Thursday, December 17, 2015

A Few Things

Hello there ...

Firstly, I wanted to say a big thank you to Kerin at The Card Concept for picking my card as a winner this week ... That's so nice and well done to all the winners

Sorry if I haven't been around your blogs for a few days ... I have a shoulder and wrist problem... Repetitive strain injury from being on the computer too much and it's really painful.

Anyways I wanted to just share a Christmas card and then I have to pack ... I'm off for a party night on a cruise ship... It's berthed here in the port of Liverpool and for one night we will be staying over and enjoying the festivities... Just a little something different...

So here's another one of the many cards I've done lately


I cut a lot of those little wreaths and have made various cards using them so be prepared to see more lol!
I sponged this wreath with ink to match it to my paper and I added a wooden burlap covered stag's head  to which I added some 'snow'


I also used red sequins to pick out the stars in the paper... One thing I love about having the Misti tool is that I can revisit old techniques and get a good finish ... On this card I used a dye ink to stamp the sentiment and using the Misti I could easily stamp over it with Versamark to clear emboss it. I'd never line the stamp up properly otherwise...


...and it means I don't have to buy every colour embossing powder.

Ok... that's it for now ... I have to get this card in the post together with a birthday card and then pack

Have a beautiful day ... I hope to be back with you soon

Hugs

~ Ros ~

15 comments:

Mac Mable said...

Do so love these colours and the extra snow really finishes off this gorgeous card. Sorry to hear about your ailments, curtesy of the computer..know the feeling. Enjoy your night stop .. Sounds really fun. We are on a cruise ship at the moment, isn't it amazing about technology and you can be anywhere in the world and still blog? Another gorgeous card, I do so love your inspiration and congratulations on the well deserved win x

Pamellia said...

Beautiful card Ros! Love the stripes and the red stars! Think I need one of those Misti tool things, awesome technique! Have fun on your cruise and I hope your arm feels better. hugs :)

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Congrats on the win, this is another winner in my eyes!

Greta said...

You are an amazing designer, my friend! What a beautiful, modern, unique card--love it! The ship event sounds fun--never done anything like that--enjoy! Hope your pains are gone soon.

Marina said...

Sorry to hear about your RSI . I hope you enjoyed your cruise night - sounds great. Love this card - so pretty , the colour combo is great and particularly like the red embossing.

Thea said...

Beautiful card Ros, so pretty de bright red en soft blue love it! Wish you all the best with your shoulder- and wristproblem, keep calm and go on a short cruise ;-) Have fun and enjoy!

Hugs Thea

Maria said...

So sorry to hear about your wrist and shoulder problem, Ros! I hope it improves very soon for you! Your card is just lovely with the deer, wreath, and red sequins! And, hope you have a grand time celebrating...take care!

Mona Pendleton said...

I'm sorry to hear about your wrist and shoulder Ros! Sending get well wishes your way! Your card is beautiful! The deer looks fantastic and the sequins add a nice touch! Hope you have a great weekend!

Mrs Beez said...

Lovely colour palette, another gorgeous deer. COngratulations and enjoy your cruise party, sounds like my kind of party.

Barbara said...

A very lovely card - love that light blue with the red sequins! Hope you enjoy the little cruise and that your wrist and arm will soon be well again!

Davi said...

SO pretty! Love the aqua and pop of red! The diagonal stripes and wreath really show off the very cool deer too :)

Chriss Blagrave said...

Love your wreath composition! Great embossing and so glad that you have a Misti. I love mine too!

Tracy said...

Love the fun deer head and the soft blues. Wow sounds like a fun adventure. :-)

Diane said...

Oh yes, this card is fabulous as well, love, love the pop of the red sequins...so very pretty!!

Jinny Newlin said...

So deliciously festive and full of fun! Love the addition of "snow" to the stag's antlers!