As I mentioned last week I was at the funeral of my friends mum only to be told when I got home that another friend sadly lost her mum. Well that funeral was today. It was such a beautiful service and I don't know how anyone can keep composed enough to give a eulogy but she did and how proud I am of her. It was in difficult circumstances but it was so lovely to get together with three close friends. We have been together through marriages, divorces, births and I guess the rites of passage inevitably sees us together at funerals.
As I do when I am feeling emotional - I make a card. It is LOTV's It's my party. So love this image.
I used this image when it was my step daughters birthday last year because this is so Kayleigh.
It never took very much to get in a strop. Thankfully it didn't take much to get her out of one either.
Will somebody slap me and tell me "you have more crafty bits in your stash - you don't always have to use that butterfly"!!! Would be difficult though cos I love it.
Just for a change I am going to list items used at the end of the post.
Craftwork cards - card blank
LOTV - It's my Party
Coloured with - Copic Markers, Pro Markers and Flexi markers
Nitwit collections - backing papers
Memory box - Butterfly on ribbon - available from many on line stores
Tim Holtz - Butterflight border - bought at local craft shop
WOC - Flowers
The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop - Princess metal embellishment.
|I would like to enter this card into the following challenges.
http://liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - add flowers
http://craft-roomchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Childhood memories
http://squigglestamps.blogspot.co.uk - Dies and Punches
http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ - anything goes
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk - girly girly, prim and proper
http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.co.uk/ - things with wings
http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ - for a child
http://cardcrafterscircle.blogspot.co.uk/ - Ribbon and roses
http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - use metal
Thank you for stopping by. I am now going to view your wonderful blogs and make a comment or two. See you soon.
A gorgeous card Sharon. I love the image and of course your butterfly and bow!
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This is wonderful Sharon. That is such a great image and I love the papers and embellishments - especially the butterfly so I can see why you like to use it so much.
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Fabulous card Sharon. Love that image and the black, white and pink are gorgeous. I can see why you use that butterfly...it's beautiful. hugs, Pat K.x
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous card. Love that black, white, pink combo. And of course love the butterfly. Hugs Nina
ReplyDeleteSharon, this is a gorgeous card! Love the colors and don't stop using that butterfly .. lol! I love it! :)
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Elise
Sharon, another beauty! Love the image--she looks so bratty! LOL! Great design and embellies--and I love the butterfly, too! ;^)
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Hello Sharon, thank you for sharing your card with us at the Craft Room "childhood memories" challenge...your card is a delight and your attention to detail is fab! Suzanne :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon, What a lovely card, this must have cheered you as it cheers us looking at it. Love that ribbon bow! and the image is fab! I got that die I asked you about by the way! Cannot wait for it to arrive! Judy x
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your sad news... I'll send you big hugs! Your card is just gorgeous! Love the butterflies too! Keep using it!
ReplyDeleteLove your gorgeous, cute card.
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Debby
Sharon this is so beautifully designed. Loving your creative style. Wishing you a fab Tuesday.
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Desíre
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Gorgeous card, love the bow and butterfly element!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at Craft-Room Childhood memories challenge.
Good luck, hope to see you again;-))m
This is one of my favourite LOTV images, your colours and colouring are stunning and your details are beautiful - especially the little crown for the little 'princess'!!
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Heather xx
Ahh, this is one of my favourite images! I love the colours you've used and the layout is fab. Ain't nothing wrong with adding a butterfly - I have a dragonfly addiction! Gorgeous card hun! So sorry to hear of the sad losses you and your friends have had. Big hugs to all. Thank you for joining us over at Lili's Little Fairies, hugs, Jayne xx
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ReplyDeleteHope you feel a little less sad Sharon.
This is such a sweet card.
I think your colouring is wonderful.
And the design is lovely too.
Hugs
Chris x
Fab card Sharon! Love this image - I've had her for ages and still not got round to using her, I really must get her coloured! Love all your pretty details and lovely colours too :o) Hugs, Lisa x
ReplyDeleteHi sweetie, this is just gorgeous fantastic colours, gorgeous work sweetie, huggles Pops x x x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card Sharon.
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Absolutely gorgeous Sharon...So sorry to hear your sad news, sending you a big hug.
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Wendy xx
Hi Sharon, this is one of my favourite LOTV images! Love your card and the colours are fab too. Thanks for sharing with us at MAWTT this week, good luck with the challenge! Pami x
ReplyDeleteThis is totally adorable, Such a great image and love your colours and detail.
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Hugs Mau xx
Sorry to hear your sad news.
ReplyDeleteLove your LOTV card and the pink and black combo is fab. Big Hugs to you
Tracy x
OMG!!!! So beautiful!!! I love the way you colored image, in such a soft Pink. Thank you so much for playing with us at Whoopsi Daisy this week.
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Fabulous card i just love everything about it.
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Fabulous card, she's one of my favourite Mo images and you've sure did her proud.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with Totally Papercrafts, good luck.
Anne x
Hi Sharon. So sorry to read about your friend's mums. Thanks so much for your lovely comment.
ReplyDeleteGreat card I know someone with an attitude like that too lol.
Hugs, Janine xx
A fab image, such attitude, love it!
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Ah, now this reminds me of my daughter a few years ago, lol! A beautiful card, I love how you've coloured her dress, and that butterfly IS gorgeous! Thanks for joining in with our Childhood Memories' theme over at the Craft-Room Challenge.
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Hi Sharon,
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing in our Ribbon & Roses Challenge this week at Card Crafters Circle. Love all your pretty flowers and the card colour combination, wonderful card!!!
Hugs Trish
Thank you for playing with us at Whoopsie Daisy, 'Things with Wings' this week.
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Claire x
Sharon this is just wonderful such a gorgeous image and love the colours and detail!! You can never use the butterfly too much its just perfect on any card! Have a wonderful weekend Love Chanelle xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful card.
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So much sadness and so many memories, I'm sure your Step Daughter loved her card though. thank you for sharing with us at Craft-Room Challenge XOXO Zoe
ReplyDeleteLOVE THAT! Such a cool image and love how you have put this together. just Fab!! Enjoy your sunday and thanks for joining us over at Squiggle Stamps. Hugs Eva xx.
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