Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Cupcake Creations Color Challenge 3

Hello again ... this is my second post today so if you are looking for the CCCB challenge - please scroll down ...
I got time to create a card for my friend's birthday ... I teamed it with the new challenge at Cupcake Creations ... how could I not use this beautiful inspirational picture by the incredibly talented Leslie at A Creative Mint ... I looove her work ... 



Gorgeous and so fresh ... don't you just love those flowers? Anyway this is my card ...


I used 2 different papers and some white card that I stamped on ... a handmade glittered rose, pearls and lace and of course some lovely seam binding ...


Hope you're having a lovely day ....

Till soon

Ros

City CrafterChallenge Week 30

Where does the time go? Here we are for another challenge at City Crafter and our lovely Cheryl is hosting ... this week she has asked that we do a Thank You card or project ... and I too echo her words ... We are all truly grateful for your support ... Cheryl is also sponsoring a great prize ... Thank you Cheryl! 
We don't have Thanks Giving here in the UK ... When I was a child we always had "Harvest Festival"... we celebrated at school and at church ... We would all bring a home made basket of fruit and vegetables and they would be put on display ... after which they would be distributed to people less fortunate than ourselves ... It was a lovely tradition and in my opinion too much is taken for granted in life now ... not many people stop and reflect on what they are blessed with ... The whole time I have been without a kitchen, a sink, and living in disarray ... I thought about all the people in the world who are so less fortunate ... each day I try to remember my blessings and amongst them are you lovely people who come and visit ... this card is for you ...



Websters pages again ... and a lovely doily ... the pin came from a challenge I won some time ago at PPCC ... the flower is from Prima (love those flowers) ....


Those little flowers are from my stash ... and the card is sprayed in glimmer mist but I'm not sure you can see that ...
Take a look at the rest of the DT work and the beautiful card from our GD this week ... Amy Duff ... she is one talented lady!! 
I look forward to visiting you all and seeing your creations ... Have a wonderful day 

Till soon
Ros







Monday, November 08, 2010

Playing with glitter

I've been busy with some projects this last week which I can't share just yet ... but this afternoon I had some time to play ... 




 ... I love glitter ... and as my Brother and SIL will be celebrating their 40th Wedding Anniversary in a few days ... it was the perfect reason to play and indulge myself ... I had to photograph these using the flash because it is dark here (cold, wet and windy too!)




An anniversary card with Websters pages, a prima flower ... lots of lace and different glitters ... what could be better? This is almost the last of my little piece of flocked ribbon ... and this card deserved it ... I just had one of those ruby crystals and it found a perfect home .... rich red glitter adorns the heart ... coated twice ... and the pearls sit oh so comfortably on the precious piece of scroll lace ... a find at an antique stall ... how I wish I had more of this ... 
I am a happy girlie right now ... with a glittery face and a room to tidy ....
Have a wonderful evening and I'll be back tomorrow ...


Till soon
Ros

Friday, November 05, 2010

Still here ..

Hello my dear blog friends ...
I'm sorry I have been away so long ... just all the work going on and my electricity has been off for long periods so couldn't even use my computer much. I've not really anything new to share as any spare time I've had I have been preparing things for the Club which started again last night - and for some up coming projects ...
It has been a rough week and still more to come ... on top of which 2 members of my husband golf club collapsed and died within a few days of each other whilst golfing! 
I made this card sometime ago for a friend who lost a family member ... simple, straightforward ...



... and pretty quick to make when the unexpected happens ...

On a much lighter note ... Thank you to my dear friend Kirsty, creator of CCCB and Chief Pixie at the Pixie Dust Paperie for these lovely goodies I have just received for my Club ... They will be so thrilled!


Have you visited Pixie Dust Paperie yet? The new November kit is now available and it is really lovely.
I hope to be back with you all soon ... till then 
keep safe

Ros



Tuesday, November 02, 2010

City CrafterChallenge Week 29



Good morning to you ... It's Tuesday again and that means a brand new challenge at City Crafter and this week Linda has chosen a digital theme with "Get Your Digi On" ... Yep, time to use your digital stamps ... We have "Some Odd Girl" as our sponsor this week and the DT each used a stamp from her range ... 


I used Anjou!

I printed it twice onto CS ... reversing one and then did the same with paper  and pieced them together. Everything else was from my stash ... 
We have the brilliant Clare Buswell as our GD this week ... if you're looking for inspiration take a look at all the work done by the Clare and DT this week ... as always there's a prize to be had ... just follow the rules and most of all have fun! I look forward to seeing your creations this week. 
Have a lovely day ...

Till soon
Ros



Monday, November 01, 2010

Play Date Cafe Color Splash



Hi there ... how's it going? ... Did you all enjoy your Halloween weekend? ... It was very quiet here and we didn't have many "trick or treat" callers at all ... seems my friends noticed the lack of callers too ... hmmm ... I'm just popping in with a little card for the Color Splash challenge over at Play Date Cafe ... such a pretty picture 



I went with another Christmas card ... trying to get as many as I can done ... here's my effort ...


I love this holly stamp ... It's an Anna Griffin and I picked it up on Ebay ... the sentiment stamp is WM and that beautiful lace is from my swap partner Chriss Blagrave. I used flower soft for the 'snow' on my poinsettia and added touches of glitter to my holly.
Thank you all so much for your sweet comments of late ... I really appreciate each and everyone ... I am still struggling without a kitchen sink but the work is well underway ... then I discovered that the cupboard doors that have been delivered are the wrong ones! ... Why did I know that would happen? ... Seems it will take another 3 weeks to get the right ones ... Thank goodness I'm at Practical Philosophy tomorrow to ensure I don't get stressed ... just let everything go .... Actually it makes me realise just how fortunate we are ... some people don't even have running water or kitchens do they ... so I am thankful for all I have ...

Till soon my friends ... keep safe
Ros