Friday, July 11, 2014

Smile

Hi there ...
I'm feeling a little burnt out right now ... In need of some rest and 'me' time
Last night was our last craft class at Thursday club until September and I'm looking forward to re-charching my batteries and hopefully coming up with some new projects for them.
It seems all I've been doing lately is keeping up with DT work, comments, my group of special needs and a little teaching here and there and I miss being able to "just create"

My little Ginger waits patiently for me to join him on the swing


We've had some nice sunshine and he spends all day here

But today I have a card to share that is for a friend's birthday ... I used to take her out in her pram ... spent many many years with her and her sisters ... babysitting, taking them to the park etc., I can hardly believe she is celebrating her 50th! 


She now lives in Norway so I haven't seen her in a long time ... If I'm up to it we will be meeting again tonight as she's come home to celebrate


There is a challenge at Mod Squad this week 


It calls for some texture on your card...
Well there's lots of different texture here don't you think?


Linen card stock, dry embossing, liquid pearls and glitter paper


... a felt star, silver thread and rainbow gems
I had fun putting this one together ... That's what it's all about 

Ok, I'm off visit you all then join my kitty for a little while...

Have a lovely day 

~ Ros ~






21 comments:

Lynnda said...

This card is super gorgeous !! Loving all the textures.. the diecuts and the touch of pink on it!! Hopefully you are able to meet up with her!! Take care .. Hugs x

aussie aNNie said...

Just beautiful, love the enchanting additional beauties and the gorgeous colour combination. Hope you have now rested.xxx
♥aNNie

The Journey is the Start

Sharyn Polesel said...

Beautiful card....love all of your wonderful texture! Thanks so much for joining us this week at the Mod Squad Challenge!

Sylvia said...

Gorgeous card, Ros, lovely job with the pink! The card is beautiful and has lots of wonderful texture and visual interest! Enjoy your weekend and I hope you are feeling rested soon. Happy Friday!

Maggid said...

Your work is stellar - your friend is blessed - AND - your cat is gorgeous . . .

Sending Smiles back Your Way!

Manuela said...

Hi Ros, wow, your card looks awesome, a wonderful color combination. I bet your friend will love this card.

Joyce Erb said...

Stunning card, so many details. Love the die cuts and all the embellishments.

Unknown said...

Oh my! Your friend will LOVE this delicately made card Ros! The colours are superb together and the tiny pearls are such fabulous accents, all in all indeed a card that leaves a huge smile on your face! Hugs, Ira x
Ira’s Crea Corner

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Too sweet!!! I hope you get some rest, that swing sure looks like a great place for some!

Jacqueline said...

Lovely, lovely!! Hope you get some time for yourself, Ros and can enjoy the creating process without the stress of deadlines!

Mrs Beez said...

Wow Ros this is simply gorgeous. I love the silver elements are stunning and so perfect with the pink. Anyone would just love this.

Rebecca Deeprose said...

What a GORGEOUS card!!!! I know what you mean about time Ros…it's jaw dropping! So glad you get a little more time to create for a while. ((hugs)) Rebecca

Chriss Blagrave said...

What a perfect card for this milestone birthday, beautiful, elegant and fun! She will surely treasure this keepsake from you. Loved hearing the history behind the relationship.
I hope that you will be sure to take the time that you so deserve. We all need to have a re-charge eventually!
Take care friend.

Sue Lelli said...

OOOH! There is so much LOVELY texture on this FAB card, Ros! LOVE the colors and the felt and the dots! So very special for 50!

Asia King (aka Joanna K) said...

Fantastic card, Ros! I love the textures and the way you punched the circles for the sentiments. I might have to remember that in the future :). I hope you will get some relaxing crafting/'me' time soon!

Robyn Oliver said...

Oh my what a beautiful card, Ros... your friend will be rapt. Just love everything about it...will have to 'pin' it. Cheers and hope you get the batteries charged and spend some time with Ginger on the swing...with a book...and a drink. Hugs Robyn

Barbara said...

That must be one of the most stunning cards that you created - ever! I love it, all the different textures and layers, beautiful!
Do take time of to re-charge your batteries... I'm in the midst of it and it does do me good ;-)

Tracy said...

I know exactly what you mean about the time issue. Sure glad you found a little time to create this card cause it's a masterpiece. I love all the texture, the circle cut outs. Liquid pearls, glitter paper....oh shoot, just everything! Enjoy some me time. Hugs!

Heidi said...

Your card is gorgeous!
Beautiful details and pretty colours:)
Hugs, Heidi:)

Diane said...

Pretty~pretty~pretty...love the pink and the texture is awesome and i have that die, so loved to see it used with those added pearls, will have to remember that....another lovely piece of work!!

Jinny Newlin said...

Oh, this is so beautiful, Ros! Gosh, I love the soft, girly palette, and all those bits of silver add such an air of elegance! Stunning... absolutely stunning!