Thursday, November 18, 2010

A new challenge and a sad goodbye ...

Hello ....
It's a wet, windy and cold afternoon here in Liverpool ... a perfect day for getting creative ... and I discovered a new challenge blog .... Let's Craft and Create ... and this week the challenge is "One for the boys" ... now where have I heard that ... So anyway, I know I have a good few male birthdays coming up and it's always good to make a start and even better to support a new blog ... Thus I made 2 cards for the challenge today ... "Just a note"



Feeling in a digital mood ... I used beautiful papers from Vinnie Pearce ... Art papers and ATC cards 


The sentiment stamp is from Anita's and the seam binding from my friend Kirsty ... I did have a problem with my "Brother" ... sewing machine that is .... it didn't want to sew so much as chew  but I've hopefully sorted it ....


And next up ... "Soar" ... using Websters Pages ... and a some paper from a free kit at The Shabby Princess (Seasonal Sampler) .... 



I cut some of those sweet balloons out and pop dotted them to give some dimension ... the Soar ticket is from Tim Holtz ... 

On a sad note ... I noticed today when doing my blog hopping ... that sweet Danni Reid of Dannisdoodles has decided to step away from blogging ... this came as a massive shock ... (well to me anyway) she is such a talented and inspiring crafter who I have admired followed for the longest time.... I have no idea what has prompted this but I will say a prayer for her ... she will be sadly missed ... if you get the chance perhaps you can check out her blog and maybe leave her some love ... my heart tells me she could use some ...
Till soon

~ Ros ~


16 comments:

Stella said...

Well one for the boys.....and this is one for the girl :)....WOOHOOO!!! I love your work Ros; both cards are so gorgeous.....
Have a wonderful evening with your group!
XXX

Mandy said...

Two fabulous creations Ros. A big thank you for paying us a visit and taking part in our latest challenge at Let's Craft and Create.

take care,
Mandy

Unknown said...

beautiful cards Ros, love your work

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Love both creations! Especially the one with all those balloons, very special!

Unknown said...

Love your cards they are awesome, thanks for joining in our challenge at Let's Craft and Create.
Eileen

Elizabeth Schaffer Miranda said...

Beautiful Cards! I am very sad that Danni has stepped down, she will be missed :(

cnelson said...

Gorgeous work Ros!

Joanne Leddy said...

Beautiful cards ... both of them! And very appropriate for "the boys". You are so very clever, Ros - I love visiting your site!

Lynnda said...

WOW Ros... both are just beautiful... I love that balloons.... gorgeous....xx

~* steph :) *~ said...

fabulous cards, ros! i really really love the first one. it has my most fave colors. just beautiful! love the dimension of the hot air balloons in the second one. thanks for sharing and have a fabulous friday and weekend!
*hugs* steph :)

Unknown said...

love both of the cards

papertrails leaver said...

Your bird card is absolutely lovely! Sorry the Brother was trying to eat him. Sounds like we have bird issues. LOL! I know my story was not for faint at heart. I need to put a warning on there. I adore your hot air balloon card! Great ticket sentiment to match! I am flabbergasted at Danni's need to step away a bit too. I am going to being saying prayers for her. I will miss her so!

Tatanky said...

Hola Ros ! Wow your balloon card is gorgeous love it love it :D I'll go and check Danni's blog. I was away must of the week on a beach holiday so I need to catch up with your lovely work this week. Have a fun weekend.

Clare said...

Gorgeous cards! Love the balloons.

Wow, Danni's work is so inspiring, every single card is amazing, what a shame she's no longer blogging.

Mina said...

boys or girls would love this amazing card Ros and I love the balloon one and the sentiment is perfect for it
Mina xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Ros..Two very beautiful cards..great to see you over there!1
sorry about Dani she is one of the sweetest TFS:) xxx