Tuesday 13 March 2012

Going to be pampered...

Hi Best Blogging Buddies

Well... in honour of the fact that my lovely OH and me are off tomorrow for a couple of days at a fabbie spa hotel, I decided to make a card to mark the occasion!  So out came LOTV Positively Pampered..  And yes, she had to be all pink and glittery (we'll maybe just refer to this in future as 'a la Christine..' hehe!


I coloured her with copics and promarkers, and I did try various embellishments including ribbons and bows with this image, but decided finally that she and her glitter was all that was needed - so I left her at that.  I did score a grid on the card behind her, then glittered the grid with Ice Stickles... I like the look I think...  No busy DP's tho to take away from her prettiness!


Now, for those hanging on tenterhooks waiting for news of my first WI meeting last week!!  Well, certainly no Jam and Jerusalem despite a lot of your comments!! hehe!  I'd made friends with some lovely ladies before I'd even got through the door - and they'd saved me a seat so I didn't feel so Billy No Mates!  There were about 80 ladies in the meeting altogether - it's a new and really fresh WI group... and I would say the average age is around 40-45 (ish).  Of course my joining raised that average a good deal! The talk was by a lady from 'Colour Me Beautiful' - and was all about the colours you should wear and how you look in the first impression you give means so much.  And there was I sitting in my jeans....  Hmmmm!  Anyway.... despite that, I really enjoyed the talk and made a few new friends, so a success all in all!  And guess what.... the next meeting just happens to be a craft night!  With.......  yes, you've guessed, a card making stand!!  (There is also a cross-stitch and a sugar-craft stand too).  So me being me, offered to help out with the card-making.  Good thinking???????   But now I think I have to come up with a project!!!  HELP PLEASE!!!  All suggestions gratefully received!  But remember, there won't be loads of scissors or DST, and I'm not taking my copics (heaven forbid)...

Hope you're all having a good week.... I'll think of you tomorrow when I'm being pampered having my facial etc... honest!

Take care and Happy Crafting
Hugs
Christine x

31 comments:

  1. Glad you had a good time at your WI meeting, and your spa trip sounds fab. Love the pampered card. So pretty, and you know that I love LOTV images!! Gorgeous Christine.
    Annette
    xx

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  2. Beautiful card, enjoy your own pampering! Sounds lovely x
    Wendy x

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  3. That is uber sweet Christine, just adore this!

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  4. This is so gorgeous Christine. Love the way you have left the image to speak for itself.
    Have a wonderful few days away being pampered!
    Good to hear about your WI going so well.
    Edna x

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  5. So gorgeous Christine, love the image...enjoy your few days away,sounds lovely.
    Wendy xx
    ...I have nominated you for a blog award.

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  6. Ooh this is so pretty Christine! Gorgeous image, love how you've coloured it, and love all your sparkles too :o) Glad the WI thing is going well! Lisa x

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  7. Hi Christine, gorgeous card! I have this image but not used it yet, shameful! I love the glittery background, looks fabulous! Have a wonderful time tomorrow, I am not jealous, much! Oh and so glad the meeting went well! Pami x

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  8. Hi Christine - oh wow, love it! Your colouring is superb and love the sparkles - just perfect.

    Glad the WI went well, you've obviously struck lucky there - our WI's are all (now am I allowed to say this?) shall we say older (much!) ladies. The traditional idea of WI and they do not like strangers!!!! The looks you get - arrrggh!

    Not going to be much help with the card stall - maybe die-cuts? You could make a butterfly on an embossed circle maybe? Dunno if that's any help or not!!

    Enjoy the spa - lucky you!!!

    Sarah

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  9. Gorgeous card Christine, glad the WI went well and get you going to a Spa for a few days, have fun.
    Hope you have a great time.
    Hugs
    Suzie xx

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  10. oh Hun,this is just gorgeous,hun,love the image,and the colours are just so beautiful,glad your WI went well hugs Cherylxx

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  11. The WI meetings sounded great! Hope you both have a wonderful time on your spa break :)

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  12. Stunning card, just love it, all the glitter and the pink, very elegant. I really like this image but haven't got it.... yet.
    Have a great time and so pleased the WI went well.

    Kath x

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  13. I knew you'd make friends straight away Christine. So glad you enjoyed it.

    Your card is just adorable and you were right not to add any more embellishment; it's perfect as it is.

    Have a fabulous spa day - I'm soooo jealous! It's my birthday tomorrow and I'd much rather have a spa day than a day in work :(

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  14. Hi Christine awww how sweet is this cutie?? dead right no more embellies dont need it..glad the meeting went OK sounds like you had a good ol natter..as for the card making your gonna be pushing it if your not have tape etc..try some T bag folding?

    smiles Christine the other one X

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  15. I love this card Christine, it needs nothing more than you have given it - its perfect! Like Pam I have this image and shame on me for not using it yet!
    I knew you'd love the WI but I'm still hopeful of some jam in the future lol
    I'm sure Lisa will come up with some amazing idea for your craft stand.
    Enjoy your spa break - my kind of fun!
    Hugs Laurie xx

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  16. Christine your work is always so INSPIRING!!~

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  17. Hi Christine beautiful card, I love the glitter on the powder puff and her wings . I'm so glad everything went well for you at your WI meeting and I hope you a a wonderful few days aways
    Hugs
    Emma xx

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  18. Chris, this is totally FABBY!
    I love the delicate colouring. In fact I love everything about it.
    hugs
    chris x

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  19. What a delightful card. Glad you got through your first WI meeting unscathed :o)
    Jackie xx

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  20. Gorgeous card, love it.
    luv
    Debby

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  21. Morning sweetie this is stunningly gorgeous..

    I am loving the colours too...

    Huggles Pops x x x

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  22. so stunning christine.the image is so gorgeous and i love your beautiful colouring and design :D
    enjoy your pampering ;D

    xx coops xx

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  23. She is darling! I really love that image and your soft colors! Beautiful card!

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  24. Stunning card, enjoy the spa! xx

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  25. Me again honey - you had a question re the sentiment on my cupcake card today. It's by Elzybells but unfortunately she's out of business now! :( Think she is making a few collection for Penny Black but not sure if this one is available. If I see it, I will let you know!

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  26. Love this stamp and really love what you've done with it. The glitz is gorgeous! xo, Coleen

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  27. Glad you had fun at the WI - must check out if I've got one local to me. Now I'm looking forward to hearing about your spa break! :)xx

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  28. Simply gorgeous, Christine! I love your card! Hugs Delphine xx

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  29. fab glitter card - love the image - where did you go to be pampered then? let me know
    Have a great weekend
    Sarah x

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  30. Glad you enjoyed your first WI meeting, seems like you are looking forward to the next. Love your card by the way. Stunning as always
    Hugs
    Tamara

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