And what a great start to the tour on Monday....fabulous creations from all our cardmaking sisters in Europe and I was so thrilled to see my lovely blogging buddy Peet with her "out of this world and blow me away" creations.
"COUNTDOWN TO WORLD CARDMAKING DAY"
and today we are visiting Australia and the UK
I am absolutely over the moon to be invited to participate in this event and
here is the card I made to share with you all.... for those of you who pop over on a regular basis...
you will know I absolutely adore snowflakes and because I can only use them at certain times of the year....let's just say from now until Christmas it will be
"Snowflakes in Abundance"
you will know I absolutely adore snowflakes and because I can only use them at certain times of the year....let's just say from now until Christmas it will be
"Snowflakes in Abundance"
and to all my wonderful cardmaking buddies from across the globe.....
here is my Christmas wish for you
here is my Christmas wish for you
Snowflakes: Cuttlebug Die
Stamp: Hero Arts...Old Letter Writing
Tiny Snowflakes
Tiny Snowflakes
Flower: Prima Sprite
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads....Antique Linen.. Brushed Corduroy..Aged Mahogany
Ranger: Seafoam White Embossing Powder
Ranger: Seafoam White Embossing Powder
Self Adhesive Gems
Sentiment: Scrapworks Shimmer Shapes
Adorn-It Tiny Etched Alphabet
Ribbon: Maya Road
Ribbon: Maya Road
And there are fabulous prizes up for grabs from
American Crafts, BasicGrey, Cosmo Cricket, Darkroom Door, Elzybells Art Stamps, Fontwerks, Hambly Screen Prints, K&Company, Kaisercraft, Kodomo, Making Memories, Papertrey Ink, Pink Paislee, Spanish Memories, Spellbinders, Upsy Daisy Designs, Unity Stamp Company, Waltzingmouse Stamps, and Webster's Pages.
all you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is leave a comment here on my blog....then pop over to Moxie Fab World and leave a comment there too.....you will have the chance to see one of the projects from my blog and today's prize.....as well as links to the other featured cardmakers.....and if you visit Moxie Fab World each day this week.....you will see lots of cards from different regions of the world and have the opportunity to comment-to-win on each of the participating blogs.....so lots of chances to pick up fabulous prizes.Comments will close on Sunday October 4th at midnight and prize winners will be announced on Moxie Fab World on Tuesday 6th October...... prizes will be shipped directly from the manufacturers.
And here are some more links with lots of ideas on how you can participate.....
WCMD website.....where you can get lots of ideas on how to celebrate this special day
WCMD Contest.......why don't you enter this contest with a chance to be published in the March/April 2010 issue of Paper Crafts magazine with amazing prizes to be won from some of the world's most loved crafting companies
WCMD Blog Tour.....fabulous inspiration from 25 of the world's most talented cardmakers and the chance to grab a 25% off coupon code to spend at Paper Crafts online store.
We would love if you would join us for this week of fabulous inspiration...it's going to be great fun...so grab a coffee and take off on your very own world wide blog hop tour......all from the comfort of your armchair....and thank you for taking the time to stop off here...and I'm sure you will enjoy the rest of your journey.
Hugs Kath xxxxxxx
Love this card Kath, and the inside is just gorgeous
ReplyDeleteJose xx
Good Morning Kath, and may i take this oppotunity to say congratulations on being chosen for WCMD, to me you are the best in the world.
ReplyDeleteYour card is fabulous as usual, I love snowflakes too, they are just magical.
Big Hugs Carol x
Oh wow Kath, lovely Chrimbo make! What fun is it to do a world tour? I love seeing all the lovely makes worldwide. It is fabulous to be able to share it with you too, I've always loved your work! Kim
ReplyDeleteHi Kath another fabby card both inside and out. Love that snowflake too. Mine has been in use too. Maybe not as much as yours yet lol!!
ReplyDeleteKat x
Great card Kath-so pleased to see you in this mix - can't wait to see who is representing Australia!!
ReplyDeleteTFS
Kath I just love this Xmas creation and will never get enough of your beautiful snowflake creations.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Desire
Hi Kath, only been following you a short while, don't know why I didn't find you sooner. Love your creations, they are truly out of this world. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent and what a great opportunity this is to see and visit other blogs. Best wishes, Ruby x
ReplyDeleteI've come from the Moxie Fab blog and I'm glad I did, I've had a good look around and seen some of your wonderful work, it is all very inspiring
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card as always,Kath... I'm with you on snowflakes.... shame they can't be used all year.
ReplyDeleteOh, Kath, this is just fabulous. I love the neutral background that makes the snowflakes pop. Greetings from Croatia!
ReplyDelete`Gorgeous` card Kath....must catch up with the Christmas cards!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Day :)xxx
This is stunning, Kath!
ReplyDeleteTotally gorgeous!!!! Love it, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAll i can say is WOW! Your card is beautiful. So much attention to detail. Love it!
ReplyDeleteHi Kath,
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card. Unusual colours for Christmas but so effective. I love it.
Ali x
Hi Kath,
ReplyDeletearen't we just in the best of company. Your card is divine, makes me feel like a winter christmas.
Cheers karen in Australia
I love the color/paper choices and the snowflakes!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun vintage/bling card.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good life!
Terri E.
Hiya Kath
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea - a worldwide blog hop!
Love the card - the snowflakes are gorgeous.
Lynne.x
Love this. I need to get moving on making some Christmas cards. You've inspired me! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you choose and the white on white. amazing.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Beautiful card! I just have to add . . . Buddy's face is adorable! What a sweetheart!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card love all the details especially the inside of the card, Wow I'm so impressed thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteA really delicious christmas card Kath, so beautifully made. hugs rachxx
ReplyDeleteHi Kath
ReplyDeleteA stunner as usual, did my trip round yesterday and there really are som great cards across the glob.
B x
Very nice card!
ReplyDeletebeautiful, beautiful card!!
ReplyDeletebest regards from Poland
Zielonooka:)
Those fab snowflakes again, a great card :)x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! I love the accents & used. And, the inside is just as wonderful as the outside.
ReplyDeleteYour card is superb. I can see why you were selected to participate in the WCMD feature - your artistry is sensational.
ReplyDeleteWonderful talent, thank you for creating for us to see.
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Beautiful card Kath! Love the layout, and the colours are gorgeous! Lovely sentiment inside too! :0)
ReplyDeleteHelen x
Beautiful, soft card! I especially like how you did the inside of it. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow Kath you've done yourself proud here - fabulous card and love the greeting.
ReplyDeleteLove Lynda xxx
wow! this is beautiful! can't believe how much work you put into the inside!
ReplyDeleteLovely card Kath quite classy colour scheme thanks for the inspiation and Hi to Buddy thanks Julye
ReplyDeleteFantastic card! I love colours and snowflakes.
ReplyDeleteMagda :)
WOW! This Christmas card is just beautiful. Love the colors and details. The inside of the card is just as beautiful as the outside. Thanks for this inspiring eye candy along this fun tour.
ReplyDeleteThis card is pretty, I love the kraft and red combo...what a fun look!
ReplyDeleteSuch a warm and welcoming color scheme and the inside is just as beautiful as the front!
ReplyDeleteLove this card!! The colors are so warm for the frosty season (perfect blend) :)
ReplyDeleteI also love, love, love snowflakes! Great card and I love the insides as well. I think I'll incorporate making the insides just as pretty as the outside for this year's batch of Christmas cards!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteOoooh Kath your card is to die for hun, love the paper you have used and the inside is just a delish as the outside, totally gorge!
ReplyDeleteHugs Tab xxx
Love the colors and vintage feel to your card, Kath...beautiful!
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful card! i love it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteoh..love this gorgeous christmas card, Kath!!! the snowfloke are so very beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sweet words...
Love your work too
hugs
peet x
So festive and the inside is gorgeous too.
ReplyDeleteKath this is wonderful- love your sparkly snowflakes. GOrgeous card.
ReplyDeletefabulous snowflakes and well done to you
ReplyDeleteAllisonX
how pretty.
ReplyDeletelovely card Kath. Love the colour combo and the great snowflakes!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. I love the decoration on the front and the sentiment inside. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat card!! Love all the snowflakes and the inside is just fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love the attention to detail on your card! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteOOOHHH! Very pretty! Love the colors and I always admire people who are working on Christmas cards already! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your blog Kath.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are fab, I aspire to my cards looking as professional as yours are.
Steph
wow, just beautiful, love all the colors.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute, wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a UNIQUE card - very creative!
ReplyDeleteI think this colour scheme is great! I would never have thought of it!
ReplyDeleteOh! Snowflakes! Gorgeous! Lovely! That is really such a fabulous card, Kath. =)
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit early, but thank you for your christmas whish. Merry Christmas to you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card btw.
Aleida
Beautiful card! Love your Blog! Keep up the good work:)
ReplyDeleteYour card is absolutely georgous.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! I love the vintage, homey feel to it! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, I esp love that you also decorate the inside. This makes it even more special.
ReplyDeleteWonderful work!
What a gorgeous card! I love your "Buddy" and your boys - so sweet! So glad I was able to visit your blog!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! Lovely card!
ReplyDeleteGod bless
Giovana
Simply Stunning my fabby friend you know how to work those inkpads girl fabulous.
ReplyDeleteFirst I ahve to say that all your 'boys' are gorgeous. Bet they bring you so much joy. OK, your card - it's goreous as well! Just love how you finished the inside too.
ReplyDeleteWow Kath - flowers AND snowflakes
ReplyDeleteand so beautifully done.... inside and out. You have inspired me.
Hugs
HW
x
Kath, beautiful card - thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful Kath, so glad you were chosen to represent the UK
ReplyDeleteGreat card! The inside was as beautiful as the outside. I need to focus on the insides of my cards. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHi Kath, what fun to come across your name on the Moxie Fab World blog. Isn't it a small world!!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards, but the Christmas card is my favorite.
Eveline.
What a stunning card! Love everything about it, the colours, the layers, the snowflakes. Yes I love snowflakes too!
ReplyDeleteLove from a Dutch scrappy girl in Spain, Floortje
What a stunning card. Unusual colours for Christmas but so effective. I love it.Hugs Ewa
ReplyDeleteHi Kath,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say how beautiful your card is.
Love the wonderful colors.
Fran H
ohh...Kath.. Love this card... such nice combination of colours...
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful holiday card. I love ho wyou decorated the inside too.
ReplyDeleteLoved your card Kath. I like the snowflakes too. Loved the way you incorporated the flower with your snowflake. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow Kath, I just love your xmas cards, this one is soo pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love that you decorated the inside of this card so beautifully! Congrats on being featured!
ReplyDeleteWow !!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card !!!
Beautiful work on this card - inside and out! Love all the snowflakes - thanks for sharing your talent with us.
ReplyDeleteThose snowflakes are adorable. Thanks for sharing your great card.
ReplyDeletelove your card!! beautiful. the snowflakes are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove all the soft distressing!
ReplyDeleteOh gorgeous!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, love the colors.
ReplyDeletecute stuff !
ReplyDeleteYour card is awesome!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful inside and out! So much detail, and the colours work so well together.
ReplyDeleteMarisa xx
Love the neutral colors used for a christmas card.
ReplyDeleteI'm absolutely speechless, that card is just amazing with the intricate layering of the stamped elements and distressed shading...the colors are delightful, there's nothing so beautiful as bright red with a subtle neutral...just so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteit is really a lovely card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty, Kath!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteJo xx
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration!
Sandra
Your cards are gorgeous. I love all the details you put into your cards.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Kath, and a big well done hug from me, so proud of you, flying the flag for the UK in your own unique way.
ReplyDeletehugs
En xx
I love all the details on this card and the distressed ink look.... Beautiful! I'd be thrilled to get one like it in the mail. Great job.
ReplyDeleteDeniseB
Penn Valley, California
What an amazing card, Kath! I love the distressing and all of those awesome snowflakes!
ReplyDeleteLove this so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is an absolutely stunning card and one that I would be thrilled to receive in the mail. Thank you for sharing your artistry and creativity with us.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely warm colours - great looking card, thanks for sharing ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty...love the vintage feel and those snowflakes are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThe elements are really great. Hope to make one soon. I found this Tim Holtz storage and tools at Christina’s Crafts. Check this one out!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
ReplyDeleteWell done.
Luv Sandie
What a lovely card Kath, now I am off to snoop around your blog a little more.
ReplyDeleteCheers Sally
I love how you finished off the inside of your card. By the time I finish the card front I completely forget to do anything to the inside.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Kath!
ReplyDeleteSuper pretty in and out! It's such a classic look and great colors!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! Put me in the mood for a magical Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHi Kath! I didn`t realize it was you, first! I have only known your flickr-dog-picture! Congrats on being featured, isn`t this a fab experience!?? Love your creations!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Vanessa
Great card!! Love the creamy look it's classy with a fun and fresh twist!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being featured over at Moxie Fab! Love the colors in your card! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I really like your cards Kath.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous color combination you chose!
ReplyDeleteThis card has such warmth to it. I love the snowflake and the overall look and feel of it. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful piece of art.
ReplyDeleteNo wonder your blog was selected for the World Card Day tour - really beautiful work! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. So unique colors, but you can smell Xmas :)
ReplyDeletelove how the inside is just as beautiful as the outside :)
ReplyDeletePrzepiękna świąteczna kartka! Uwielbiam takie kolory!
ReplyDeletePozdrowienia z Polski,
Brises
ana-brises.blogspot.com
Love all of the details, and how you decorated the inside as well.
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunning card Kath, hard to believe it started life as plain white card. You are very talented and inspirational. Hugs Sue xx
ReplyDeleteThis card is breathtakingly beautiful! Well Done!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!! So elegant! I love snowflakes too---and it's a good thing because I live in Colorado!! We just had our first snowfall of the season on Sept 21!! The weather forecast says we're going to get more snow tonight!!
ReplyDeleteits a beautiful card!!
ReplyDeleteWow - that card is really beautiful (I love your blog, too!) 'Buddy' & the kiddos are cuties!
ReplyDeleteGreat card--love the snowflakes and the verse. Thanks for showing the inside.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! I'm so ready for christmas =) Keep up the great work!!
ReplyDeleteNice card and blog Kath, Greetings from South Australia
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! Love the colors and the softness.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty - love the coloring and the inside!
ReplyDeletelove the aged distressed look!
ReplyDeleteLove the use of the chipboard letters and snowflakes - makes me itch to get started on my holiday cards!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteWow what a stunning card! Love the sparkle and the vintage look.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! I love the inside as much as I do the front! Beautiful colors and great vintage charm!
ReplyDeleteAndrea McCulley
prayalways421@yahoo.com
fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card! I adore the snowflakes!!!
ReplyDeleteso very pretty.. love the distressing!
ReplyDeletevery pretty card..... love the shimmering?
ReplyDeleteAwesome card, inside and outside!! Love your work!
ReplyDeleteLove the card..its awesome..and I do envy the person who will get it...Lucky!
ReplyDeleteOh my dear, that is a lovely card! Thanks for the inspiration on how to use my distress inks. Hugs from Puerto Rico
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, lovely card!! I love the rustic feel it has. FABULOUS!!
ReplyDeleteThe age look on your card goes great with your designs.
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI love the elegance of your cards! And your attention to detail on the inside is amazing.
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous! Love all the snowflakes!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a gorgeous Christmas card! I just love it!
ReplyDeleteSimply said...beautiful and stylish! Just right!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!