Hope you are all well and have had a lovely Easter. I am back to work tomorrow after five days off, which has gone far too quickly.
Today sees a new challenge at Diva's by Design and the theme for this challenge is "Inspired by the Movies". Our sponsor this week is Crafty Ribbons - now who doesn't love ribbons.
I told of a new venture which I was starting this week. I have however made the decision to opt out. Although the rent was only £40 month I would have to sell an awful lot of cards before I could start to make a profit. I hope the other crafters though have success with it.
I have used an LOTV image today and the film inspiration is Babies Day Out.
Not a lot of colouring on this image but I have used Distress Markers.
The flowers are from WOC and Live and Love Crafts. A full listing with a link to the products will be at the bottom of the post.
The frame is made from Katie Sue Designs moulds using Martha Stewart air drying clay.
The pearls strands and the sparkly bead are from The Hobby House.
It is now 11pm and I need some beauty sleep as I only had 2hrs last night worrying about the venture that is no more. I will revisit this post tomorrow evening and add anything I have missed this evening.
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges
Addicted to Stamps and More - Make your mark
Hiding in my Craftroom - Flowers
Just keep on Creating - Anything goes
Fan-Tastic Tuesdays - Anything Goes
That Craft Place - Anything goes/Easter
Crafty Hazelnut Challenge - Use patterned paper
Crafting by Design - April showers bring May flowers
Craft Galore Encore - Creating with colour (favourite colour - pink)
Just B Creative Crazy - Just Because
Keep well and I will see you all soon.
Hugs Sharon. x
A beautiful card Sharon as always your embellishments are so pretty! I am going to a Christening next month and this would be a perfect image I must check if I have it you never know!! Susan xx
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome Sharon, a real treat for the eyes!
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Gorgeous card sweetie love the super gorgeous image.
ReplyDeleteLotsa hugs Vicky xxx
Stunning card just love everything about it you flowers are stunning and this is one of my favourite stamps from LOTV its just lovely. I think you have made the right decision about your venture although people love handmade cards sometimes they are very reluctant to pay the true value. Just enjoy keep making your gorgeous cards. Love and Happy Crafting Hugs Carole x
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous card Sharon, I love your sweet image and fabulous design as always.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you decided to opt out of your venture, it is a lot of money to make before you start to make a profit though isn't it.
Pauline
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This is gorgeous Sharon, such a beautiful image and I love all your pretty detailing.
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Aww this is really sweet Sharon… such a beautiful image and I love the gorgeous papers and embellishments… so delicate and pretty!
ReplyDeleteSorry that your venture didn't work out, although it sounds a lot of money to pay out before you've even started... you would have to sell a lot of cards to make a profit... and bet you wouldn't get back the cost of the card you made.... people just haven't got much money to spend at moment. And yet all the embellishments that we use on our cards cost quite a lot when you add them all up!
Take Care
Big hugs
Sue B xx
Lovely card Sharon, gorgeous detailing. I think you have made the right choice re the venture - £40.00 is alot of money per month if you don't sell any cards or not enough. Hugs, Claire x
ReplyDeleteAwww this is totally gorgeous! Love this image and wonderful design and all the gorgeous embellies.
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Gina x
Gorgeous as always Sharon - so many beautiful details - the floral arrangement is stunning.
ReplyDeleteDebs xx
A beautiful Christening card, such lovely details and design.
ReplyDeleteYou're right to opt out of the 'venture' if it was already causing you stress! It takes all the pleasure out of creating if you feel under pressure! Just enjoy making your fabulous cards!
Chris
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A gorgeous creation!
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Just Plain Beautiful! It is Perfect in every way! Sorry your Venture didn't take place. Have a Great Week!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, love that baby image and all the details.
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Debby
Aww, this is so sweet, Sharon! Beautifully colored with such soft colors. I especially like your new blog header! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, image, coloring and all of the elements work so perfectly together. Thank you for joining us this week at HIMCR.
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Really gorgeous card, Sharon! Love the pretty design, and all those fab embellished details. The image is too sweet and beautifully colored! :^)
ReplyDeleteRegarding the business: you have given yourself permission to reduce your stress level! Sometimes, business can be too taxing on our lives. If it is meant to be, you will find a way to do it later on. In the meantime, enjoy making your beautiful creations! :^)
Hugs, Penny
Sharon your cards always fill me with 'eagerness to do' but never turn out as nice...I just love this gorgeous card and image..xxx
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear you lost sleep but I think you probably made the right decision. It was a lot up front and as you say,that is a lot of cards to sell. Your cards are always wonderful...and this one is no exception.
ReplyDeletePrecious! an amazingly, lovingly created square card, thanks for joining us at Fan-tastic Tuesday this week
ReplyDeleteReally sweet card
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Happy Friday.
Hugs
Bridie@BGPayne Crafts
Gorgeous Design, thank you so much for joining in with the the fun over at Fan-Tastic Tuesday, it means a lot....I hope you will join us again next week for another fab challenge, and Good Luck in the draw....
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Suzy B Owner Fan-Tastic Tuesday
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This is gorgeous Sharon. You are so good with those bows. Judy x
ReplyDeleteOh what a beautiful card! I love everything about it. That image is just so sweet - perfect for new baby, Baptism, etc. You did a wonderful job showcasing it.
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Lena – DT Member
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This is so lovely, the image is beautiful. Love your pretty papers and embellishments and the pearl border looks gorgeous!
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Thank you so much for sharing with us this week at Addicted to Stamps and More, we sure hope to have you back again soon :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is sooo cute! I love your stamp and I love all embellies! Hugs, Flo.
ReplyDeleteReally cute card
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Gemma xx
Such a beautiful Christening card, I love all the details and texture, just amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your card at Anything goes, Just keep on creating, hope you will continue to play along.
Such a beautiful Christening card, I love all the details and texture, just amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your card at Anything goes, Just keep on creating, hope you will continue to play along.
Beautiful. Thank you so much for joining my Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper April challenge with your lovely creation - hope to see you again soon x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creation and love all of the depth, dimension and texture you've used.
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Beautiful, one of my favourite images, sooo pretty with all the embellishments, hugs, Colette xx
ReplyDeleteamazing creation! lovely coloring and details :)
ReplyDeleteThat's so beautiful Sharon. I love this LOTV image for babies, especially Christening celebrations. Just beautiful with all your shabby chic romantic touches. Hugs, Wends x
ReplyDeleteAw another beauty, just love that sweet image.
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