Thursday, January 20, 2011

One Challenge ... Two Thank You's

Well it's a cold and foggy day here ... and I've been busy sorting a project for tonights' Thursday Club ... my group love to make notebooks with diaries in ... well I make them ... they assemble ... so there are 20 ready to go ... with embellishments (phew!) ... But I still had time to do a card for this weeks' challenge at CR84FN ... this is the lovely photo ...



Beautiful ... and yes it makes me think of Valentines ... and love ... and trying to get ahead I chose to make a card for my Husband's birthday which is in a couple of weeks ...


Ok ... so no hearts and flowers ... but 2 days later is Valentine's ... maybe then ... 
and would you believe he walked in when I was making this and said "Wow! That's nice" ... he never notices what I am making!!??** 


and in case you don't know ... the little calendar is a freebie from Crafty Secrets ... love these!

 I want to say a big Thank You to my colleagues Kirsty and Linda .. for my "happy mail" ... The girls all made cards for my birthday and posted them ... then mailed them to me with gifts! Aren't I a lucky girl? Take a peek ...

From Kirsty 
Gorgeous card ... journal, pretty little note pads and a matching adorable pen ...
Thank you Kirsty

From Linda
Another stunning card and some candy ... oooh I can't wait to try this!
Thank you Linda
These cards are so precious IRL ...
Now I'm off to pack up my things for tonight ... have yourselves a wonderful day/evening
Till soon

~ Ros ~



23 comments:

Zue said...

Nice to know in advance the reaction you will get when he opens it. It is a perfect card for a husband's birthday.
Thank you for your sweet comment.
Sue xx

Mona Pendleton said...

Very pretty birthday card Ros! Love the fan fold embellishment topped off with the Prima sparkler! I am sure your hubby will LOVE this :) Thanks for playing along with CR84FN!

Unknown said...

Stunning card Ros, somehow reminds me of those delicious chocolate boxes, or is that just wishful thinking ;-)
Have fun with all your birthday goodies, they're well deserved! Ira x

Stella said...

Ros I already knew you're multi talented and this masculine birthday card; sigh.... Ian is a lucky man ( and not only because of this card :)!!!)
I really have to get myself that rosette die ( I think it's a die) This rosette is gorgeous. It's a perfect take on the colors of the challenge. And that tiny border of lace is the perfect feminine touch :)
Have a lovely evening with your group!
XXXX

Meredith MacRitchie said...

I love this - that little calendar is adorable! And I love your medallion, it's beautiful! Great that your hubby already likes it - he'll love it when he knows it's for him! Thanks for playing with CR84FN this week :)

Deborah Frings said...

I think this is a lovely birthday card - I really like the circled date on the calendar! The roseette is fab. I can see why he liked it! Thanks for playing along with CR84FN this week!

Deb Hickman said...

Fab card for a man,the rosette looks gorgeous and what great idea circling the date on the calendar.
Aren't crafters the kindest people,it's lovely to receive happy mail.

Deb x

Unknown said...

What a beautiful Card.. Such a cute little calendar tuck inside..
Hope you have fun with your group tonight..

Your welcome!! I hope you enjoy the candy!

Hugs, Linda

Sue Lelli said...

OOOH! You ARE a lucky girl! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! LOVE your card with the pleated medallion! I just made a card using the bling you used but in purple! LOVE it! THX for playing with us at CR84FN!

Sylvia said...

Your husbands card is beautiful! I know he will have a wonderful birthday. Your gifts are lovely as well. Hope you are staying warm. It is a cold day here with a winter wind as well.

Lynnda said...

Gorgeous Card Ros... Lucky you... gorgeous gifts... hugs...xoxo

Tatanky said...

Beautiful card ! I love rosettes(not sure I spell that right) so much. Thanks for the link to the freebie it's really nice. And thanks so much for your sweet comment on my blog. I've been very busy at work and long hours commuting because of road constructions so not been able to craft at all. But I'm fine thanks so much. I'll try to catch up during the weekend.

Andrea M said...

Ros, this card is MAGNIFICENT! Love the fanfold medallion and the gorgeous stitching! WOW :) Great use of the challenge colors! Thanks so much for playing along with CR84FN!! We hope you'll join us again next week! What fabulous happy mail!!!

PapierGirl said...

Another lovely creation Ros! What a beautiful accordian flower - I'm going to have to give this a try one day soon! Thanks for visiting my blog and for all you kind comments! :)

~* steph :) *~ said...

love your card for your hubby! that's so cool he walked in and said he liked it! love the rosette.
wonderful birthday sweets from kirsty and linda!
have a wonderful friday and weekend!
big *hugs* steph :)

cnelson said...

Fantabulous card!! Lovin' that little calendar...the perfect touch!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Wonderful masculine card Ros, especially the Medallion, gorgeous! I am glad you liked what I sent, it is something small but I thought it is pretty and you would enjoy those sweet colors!

Joanne Leddy said...

My goodness - I haven't created a rosette in ages and your card has me running to my craft room! This is fabulous! Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

Your hubby's bday card is just lovely, Ros! Lovely rosette and sparkler! Thanks for joining us at CR84FN!

Michelle said...

Beautiful birthday card for your husband, and a very happy birthday to you!!!
The cards and gifts you received are so lovely!

Lisa Somerville said...

Lovely BD card, wonderful use of this weeks colors, beatiful Rosette! Thanks for playing at CR84FN!

Heather Rogers said...

Stunning card Ros. Love your handmade flower and pretty beaded center. Thanks for playing at CR84FN! :)

Looks like you got some goodies. Are you sharing the chocolates? hehe

Clare said...

Such a great card, love the rosette! it's so perfect!