Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Give Thanks

Hello and good morning from a very chilly Liverpool!

Autumn is here in all it's glory and Winter is waiting in the wings ... 
We have a lot to be Thankful for here though ... We don't suffer the hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes or floods etc., that Mother Nature expresses to many parts of the globe

Thankful is the challenge at City Crafter this week where I am hosting


We want to see a card or project that includes either the word 
Thanks, Thankful, or Grateful

This week we are Thankful to our wonderful sponsor ... who is offering a stamp set set of choice to the winner of this challenge!



"Welcome to Fresh Squeezed Stamps!  Our name says it all.  Our images are fresh, fun and designed especially for creative crafters!  We use the very highest quality photopolymer to create our clear stamps.  They’re made in the U.S.A. and they’re perfect for stamping your next project.  Not only do we make fantastic clear stamps, we give you plenty of inspiration and ideas!  Stop by our blog to see fantastic cards, scrapbook layouts, home décor and more made with Fresh Squeezed Stamps – we’re here to motivate your creativity!"

Our Guest Designer is a lovely lady from here in the UK ... Lisette Aka MrsBeez who won challenge week 173 with her beautiful creation ... Please hop over and give her a warm welcome

Finally onto my card


The flower is made from acetate printed on my computer ... which I backed onto white CS and die cut using the TH Tattered Florals die - for the flower centre I used a brad which has an clear epoxy dome - I cut a small piece of scrap paper (with the butterfly on) and sealed it behind the clear epoxy dome


The word Thankful is done using a PTI die and the beautiful woodgrain is actually a scrap of wallpaper! I use double sided tape on it before cutting which really makes it easy to adhere onto my card ...


Ok ... So now its over to you ... Hop over to the CCCB Blog and take a look at the lovely creations from our team ... and link up your entry to be in with a chance to win a fabulous stamp set from 

I'll be back with you tonorrow - till then have a lovely day!

~ Ros ~





17 comments:

Mona Pendleton said...

Beautiful card Ros! Love the fancy blossom and fabric background!

Sylvia said...

Beautiful card, Ros, love your blue flower, love the printed words! Have a lovely Tuesday!

Anonymous said...

Just simply gorgeous!!!! I love this challenge Ros :-)

Mrs Beez said...

A beautiful, beautiful card. I love the flower and what you have done with the centre is inspired.

Heidi said...

Beautiful card!
Hugs, Heidi:)

Unknown said...

Your card looks great. That big flower is so pretty..

Hugs~

Diane said...

Lovely shades of blue...the flower is beautiful!!! It is cooling off here nights as well, we have been having the heat on.

Davi said...

A beautiful thanks card Ros! I love the way you did that big blossom it is really gorgeous ;)

Sue Lelli said...

I am Thankful you made this Gorgeous card! LOVE the flower! STUNNING! And the epoxy center with the butterfly! Brilliant!

Barbara said...

It seems that blue really gets the best out of you - what a fabulous card!

Heather Rogers said...

Love the texture from the burlap you used. :)

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Gorgeous. And I love the texture too!

Lynnda said...

Sweet card Ros... hugs...x

Unknown said...

Your flower is of such a brilliant make Ros, such a splendid idea and wonderfully performed, too. Totally striking!
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Keren Baker said...

Love the theme- love the card. A great idea with the flower and a fab tip with the ds tape- I wouldn't have thought of that! Need some wide ds tape now! Hope you're ok x

AppleApricot Wen said...

What a beautiful soft and sweet card. Love it!

Tracy said...

That layered acetate looks so cool Ros! Great effect and the brad is fabulous too. Little things with lots of pizzazz power! Hugs!