Sunday, May 01, 2011

Jingle Belles Week 18 & Amazing flowers

Happy May Day dear friends ... 
So far I've had a wonderful weekend ... yesterday my friend and I went to the City of Chester ... A lovely place steeped in history ... the sun was shining ... the city was full ... we stopped at cafe bars had coffee and took in the street performers and of course hit a few shops ...
There was such a wonderful atmosphere ... what a difference the sun makes 
The Jingle Belles prompt this week comes from Jess Moyer and we are asked to create a card without using any DP at all ... once again the DT have done fabulous cards as has Jess ... so without further ado ... here is my card 


I'm still loving my robins ... would you believe that as I was making this "Rockin' Robin" was playing on the radio? ... 
I was itching to try out my new SB dies and this was the perfect chance ... a simple black background to mount it on and some fussy cut birdies on a branch from an old Christmas card ...
A stamped greeting and some rhinestones is all that was needed along with some pretty gingham ribbon which is just ruffled onto some score tape ...


 I've got to say that this is probably the quickest card I've made 


Now I want to show you some amazing flowers ... just found in the supermarket today ... You may have seen these before but I certainly haven't ... they are Tulips ... but unusual ones ...


Do they or don't they just look like pieces of frayed linen?? Shabby chic or what? I thought they were amazing! ... sorry about the quality of the picture ... my DH took it on his phone ... yep people were looking at us like we were mad ... Lol!
and what about these Tulips ...




All curly and floppy ... but I love them ...
and finally some roses ... which I call "Vintage Roses" because they look like they have been edged in distress ink ...




That's all for now ... enjoy your day ...
Till soon

~ Ros ~




19 comments:

jacirascrap said...

Ros querida, outros doces e gordinhos passarinhos! E que lindo cortador em volta deles!

Unknown said...

so pretty Ros

Sylvia said...

Gorgeous card, those are sweet robins and the colors are beautiful! YOur pictures are fabulous! I would have chosen those roses as well! Happy Sunday!

Unknown said...

Ross so much eye candy today, so glad I stopped by, happy May day!

Romaine said...

Gorgeous card! Love the beautiful tulips with the ruffly edge! I only see those in magazines!
You fussy cut the branch of robins so beautifully! :0)

Mona Pendleton said...

Beautiful card Ros! Love the ornate frame and those sweet little birds! The crystals add such a nice touch! Lovin' all those GORGEOUS flowers! Thanks for sharing :) I think I can smell the beautiful fragrance ;)

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Such a a pretty card, that image is just lovely!
Those tulips looked really cool, and the vintage roses too, thanks for sharing!

Linda Breedlove said...

Hey Ros... would love to go shopping with you... would be great fun.
I'm loving this new die you used here. It looks soooo magnificent with the black. Love the robins... the holly... terrific card!
The flowers are out of this world... thanks for sharing.

Stella said...

I think this card is one of your best; I love love love these robins. They look wonderful on this card and I just love them! That new SB die so gorgeous and the ruffled trim...sigh......
On to your flowers:) my oh my; rigth up my alley! You captured the beauty of flowers in two amazing flowers. Love these pictures!

I am not creative at all; I already have a few days a lot of problems with my back; argh!!!!!
Have a wonderful evening....XXXX

Deb Hickman said...

Gorgeous card, love the sweet robins. I love Chester such a beautiful city.xxx

Unknown said...

Such a pretty card! Love the birds:)

SmilynStef said...

Love those gorgeous fringed tulips ... some of my favorites ... and those sweet little rockin' robins are just too cute ... thanks for joining our jingle belles fun this week.

leslie (crookedstamper) said...

Those pink + green roses are to DIE for!

Oh, and I like your card, too. :) A LOT!

Lynnda said...

Love your card... so sweet... the image is just darling... and I heart those red gingham..just stands out... TFS...hugs..xoxo

lauren bergold said...

oh WOW you have sooOoOOoOoo rocked the no pattern prompt here, miss ros! i think i am the ONLY one who struggled since all the cards are fab this week, but as usual yours is a big fave of mine!

that new swirly curly frame die is awesome and you've used it sooooo brilliantly by putting it on the black background like that! ♥♥♥! many cheers for this lovely card!

ps: NO!!! i've never seen tulips like that with FRINGE ON THEM!!! awesome... but odd (in a good way)! :)

Unknown said...

Oh that frame you used on your card is to die for, it's ever so pretty!! As are all the flowers you brought home with you; always lovely to have some gorgeous flowers at home!

Tatanky said...

Great idea ruffling the ribbon on score tape I've always done it with thread and needle but your idea is very good. I've never seen tulips like that. They're gorgeous.

Lisa said...

that card is so pretty! the robins are adorable and the white background is perfect.

i haven't seen the fringed tulips before but they are gorgeous - will definitely keep my eyes open for those in the shops. very striking. TFS

Lorraine said...

What a wonderful image of those robins. They look perfect with your gorgeous background.