Saturday 16 July 2011

I'm back...

Hi best blogging buddies.....

Well firstly, can I welcome my new followers.... it always astounds me that people want to take a gander at what I make... so to have some new members via the Docrafts forum makes me very happy!  So a big welcome to you... hope you like what you see..

Now....  Yes I realise I've been back from my short break for a week and haven't posted...  but I think my mojo stayed down on the Isle of Wight....  cos I haven't been able to do a thing this week (apart from spend money on my stash which is just SOOOOOOOOOOO easy!)  I've actually been doing 'that dreaded word that starts with an H and ends with  K'... to get out of going into my craft room and gazing at my desk!  What's the matter with me? Mojo hol??????

Anyways.... I decided as it was raining today there was no escape... sooooo i got in there!  I've had this delicious digi image from the Paper Shelter (In the 20's) for a little while now, so decided it was about time I gave her some colour!  I used my promarkers to colour her in, then added glitter (of course...), then used my embossing tool to curve the image and then 3D'd her onto an oblong of card textured with my swiss dots embossing folder.  This was all layered onto a slightly larger rectangle of bazzill.  The DP in the background is from a K & Co pad - Classic K Charlotte, and that's layered onto bazzill kraft card. 


I've used some seam binding for the bow etc... then added flowers that I made with an MFT Die-namics die called Flower Trio and Leaf Trio which I got from Simon Says Stamp.  I cut them out in pink - then wiped a pink versamark teardrop over them, and sprinkled glittery embossing powder on them and heated.... i LOVE glitter!  These were all then held together with a pearl brad from WOC.    Oh and I added glossy accents to her shoes and bag but it's not showing up too well in the photo...

So there you go...   Hopefully I'll be back sooner rather than later... provided the rain keeps up! (OK...... I'm really wishing for sunshine!

Hugs to all and thanks for visiting, and big thanks for those that comment...
Christine x
ps... Challenges: Divas by Design - Pastels
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

18 comments:

  1. Welcome back to blogland Christine - isn't it awful when you just can't get into the crafting mode. Doesn't look like your Mojo went very far away - this card is fabulous. The image is adorable - love that "aren't I gorgeous" expression on her face! The colour combo and embellishments are delicious!

    So in future, all you need to do is remember this saying - "Crafting Forever, Housework Never"
    Hugs, Sylvia xx

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  2. Well I'm an old follower and I love what I see!!
    Welcome back Mrs you were missed. This is a fab return, your pretty little girl is coloured to perfection Christine and I love the little sparkle in her eye!

    Hugs Laurie x
    PS
    Took me ages to work out 'Housework' lol can't think why it didn't jump straight into my head
    xx

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  3. Awww Christine wot a stunner she is worth waiting for..wots HW never heard of it..LOL
    sounds like swearing to me..I did try a bit of it this morning tho forced into it..
    couldn't wade thro the pile of rubbish an that was just me craft room..pmsl.
    on a more serious note lovely creation very pretty image great easy layout..

    smiles the other Christine xx

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  4. stunning card christine.the image is gorgeous and i love your pretty colours and sparkly flowers.
    its great to have your back in blogland ;D

    xx coops xx

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  5. Hi Christine
    Lovely card
    Glad ou had a nice visit to the island. Does it make you wish you hadn't left?
    Not taken Belle to see her brother, have often thought about it!

    Have a good day, my regards to Barry x

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  6. Hi there Missus! Good to have you back. I think we need a mojo-break every so often. Love your card and that image is tooo cute!

    Great colour combo.

    Edna x

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  7. Oh .. lol i would never have guessed that word lol.. good job Laurie told me!!
    Although i have spent the last 3 days doing it solid .. so if you aren't doing anything at the end of next week.. why not come on over .. and see it all why its tidy!! LOve the card .. that little image is so sweet the colours are so pretty.. why not enter the pastels challenge at Divas by design?
    Let me know about meeting up
    Lisa x

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  8. Hi sweetie, this is gorgeous love the image and fab details, big hugs love Pops x x x x

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  9. Fabulous card Christine, love the colours you have used and brilliant colouring on the image.

    Kath x

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  10. I know what you have its post holiday missing mojo, I have suffered from it to many times lol...the only cure is what you have been doing, stash shopping lol...your card is stunning, I love the colours and the image is fabulous
    Mina xxx

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  11. Hi Christine, what an adorable card - just love this image and your lovely layout. Luv Trish x

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  12. At last - she's back - thought you had gone forever!...fab card there - great image
    Sarah x

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  13. Such a gorgeous card Christine, love the image and colours.
    Hugs Emma x

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  14. Love this image, she has such a cute face. Pretty colours (as always) and lovely flowers.
    Annette
    xx

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  15. Just so gorgeous Christine...!

    thanks for joining us at Divas...and good luck..!

    hugs Vicky xx

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  16. Fabulous Christine!!
    Thanks for joining us at Diva's this time hope to see you next time too!!
    hugs
    laney

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  17. wow what a beautiful card love the little girlie ... well done and happy crafting love sandy xx

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  18. Great card. Good luck with the DT Call at the Paper Shelter
    Hugs
    Tracey

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