I will try and not be too gloomy as I am writing this post but to be honest I feel very gloomy. I have been to my friends mums funeral today which saddened me deeply. They were all so brave and Denise I love you and I am so proud of you. Big hugs. As soon as I got home I found out that another dear friend lost her mum on Monday. Double wammy eh!!! I did not tell Russ about the second loss as he was so chuffed today to be invited by his boss to go to Manchester to watch the Man United match this evening and I did not want to spoil his fun. So I am feeling a bit sorry for myself and the wine is going down very well and I may possibly start to slur my sentences soon. - is that possible!!!
On the plus side, to try and cheer myself up I made a card. It is a LOTV stamp Baby Boy which I have had for a while now and not inked up before.
Baby Boy
I started with a card blank from Craftwork Cards. The papers are from Nitwit collections called Sunshine and Laughter. I have coloured the little cutie with a mixture of Copic Markers and Pro Markers.
The border is by Memory Box and is called Cherish border - available from many on line shops.
The ribbon and the bling button I received after winning a challenge and are from The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop which I need to pay a visit to and stock up on the gorgeous ribbon. Hey, there's a thought - that would cheer me up no end. And the beauty of on line shops - they never close!!!
The flowers are from WOC and the sentiments are from LOTV. The butterfly is a punch all over the page punch from Martha Stewart.
I am entering this card into the following challenges
http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ - Challenge 75 - Hearts and flowers
I am entering this card into the following challenges
http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ - Challenge 75 - Hearts and flowers
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - more than 1 die cut/punch
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Bingo - Border die/yellow/button
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.nl/ - Things with wings
http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.co.uk - Hearts and flowers
http://diekreativenstempelfreunde.blogspot.co.uk/ - new stamp
http://hookedoncraftchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ - for a male
http://itsybitsyindia.blogspot.in - All the B's - Bow, bling
http://sassycherylschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - die cuts
http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ - anything goes
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Bingo - Border die/yellow/button
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.nl/ - Things with wings
http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.co.uk - Hearts and flowers
http://diekreativenstempelfreunde.blogspot.co.uk/ - new stamp
http://hookedoncraftchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ - for a male
http://itsybitsyindia.blogspot.in - All the B's - Bow, bling
http://sassycherylschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - die cuts
http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ - anything goes
Enjoy the rest of your evening friends.
I'm so sorry to hear your sad news Sharon.
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable. I love the cute image, your colouring is beautiful and the layout and details are gorgeous.
Take care
hugs Sue
My goodness, Sharon, I am so sorry to hear of your friends' losses. It seems to come in bunches, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteI must say that you hold your wine really well to create this gorgeous card while imbibing! Wonderful design, beautiful coloring, and fabulous attention to detail--love those pearls on the wheels!
Hope things get better soon for you and your friends.
Hugs, Penny
Hi Sharon, This is fabulous, I love the sweet image and gorgeous ribbon.
ReplyDeleteI feel so sad for them, it was the worst time of my life when I lost my lovely mum. Just be there for them hun when they need you.
Hugs Sue W.
Oh Sharon, this card will not only cheer you but us too. What a beautiful card you have made! Lovely image, lovely layout and well overall I just olove it! Judy x
ReplyDeletefantastic card Sharon, love that image and your colours & layout are gorgeous. hope you're feeling a little better today - and I know your friends will appreciate you being there for them. I know I did when I lost my lovely mum
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Hi Sharon
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your friend's losses. Hope your feeling better today. Just be there for them when they need you. Fabulous card as always! Great details and embellishments used. I find online shopping does the trick when I'm feeling down. Hoping you have a better day today.
Sarah x
Hi Sharon,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your friend's Mom. :( Sending you big hugs.
Your card is simply beautiful! Coloured stunningly, and such lovely details!
Big Hugs,
Elise
Beautiful card. So very cute.
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Jayne
Beautiful card, hope you feel better soon Sharon.
ReplyDeleteHugs DIane x
Hope you feeling a little better today Sharon, went to a neighbours funeral myself on Monday, really took it out of me for the rest of the day. Beautiful card. Take care, Sue x
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon, sorry to hear about your friends mum and that you are feeling down. Thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love all the details and the image is just sooo cute!
Sarah
Really like the colors you are using here and your coloring is very nice! I especially like the blue pearls as hubcaps on the wagon - cute! A lot of nice detail here.
ReplyDeleteCard making is a great therapy, isn't it?
Nice to see you at Craft Your Passion and I hope to see you again next week!
~ginny
CYP Design Team
RubberMAD (my blog)
Sorry to hear you're having a sad day Sharon - making cards (and drinking wine!!!) is very therapeutic though, so I hope you feel better really soon :)
ReplyDeleteThis card is so gorgeous, I love the border and all your details, the image is adorable too, and beautifully coloured :)
Tanya xx
Hope you're feeling better today Sharon - sending you big hugs!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card...love the soft details and beautifully coloured image.
Thanks for joining us at Fab n Funky this week. Pat K.xx
Slurring your sentences made me laugh! love that. I am so sorry for so much loss, that is so depressing and to put on a good face so your DH doesn't know is so brave. Glad you were able to comfort yourself making this fabulous card to share with us. I HAVE to have that die now, lol. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon, I wonder if you saw my question in your 'contact me' section? I am just checking. Have a lovely day, Judy x
ReplyDeleteHi Judy. I did message you yesterday so I don't know if it got lost in cyber space somewhere. First of all I would like to thank you for the lovely message you posted on my blog. It made me smile when I read it. I am sorry but I wasn't blogging when I bought the die you are enquiring about so I didn't make a note of the name. I have looked on the web for you though and have seen one that looks very similar and it is called Romantic Rectangles (Spellbinder). Hope this helps
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Hugs Sharon. x
That helps a lot Sharon. Thanks for that. I keep looking at this lovely card you have made, it really is something! I love it. I will go check those out now. thanks again, Judy x
DeleteSorry for all the sadness you're experiencing. However, this card would lift anyone's spirits as it so sweet and lovely. The butterflies and the die cuts are gorgeous.
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Sorry to hear of your sad news. Your card is absolutely amazing, love the cute image and gorgeous details, especially that large bow! Hugs, Claire x
ReplyDeleteSo Sorry to hear of all the sad news you have had to deal with..I hope you are doing ok..
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning, your colouring is amazing love the design & detail beautiful baby card.. Love the die cuts... I have joined as a follower as to visit again... Hugs May x x x
Sorry to hear about your sad news hun xx
ReplyDeleteLove this card, it's so sweet! Adorable image and love the lemon and blue :o) Hugs, Lisa x
Our deepest condolences on your losses. Crafting can be great therapy. Your card is so pretty. I just LOVE the coloring. Still getting the hang of that myself. Thanks so much for playing along the ItsyBitsy Big B Challenge and all the very best!
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So sorry to hear your sad news, and a double whammy is never good. Being distracted with a glass of wine and craft should definately help, especially when this little guy is sooooo cute! Helen
ReplyDeleteYour poor friends - they must be feeling so sad - so sorry for their loss. Awful news like that can have a big effect on our moods and outlooks - but hopefully it makes us thankful for what we still have.
ReplyDeleteThe baby boy card is stunning - gorgeous card as are all your cards...
all the best
Paula x x x
Your card is Fantastic! I love that image and your coloring is on the spot. Wonderful inspiration! thank you for sharing with Through the Craftroom Door.
ReplyDeleteOh, Sharon! This card is so sweet and cute! Lovely work!
ReplyDeleteStunning card. I love the image and all your embellies look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining Di's Digi Designs Challenge this fortnight and good luck.
Lorraine x
Such a beautiful card - so many gorgeous details! Thanks for playing along with Fab N Funky this week!
ReplyDeleteThis is just adorable, such a beautiful card! so sorry to hear your sad news, take care!
ReplyDeleteHelen x
Was für eine tolle Karte, danke fürs Mitmachen bei den Kreativen Stempelfreunden.
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Ulla
Congratulations... :)
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