I finally managed to complete a card! The image is one of my older Sarah Kay stamps called Precious Moments, stamped in brown Momento ink and coloured with Copic pens. The papers are bits and pieces left lying around, some from the Spring Chic pack but the background dotty piece was a magazine freebie years ago. I've matted everything with SU! Baja Breeze and used the sketch from Sunday Sketch and Stamp challenge blog for the layout.
The Diva's by Design challenge is anything goes, while Totally Gorjuss are looking for anything with pink, well I have touches of pink!
I was rather afraid the card was looking a little dull, and not just because the light had almost gone when I got around to taking the picture. So, as there was a hint of pink in the flowery paper I cut some pretty pink flowers. from scraps of plain and pink gingham paper and added the pink gems to lighten things up. Mr Mojo has still not returned so when it came to decoration I just fiddled about with various diecuts .. .. I hope you think it's ok.
The Marianne dies I used are:
corners LR0143
swirl, flowers and large seed heads LR0111
small stamens in centre of the flowers cut from LR0105
fronds LR0107
Nothing new to say about the home situation .. .. the promised visits never materialised and phone calls have been short and hardly sweet, that's when I can get through at all. Thankfully Jason and his girlfriend are here again this weekend to keep me company and I am trying to get on with my crafting while they tackle the DIY.
Adorable and so gorgeous, love the colours.
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just catching up with your super sweet creations Anne, love the subtle colours of this super sweet card
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gorgeous card, love the soft colours and that sweet SK image
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Very much more than OK Annie. The pink flowers of her headscarf tie in beautifully with the patterned paper strip never mind your gingham flowers. The gingham is so apt for this very homely image too - especially with that checked knee patch. Just delightfully reminding me of Hollie Hobbie.
ReplyDeleteWe're going to try moving back to Exeter - maybe we can meet up at the Exeter Craft Fair next year? I think of you often midst our planning -especially under your present circumstances.
Much love
Paula (PEP)
I like this card! Love the colours and design and that little splash of pink!
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Fab colouring :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Sunday Sketch and Stamp x
Hi Annie, this is adorable and the splashes of pink are fab.
ReplyDeleteChin up hunnie.
Hugs Sue W.
What a wonderful card Annie.
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This is so lovely! As usual your colouring is fabulous! The die-cuts look so good, and the pretty pink flowers are just perfect!
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love Mags B x
Your card is beautiful, as always. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry things are not working out as planned. I'm glad the kids are there to help you.
Just beautiful annie, love your colours. That's such a sweet image I have to confess I'm quite tempted to get it myself !
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Wynneth
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