Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Winter Wonderland...

Hi folks...hardly a surprise that we woke up yesterday to a beautiful snowy wonderland...
the first snowfall of winter which by the way the weather boffins had been forecasting for days but as usual our local council were caught napping yet again and the daily commute for many was absolute nose to tail chaos...fortunately the Furry Boy and his Mum are on the ball...the "keep cosy" winter wardrobe was ready and waiting in the hall and the four wheeled transport has got it's winter footwear on....not a minute too soon it seems.
But back to the crafty stuff...if you pop over regularly you'll probably have noticed that I have a mega serious inky edge addiction...just can't help myself when it comes to giving everything the old blending tool treatment so needless to say I struggled with my DT White card for Sunday's Ribbon Girl Colour Challenge...I certainly needed all my powers of willpower and had to sit on my hands at times to stop myself but always up for a challenge I decided to test my resolve...bite the bullet and have another go...
which threw up more problems to ponder...I'm mightily confused...surely WHITE is just WHITE isn't it...

apparently not...it would seem there are lots of variations of WHITE...I dabbed the Ivory Mesh with Picket Fence Distress Paint and it looked white to me but the camera doesn't agree and now it appears even more ivory than it did before it's paint make-over...


But never mind...pure white or not I rather like the added texture and I'm currently polishing my halo for managing to resist the temptation of grabbing an ink pad and blending tool and itching to play some more with Tim's fabulous Blueprint Framelits BUT first things first...there's a pile of kitting to be done for Kath's Klub on Saturday at The Papeterie so it's time to motivate the cubbyhole crew...crank up the production line cosy and snug in the cubbyhole.
See you all tomorrow
Hugs Kath xxx


Posted by Kath Stewart at 12:00 AM

24 comments:

  1. Cheryl W.November 20, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    Beautiful cards! I love them both.

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  2. JaneNovember 20, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    How apt your weather is for your cards today Kath....they are both beautiful. Keep warm x

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  3. scrappymo!November 20, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    They are both gorgeous! Love that white on white!

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  4. Brenda BrownNovember 20, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Love, love these Kath, really beautiful cards.
    hugs {brenda} x0x

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  5. sallyNovember 20, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Love both cards Kath, very suitable given the weather though neither you nor I had enough snow to make a snowman! Keep the winter woollies & wheels to hand as I don't think we're done with them yet....

    Sally

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  6. SammyNovember 20, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    So, so gorgeous, both of them! I adore those snowmen, and just LOVE the texture on both cards!

    Apparently there's a looooong cold spell starting now and should be with us for months. Yuck. Stay warm and crafty! x

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  7. Marianne's CraftroomNovember 20, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    I knew I should have bought that set at the NEC, my one regret I didn't buy, oh well it is on the wishlist as your cards are stunning

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  8. SheilaNovember 20, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Stunning Kath. I love your cards.
    Also love the snowy scene but I'm hoping it holds off on us for little while as I fly to New York next Friday and don't fancy getting snowed in at Birmingham airport.
    Sheila-x-

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  9. Suzi BNovember 20, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    These aree gorgeous.. love them!
    Suzi B x

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  10. JoséNovember 20, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    O, these cards are gorgeous, love them both very much

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  11. rachelNovember 20, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    wow - your snow looks fabulous - and the cards are stunning - glad you managed to resist the ink temptation! Hugs Rachel xx

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  12. RedanneNovember 20, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Really, really love your white on white Kath and I quite like the subtle differences in 'colour'. That is my favourite embossing folder -ever - for Christmas, thanks so much for reminding me to use it! Hugs, Anne x

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  13. hotpotatoNovember 20, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Lovely cards, I've been umming and aahing about these stamps and dies and now I'm going to buy some.

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  14. Paper JunkieNovember 20, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Your winter wonderland photo looks lovely Kath - started as a lovely Autumn day here as I set off with the dog as ususal then 2 miles from home the heavens opened and we both got very wet on the way back! Love your white cards. You made up for the ink with lots of lovely frantage and I love the embossed background - so clever. X

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  15. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)November 20, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Oh my your WOW card are brilliant almost as dazzling as the view from your window! Susan x

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  16. trishNovember 20, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Hi Kath, love both of your cards so wouldn't like to choose which one I like the best, but I do think that wee metal snowman afa cute. Back to winter, thank heavens wee had a glorious summer for a change...Trish

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  17. MaxcineNovember 20, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    Oh my gosh look at the snow, the cards are fab as usual Kath. Hope your feeling better now. X

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  18. craftyfoxgloveNovember 20, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Hi Kath, never a day goes by when I am not amazed by your talent. These cards are lovely even without the inky edges. Hope you snow has shifted now. Valxxx

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  19. craftyfoxgloveNovember 20, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Hi Kath, never a day goes by when I am not amazed by your talent. These cards are lovely even without the inky edges. Hope you snow has shifted now. Valxxx

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  20. craftyfoxgloveNovember 20, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Hi Kath, never a day goes by when I am not amazed by your talent. These cards are lovely even without the inky edges. Hope you snow has shifted now. Valxxx

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  21. LynseyNovember 20, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    Fab Christmas cards Kath!
    Hugs Lynsey x

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  22. Karen Petitt November 20, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    Love them! I am so glad that I'm not the only one to discover that there is deffinitely more than one shade of white lol! Had a few issues when made something earlier this month. Have fun with the kits xx

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  23. Christine B.November 20, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    Beautiful cards, love both of them. Hugs x ChrisB

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  24. MarjorieNovember 21, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Stunning cards Kath, they are both so beautiful..
    Hugs,
    Marjorie xx

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