Saturday 2 August 2014

No time....

It is now 8 days since my last post and I have no idea where the time has gone. I have been busy with stuff at the club and travelling a fair bit but I honestly haven't had any 'ME' time at all - except for an hour and a half yesterday - when I made this.
I used up a few scraps of lace which had been cut off from an original length - the only way I could get them to fit was to make this diagonal shape!
The backing paper is from my stash (which STILL doesn't seem to be getting any smaller) and I stitched it onto some coordinating paper, distressing the edges lightly.
The image is of course from ADFD and I coloured her with promarkers and added a fair bit of glamour dust to make her wings sparkle!
The scalloped frame was cut from the same colour backing paper as were the two 'trellis' corners.
This solitary rose was lying on the desk and although I think the pic makes it look quite red, it is in fact a deep lush pink colour!
Just added a couple of pearls, a sentiment and decorated the inside to match.

Challenges -
Di's Digi's - Lace & Pearls
Inkspirational - Use Markers
Suzy Bee's - Anything Goes
Crafter's Cafe - Use a Digi
Addicted to Stamps - Anything Goes
Divas by Design - Anything Goes

So my blogging buddies, please accept my apologies if I haven't been round visiting you all this week. I promise to try and play catch up in a couple of days - I am in the middle of the maddest month ever - I have two four day visits to the National Championships over the next 2 weeks then a 12 day stay coming up. Am hoping that on the couple of days I have back at home the middle of next week I will be able to 'wind down' a bit before getting 'wound up' again!
Hugs from me -and if you've left me a comment - THANK YOU!! x

29 comments:

Jan said...

Pretty card Viv love the lace xx Jan

Kathleen said...

Gorgeous card, fabulous choice of colours

Kath x

Meggymay said...

Beautiful card Viv, its a super design the rose looks great as well.
Yvonne x

Sue said...

It sounds like you are very busy at the moment, I hope you get some time to relax soon.
Your card is gorgeous, I love the sweet image and delicate colours.
Sue xx

Sarah-Jane said...

Lovely card, very pretty. I like the image and the colour. Thank you for joining us at Divas by Design this week.
Sarah-Jane x

Carole said...

A very pretty card! super colouring and I love the pale green.I like how yu have placed the lace along the corners and congrats on using some stash...I need to take a leaf out of your book!

Wendy said...

This is gorgeous Viv, love the sweet image and such pretty colours.
Wendy xx

McCrafty's Cards said...

Gorgeous card Viv, I like the sweet image the lace and the colours.
Kevin xx

aussie aNNie said...

Gorgeous card Viv, love the papers and corners here. What cardstock to you use as it almost looks like linen...love it.
Have you joined my birthday candy?
♥aNNie The Journey is the Start

Jackie said...

Time does have a way with flying by like a jet, but you have put your 1 1/2 hours to great use with this wonderful card :o)
Jackie xx

debby4000 said...

Oh what an adorable, gorgeous card.
luv
Debby

vic said...

Beautiful viv love the soft colours and gorgeous image! I'm just catching up with everyone's blog I have no idea where last week went too :)
Have a lovely day
Hugs
Vic x

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Hi Viv gosh you have been busy and still are so reading your post! Its a wonder you had time to make anything never mind this gorgeous creation! Love the design and beautiful papers and lace what a great match! Hope your month goes well and you manage to squeeze a bit of 'me' time in! Susan xx

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Hi Viv gosh you have been busy and still are so reading your post! Its a wonder you had time to make anything never mind this gorgeous creation! Love the design and beautiful papers and lace what a great match! Hope your month goes well and you manage to squeeze a bit of 'me' time in! Susan xx

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Gorgeous card Viv - love the soft shades of green with a touch of pink. Beautiful layout too. (I adore ADFD images)!
Sylvia x

Debs said...

Gorgeous card - beautiful DP's and adorable image.
Thanks for playing along with The Divas this week.
Good luck.
Debs xx

Irish Cherokee said...

I am in awe Viv. Everything about this card says "it took Awhile" but 1.5 hours? I absolutely LOVE this card. It is simple enough to allow the sentiment to be shared with the image for impact. Excellent! - Jim

Katie Melhus said...

What a sweet little image - she's so pretty! Thanks for playing with us this week at Addicted to Stamps and More!

Katie Melhus said...

What a sweet little image - she's so pretty! Thanks for playing with us this week at Addicted to Stamps and More!

Loll said...

Hi Viv. Gorgeous lace and rose embellishments. And your image is so sweet and perfectly colored! Thanks for joining us at ATS&M.

Sarn said...

You made that beautiful card in 1.5 hours? You are my new Hero.

It's fab.

Good luck in the championships. I take it you are referring to Bowling?

Hugs, Darn Sarn xxx

Lee-Anne said...

Love the lattice/lace combo under that beautiful rose! Such a sweet image...love the sparkle on her wings :) So happy you could join us at ATSM!

Anonymous said...

Love your soft colours and beautiful fairy, very feminine card. Thanks for joining us at ATSM this week. Monika

flossbite said...

Brilliant card....thanks for joining us at The Crafter's Cafe this week.
Hugs
Fiona DT

Desire Fourie said...

This is so beautiful with the green. Love how you did the sentiment.
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Pat said...

This is so pretty Viv and love that soft green and the pretty floral paper, and the lace matches perfectly. Like the way you have domed the sentiment between that gorgeous rose and the sweet topper. x

Craftdee said...

What a great way to use your scraps of lace! Thanks for sharing your lovely card in the "Lace and Pearls" challenge at Di's Digi Designs
Good luck and hope to see you in our next challenge too, Donna ♥

Jacee said...

Just found your blog, so enjoyed looking around, you make some really lovely cards. I have become a follower so I shall be calling in to see your lovely creations regularly, hope you'll come and visit me too.
Hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

Marina said...

I love the shape of the lace. A beautiful colour and a lovely card.Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational Challenges. Come back next time! Marina