Wednesday 16 March 2022

Happy Dandy Dance! (And a surprise)

 Hang out the bunting (even though it will get wet cos we have a very very rainy day here) -

WE ARE CONNECTED! 😁😁

Hopefully now things here will get back to normal and I will be able to spend a little time at my craft desk, visiting blogland without worrying about silly mobile data charges.

I have a quick CAS card to share and further down the page is a little thank you from me to my lovely followers who have commented on my posts whilst I have been internet-less!

I had a little stampie-fest with one of Lavinia's Dandelion stamps.
I used Dew Drop inks in Grape Jelly, Pear Tart and Sea Breeze.
I had found some neglected coloured card whilst unpacking so used a small piece of the purple one to just give me a definitive edge.

I am experimenting all over the new house to find a spot that I am happy with to take my photos!

Right - now here's the aforementioned surprise -

As I am so very grateful to all those who have commented on my sporadic blog posts I have put together a couple of things to say thank you.

Bundle 1 is a 5 piece Die set 'Village of Light', a Creative Expressions Snowflake Slimline Stencil and a circle die.

Bundle 2 is a Memory Box Stamp Set called Graceful Fern, a Creative Expressions Snowflake Slimline Stencil and a circle die

PLEASE NOTE MY LITTLE GIFTS ARE ONLY OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE FOLLOWED MY BLOG PREVIOUSLY AND HAVE COMMENTED ON POSTS SINCE THE START OF 2022.
IF THIS IS YOU AND YOU WANT TO GO INTO THE HAT JUST LEAVE A COMMENT ON THIS POST AND SAY YOU WANT TO BE INCLUDED.

Please don't just come along and leave a comment now to be in with a chance of the giveaway! I will check!
I'll number you in the order you comment and will do a draw on 30th MARCH.
I will post to anywhere but can't be responsible for any taxes!

THANK YOU TO ALL MY LOVELY BLOGLAND FRIENDS WHO HAVE BEEN WITH ME DURING MY STRESSFUL TIME!  XX

20 comments:

crafty-stamper said...

Glad to hear you are now fully sorted and back to normal-beautiful card,love the dandelion stamp and colour combo.No need to include me in the draw but would like to know the make of the little circle die please
Carol x

Glennis F said...

I don't know how you have coped without the internet, thank goodness you are up and running again now.
Your dandelion card is so pretty in those colours
Thanks for the chance to win one of your surprises, that is so generous

Aquarius said...

What a pretty card and the narrow strip of colour works well. Great to hear that you are now properly connected to the internet and look forward to seeing some of your latest makes. Thanks for your generosity in putting together a couple of surprises.

Loll said...

I'm so happy you are finally connected, Viv!! YAY! LOVE your gorgeous thank you card. What a lovely image and so beautiful in the colours you've used. No need to add my name to the draw ... I'm just happy to be back commenting after a bit of an absence. xx

Liz said...

Great news that your internet is up and running again, Viv. I’m not sure if I’ve commented on all your posts this year and qualify to be entered for your giveaway, but I just wanted to say what a gorgeous card this is. I have this stamp but never thought to use it like this. Thanks for the inspiration. xx

Bonnie said...

Woot, woot! It's been a long haul and I'm so glad things are finally settling down for you, Viv! Love these sweet dandelions! Fantastic colors! Thanks for a chance to win one of your generous gifts.

TK said...

Congrats on the progress, and your new home! I hope you're feeling settled, and getting back to "norm". Your are generous, but I'll let the sweet winnings go to someone else -- but thank you for your generosity!

KathR said...

How have you coped without yer tinternet ( my mums name for it lol) , mine goes off for minutes and I'm like a headless Chuck 🀣
I just love this dandelion card the colours are just right and I love so many of your others....would you mind if I borrowed a bit of inspiration from them..
Here's to brighter days ahead with your tinternet and more beautiful cards..xx

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Such a beautiful card Viv. I'm so glad that you have internet again and I look forward to seeing more of you in blogland again. Thank you for the opportunity to win one of your surprises.

Sue xx

Lee said...

Hi Viv,so happy You "Are Connected",yaaaay.have missed your lovely creations like the gorgeous dandelion card.xx

Ros Crawford said...

I am so happy to hear all is going well for you at last, and such a delightful card Viv. Stay well!

Brenda in IN said...

It's been a long journey for you getting the house and getting settled. I would be berserk without internet! This is a stunning card using just one stamp. It is so inspiring. I don't want to be included in the give away but it is extremely nice of you. The gifts are wonderful.

Pat said...

Sorry I have missed several of your posts but will be rectifying that, but so glad to hear that you now have your broadband connection and are properly up and running...such a long time for you to have to wait for it though and it has obviously been very frustrating!! How lovely of you to offer these two prizes and I would love to be given the chance to win one. Finally, down to commenting on this beautiful card. I love the Lavinia Dandelion repeat stamped in all those wonderful colours, and the dark purple card strip gives it a great edge and finished with a lovely large sentiment...perfect! x

Mac Mable said...

What a happy CAS card Viv. You have come through your move with flying colours and I am so glad that eventually it has all worked out for you x. Stressful at times x. Bundle 2 looks amazing and how generous of you to celebrate with us with these gifts Viv x.

Carole said...

Lovely card Viv and so glad to see you back in connection to blogland, I have missed your wonderful inspiration. You can add me to your draw, but that is not the reason behind my comment...but Thank You, I wold be here anyway! Hugs xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Very pretty CAS card Viv , love the dandelion stamp…and so pleased to hear you’re connected again…moving is so stressful.but hopefully now you can fully settle down..please add me to your draw…bundle no 2 looks interesting….thank you for offering these lovely bunches you’re very generous Viv

Anne

HilaryJane said...

Dear Viv, how generous you are to offer these wonderful prizes, yes please I would love to be included in the draw. I am so glad you are settling into your new home and slowly getting yourself straight. It will be great to see you more often. Love your dandelion card and that soft stamping, so effective xx

Vicky Hayes said...

You sound really happy to be settling into your new home Viv and to (YAYYYY!!) be back in Blogland. I am delighted for you :) What gorgeous colours you've used on this beautiful CAS card and I do love the stamp. You are so lovely to put together two prize bundles to say thank you to your followers. I have been a shockingly haphazard comment-leaver this year so I shall sit this one out! Vicky x

Sarn said...

Hi Viv - not sure if you got my email - so decided to leave you a comment regardless!!!

It’s a really pretty card and it’s very kind and sweet of you to give away a couple of lovely prizes.

No need to include me in the draw - I just wanted to say how gorgeous the card is.

Hugs, Sarnie xxx

Pia S said...

Finally things start to get back to normal, I'm so happy for you:)
Your use of the dandelion stamp is inspiring, loving the effect of multiple color stamping here.