Winter Birthdays

Hello ...

It's a beautiful sunny Saturday here ... and I'm taking a minute to share a card I've made for a friend's birthday ... 

It's been so dull that taking photos has been a nightmare ... But I think you can see that I used some pretty paper from MME along with the rich pink/red paper from a Dear Lizzy range

I love this colour combination ... and It's a change for me ... must be because I've been feeling so low that I needed something bright and cheerful to play with

The card base was ordinary white card stock and I took one of the digital Pink Petticoat Ombre papers - "soft sage" ... tweaked the colour a little to match the paper and ran it through my printer - I was pleased with the result.

I was also commissioned to make a New Home card - which I did - and sent it off without photographing it first ... do you ever do that? 

I hope you have a lovely weekend ... From choice I would just like to stay in my little craft room but now that DH has been given the all clear to drive - I just know I am going to be hounded to go out with him somewhere ...

I'll be back tomorrow for a new prompt at Our Beautiful World ... 

Till then - keep safe and thanks so much for stopping by

~ Ros ~

With a Thankful Heart

Hello there ...

I hope you are all well and having a good week ..

Within a day of my DH coming home from hospital he came down with a heavy cold ... Thankfully he is on the mend and though I tried hard not to catch it ... I have finally succumbed - I have Thursday Club tonight and as I haven't been for a few weeks I can't let them down so I am busy putting together little albums for them to embellish.

I have a card I made for the challenge this week at Shopping Our Stash 

... where the theme is about Thanks and though I feel pretty rough - I have such a lot to be thankful for - Especially all you wonderful bloggers who have offered prayers and kind words over the past few weeks ... 

This is for you

I'm really loving the inlaid die technique and used it for my card

... along with a few scraps of paper and a computer generated sentiment

I inlaid the Thankful die from PTI and a Heart die by Nina Brackett

Thanks so much for visiting me today

Have a beautiful day

~ Ros ~

City Crafter 184

Hi there ...

Lovely to have you visiting me today for the new challenge at
City Crafter

Kirsty has picked a Photo Challenge for us this week

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Fortunately for me ... I love working with these colours and they also happened to be the colours of my Stepson's wedding ... The one we missed as my DH was in hospital ... 

So of course I made a wedding card ... knowing that the 'Bride To Be' loves shabby chic / vintage

... and of course my card needed a box 

Apologies for the dark photos ... It's so dull here 

The paper is really sparkly but I don't think you can see that either

We have a wonderful sponsor this week ...

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If you would like to take advantage of additional savings you can subscribe to a 3 or 6 month subscription. A 3 month subscription - $30.50 plus $7.50 shipping and a 6 month subscription - $27.50 plus $7.50 shipping.  Actually shipping charges will apply to Canadian and International orders. We have amazing inspiration each month from our talented design team so be sure to stop by artfuldelight.blogspot.com. 

The winner of our challenge will win the fabulous new November Card Kit!!

What gorgeous things to play with

Our Guest designer this week is Ela who really wowed us with her creation on week 177 ... click on the link to go visit her blog and enjoy her wonderful talent

My fellow DT members have some lovely projects to inspire you this week ... hop over to CCCB and check them out ... Then link up your entry for a chance to win this awesome prize!

Good luck!

Have a beautiful day

~ Ros ~

November ....

Hello and welcome to a wet and cold day here in Liverpool

Today's prompt at 

Our Beautiful World is November

November in the UK signifies Guy Fawkes ... Fireworks and bonfires that are never confined to just the 5th November but last for weeks ... I'm not a fan ... I fear for the wildlife ...

It also signifies Remembrance Day ... when we wear a red poppy to remember our heros of war 

Here in my little corner of the world it is another change in nature ...

I couldn't help but be a little whimsical with this ... The Vacant sign doesn't really hang on there ... I added it digitally ... 

I took a sign from the internet and removed the background - you can check out my video on Our Beautiful World blog to see how I do this - then using Print Shop ... I added it to the photo ... 

Nesting is over ... Many birds have flown away to warmer climates ... but soon the Robins will be back and their little red breasts a welcome delight.

Though we have occasional bursts of sunshine, our mornings are often dull with rain clouds

and this is a common sight ... 

... rain pounding on the windows

It does help the winter pansies

But even Gispy won't chance it and finds herself a cosy bed

And hey ... if your owner isn't home ... well, there's always a shelter at Gipsy's house 

No idea who this guy belongs too! I suspect his owners are out a lot because he visits us often ...

So what is your November like? We'd love you to share it with us at 

Our Beautiful World  

check out what my friends have posted on the blog Here ...

Have a lovely Sunday

Till soon

~ Ros ~

Happy November

Hello!

Happy November to you! I hope your Halloween evening went well and you all had fun ... It went well for me ... My DH came home!

I went into the hospital yesterday afternoon and the doctor said he could finally come home ... 

Thankfully the MRI scan showed no problems and the Neurologist was happy to release him ... He is still on medication and they think that the problem lies with his ears so an appointment has been made for him to have a more thorough investigation at the ENT department.

I can't tell you how relieved we are ... It's been a tough time ... and we are both immensely grateful for your support ...

My sweet neighbour unfortunately lost her FIL this past week which was very sad ...

I found the time to make her a little card ...

This is not one of my best ... I just haven't been able to concentrate on creating lately ... Thankfully I make my DT projects in advance

Maybe my mojo will return soon ... until then I'll be content will visiting you all and drinking in your beautiful creations ...

I hope November brings you all much joy

Thanks for stopping by

~ Ros ~

I Love Postal

Hello!

Today is our last photo inspiration challenge at Papercraft Star until December

We are taking a little break ... 

Our photo this week is right up my street ... I Love all things Postal!

... and isn't this just so inspiring?

That said ... I wasn't sure what to make for this challenge ... Sometimes I just want to do something a little different from a card ...

I had an old wooden photo frame that was calling to me ... and I took it from there

(You get to see another table I rescued and restored here too)

I covered the frame in different papers some of which I stamped ... I'm sure you recognise my all time favourite postal stamp there

Yes, I even got onto the chalkboard band wagon by painting a piece of canvas with chalkboard paint and inserting it into my frame ...

Some handmade flowers using text paper nestle with a couple of bought flowers

Trinkets, buttons and lace ... Yes I went to town with this and loved every minute

I like how it looks on my table too

I can't wait to see the entries this week ... I hope you will join us ... don't forget to visit the blog to see what beauties my fellow DT have in store for you too 

Thanks so much for stopping by ... 

Hugs

~ Ros ~