Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Tea and Sympathy

Hello sweet friends ...
I've been closely following the news on hurricane Sandy ... and I confess to shedding tears as I took in the devastation. My heart goes out to all of you that have been affected. I have many blog friends out that way and one of my dearest friends ... someone I grew up with here in the UK ... lives in New Jersey 
... I hope and pray you are all ok...

Wednesday as always is a new challenge at Papercraft Star and this week the challenge is 
A Warm Beverage
This is your inspiration photo


I made a little card and gift for one of the ladies at church who is not feeling too well - 
Why not grab a cup of your favourite beverage and relax for a moment whilst I show you ...


The beautiful tea cup and saucer image came from a notelet ... I just scanned it in 


I used some of the Aida fabric which I frayed and stitched the image straight on to it with some sparkly lace either side ... The sentiment was computer generated
The butterflies are my favourite digital ones and you can see some Perfect Pearls both on the butterflies and the tea cup


The little bag was made much the same ... using the Aida fabric and a doily under the image
As you can see I added a little glassine bag with some speciality tea bags tucked inside


I know my team mates have made some lovely cards to inspire you ... So I hope you will take a minute to visit the Blog and join us this week

 For those of you who celebrate Halloween ... I hope you have a wonderful time ... 

Thank you so much for visiting today ...
Keeping you in my thoughts and my prayers

~ Ros ~








22 comments:

Lynnda said...

What a beautiful set Ros... I love those butterflies... the bow...the fabric and the doily too.... everything matched beautifully... hugs...xoxo

Heather Rogers said...

Such a sweet gift. I am sure she will love it. Those butterflies are beautiful! :)

Hugs~

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

Stun-ning Ros!!! Love your project - the soft colours are sure to make anyone feel better in a jiffy!!

Deanne :)

Unknown said...

Gosh this is amazingly beautiful Ros... you've combined some of your favourite elements and turned them into one fabulous creation!
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Anonymous said...

Ros- this is so beautiful- love that the teabag says 'tea of life' (I think). The detail in your card is amazing. I too have been sombred by whats going on in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Makes you very thankful doesnt it x

Linda Breedlove said...

What a lovely set for someone who's not feeling well... it's sure to be appreciated. That's a wonderful use of aida cloth... looks so pretty with the lace trim and your butterflies! And I must say the inspiration photo is So Yummy!!!!
Hugs!

Sylvia said...

Happy Halloween, Ros and thank you for the card! Love the card you created here, love the colors as well! It makes me feel warm inside! Have a beautiful day and enjoy!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

This is sweet, it gives me that cozy feeling, now I want to sit down and have tea with you.....

Anonymous said...

So beautiful Ros!! I love your creativity :-) I to am praying for the east coast. So sad....

Tracy said...

Beautiful Ros! The fabric adds so much and those butterflies get me every time. Hugs!

Mrs Beez said...

I love these cards - the pearl embellishments finish them off beautifully. I also came to say how beautiful the journal and tag were that you sent to Kirsty.

Barbara said...

Wow, such beautiful cards! And I love it how you keep coming back to the butterfly theme!

Unknown said...

What an amazing card. I am sure she will love it. I just love it when you add your butterflies to your cards.

Hugs~

♥Jan♥ said...

My favorite thing about this is that you included POSTCARD on it, makes me think of YOU !! Your friend will be delighted, I am sure ! Hugs !! -J-

Chriss Blagrave said...

Very sweet gift Ros, I am sure this will be greatly appreciated. I love the lace and beautiful ribbon, the Aida cloth...such wonderful texture. The butterflies are lovely in their rich contrast. Gorgeous.

StephC said...

Absolutely stunning Ros! I'm a huge butterfly fan, and yours are gorgeous. Love everything about this!

Sleepy Stamper said...

Ros this is stunning! The colors and butterflies are just so dreamy. I hope your friend is well and safe.

Anitra

Mona Pendleton said...

WoW Ros! So beautiful! Love the gorgeous butterflies and pretty doily!

Allison Rankin said...

This is a stunner...love the mix of elements and those butterflies!

Heidi said...

Beautiful work Ros!
They are gorgeous:)
Hugs, Heidi:)

Ulina / Apricot Bubbles said...

Stunningly beautiful - as always!!!
Have a nice weekend!

Anne-Elise said...

Gorgeous, Ros! Love your work! Your blog is beautiful! Hugs