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Saturday 28 November 2015

Peace in the Forest

Hello all, it's lovely to have you drop in today, but I'm sending you away again almost immediately!  I just wanted to let you know I'm over at the Country View Crafts Projects blog today with a card (yes, a card - and not only that... it's a Christmas card).


It would be lovely if you have a moment to pop over and check it out, and I'm finally getting myself caught up a bit (if I ignore the looming tax return), so I hope to be catching up in Craftyblogland too!

Trees have long thoughts, long-breathing and restful, just as they have longer lives than ours.
Herman Hesse

42 comments:

Katrina Bufton said...

This is absolutely gorgeous, I love it. Beautiful effects from such simple 'ingredients', you've inspired me to go and have a play with my inks :)
Katrina x

Shirley said...

A beautiful card Alison, almost and I say almost very loosely a CAS card except I can see how much work has gone into making it.

Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
ShirlsCards.

brenda said...

Absolutely gorgeous Alison and great choice of colours.

Hope you have a good weekend.

B x

Helen said...

Gorgeous card Alison! there are perks of having a "normal" quite boring job... no tax returns!! good luck, don't ignore it too long!

Chrissy said...

I loved the background colours Alison and that tree die has jumped over to my wish list..Gorgeous and wonderful Christmas card.

luv CHRISSYxx

pearshapedcrafting said...

Gorgeous! You are making me want to spend money that should be going on something else! Hugs, Chrisx

Redanne said...

Oh, snap! I am making some cards using this very die - off to see yours in more detail... xx

chrissie said...

Interesting and beautiful card Alison. Love the 'words' today as well-made me think lol

Love Chrissie xx

Lauren Hatwell said...

You've really captured the quiet serenity of a birch wood. It's beautiful. Perfect sentiment too. Let's hope.... Lx

Amanda said...

I didn't think I needed this die, but seeing your fabulous piece I do! Love your colour palette.
Love
Amanda x

SewPaperPaint said...

This looks like an advertisement, perfect in every way. Congrats on the feature. Well done!!!

experiments in paper said...

Lovely card, Alison. I can see myself walking in the quiet wood at dusk, whilst snow falls. I just received this die - great inspiration to use it! xxx Lynn

Dorthe said...

A stunning result Alison, love what you did, ...did you emboss the word or is the paper so soft looking ?
Dorthe xox

Nikki Acton said...

A card! Fabulous! Glad you are getting caught up.... Hoping by next Sunday I may have regained control of my to do list too? Nxx

Sue Marrazzo Fine Art said...

WELL DONE!!!

Corrie Herriman said...

Just hopped over... So beautiful and non traditional; I love it !
Corrie x

Paper Profusion said...

So lovely to see you make a card Alison and a beauty you've made too! The non-traditional colours look fab. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Nicola x

Sue said...

This is really lovely Alison, the colours are beautiful xx

Julie Lee said...

This is so beautiful, Alison. You are really tempting me with that die! Loved seeing the card in more detail over at CVC. xx

Anneke said...

Wonderful card Alidon. Lovely color.
It looks wonderful all together.

Astrid Maclean said...

Just been over, it looks fab!

Meggymay said...

Been for a better look, its fantastic.
Yvonne xx

Anonymous said...

Alison
I am desperately trying to do a wee catch-up session as I am so far behind with blog visits, has been one of those weeks.
I most certainly will pop on over.
Wishes
Lynne (warm thanks for sharing my Giveaway ... good luck!)

craftytrog said...

Just been to visit Alison, and your card is stunning! I love the colours, so beautiful!
Alison xx

Pamellia said...

Wow, just came back to say how gorgeous this is!! I love the deep blue and purple together, you have created a beautiful night sky design!! A walk through the winter forest!! Love it. hugs :)

Marci said...

Forgot to come back here! I love this card, it is beautiful, just lovely. As usual, now I want the birch die because of how you have used it :-)) .

Jackie PN said...

Such a beautiful ,serene piece Alison! xo

Cocofolies said...

What?... A card Alison?...!!! I'm off to see that, very curious! :D xxx

Julia said...

A beautiful card, there is so much depth to these trees it is quite stunning.
Julia x

Lys said...

A wonderful card with blending fabulous colours for peace we all need.

Unknown said...

Such an interesting effect! It came out really abstract! Love it!

Unknown said...

Oh this looks stunning - going over now! x

froebelsternchen said...

This is absolutely gorgeous dear Alison! I am in love again with this wonderful piece! Happy new week to you!
oxo Susi

maj. said...

A really gorgeous card! Love the colours!

Margik said...

A fabulous card with beautiful colours! A creative design for Christmas, Alison.
Mar xx

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Been over to see and love the dimension and love the purple and blue tones! Gorgeous scene!

Kay Wallace said...

Stunningly beautiful! Off to check out the detail! Merry Christmas, Alison!

Julia Aston said...

This snippet is awesome - off to check out the rest of the story!!! Julia xx

Deb said...

Well with an intro like that I have to go and check it out! Love the sneak peek Alison, Deb xo

rossa polvere said...

Bello il tuo lavoro, complimenti, mi piace molto... ciao da Polvere Rossa!

Fliss said...

Lokking very intriguing Alison so off to see now!
Fliss xx

A Pink said...

Loving this card ! Alison . Gorgeous colours and wonderful use of a fab die hugs x