Monday, 17 July 2023

Monday and the start of a brand new week - ENJOY!

Morning readers, 

I trust you all had a fab weekend and I HOPE that rain didn't ruin your plans ... unless, of course, you were at Fairford for the air show - in which case I understand it may have been a bit of a wash out. We were celebrating the birthday of a friend ... see further down this slightly photo heavy post!

I've a make to share with you today ....... another anniversary card made in the interest of being able to offer a pal more than just the three I had "in stock" to choose from, when she asked for "a few"! I'm pleased to report that this one DID make the cut, she loved it!

My C6 card

Materials used:
  • White, 250gsm, C6 card and matching envelope
  • Card in white and grey, for my card front, insert and matting
  • Clearly Besotted multi heart stencil used, with a makeup brush, to apply Distress Oxide in kitsch flamingo and a little festive berries
  • Tim Holtz foliage image (from THMM159) stamped using Versafine Clair nocturne ink
  • Clearly Besotted sentiment (from brushed sentiments) stamped using Versafine Clair morning mist ink
  • Crystal stickles used to add a touch of sparkle to the foliage

I'll be entering the above make for the following challenges:-
  1. HLS - July STENCIL challenge - ANYTHING GOES
  2. Stencil Fun - July challenge - ANYTHING GOES
  3. Creative Fingers - challenge No. 259 - ANYTHING GOES
  4. We Love Stamping - July challenge - ANYTHING GOES + (optional) FABULOUS FLORALS
  5. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - challenge No. 210 - ANYTHING GOES
I'm on a roll right now and was lucky enough to have an ATC selected as a TOP3 over at Creations in Pink - thanks so much


Hubs and I spent a very pleasant evening, on Saturday, celebrating one of "the surrogates" 70th birthday, he and his wife know how to celebrate!

Before the party really got going
SD#2 (left) and her mate, Sarah
Surrogate grandson and girlfriend, sadly,
my camera appeared to focus on the bottle!
Surrogate daughter #1 and hubby (aka birthday boy)

Now the party's started!

10 comments:

Sarn said...

Congrats on at op pick for the ATC.

From your photos it looks like a great 70th birthday celebration.

Absolutely LOVE this anniversary card. The stencilled hearts look 3D and the foliage stamped over the top is just right. Top marks. Might have to CASE it at some point!!! X

Pat said...

This is a super anniversary card Kathy and I love the look of the three vertical hearts with the pretty foliage over the top and finished with some stickles sparkle. Congratulations on your Top 3 placement with this fun ATC and looks like it was a great 70th birthday celebration too..great photos! x

Diane said...

Very pretty and creative anniversary card, your party photos look like lots of FUN!!
Thank you for joining our challenge at Stencil Fun!
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Liz said...

Great CAS anniversary card, love the design.
Looks like everyone had a great time at the party. xx

brenda said...

What an elegant CAS card and complimentary envie and insert Kathy. beautifully done. Looks like a good time was had by all, but as you say not the weather for an air show, we had a Granddaughters Wedding and was a tad blowy but all lovely.

Many thanks for joining in at We Love Stamping challenge.

B x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Love this anniversary card! The clean design is very interesting and sweet! Lovely matching envelope and insert!
Thanks so much for joining us at We Love Stamping!

Lillianb said...

Congratulations on being picked fr the top three at the Creation of Pink,
Great card and looks like you had a great time at the party,

Lilian

Pauline C said...

Very pretty combo of hearts and flowers for an anniversary card Kathy. Great pics of the party, looks like a good time was had by all
Pauline xx

Mervi said...

Sweet and lovely card!
Thank you for sharing at We Love Stamping Challenge;-))m

foleysfriend said...

Pretty Anniversary card. I like the way you stencilled the hearts with two tones of pink and the foliage silhouette is lovely against the stencilled hearts. Thanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers ~ Stencil Challenge.

sue n.