Thursday 1 October 2009

4 Days Later......

Evening everyone! 4 days later and I'm back with something to show! Has been a bit of an odd week for me which is why I haven't posted, haven't felt well (the germs from leo must have finally got me! hehe) and my creativity packed its bags and went on its hols well and truly taking my motivation with it! Not a nice feeling. In any case I think a little break has done me good, I think that creating every day-will force you into a break every now and then to recharge. I did miss everyone though! I think I am almost back to myself now!

I bought this beautiful Sugar Nellie stamp a couple of weeks ago and haven't had chance to ink her up yet and thought now was the time since I've been dying to use her! It's one of the 3 stamps brought out by Sugar Nellie for their It's A Girl Thing fundraiser-all proceeds of the sale of these stamps go 100% to Breast Cancer Fundraising-this image is donated by Leanne Ellis-one of my all time fave artists! I actually coloured her in using a mixture of distress inks and twinkling h20's and shimmerz. I also stamped her out twice so I could layer her up with some silicone glue but left the wings so it kinda looks like they're fluttering out of the card:)

I haven't played over at Midnight Madness for a few weeks but totally loved this weeks sketch the minute I saw it so had to have a go! I've used my sewing machine to do some wavy stitches around the square layers so it doesn't look too um square I guess! I don't do clean lines it seems do I?! Over at 3 Clovers they want us to Think pink as October is Breast Cancer Awareness month so this is so perfect for this card!

Stuff:
  • Sugar Nellie stamp 'Cherub' available here while stocks last (very limited edition so get these now-they won't be restocked!),
  • MME Wild Asparagus papers, hero arts sentiment, lace and prima say in pearls all from quixotic paperie
  • Core'dinations cardstock, distress inks and twinkling h20's, sewing machine

Almost the weekend.....can't wait, I'm having a rare night out with my friend Michelle Saturday night...I wonder where I put my dancing shoes;) Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you might leave me-they're very much appreciated! Huggles xxx

30 comments:

  1. what an absolutely GORGEOUS card! i LOVE the vintage colours and feel, and those stamps are just breathtaking. welcome back!

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  2. You know I just love your take on this sketch!!! We have all been taught...stay within the lines....the lines are our friends!!! lol I like how your did the sketch with a "twist" How fun is this!!! The lace and pearls ae Ooo La La!!! What fun. Thanks for playing with us at MMSC. We sure do appreciate it and hope you return so we can see more of your amazing creativity. Be sure to check Priscilla's blog for more fun activities this month.

    Carol
    MMSC-Guest Designer

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  3. Beautiful card, and very sweet stamp you used! Hope you're back to feeling 100 percent soon. :)

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  4. Wonderful card!! That image is just precious!! Great colors and love your off - kilter take on the sketch. Very nice!! The MMDesign Team thanks you for playing in our challenge this week and we want you back every week!!

    Phyllis MMDesign Team

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  5. I like yr card loads layers and colours are very yummy

    Love Dawn xx

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  6. Oh my giddy aunt - this is amazing!! I wish I had made it! LOL! Love this image and everything about this card! Your work is amazing! Thanks for playing along with us this week at MMSC. We hope to see you again next week - can't wait to see what you come up with. Be sure to check back at Priscilla's blog for all the fun and give-a-ways in the coming weeks!
    Linda MMSC Guest DT

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  7. Oh what a gorgeous card, fab cute image.
    luv
    Debby

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  8. Hi Hun Glad your feeling better, love the card isn't she sweet. Hope you have a fab night out on Saturday. luv gina xx

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  9. Fab card Rowena. Glad your mini break has left you feeling a little better and recharged your mojo! Enjoy your night out on saturday!
    Hugs, Vicky ~x~

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  10. Hi there,

    Hope you feel better soon. This card is simply stunning. I love all the distressing.

    Ali x

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  11. WOW!! This is really gorgeous!! Love your take on the MMSC!! :) HUGS

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  12. this is totally stunning just adore the papers and colurs are brilliant too love cheryl xxxxxxxx

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  13. Oh, I just love that! As usual, your work has brightened my day. :) Hope you have a great weekend.

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  14. Ive missed you hun !!!! hope your feeling better now xxx

    LOVE this card, ive been eyeing this stamp up since i first saw it, think i may have to have it hahahaha and its for a good cause so its kinda like guilt free shopping hehehehehe love the papers and layout youve used and those prima pearls are gorgeous xxx

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  15. Sorry you haven't been well Rowena and I hope you're on the mend now hun. I know what you mean about overdoing the crafting sometimes and losing your mojo in the process..... last night I threw a card in the bin half way through and had a major sort out of my stash instead!
    Have a great weekend, hugs Tara xx

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  16. I love your collage look and the elegance with all the details. This is just such an awesome take on the sketch!! Thanks for playing with the MMSC this week.

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  17. Sorry you've been poorly, I've missed seeing your cards, but this one is a real cracker, gorgeous vintage colours and such a fab stamp, love it

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  18. Hi Rowena Check out http://whimsicalwishes.blogspot.com/

    Hugs
    Anne

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  19. Your blog is STUNNING!! I love scrolling through the marvelous designs and being fascinated with your coloring...keep up the great work! I found you through Katrina by the way! :)

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  20. Gosh i was only looking at this stamp yesterday with absolutly no clue what to do with it.. and here is your amazing card... its just stunning, i love it x
    Hugs Minxy x

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  21. Stunning! Love the distressed look and that bling in the corners!

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  22. Hope you are feeling better soon, Rowena! Wonderful job on our sketch, I always have fun looking at your take on it. You have a certain flair using collage and stitching, I don't see anywhere else! Thanks for playing hun , xox ~Jeni & MMSC DT

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  23. Did I say how much I love this? Just wonderful! Ooo and congrats on your candy win! Wahey!
    Have a lovely weekend
    Kim

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  24. What a wonderful take on the sketch you are just so creative..I love it :) Thank you so much for playing the Midnight Madness Sketch challenge this week. We value your participation and please mark your calendar for the Oct 16th MM Blog Hop :)
    Priscilla
    MMSC Hostess

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  25. OMG your card is....well i have no words!!!

    absolutly stunning

    love emma

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  26. GORGEOUS!!! Rowena, I'm SO happy to see you playing with us at MMSC again! I just love your take on the sketch. :) Thanks for stopping by with such nice words on my blog too! I'm glad you are feeling better. :)
    Michelle MMDT

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  27. Wow, I really like your take on the sketch challenge. Your angel and your vintage look are fantastic. Thanks so much for joining us this week at MMSC!
    Please stop by my blog, and sign up for my birthday blog candy. I will be giving it away at the end of the month!
    Denise
    Midnight Madness Design Team

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  28. This card is just beautiful love all those layers and the sewing just adds to the whimsy of it with the wings a flutter
    hugs Nikki

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  29. stunning...theres defo nothing wrong with your mojo girl...love that sentiment
    Mina xxx

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  30. Goooorgeous Rowena, luv it!! she is one of my fav's too :)
    Hugs Marlene x

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