'Love'

Hi everyone......I'm back from cloud nine......been to London for a cuddle of my new Grandson (big smile)....(picture at end of post)....now its back to all those things you forget about when you are away....yes washing etc!!
We shall not dwell on that, nor the fact that we are rapidly approaching the end of February!!

So how are all of you? I hope you are all well and I welcome my new followers to my blog...thank you for joining me, I hope you like what you see and please let me know when you have popped by.

A Big THANK YOU to all of you who left such kind comments about Thomas and shared in my delight. it is so very much appreciated and I am sure you will forgive me for being a bit behind with my visits to you.

Ok...a card....Valentine...I know its late but it was for hubby so I couldn't post before the day now could I?

A simple design using a new embossing folder from Sara Davies Signature range , and also the heart die and the Love die form the same collection.
I embossed some linen card and then die cut the heart......mistake!! I should have die cut the heart first as the embossing was flattened a little....I did manage however to run it through again with the folder re-aligned...... then I thought about inking the hearts.....then I thought again.....bound to mess it up!
The red paper is some I have in my stash that already has tiny hearts embossed on it but sadly not visible with my wonderful photography! the 'love' was cut several times and layered for a bit of depth.

There we have it!!

I was lucky enough to have a win in the playground the other week and win some more 'love' so just need the time to play with it all.....till then I will send love to you all, thank you for stopping by. Fortune has smiled on me in more ways than one this last fortnight......I am one lucky lady!

Take care everyone and have a good week..........and one last picture.... of baby Thomas.....

I think he may be saying .."Who are you?"     :)

TTFN
Hugs
Carole xx



Challenges entered :-

Cuttlebug Mania....................................I 'heart' you
DD Challenge..........................................Red and White
Simply Create Too. #103.......................Use pink/red only
Moving Along with The Times #14......Words only,no image (don't think a cut out heart counts as an image)
My Crafting Stories #2...........................Anything goes
Less is More...........................................Add some texture (linen card and embossing)

'A SPECIAL DAY'

Hi Friends.
A quick post to share the card I can now show you.....for my youngest Son and DIL....... Yes!.. my Grandson has arrived!  He was born on Monday weighing in at 7lbs 12ozs. and they have called him Thomas (photo at end of post).

Here is the card .....

A popular LOTV stamp this one... coloured with copics and The 'Special Day' is also an LOTV stamp.  The banner is Sue Wilson with a computer generated sentiment. I coloured white pearls blue with my copics so they matched. All papers and embellishments from stash.The large scallop dies are Spellbinders that I have had years!

And here he is...............

I can't wait to travel to London for my first cuddle!

OK .....I've some buttons to stitch on a little cardigan..... so best get on!

Have a good weekend everyone, take care and keep safe and well.

Crafty hugs
Carole xx

Pink Love

Hi there!
Well It's Friday evening...again!! These weeks are going no slower than last year are they!
How are we all?...Well.... I hope and judging by your blogs you have all been very busy. Such a talented bunch you all are, there sure is some inspiration to be had...so why does my mind go blank when I get in the Craft room?

My share for you is very girlie and full of love.......

The base card was printed with the pink hearts on my computer and then I added the With Love die (Crafters Companion) twice, one a bit deeper pink to make a bit of  a shadow. I like the font on this die. The tulip is in the same slightly darker pink.(Joy/Noor design)...I think.
All made from snippets so will hopefully whip to the playground for some fresh air!

Nothing exciting lined up for this weekend...how about you? Hope it's a good one whatever you do. Lets hope we can have a dry one for a change here....its been wet every weekend since the middle of last November.....much to hubby's annoyance as it means he can't get any outside jobs done!.......and thus I don't get any crafting done either.

Short and sweet tonight.......phew I hear you sigh!!

Take care.........see you next week if someone doesn't pinch it in the meantime   :)

Crafty hugs
Carole xx

Challenges entered :-

Pixie's Snippets Playground #214
That's crafty.....................................Love
In the Pink..........................#87......With Love/Valentine
Simply Create Too.............#102.....Love/valentines
Cute Card Thursday #411................In the Pink
Time out Challenges #49.................Love is the flower
My Crafting Stories...#2...................Anything goes
Double D Challenge........................Pretty Pink hearts
Uniko...............................................Anything goes...option love
AAA cards #57................................Love me like you do