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Sunday 26 January 2014

Urgh what a day!

Good afternoon blogworld,

My goodness it is a dull, dreary, windy, 'orrible day!

We went for a little trip out to Skegness, took SWMbO to a play centre as a treat for getting 50 merits at school.  She gets a certificate at assembly on Monday and she's got it 6 months earlier this year than last.  Don't know if you remember all the trouble we had with school last year - this year seems to be going much better.  She likes her teacher and that boy is (mostly!) leaving her alone.  So happy days!

Anyway point of this ramble is that it is wild out there - 'specially in Skeggy!!!

So now that I've got that waffle out of the system, here's a card!  Not made for any occasion, just trying to get back into the habit and kick start the old Mojo.

Not very happy with the colouring on the hat (there's no definition to it), but overall not too bad.

Front shot:

Close up:

The Arty Farty:

I used:

Digi stamp:
All Dressed Up - Three Little Autumn Girls
coloured with ProMarkers and Copics

Papers:
First Edition (will go check which one)

Dies:
Memory Box - hearts

Anything else?
My Crafty Heart - pearl hearts
Craftwork Cards - sentiment

I've got to start practising much more with the Copics.  The old hubby has got me an early birthday present.  A very large collection of Copics!!!! At least he's not made me wait until July (when it is my birthday!) to have them ;-)

See you soon,
Sarah

A challenge, or two:

All Dressed Up Challenge: Challenge #7 - Anything Goes

Crafting by Designs: Get your girl on

Stampin' For the Weekend: Happy Birthday

Cute Card Thursday: Challenge 304 - So Sweet (I think the image is very sweet, but if that doesn't qualify for the challenge please delete my entry - no problems)

23 comments:

Karen Petitt said...

Super cute image which you've coloured beautifully. A beautiful card x

Anita said...

Hi Sarah! Love your card, it's adorable and that image is so sweet. Congratulations to your little one - I'm sure she's very excited.

Joey said...

Sarah this is stunning, beautiful colour tones. Joey xx

Sarah said...

Early Birthday present indeed...six months away, he'll have forgotten by then and buy you the rest of the set!! Its been horrendous in this part of the world too, I bet it will stop and then we'll get arctic conditions!! Love the peach and aqua combo Sarah and your layout and use of the die cuts is lovely. I'm rather partial to those All Dressed Up girlies, don't use mine nearly enough xx

coops said...

so gorgeous sarah.beautiful soft colouring and papers and i love the pretty image :D

xx coops xx

Ali said...

Love the image and the colours you have chosen - ooh you lucky girl!!! All those copics to play with - enjoy xxx

Crafts-by-Alison.blogspot.com said...

Sarah fantastic card love the image, layout and colours you used. Congrats to little one on getting her merit six months earlier and that school is working out ok this year. Love Alison xx

Anonymous said...

It's gorgeous Sarah, love the soft colours and those hearts look fab!
Helen x

DesignerDiva said...

A soggy day in skeggy doesn't sound like fun!! Your card however is fun! Love the colours and isn't nice just making a card cos you want too!
Lucky you getting a birthday present 6 months early lol, hope that means you get another cos he forgot he gave you one early!!
Hugs Laurie xx

Wishcraft said...

So pretty Sarah! Love the colours and that sweet image, the hearts look fab too... ooh and lucky you with the copics, have fun with them :o) Hugs, Lisa x

Wishcraft said...

PS. I don't mind at all if you use my idea hun xx

Ella's Design said...

Hey, Sarah! We've had a few pretty wild days here in Wales too! It's supposed to get colder next week - is this the forecaster's nicer way of telling us it's going to be brass monkey's?!! Glad you had a good day out, despite our fickle British weather and also to hear that SWMbO is enjoying school more!
Love your sweet card, with that cute image and pretty heart frames. Fab colour combo too! Hugs, Lisa x

Lisa xx said...

oooh you cant beat a run to the coast to blow away the cobwebs, even if the weather is a bit ropey!

Such a sweet card here, what a gorgeous image xx

Sharon said...

Such a pretty card Sarah, hope to see lots more from you. Thanks for joining us at ADU. XX

Anonymous said...

HI Sarah!!
Happy to read all of your good news!!

You card has put a smile on my face, because she is gorgeous and I love blue!!
This little sweetie makes me soooo happy because I do love a gal in a hat!! :) :)
You said you weren't happy with the coloring, but I think it all looks FAB!!

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Jane Savage said...

Lovely card, Sarah. Great papers and I love that sweet image. The die-cut hearts look fab, what a good idea.
I was born in Lincs and I remember Skeggy very well. Do they still have the lights. Awww bringing back some memories! :) xx

Marilyn said...

Love this layout with all the pretty hearts and she's coloured so softly and delicately. Glad to hear things are better for your little gal at school too.
I would like to ask if I can pin your card to the All Dressed Up Pinterest board here http://www.pinterest.com/alldressedupcha/all-dressed-up-wendy-burns/
Thanks for joining us at All Dressed Up and I hope you'll be back again.
Marilyn

Christine L said...

Gorgeous gorgeous use of this little ADU girl Sarah... fabbie card design and colouring too...

And wowwwww..... NICE hubbie! Play your cards right and he'll have forgotten by July!

Now... Skeggie can be wild even in July nevermind January!

Hugs
Christine x

Mrs A. said...

Nowt wrong with yer hat. It has lovley shading and the whole card is beautifully muted tones. I like it. Hugs Mrs A.

Nancy said...

Such a pretty card, Sarah! I really like what you've done! Thanks for joining us at All Dressed Up! :o)

lis-m said...

one of my fav ADU images.. and cute too!
thanks for joining us at the All Dressed Up Challenge !
Good luck!
Hugs xx

Unknown said...

The card is so precious, coloring is perfect! Love all those hearts, too. :)
Have a great day, Sarah...

Suzie McFloozy said...

Beautiful card - so very pretty x
Love the skinny hearts (added them to my wish list!)
Thanks for playing along with us at SFTW & good luck x
((Hugs)) Suzie xoxo