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Monday 21 December 2015

Calico Snowflake

Hello everyone, I've just got a quick sneak peek for you today, and it's pretty short and sweet once you get there too.  I'm over at the Calico Craft Parts blog with a tiny festive creation.


I hope your preparations are all going smoothly, and that you're feeling calm and collected and ready to play, and of course with plenty of time to hop over and check it out... hmmm!  For now I'll love you and leave you, and I'll see you again soon.

They say that every snowflake is different.  If that were true, how could the world go on?  How could we ever get up off our knees?  How could we ever recover from the wonder of it?
Jeannette Winterson

As long as you don't mind hopping to Calico to see the full reveal...
I'd love to enter this in the Winter Wonderland theme at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge
And I know the colours might not look very grungy, but I hope you'll like the grungy textures if I enter this for the Grungy Christmas theme at Stamps and Stencils

34 comments:

junemac2 said...

Oh have just been to see it and its gorgeous, so cute and beautifully made.

experiments in paper said...

On my way to hop over, but first have to say this is amazing! Looks like a little delicious cookie, er... biscuit? Yummy in any event! And loving those colors! xxx Lynn

Astrid Maclean said...

Just flying by while I have the chance.... this looks fab, off to see the rest and merry Christmas to you and yours!! xxxx

Helen said...

Just been to see the full thing - it's beautiful!

Anke said...

Oh Alison, I love your ATC, so beautiful. Absolutely stunning !!!

I love the birds, the colours, the background, the swowflakes, ...

Hugs
Anke

Nikki Acton said...

Wonderful colours, texture and composition. Love it xxxx

chrissie said...

A very beautiful, Alison, creation. The quote is so true so I will close my brain to that thought for now though I have ponder on it in the past.

Lots of Love Chrissie xx

froebelsternchen said...

A wonderful creation dear Alison! So lovely!
Thank you for your nice Christmas wishes!
It was a great pleasure to me!
I wish you a joyful Christmas dear Alison!
much love
Susi

Candy C said...

Absolutely stunning piece, Alison. I love the frosty blue and white combination. Merry Christmas to you and yours, my talented friend.

Sandy said...

You say hop and I hop! I could not get my comment to take but will try again in a little while.
Sandy xx

Diana Taylor said...

I just hopped over and had a look - absolutely beautiful!

Dorthe said...

Such a beauty dear, and this snowflake is special, love it !!
Dorthe XOXO

Lys said...

It's gorgeous, Alison! The white added to your favourite blue and brown combination is delightful! I long forward to seeing the nest of these cute birds...

craftytrog said...

I flew over to see...your little ATC is wonderful Alison! xx

Amanda said...

Beautiful
Love
Amanda x

Corrie Herriman said...

Just had a look. This is so very sweet, Alison ! I love it !
Corrie x

Meggymay said...

A beautiful arched frame for this gorgeous piece. Love the textures and words.
Glad you joined us at Stamps and Stencils this time.
Yvonne xx

sam21ski said...

Fabulous x

Gaby Bee said...

Gorgeous piece, Alison! I love the frosty color combination.
Thanks for all your creativity and inspiration through the year.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Hugs,
Gaby






Hugs,
Gaby

Deborah said...

Off to look. But in the meantime, Alison, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Deb x

Jackie PN said...

Heading over to see what is in store! Looks like a beauty!
Merry Christmas wishes for you across the miles my sweet friend! xo

Redanne said...

I have been to see the detail and it is so, so beautiful! Anne x

Paper Profusion said...

I've been over Alison - it really is beautiful. They look so very lovely in their little world. Sending you my very best wishes for a most Happy Christmas. May 2016 be your best year yet! Thanks so much for your kindness and loyalty over past year. Nicola x

Cocofolies said...

Absolutely enchanting Alison!!! :) Coco xxx

Julia Aston said...

This looks so chunky and wonderful! off to take a look see!! Julia xx

Mary Elizabeth said...

Gorgeous -- saw the details over at Calico Craft Parts. Love it -- ME

sarascloset said...

I hopped over to see the details, and what a beautiful work of art this is!

Kay Wallace said...

This is gorgeous, Alison, and heralds the arrival of our first snow in New England tomorrow. Lovely! This, not so much the snow!

Deb said...

Oh what gorgeous texture, off to take a closer look! Deb xo

toni said...

Hi Alison, firstly many thanks for your Christmas wishes, they are very much appreciated. I've just been over to get a closer look of this and it is absolutely lovely!. Love the textures and colours and a nice bit of subtle grunge ! Thank you so much for sharing this with us over at Stamps and Stencils. In case I don't get back again for a few days, may I wish you a very happy new year full of fun and adventure ! Toni xx

Julia S-W said...

I have looked closely at your gorgeous little frame and drooled! Those charming little birds and the frame are sublime. I love the level of grunge which is just perfect for me. Thanks so much for joining my final challenge at Stamps & Stencils. Julia xx

Mrs.B said...

Just on a post Christmas catch up! This is a beautiful little ornament with lots of lovely textures and those birds are so sweet.
Hope you had a great Christmas and New Year.
Avril xx

Mrs.B said...

Just on a post Christmas catch up! This is a beautiful little ornament with lots of lovely textures and those birds are so sweet.
Hope you had a great Christmas and New Year.
Avril xx

cheiron said...

Gorgeous! I love the texture on your project. Thank you so much for playing along with us over at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog this week :)