There's already some lovely cards in our gallery and we love to see your creations!
I did a bit of accent stamping to highlight the lovely big flower which is from Altenew. It's one from their layered sets and I just used the outline stamp.
Stamped it in a pigment ink in a dark pink shade and then once dry watercoloured.
Hope you can join us this month - the DT and our Guest designer Karen (Random Reflections)
have lots to inspire you!
My lovely blog visitors will know what a terrible trial we have had since selling our home last May and then moving into a tiny (and very cold) rented property supposedly for a few weeks.
Almost 7 months on we finally exchanged contracts on our new home on 11th of this month, we get our hands on the keys on the 19th and our removal firm are booked for 21st.
I cried with relief when we finally exchanged contracts, it has been a long hard few months, fraught with worry wondering if it was going to happen at all.
I have several more grey hairs than I did 6 months ago! Anyway, onward and upward for us now.
The new place doesn't need anything doing in terms of decorating but we do have to buy new furniture so that will be exciting and more importantly I am looking forward to a brand new craft space! (The only downside is no internet until mid February!)
To those of you who have sent me message of support and put up with me generally moaning and being miserable for what probably seems like an eternity, (you know who you are), I thank you and am eternally grateful for my blogland buddies.
I will be back as soon as I am able. x
35 comments:
Your flower is just beautiful and I love how you have highlighted it with the background stamping. Such good news re your move, I share your sense of relief. Fingers crossed that all goes to plan from now on, good luck xx
Glad to hear you have finally exchanged contracts and the end is in sight.Stunning card I love the beautifully watercoloured flower and background stamping
Carol x
Wow, that watercoloured flower is so beautiful Viv, love your card
Joan
(not long to go now !)
I am so happy for you Viv! Finally! I hope the move goes smoothly and can't wait to see pictures of your new home! Love, love, love your card! The flower is so pretty and I love how you've done the background and sentiment!
Sorry for the second comment. I meant to congratulate you on your long awaited move to your new home. Sounds like it has been a real trial but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
OMG Viv..So very happy and excited for you and your hubby to finally being able to move into your new home soon:-) We are hoping to put our home and property up for sale in the Spring/Summer of 2024 and then we will look for a smaller home with just a yard. We plan to camp out in an RV park while looking for a new home and store our "Stuff" in a couple of storage units. Then I will be the one moaning...lol! I am sure you will be able to understand if I get a bit cranky:-) BTW I loved how your loosely watercolored flower turned out, your colors and stamping. TFS my friend and again...Congratulations:-) Love and Hugs...
Beautiful card, your flower is gorgeous with the loose watercolouring and love the layered stamping around.
P.S> I'm so glad you are finally getting to move into your own home ♥
Love your beautiful pink flower with the flow of watercolours, Viv. I'm so happy that you finally have a date for your move to your new place --- YAY! Have fun buying new things for your craft space!! :) xx
Great card for the challenge and what wonderful news about your house at long last. Here's hoping you have a long and happy time in your new place and look forward to seeing you back in blogland once your internet is up and running.
Hooray! You must be over the moon. I’m keeping everything crossed that the move all goes well. And I love your beautiful card.
Hooray! You must be over the moon. Hope everything goes well with the move, I’ll be keeping everything crossed for you. And I love your beautiful card!
👏👏👏 What a relief, I'm pleased to hear that news. Love this beautiful pink flower and the background details. x
Beautiful card Viv your pretty flower really 'pops' out of the card...love the colours.
So pleased to hear you have finally exchanged contracts..things can only getter better now
Anne
Beautiful card Viv...I love your watercolouring. I have goosebumps for you on the removal news...so pleased for you...Friday the 21st is the first day of the rest of your life! I hope it all goes smoothly for you. See you soon I hope. xx
Pretty design Viv, I like the extra stamping on your card. I hope everything goes well with your move and you are soon settled.
This card is simple and wonderful. The background stamping looks great and highlights the soft flower. I am so happy for you getting your keys and ready to go. I hope the move goes well and your internet comes sooner than you expected. Getting new furniture is a bonus and a new craft room is so exciting. I hope you'll share with us when you have internet.
Hi Viv
What a beautiful card .. .. .. I love it!
It would look great inside a picture frame too!
So pleased you are nearly there with your house move .. .. I thought about you the other day and wondered whether you were now in your new home. Not long to go now!
Wishing you happy 2022 and a happy new home!
Love Jules xx
That is good news, Viv, congrats on your new home!
I like how the single flower doesn't feel out of place or floating, with the help of that honeycomb and circle stamping. Lovely effect.
Oh Viv that is absolutely FANTASTIC NEWS.Wish I could send A NEW HOME card to you.I am so happy for you both.I adore the card too,so pretty.Hugs xx
Oh Viv, I am delighted for you! I hope the sound of corks popping were heard in your neck of the woods ;) It's all happening very quickly now it's actually happening. Can't wait to see the photos of your swanky new craft space!! Your beautiful card has had to take second fiddle to your exciting news but it really is a beauty. I love the background stamping which really brings the coloured image to life. Good luck with the move! Vicky x
Such a beautiful watercoloured flower Viv and I love the background you have given it which looks great. So pleased that you are moving very soon which must be a big relief to you at long last, and wish you all the best in your new home. x
Moving home is just the n=most stressful time and I'm SO pleased that you see the end in sight. Every happiness!
Your card is so beautiful I just love the subtlety of the gorgeous flower!
Chrissie
Super thrilled with your uplifting and positive news Viv...I have been with you all the way and I wish you both all the luck in the world in your new home on the 19th/21st January x. Such a beautiful card and the loose water colouring looks fabulous Viv x.
Beautiful, Viv, and I love your accents that add so much interest (as if that flower isn't enough to set your eyes upon)! Very pretty.
Wishing you a speedy move and lots of fun buying new furniture!
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Such a gorgeous card Viv and even better is the news that you have finally exchanged contracts and you can look forward to life in your new home. My daughter who is now 38 was not conceived when we put our small flat on the market to move. We sold straight away but because of a hitch in the chain further up the line I had given birth and she was a month old when we finally moved, it took us nearly 12 months altogether so I feel your stress and am so glad it will soon be over.
Sue xx
That';s fantastic news!! I am so HAPPY for you!! And what a beautiful card... my type of card, it speaks volumes!
It was good to read that you had good news Viv, I hope the move goes well and that you will be in your new home soon.
Yvonne xx
Sorry to be so late, Viv. Your card is, as always, stunning! I hope today goes well and also the 21st so this can all be behind you! Please send me your new address! (I'll email you, too, in case you don't see this online.)
I also want to thank you for your Christmas card which just arrived last night!! Can you believe it. The postmark is November 25th!! That's the worse so far this year. Last week I got a few cards from the UK mailed on December 14, but NOVEMBER? Ridic! Better late than never and it's a real beauty. Hammy and I are loving all the schparkle!
See you back here when you settle in. I'm so pickled tink for you at long last! Lots of love, Darnell
So glad to hear that your move has finally happened. You're probably all moved in now and are busy unpacking. Lots of love and best wishes for your new home.
Love your watercoloured flower, and the background detail looks fab xx
Hoping your settled in to your new home finally even if sitting on the floor. Hugs Mrs A.
Congrats on your beautiful flower, and your new home! How exciting! Have fun shopping, and we'll see you soon!
Stunning card, you've coloured that flower beautifully.
Hugs,
Katrina x
WOW - how did I miss this one? It's a real CAS beauty.
Hugs, Sarnie xxx
I've been having a good look on your blog Viv - my commenting has been nothing short of rubbish this year. Too little time unfortunately. This one really stood out - what a stunner! Love how you've watercolored that Altenew bloom - it looks like I could pick it right off the card!
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