Yay I have managed a card..... well it is my mum's birthday tomorrow so I couldn't not make one!!! I have a lot going on here in the O'Brien household my hubby has been made redundant and it really is such a worry, the whole company he worked for has gone under, such a shame for all concerned I just hope and pray he can find a job PDQ!!
I have really struggled with the last few makes but I am pleased with this one, I often find a Sarah Kay stamp will get me mojo fired up and this is one of my fav's.....hope you likey........??
Ingredients
Stamp - Babette Sewing ' Sarah Kay'
Colouring medium - Copics
Papers - Simple Stories ' Fabulous'
Sentiment - Wild Rose Studio and 'Mum' is personal impessions
Distress Inks - Vintage Photo
Dies - Magnolia doohickey 'Scalloped stitch lace', Cheery Lyn 'Flourish Leaf Strip'
Nesites - Ovals
Punches - NS Frond
Flowers WOC
Lace, ribbon and gems from stash
Entering into:
Card Makin mamas - Rubber stamp
Stampavie and More - Lots of flowers
Bearly Mine - Ribbons and Bows
Papertake Weekly - Anything goes
Hope you have a great weekend and stay dry!!!
Hugs
Karenxx
21 comments:
WOW! This is soooo beautiful. I adore the Sarah Kay image and you have coloured her so beautifully. I love the colours, layout and all the pretty detailing too.
I was sorry to hear about your hubby, I hope he finds another job soon, I know what a worry it can be.
Hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend
Hugs Sue
This is just gorgeous Karen,love the fab image and papers.xxx
Wow this is so gorgeous Karen...and fabulous colouring too hun :o)
big hugs Vicky xx
This is gorgeous Karen - your Mum will love it! The Sarah Kay images so remind me of when I was a kid, I might have to do one (well I'll borrow the stamp - lol!) Enjoy your two weeks off, no crafty chit chat for a month how will I cope!
Lisa xx
Your mojo definitely is fired up Karen, this is gorgeous. Love the colours you have chosen for you image and papers, they work so well together. Your mum will love it.
So sorry to hear about your problems, hope things change for the better really quickly. Let's hope the phrase when one door closes another one opens is what happens for your husband.
Best Wishes and my thoughts are with you
Eileen x
Hi Karen I am so sorry to hear about your husbands redundancy I know what a worry it must be for you all especially in today's economical climate. I am sure something will turn up. As for your card it is beautiful that image as well as the colours and flowers look stunning, I to have been struggling with my card making just hope that it is a phase that will pass quickly. Thank you for joining our challenge this week at Bearly Mine
Hugs
Lorraine x
I'm sorry to hear about your hubby and hope he can find another job soon. Your card is beautiful. I love the image and she is coloured wonderfully.
Nikki x
This is simply gorgeous Karen and I am sure your Mum will love it. Sorry to hear about your hubby. Hope he gets sorted soon with a new job.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Mags
x
Beautiful Karen, lovely image and colouring, the flowers are so pretty...
All the best with hubby finding a job...
Luv CHRISSYxx
Hi Karen
A stunning and beautiful card love the image and gorgeous colour's thankyou for joining us this week at Bearly Mine Challenges
Hugs Dianne xx :)
Sorry to hear about hubby. A worrying time for you. I don't know why you think you have struggled with your last few cards - they are all lovely. I'm sure your mum will be delighted with this card it is gorgeous.
Love sharon. x
This is beautiful Karen...Love Sarah Kay :0) the card is embellished lovely. hubby will find work soon- no doubt about it! XOX Tania
Gorgeous card Karen a real sweet image, great colours and love the papers, big hugs Jo xx
so beautiful karen.gorgeous pretty image and design :D
fingers crossed for your hubby hun.
xx coops xx
Aaah what an absolute sweetie and i do hope hubby finds a new job soon, Luv Sam x
Waw great coloring and such a great layout Karen, I love it. Hugs! Mojca
This is absolutely gorgeous Karen! Lovely image and flowers. Thank you for playing along with us at Papertake Weekly and good luck!
Fingers crossed for your husband and your family! Beautifully designed card. Love the pinks and browns together and the ribbons are perfect and your coloring perfection
Shelby
A wounderful Card with nice Flowers !!
Thanks for playing with us at Stampavie and more Challenge,
hugs Jenny
This is just so pretty Karen love the adorable image and the papers and layout! So sorry to hear about your problems I am hoping you get things sorted soon - sending best wishes Susan x
Wow this is gorgeous, fabulous colouring and design.
Thanks for joining us at CMM's this week.
Best wishes,
Sharon
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