Sunday 4 March 2012

A card and some news...

What a busy old day today has been! 

Was on duty at communion this morning, then Scott had a rugby match and then after the rugby match he had a football party to go to! Scott was also at his friend's house last night for a sleepover and although I am assured they were quite well behaved I'm hoping he'll be so tired he'll fall asleep really quickly. I know I want to!!

So have you noticed anything different about my blog today. Glance over to the left, over there.... I've been asked to be on the DT at Creative Craft Challenges. I'm very excited and can't wait to get started.

The other night at Cass's I tried a spot of paper piecing, this is the first time I've ever tried it so I picked a simple stamp to start with but now I've tried it once I might just try it again very soon.... Watch this space.


Challenges I  would like to enter:

CES -Flower Frenzy
Dream Valley Challenges - Mother's Day (I know I don't have a Mum but the card is for my Aunt...)
Fairy Tale - Paper Piecing
Paper Play - Something Old, Something New (new technique - paper piecing, old stamp and papers etc)
Paper Shelter - Fancy Folds

No new products were harmed in the making of this card! Use It Up 2012.

Image - Just a Girl, coloured with Promarkers, Funky Kits
Cardstock/Paper - from stash
Embellishments - flowers, ribbon (dyed with Antique Linen DI), pearls, all from stash

I have a few ideas I want to try out tonight so I shall be off now to try them while I still have the energy.

Thanks for dropping by today. Hugs. Susan xxx

21 comments:

Wiccababe said...

congrats on your new DT post quine, well done :)
love the colour scheme you've chosen, you've done a fab job with the paper piecing - not nearly so scary once you try it is it?

Debz
xx

Fiona said...

fabby card Susan...well done on your DT spot.

Fi
x

Nikbee said...

A fantastic card. I love the paper piecing.
Welcome to the CCC team!
Nikki x

Susie said...

Fantastic card and fabby news of your new DT position - Well done! Susie x

Tracey T said...

Many congratulations, Susan! Well done and well deserved. Lovin' the paper piecing, beautifully done! xx

Kathleen said...

Gorgeous card, love the fold. Great job too on the paper piecing. Thanks for joining us at Dream valley
Hugs
Kat x

Alyce Kit and Clowder said...

This is so gorgeous...love the image and the colour tones are lovely :)

Mina said...

huge congratulations on your new DT spot Susan...your card is fantastic...I love the orange and brown together
Mina xxx

Casper said...

Hiya there Susan,

What a bright and gorgeous card - love it!

Congrats on your new DT role too!

Thank you for joining us at Fairy Tale Challenge.

Take Care
Big Hugs
Casper(GDT)
xxx

Jenny said...

Eine sehr schöne Karte ist das. Ich mag das Motiv.
Danke für deine Teilnahme bei Fairy tale Challenge. Liebe Grüße.

cheryl said...

HI Susan,Hun love love this card,adore that image and super colours,welcome to the team Hun look forward to working with you love hugs Cheryl xxxxx

Unknown said...

Hi Susan, very big congrats on the DT spot.

Wonderful card as well, love the folds. I've tried paper piecing, but it always goes wrong!

Sarah

Linda said...

As always simply gorgeous!! I absolutely love this darling little image and its colored perfectly..Beautiful details..Thanks for joining us at The Paper Shelter..
Hugs, Linda

Bianca said...

Your card is so very lovely! Wonderfull design. Thank you for joining us at Fairy Tale Challenge! xx Bianca

Céline said...

gorgeous card
thanks for playing with us at paperplay this week
hugs
céline

Mary J said...

Susan, she is so very very lovely! Congrats on the DT spot!

Mel said...

Congrats on your wee DT spot honey!
Your card is just lovely and the paper piecing is perfect! I do adore Gorjuss Girls and so will your Aunt!
Thanks for joining in the Mother's Day?Female themed Challenge at Dream Valley
Hugs Melly xx

~ Ali Robertson ~ said...

Congratulations very well deserved and smashing card too

Ali x

Sabrina aka Chaosküken said...

Wow! A wonderful creation. Like the paper you used.

Thank you for joining us at Fairy Tale Challenge.

Cheers
Sabrina

Unknown said...

Oh What a beautiful Card, Thanks so much for playing along at Paper Play this week:-)
Hugs
Karen
xxx

Nela said...

Totally adorable!
Thanks for playing along with us at Fairytale Challenge!
xx Nela

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