Sunday 14 January 2018

Keeping it Simple!

Hi everyone, we are back from our time at our caravan. This time we met up with friends who have a lodge up in the Lake District - it only took us 40 minutes to get there and we spent a lovely day together!

 I hope that you are all prepared for the cold weather that has been forecast, maybe the colours I have used here will remind you to keep your winter woollies to hand!

 I don't send nearly as many Thank You cards as I used to - I usually send a text message these days but one of the people who gave me a gift this Christmas definitely doesn't text! For once I'm keeping it (fairly) simple!
I used my round mini gelli plate as a stamp and then stamped a freebie stamp in the centre.
I drew around the circle and added different coloured stickles to the image.
We are all set for a busy week (starting today) with appointments and a funeral attend so I will be attempting tp get ahead with blogging…we'll see!

 I would like to enter this at -

 Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Winter Blues

Stamping Sensations - Cold and Frosty Colours

Artistic Stamper Challenge - Anything  Goes

More Mixed Media Challenge - Anything Goes - optional blue

Craft Stamper Take It Make It challenge - Anything Goes

That's Crafty Challenge Blog - Feeling Blue

Moo Mania and More - Frosty Winter

Thanks for looking, Chrisx
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32 comments:

  1. Lorraine A14 January 2018 at 13:11:00 GMT

    Gorgeous card Chris :-) I love how you used a gel plate as a stamp, the effect is absolutely fabulous! the trees and sparkle are gorgeous and I love how you doodled around the edges too. Your friend is gong to love this! I would frame it!! :-)

    thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge
    Luv
    Lols x x x

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  2. Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations14 January 2018 at 14:08:00 GMT

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  3. Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations14 January 2018 at 14:10:00 GMT

    Love the simplicity of this Chris, the use of the Circular Gelli plate really envelops what lies within and draws the eye. Don't forget to enter the Feeling blue Challenge over at That's Crafty it will fit in just perfectly! Warmest of wishes and even warmer for next week!!
    Hugs Tracey xx

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  4. My name is Erika.14 January 2018 at 14:35:00 GMT

    Beautiful card Chris. I love the colors. It feels like winter, but beautiful winter. And glad you had a great visit with friends. It sounds like you've had a few fun days. Hugs-Erika

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  5. Valerie-Jael14 January 2018 at 15:24:00 GMT

    Gorgeous card, glad you had such fun over the weekend, hugs, Valerie

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  6. Cath Wilson14 January 2018 at 16:07:00 GMT

    The perfect Thank you. You need nothing more. I love my circular gelli plate!

    Cath x

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  7. Divers and Sundry14 January 2018 at 16:20:00 GMT

    Oh, what a lovely card! Such a beautiful winter scene. A day in a lodge in the Lake District sounds delightful :) What a fun day away. Stay warm :)

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  8. froebelsternchen14 January 2018 at 17:28:00 GMT

    WOW- that is just a fantastic make dear Chris would also fit our Frosty Winter theme over at
    MOO-MANIA & MORE -CHALLENGE
    I'd love to see you there!
    oxo Susi
    Have a good start into the new week ahead!

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  9. sheila 7714 January 2018 at 20:05:00 GMT

    So simple yet so effective (and not simple as you still had to work out what to do and how to do it.
    Hand-written and hand-made thank-you cards are prized, I know, as I had two after Christmas which were most welcome.

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  10. Meggymay14 January 2018 at 21:26:00 GMT

    That's a super background for the stamp you used. A wonderful thank you card Chris.
    Yvonne xx

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  11. Bleubeard and Elizabeth14 January 2018 at 21:39:00 GMT

    I always love seeing your cards, because they are mailable. This is a beautiful card, even though you consider it simple. I have a big Gelli plate and don't care for it. Looks like your stamping prowess extends to the Gelli, too. What a great way to use it.

    Would love to join you in the Lake District. It sounds like a great outing.

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  12. iHanna14 January 2018 at 23:45:00 GMT

    Cute card indeed!

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  13. Meihsia Liu15 January 2018 at 01:52:00 GMT

    Your card is so beautiful! The image is fabulous . Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. :)

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  14. Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations15 January 2018 at 08:23:00 GMT

    Awwww there it is!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful creation with us all over at That's Crafty Chris. Best wishes in the Feeling Blue Blog Challenge.
    Warm wishes Tracey xx

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  15. brenda15 January 2018 at 08:26:00 GMT

    You have made a really pretty creation for our 'Cold and Frosty Colours' theme at Stamping Sensations challenge, many thanks for joining in.

    B x

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  16. Lozzy15 January 2018 at 09:09:00 GMT

    Beautiful card Chris, love how you created the background for the image...Thank you for joining us at More Mixed Media...Hugs Lozzy x
    keep warm x

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  17. Unknown15 January 2018 at 10:09:00 GMT

    Very pretty Chris, hope your week goes smoothly. See you soon! X

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  18. kathyinozarks15 January 2018 at 11:05:00 GMT

    your thank you card is beautiful I love it
    Have a good week Kathy

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  19. craftytrog15 January 2018 at 12:29:00 GMT

    I love the simplicity of your beautiful card Chris!
    Have a good week.
    Alison xox

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  20. Let's Art Journal15 January 2018 at 15:23:00 GMT

    What a beautiful wintry thank you card! I love the stamp and touch of sparkle - perfect 😁. Hope your busy week goes well too! J 😊 x

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  21. froebelsternchen15 January 2018 at 16:02:00 GMT

    ♥♥♥ thank you for linking to Moo Mania & More dear Chris!
    Have a nice evening!
    oxo Susi

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  22. Rita15 January 2018 at 17:17:00 GMT

    That is such a pretty thank you card! Love it! I am one of those who still sends thank you cards. Just can't bring myself to send an email or an ecard. Still send an "official" in-the-mail thank you even if I had emailed them to let them know it arrived and I was thrilled--LOL!

    Happy Monday!! :)

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  23. Carol15 January 2018 at 18:31:00 GMT

    Sometimes simple says it all and well ♥

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  24. Felix the Crafty Cat15 January 2018 at 21:22:00 GMT

    Gorgeous card Chris. Clean and stylish. Happy creative week, Angela xXx

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  25. Rosie16 January 2018 at 04:00:00 GMT

    A wonderful piece of art, Christ.

    Thank you for joining us at MOO MANIA & MORE

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  26. sarascloset16 January 2018 at 11:57:00 GMT

    Chris, this is a wonderful CAS card design! I may just have to CASE it! Have a great week, and stay warm! Hugs!

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  27. Viv16 January 2018 at 13:09:00 GMT

    Lovely 'thank you' card - and perfect for our Cold and Frosty challenge at Stamping Sensations. Thanks for joining us this month.

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  28. AlisonC17 January 2018 at 17:46:00 GMT

    A really creative card and your been very clever and brave to add the hand drawn touch.

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  29. Eileen The Artful Crafter17 January 2018 at 23:29:00 GMT

    Beautiful, Chris! I may stop emailing and texting just so someone would send me cards like this ;-)

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  30. Sally H28 January 2018 at 17:54:00 GMT

    A lovely card for our Frosty Colours theme at Stamping Sensations! Thanks for joining us and good luck!

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  31. Granmargaret5 February 2018 at 01:46:00 GMT

    Lovely work. Thank you for joining the challenge at More Mixed Media. Hope to see you again next time.

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  32. Lisa Winnard - TheCraftarageStudio9 February 2018 at 19:50:00 GMT

    Lovely card.

    Thanks for sharing at The Artistic Stamper.
    (Sorry it's a bit late...)
    Lisa - The Artistic Stamper Creative Team.

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