A shabby heart

I just had to join in the Shabby Tea Room challenge this week .... "Lavender and Lace" ....

Need I say anymore? (sigh)

 Such a sweet combination ... makes me think of romance, old vintage finds, postcards and love ...

This adorable antique doily was sent to me from Chriss Blagrave ... my swap partner ... it is so precious and I am pleased that I have found a home for it .... on display where is ought to be

On this hanging heart ... drawn and cut by hand and put together with love ... different lilac papers randomly cut and all stitched together ...

       covered with various stamps from Eline Huis and a little printed masking tape by Tim Holtz ...

A silver crystal pendant drops and glistens in the light ...

More lace ... ribbons ... a cameo ... tulle and of course lilacs with a glittered rose ... drop crystals and a butterfly with sparkle ... and my shabby heart is complete ... 

Till soon

Ros

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

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

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

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