Thursday 28 July 2011

told you the glitter would be back....

Hi Girls

Just a quickie tonight... as we've been out all day and am going to put my feet up in a tic!  We went across to Skipton to meet some good friends... and of course, on the way back, had to call in at my fav craft shop at Embsay (Samuel Taylor - Click on Crafts).  And (hmmmm of course), I just had to spend a little.... well, you've got to show willing haven't you?



Anyway, this was a card I made yesterday and didn't know what to put on as a sentiment.  And today I bought a Tim Holtz typewriter alphabet strip (think it's made by Sizzix), and it was perfect for what I wanted - young and funky!  The image on the card is from Funky Kits and is Manga Girl #1 - a Sugar Nellie design.  I've done my best at embossing and 3D'ing it like Debby does... but still have wrinkles!  The DP is from a Sweet Fairy pad by Prima... and there is bazzill card backing it.  I've used my nesties for the shape which was run through a swiss dots embossing folder, and distressed the edges and added stickles with EXTRA glitter (well I had to make up for the lack recently... didn't I??) 


Right, I think that's all.....  but just wanted to tell you all that as it's my birthday early next month, I'm gearing up to do some CANDY and have some nice things I've collected put by for it!  But I'll have to have instructions on how to do the linky thing etc...   Anyway, watch this space please!

Thanks all for looking - and a special welcome to my new follower Katy who gave me endless advice at Embsay today - her cards are absolutely FABULOUS and I'm now going to wander over to her blog to have a look!

Big hugs to all
Christine x

12 comments:

  1. Hi Christine awwww sweet image & yes got this SOMEWHERE hangs head in shame..great layout & your alpahbet looks fab..no I dont NEED that..LOL..I had a visitor today..you know who??? lovely to see her & partner..oh & the dog too..we had a great ole chin wag..cant wait for sept.. if you need help with the linky thingy Ill send you my land line num..I can talk you thro it..I have free phone calls up to hr..dont think it will take that long..but hey once we get talking who knows..

    smiles the other Christine xx

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  2. Fabulous card Christine, love the colours, cool image.

    Kath x

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  3. Beautiful card, great image. Lee xx

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  4. This is fabulous Christine, I love Manga images and you've made a great job of colouring this one! Just spotted your last post too - don't know how I missed that, its FAB (even without glitter lol) love how you're embossing behind the image. Debby's gonna have to start looking over her shoulder lol and I'm glad your doing your bit to keep the economy on the up!!

    Big Hugs Laurie x

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  5. gorgeous card christine.fab pretty colours and i love the sweet manga and sparkle :D
    ah you`re an august birthday like me, not sure how you do a linky as never done candy but am sure someone will know for you :D

    xx coops xx

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  6. Hi sweetie, this is just gorgeous, fab layout and details gorgeous work, hugs Pops x x x

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  7. Gorgeous as usual Christine! Love the alphabet die you've used. xx

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  8. Gorgeous Christine, love the colours.
    Hugs Emma x

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  9. Beautiful card Christine - you've done a great job with the 3-d - really makes the cute little image stand out. Fab. alphabet set (don't you just love Embsay Crafts) and I love the lilac colour scheme.
    Hope you're having a happy weekend - hugs, Sylvia x

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  10. A card without glitter just does not work does it...fab card hun - off into Leeds - may just pop into sam taylor there too..
    Sarah x

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  11. Awww this is adorable Christine. Such a cute image and love the colours.
    Diane :-) xx

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  12. Hi Christine, have wandered over to your blog from do-crafts. Thanks for replying to my question and after looking at your cards I would say they deserve to win! Hope you don't get too dis-heartend with entering challenges, I've decided that, as others aren't winning either, I'm in good company! Sarah P.S. Am off to be a follower now.

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