Wow, it's two weeks since I posted anything on my blog.....the first week I had a really bad migraine, which then turned itself into gastric flu. After 6 days in bed I'd had enough, thankfully the girls are old enough to sort themselves out now! Last week was spent getting my strength back after not eating anything for 6 days I was really weak & on top of all that my M.E went nuts. The pain was unbearable I did have a few temper tantrums over the pain...screaming at Nige to make it go away! Poor love he doesn't half put up with some rubbish from me!
Anyhoos enough of that, I hope you all managed to stay safe, well & dry during these horrible storms we have been having here in the UK.....we did manage to nip over to Gentleshaw last Sunday, Nige helped with pumping out the water that had flooded the centre (I just sat in the office feeling really weak, fussing Emily the mad Springer poopy) thankfully alls back to normal now & no animals were harmed during the storms!
This weeks challenge over at My Time To Craft isn't one I particularly like doing, but I'm sure you all feel the same. But they a must have card to have in your box.
SYMPATHY
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This has got to be one of my all time favourite flower stamps that I have. I just love colouring it in, this time I have used my Tim Holtz distress inks!
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Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Atlantic Hearts- fab sketch
Addicted To Stamps- make your mark
The Mod Squad- flowers
Crafting From the Heart- anything goes/use red
Simon Says Stamp- favourite stamp
Image & Colouring Medium
Image- 'Rose' by Local King Rubber Stamps
Tim Holtz distress inks
Roses- fired brick, worn lipstick & victorian velvet
Leaves & stems- pine needles, shabby shutters & peeled paint
Colour distress done with 'antique linen & tea dye'
All inks highlighted are available from Natalie & Amy's
Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Dark Vintage' by Marianne D
My stash- green card & sentiment
Tools & glues
'Collall all purpose glue' from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall 3D glue with tools' from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Classic Petals' Edgeabilities by Spellbinders from Natalie & Amy's
'6" scalloped square card blank' from Natalie & Amy's
Thank you so much for stopping by today, stay safe out there. We are off out to help out at Gentleshaw for a few hours. Katie is coming with us, she loves feeding the animals with me & got so excited last week when she got to hold 'Barley' the barn owl. She was so funny!
Hugs xx
Just so beautiful...I love it hun...:o)
ReplyDeletehave a lovely weekend...biggest of hugs Vicky xx
Beautiful card, Shell! Your rose is superb, fabulous colouring. Thank you for joining us at ATSM this week.
ReplyDeleteoh hun sorry you have been so poorly sweetie take it easy,that is one really beautiful sympathy card hun hugs cheryl xx
ReplyDeleteLovely, the roses are just fabulous.Thank you for playing along this week Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely GORGEOUS!! Your coloring is spot on, as is your layout!!! I love Distress Markers/Inks. Tim Holtz's colors are fabulous. Well done, my dear!! Oh, and i love your little kitty in the corner, can't stop smiling at him!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that you have been so poorly Shell. I hope you are continuing to feel better.
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous, I love the image and stunning colouring.
hugs Sue xx
Hi Shell, So glad you are feeling better your card is gorgeous I love that beautiful image and your colouring. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeletePat xx
First of all I love the camel on your blog, and second your colored stamp is amazing! Wish I could do that. Gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling lots better now Shell… sounds like you've had an awful time of it.
ReplyDeleteyour card is SO beautiful… what a gorgeous image and Wow! your colouring is awesome… fab light and shade… and it's so perfect for Sympathy Card!!
Take Care of Yourself hun and stay warm and cosy!
Love Sue xx
p.s. I would have been mega excited to hold a Barn Owl too! :-)))
Shell your card is stunning, that rose is gorgeous but your colouring is outstanding. Thank you for joining us at Crafting from the Heart.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute. Love the dp. Thanks for playing at Crafting from the heart. Good luck. Hope to see you next time
ReplyDeleteI can see why that's your fav stamp to colour, it's beautiful & you've coloured it sooo good! Sorry to hear you've been poorly, hope you're feeling so much better!
ReplyDeletehugs Jo x
Love this card and your colouring is brill. You know Im thinking of ya cause im your Stalker oops friend that was meant to say, Love Me xx
ReplyDeleteBeautifully coloured image! Thank you for joining the Crafting From The Heart Challenge, hope to see you again soon.
ReplyDeleteVictoria DT
loving this hun great job and ty for joining us at CFTH hope to see u again real soon Judith DT member xxx
ReplyDeleteSo lovely Shell is this
ReplyDeleteSorry you have been so under the weather Shell, hope you are feeling better now hun! Fabulous card love that beautiful image. Susan xx
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you have been so rough Missus hope you are feeling better soon
ReplyDeleteLovely card and i agree not a nice card to make but a must have unfortunately
Big hugs Shaz xx
So very beautiful, that stamp is gorgeous, I can see why you love it! Thanks for playing along with AHSC!
ReplyDeletegorgeous card. thanks for sharing with us at AHSC!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty She'll, that rose is amazing, a super card. Hope you are continuing to feel better, sounds like you've had a bit of a time of it, Jx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sympathy card! That rose looks amazing! Thanks for joining along with Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love what you did here. Thanks for joining us at AHSC
ReplyDeleteGoodness, sounds like time out to craft is exactly what you need! Thanks for playing along with AHSC, very beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteHiya hunnie, lovely to see you back crafting and finally feeling well. Love this rose, it is so so pretty and perfect for the challenge.
ReplyDeleteI will ring you tomorrow promise as I am in all day.
Kim xXx
Oh my goodness, your roses are gorgeous! I wish I could color like that - so glad you are feeling better, Shell!!!
ReplyDeleteYour coloring skills are mind blowing !! thank you for sharing with ATSM!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! these are always the toughest of cards to make, bravo for doing it so good!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing with us the week at AHSC :)