Thursday, 19 December 2013

A December Drawing

Hello Lovelies ,
following on from my November drawing ( which I shared at the end of THIS post) I've been enjoying drawing something similar inspired by December and the festive season...........


Once again I've been I've been using my favourite nature illustrations as inspiration............


Along with the greenery I see around me at this time of year...........


The December birdy had to be a sweet Robin.........

And I'm pleased with how my Ivy turned out.

The most obvious plant to include for December has got to be Holly. I love the way it's glossy leaves shine in the sun.........


And I've tried to show that in my Holly leaves and berries..........


I love this little December drawing , but to make it a bit more festive I cut around the heart shape and placed it on a sparkly background.

Ta-twinkle-da :0)

I did enjoy designing  and drawing this picture. The colouring in is where it comes to life for me, as always it was my favourite part.

And, happily ,  it was so easy to copy the photos I'd taken of this project to create a few cards for close relatives, and still keep a hold of the original.........

I made the images smaller in a word document and printed them onto photo paper. Middle son and I then stuck them on various coloured papers. He suggested the French "Merry Christmas" wording.
I hope the recipients like them.
Thank you all for reading  and especially your kind comments and Christmas wishes, I know it's such a busy time of year.
I'm really hoping to pop back at the weekend for my 51st "Happy" post, so I will wish you all well till then.
Jacquie x
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49 comments:

  1. Pink Milk19 December 2013 at 16:12

    That's just lovely, Jacquie. Your foliage is particularly good and you obviously have a real eye for composition too. It sounds as though Middle Son has inherited your creative genes!

    Heather xx

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  2. Unknown19 December 2013 at 16:21

    Very nice

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  3. Irene19 December 2013 at 16:22

    Beautiful drawings and what a fabulous idea to make them into Christmas cards
    irene
    xxxx

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  4. mylittlecorner19 December 2013 at 16:41

    Gorgeous Cards... what a lovely thing to receive. Your drawings are just lovely.

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  5. Heather 19 December 2013 at 16:53

    beautiful drawing and cards! I like the misteltoe! Heather x

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  6. Clare19 December 2013 at 16:59

    Oh it's gorgeous I do love seeing you're drawing and the cards are so special I'm sure the recipiants will be thrilled, I spent the afternoon assembling my crocheted Wintertime wreath ready for it big reveal on Saurday. Have a wonderful Christmas
    Clare x

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  7. Anonymous19 December 2013 at 17:03

    Wonderful. Your work always makes me smile. Keep it up. :)

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  8. Jennifer Hays19 December 2013 at 17:29

    Merry Christmas, Jacquie. This is another beautiful drawing and the cards are lovely.

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  9. sustainablemum19 December 2013 at 17:48

    What a lovely idea for Christmas cards, they look wonderful :)

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  10. EMMA19 December 2013 at 18:28

    Your cards are beautiful. I really like the way you have made the holly leaves shine!!
    Joyeux Noël to you.

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  11. Penny19 December 2013 at 18:42

    Your relatives are really going to appreciate your pretty cards Jaquie, your drawing could not be more festive and a tribute to what nature has to offer this season. Its just gorgeous xxx Penny

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  12. Ali19 December 2013 at 18:43

    Beautiful x

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  13. Helen19 December 2013 at 18:58

    This is lovely, you're so talented, I really like the glossy holly leaves!
    http://ahandfulofhope.blogspot.co.uk/

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  14. Mum19 December 2013 at 19:06

    Beautiful cards.
    Love from Mum
    xx

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  15. Ruths datter19 December 2013 at 19:28

    So beautiful. I love your drawings. I wish you a merry christmas.
    Lots of hugs from me.

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  16. sweetbriardreams19 December 2013 at 19:38

    Beautiful drawing and a great way to personalise Christmas cards! Have a wonderful, restful Christmas xx

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  17. crazydazy19 December 2013 at 19:46

    Lovely drawing and a gorgeous idea to turn it into Christmas cards.

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  18. Claire19 December 2013 at 19:46

    That is such a lovely picture, I love colouring in too! can't draw that well though,!

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  19. Maria - A Playful Stitch19 December 2013 at 20:24

    Beautiful drawing - works perfectly as Christmas cards!
    Maria x

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  20. Unknown19 December 2013 at 20:48

    Jacquie you are so talented, it is something I have always wanted to be able to do but cannot draw a straight line! I adore your work and I am sure the recipients will be over the moon as I would be to receive one of these lovely pieces of art. Hope to see you at the weekend when you pop back Jacquie, big Christmas hugs to you, have loved reading your blog this year and look forward to many more wonderful posts from you in 2014.
    Lots of love as always
    Dorothy
    :-)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  21. Lynn19 December 2013 at 21:15

    I love them - you are so creative.
    L.x.

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  22. Joy19 December 2013 at 21:36

    Lovely drawing and cards Jacquie - what a lovely personal way to convey your Christmas wishes to special people in your life! Hugs, Joy xo

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  23. Deborah19 December 2013 at 21:47

    Really well done! So pretty and festive. xxxxx

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  24. andamento19 December 2013 at 21:54

    The drawing is gorgeous and such a good idea to photograph it and print out some copies. The cards look fabulous. Well done!

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  25. CJ19 December 2013 at 21:54

    Such a lovely drawing, and what a great idea to make cards with it. Beautifully done.

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  26. Lily19 December 2013 at 22:15

    I really look forward to seeing your pictures. I am sure the recipients of your cards will be excited to receive such beautiful art. I would frame it and use it as a decoration if I received one. xxx

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  27. Amy at love made my home19 December 2013 at 23:39

    Stunning! I am sure that the recipients of your cards will love them, and probably frame them and keep them forever - I know that I would do that! Happy Christmas. xx

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  28. Julie20 December 2013 at 01:43

    Beautiful artwork Jacquie. These are keepers for sure! I have enjoyed your 52 weeks and look forward to many more in 2014! With love,
    Julie

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  29. homemade@myplace20 December 2013 at 01:58

    such a great idea the cards!!!!!!
    xxxxxx Ale

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  30. Anonymous20 December 2013 at 02:10

    I love your drawing and the backgrounds you used for the final cards... the recipients should be tickled pink getting a handmade card! I would be!
    Hugs my sweet blogging friend and Happy Holidays to you and your family!
    Beth P

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  31. Robyn of Oz20 December 2013 at 06:55

    Jacquie, they are lovely and inspired. I am sure the recipients will be really thrilled with them. They would be keepers in my house. :)
    Your confidence in your art is really great to see.
    Best wishes to you and yours.

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  32. Jacqui Galloway20 December 2013 at 07:15

    lovely Jacquie x

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  33. Sylvie-Dolores20 December 2013 at 07:20

    Bonjour Jacquie, ce que tu as fait est trés joli. Et le Joyeux Noël en français et trés sympa !

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  34. gaia20 December 2013 at 07:23

    Lovely drawing, lovely cards...

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  35. Sandra20 December 2013 at 08:18

    What beautiful Christmas cards made out of your original and festive robin drawing!
    Happy Christmas to you and your family! Warm wishes, Sandra from Switzerland

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  36. Country Rabbit20 December 2013 at 09:34

    make wonderful cards~ such a beautiful design your drawings are really special x

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  37. Susie Hewer20 December 2013 at 09:44

    LOVE it! Hearts and robins were made for each other :-)

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  38. Unknown20 December 2013 at 09:53

    You made a lovely drawing! Great idea to put them on your Christmas cards!

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  39. Unknown20 December 2013 at 09:56

    Your drawing it is lovely my friend, excelent idea for christmas cards, your family or those you geave the cards they will love :)
    Hugs
    Nina

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  40. Hazel20 December 2013 at 10:58

    Beautiful drawing! Love it. x

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  41. Unknown20 December 2013 at 16:15

    I love, love, love those cards!!!!!!!

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  42. Anonymous21 December 2013 at 06:43

    I love your robins. I am by birth and mentality British. I have lived in Australia for 43 years and I still miss 'ol Blighty especially at. this time of the year. Your robin lifted my pommie spirits, thank you. Merry Christmas to you and yours Sue







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  43. Linda21 December 2013 at 08:10

    Your Christmas drawing is lovely and how beautiful to put the drawing onto the cards, so much thought and care in that. Merry Christmas to you and yours xx

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  44. Gillian Roe21 December 2013 at 15:29

    It's fantastic! When I first saw it, I thought - that would make a brilliant Christmas card! - so I was pleased to see you'd done that. You've captured December perfectly. x

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  45. Anonymous21 December 2013 at 22:04

    Adorable! You are so clever, I love the shiny leaves! And that sweet robin..awww! :) xxx

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  46. Unknown22 December 2013 at 07:19

    Lovely cards and beautiful crochet doily too!!!

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  47. Unknown26 December 2013 at 23:52

    I was just thinking what beautiful cards this drawing would make, then scroll down a little and you'd already thought of it! Lovely as always :)

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  48. Unknown27 December 2013 at 19:42

    What a lovely drawing! If have been happy to revive one of your hand-drawn cards :)

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