dad. Lovely pics, yoir girls do have lots of fun.

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  4. Gibmiss24 July 2016 at 09:12

    Oh Rachel... Sorry to here your Dad as passed away...send big hug to your Mum...
    Fabulous cards... Great pickies of the girls
    Love zsylvie x

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  5. Rita24 July 2016 at 09:22

    Good Morning Rachel. Sorry to hear your sad news. Dad will no longer suffer now. Love your cards and the Christmas colours. Take care. Hugs Rita xxxx

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  6. Glennis F24 July 2016 at 09:34

    So sorry for your loss Rachel.
    Your cards are bright and cheerful

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  7. Redanne24 July 2016 at 09:34

    Rachel, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad but so pleased that your Sister could spend time with your Mum. My thoughts are with you and your Mum.

    Your cards are, as ever, beautiful. Big hugs, Anne xxx

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  8. Rainey's Craft Room24 July 2016 at 10:05

    So sorry to hear the sad news of your Dads passing Rachel, his suffering is over now though and my thoughts are with you and your family.
    Four lovely inky cards today - very festive.
    Lorraine

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  9. Sue's Crafty Corner24 July 2016 at 10:43

    So sorry to read this news Rachel, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at the moment. Love the cards, and your take on the traditional colours.

    Hugs to all Sue xx

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  10. Granmargaret24 July 2016 at 10:50

    Lovely card. I am so sorry for your loss.

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  11. Christine Harrop24 July 2016 at 12:45

    Thanks for manging to make such great cards for my theme when you have so much more important stuff in your life right now Rachel. I'm so sorry tio hear about your dad. Loving thoughts are with you, your mum and all the family. Take care. Hugs Christine xx

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  12. cotnob24 July 2016 at 13:12

    Your cards are fabulous Rachel, gorgeous backgrounds.
    So sorry to hear about your Dad, thank goodness your sister managed to get back. I hope your Mum is OK, my thoughts are with you all.
    Pauline
    x

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  13. Linda Simpson24 July 2016 at 17:14

    Beautiful cards as always Rachel. So sorry to hear about your Dad and lovely to hear your sister has managed to be of great help to your mum. My thoughts are with you all.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  14. Marlene Atkinson24 July 2016 at 17:55

    Absolutely gorgeous cards while I have been away, gorgeous pictures of the girls and please congratulate Penny on her award, you must be really proud of her. Big Hugs Marlene

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  15. MaryH24 July 2016 at 18:36

    So sorry to hear of your family's loss, and extend my condolences to all of you. Loved seeing the backgrounds on your set of cards, and isn't it fun to see what mopping up the smooshing can create? The red & green stayed so pretty & didn't muddy at all. Love the way you've used this technique to create the fun sets of cards. Enjoyed seeing the pictures of your vacation, and my, your girls are growing up so pretty! TFS & Happy Sunday.

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  16. Dawn24 July 2016 at 19:27

    Gorgeous cards as ever Rachel!
    Once again, sorry for your loss!
    Glad you & the girls still managed to enjoy your holidays
    You are all in my thoughts & prayers!
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  17. Carol24 July 2016 at 21:07

    Your cards are wonderful Rachel, loving the modern look in the traditional colours.
    So sad to hear about your Dad but he's at peace now...glad your sister could make it over for both you and your Mum's sake.
    Your time away looked action packed and loads of fun!
    Take care, Carol x

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  18. Mrs A.24 July 2016 at 22:02

    So sorry to hear about your Dad. Glad your sister managed to come over and be with your Mum.
    Gosh I just love your modern take on the traditional colour theme. Extra hugs to you and the girls. Mrs A.

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  19. aussie aNNie25 July 2016 at 02:42

    Hugs to you all on the loss of your dad. Each time I hear things like this I get so sad as I lost my dad not long ago, thankfully in my arms....
    Lovely designs and your lovely young ladies are growing up so quickly.xx {aNNie}

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  20. scrappymo!25 July 2016 at 05:44

    Wow! Four card and they are all great. I love these inky backgrounds!
    I have wanted tot ry the green and red combination but did not own a red yet. Found one today at the papercrafts garage sale at my local paper store. They sponsor 4 each summer and about 30 booths are sold out for each time. Each vendor has hundreds of items...it is eagerly awaited here! Prices are a fraction of the norm...$2.00 for my Tim Holtz red ink today!

    Great cards!

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  21. scrappymo!25 July 2016 at 05:44

    Wow! Four card and they are all great. I love these inky backgrounds!
    I have wanted tot ry the green and red combination but did not own a red yet. Found one today at the papercrafts garage sale at my local paper store. They sponsor 4 each summer and about 30 booths are sold out for each time. Each vendor has hundreds of items...it is eagerly awaited here! Prices are a fraction of the norm...$2.00 for my Tim Holtz red ink today!

    Great cards!

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  22. Brenda Brown25 July 2016 at 06:13

    A sad time Rachel but so wonderful to have the family together, you are incredibly strong, a wonderful mum, daughter and sister and you can all take support from each other. It's lovely that you still manage to create beautiful cards and enjoy your crafting. Sending you huge hugs and much love xxxx

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  23. Monika Gulyas25 July 2016 at 07:06

    Oh, I'm so sorry Rachel because of your loss :-( You have my sympathy. Sorry to react late but I'm on holiday too. Your cards are lovely and it seems to me that the girls could enjoy the holiday - despite of the events. Lots of hugs!

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  24. Zoe Tant25 July 2016 at 11:56

    Sending hugs and thinking of you all at a difficult time.
    Thanks for sharing your super cards with a fun modern style. Glad the holiday plans came together well it looks like fun. Take care Zx

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  25. cuilliesocks25 July 2016 at 19:32

    Hi Rachel, I'm just catching up after being away and so saddened to hear of your Dad's passing, he is at peace now.
    Fabulous cards for the challenge, really funky and modern. Loving thought to you and your family, Hugs Kate x

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  26. crafty-stamper27 July 2016 at 23:20

    Fabulous Christmas cards and great pics-sorry to hear about your Dad Rachel
    carol x

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  27. Marlene Atkinson31 July 2016 at 20:27

    Hi Rachel, I'm so sorry I missed the post about your Dad, my deepest condolences. Marlene

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  28. Marlene Atkinson31 July 2016 at 20:28

    Hi Rachel, I'm so sorry I missed the post about your Dad, my deepest condolences. Marlene

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Thankyou so much for leaving a comment - it really does mean a lot to me! Hugs Rachel xx

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