Wednesday 12 September 2012

Bad Penny

Like a bad penny I've turned up again! I've also turned up the heater in the craftie space... my goodness it's been chilly here today - long sleeves, a cardi and socks have been donned this evening. Ah but only SEVEN more 'sleeps' till the big getaway! Well actually it's more like six and a half 'sleeps' seeing as how the flight is at some silly o'clock time but just think, I will be sunning myself in my favourite hotel, being spoiled rotten some 8 hours later! Are we there yet??????? LOL

Sorry - get back to the card...

I had some fun with stamps and ink for a change after being inspired on pinterest - I lurk about on there as you can get some fab ideas when your mojo has gone awol....

This is a layered card, made using linen textured paper.
The stamps are a mixture from Viva Decor, Personal Impressions and Hero Arts and the inks were also a hotch potch of different makes - Simply Red not by Mick Hucknall (!!) but a cheapie pigment ink bought in the bargain bin of somewhere or other, Wild Honey distress ink and Salmon Adirondack Lights.
Considering I just stamped using stuff laying about on the desk, it's not turned out too bad (well I think so anyway!).
The huge red button is from Mum's button box and the ribbon is from my stash.
The sentiment is from Hero Arts.

Challenges -
My Mum's Craft Shop - Buttons
Paperminutes - No designer paper
One Stop Craft - No Floral embellies
Love to Create - Ribbon
Totally Stampalicious - Ribbon
Sparkles Monthly - Nature

That's it from me for today - am away to look through blogland before bed! x

19 comments:

Kathyk said...

Love the card and your colour selection.

Where are you going on your getaway? I'm assuming long haul - have a wonderful time

Kathyk

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous,love the image...fab layout.xxx

Wendy L said...

Lovely card, thanks for joining us at Love to Create. xxx

Jackie said...

A beautiful card and a lovely sentiment, great colours.
Have a lovely holiday :o)
Jackie xx

Jacqui's little piece of England said...

This is lovely, great colours

jacqui x

shaz earl said...

Fabulous card!

Thank you for joining in the fun at Sparkles monthly challenges for our * Nature * challenge.

Hope you will join us again & good luck in the draw
Hugs Shaz x

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

This is really pretty, love the colours & sentiment!

Thank you for sharing with us at Sparkles monthly challenge, good luck!
Hugs Shell xx

Unknown said...

hi me luvverly ...been bloomin cold here too....love the card...stunning...i think your a little excited arnt you...but you need a rest...lucky bugger..so jealous...love sassxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

coops said...

love this viv.really gorgeous stamps and your design and colours are stunning ;D

xx coops xx

June Nelson said...

Stunning little card me darlink and love the sentiment too, its perfect for this card, just gorgeous, I haope you have a brilliant holiday, huggies June xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Netty said...

Loving your choice of gorgeous colours. Annette x

Lynne said...

Love this one.Gorgeous colours.
I just might have to case it lol.
Lynne xxx

Deanne Saunders said...

Oh, that's gorgeous!!! Love the colors!! Thanks for participating in LOVE TO CREATE challenge!! Hope to see you again!
~DEANNE~

My name is Cindy said...

Love the colours on your card Viv!! Hope your desk is a bit tidier, but as far as being burgled goes.... have I ever shown you a picture of my daughter's bedroom? Have a geat holiday! Cindy x

Shelby said...

This car is so cool. Love the layered stamping and the panels of white look amazing.

Shelby

And maybe you're the good luck heads up penny:)!!

Viv said...

It's a fabulous card again Viv, enjoy your break away too :) Viv xx

Sally said...

Lovely card, and your colour choices. Thanks for joining us at MMCS.
Sally. x

Kati said...

I love your card! Thanks for showing it for paperminutes.
Hugs
mamapia

Suzie McFloozy said...

Beautiful CAS card with a stunning colour combo x
Thanks for playing along with us at MMCS this week & good luck x
((hugs)) Suzie xoxo