New Home

I had a message left on answer machine from a lady leaving a message of condolence.
Of course I had to ring her back to let her know she had the wrong number and we had a little chat. She is 93 and is moving to sheltered housing tomorrow.
I couldn't resist making her a card.



As I don't know her new address I will deliver it to the warden tomorrow.
She sounds so lovely and bright as a button. I hope she likes it and, more importantly, is happy in her new home.

Thank you for visiting.

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Thinking of you

Todays card is for my Aunty.
Uncle died 3 years ago on Sunday and I always like to send her something in the post for the anniversary.

I used another of the images and BP Joanna gave me and I think it has turned out OK.
I thought I would like to do something that was not the usual A5 so as you can see it has a bit chopped off the side. This was inspired by one of Suzanne's excellent workshops.
I used the same dk green CS (with a goldy shimmer) as the retirement card. The image and sentiment are matted onto silver mirri type card and finished with pretty green organza ribbon.







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A5 Best Wishes

Last Saturday I went to Colemans, Rushden to see Joanna Sheen and Paul Church demo'ing.
What a delightful few hours that was and I also had the pleasure of meeting up with some lovely Sheenies.
As my PC was poorly, Joanna kindly gave me the backing papers and some images that went with her demo's.
Now how nice was that. What a nice lady.
I used some of it today and made this card.




The flower has just one added layer to give a little depth.

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A birthday card

I wanted to finish this last night but I got carried away with visiting the forum I had to complete it this morning.


15mm Square Tent Fold






Handcut tabs and 'H' with fine detail gold embossing. Gold Mirri CB'd scalloped oval and two punched leaves.


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I'm back

I had my PC fixed today and am pleased to say it didn't cost an arm and a leg.
It was the power unit that went POP and fortunately it didn't fry anything else

I managed to do this card yesterday but had to go to my daughter's to print the sentiments. It is for one of her customers who is retiring and lives on a narrowboat.




A5 side opening. Cardstock is a dark green with a goldy shimmer. I've had it ages and thought I should make use of it. BG paper is the main image enlarged and printed onto tracing paper as I couldn't make up my mind what paper to use. Image printed on photopaper and matted and layered on shiny black and gold mirri card. Punched and inked leaves

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Poorly computer

I am sorry to say that my computer blew up yesterday.
I hope it won't be too long before I am online again.

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Back from holiday and a 50th card

Hello. It is good to be back in blogland.
We returned from our holiday in the Algarve on Friday.
We met some lovely people and the weather was nice and hot, though a little chilly in the evenings.
I have put the winter duvet back on today and of course the heating is on.
Luckily I've managed to get the washing dried. When it will be in a state to put away is anyones guess, haha.

Soon as I got back I had a request for a 50th birthday - makes a change from all the 40th's I've done lately.
I usually takes me a long time to get back into cardmaking after a break and this is no exception. I feel devoid of inspiration but it'll have to do.

A5 - Side opening



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Closing down for two weeks

Yes, we are off on our jollies to the Algarve very, very early in the morning.
I have nearly finished packing and have had a bit of a 'muck out' but still need to tidy away my craft stash.
A good time was had by all at yesterday evening's girls night at Peterborough.
We had a bottle of fizz both ways in the limo and I came home quite a few £'s poorer, as I expected.
This evening we are off to the pub for a bite to eat, then visit the 'kids' to say tata.
I hope to get an early night cos we'll have to get up about 3am.

Keep up the good work while I am away
I will miss you all
Bye for now


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Erte in black and white

Side opening A5

I've made this for my sister in law's 60th birthday and is the first card I done entirely black and white.
Erte image with one layer decoupaged (oh, how fiddly were those thin doggy legs) Matted onto black mirri card with number handcut from same card. Finished with ribbons, flowers and 'bling'.






I didn't realise til I was half way through making it just how appropriate it is.
Brother in law died nearly 6 years ago and she doesn't want a party so we are having a 'girls only' evening at Peterborough dog racing. Transport is a limo and the evening includes a meal, the first bet and a drink.

It should be fun - the girls are going to the dogs!!!

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An Anniversary Card

A5 side opening

A request from daughter for her friends 2nd wedding anniversary.
I love this Jack Vettriano image, perfect for an anniversary card I think.
The backing paper is overprinted with a few appropriate words.
The image is matted onto gold mirri card. Finished with organza ribbon, flower and bow










Thanks for popping in today


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Cards for DIL's birthday

Side opening A5
Son asked for a card for DIL at the last minute as is the way of sons!!
As I was at daughters house for the week with no cardmaking stuff, I popped home and made this one. I added an extra layer to the poppy flowers. Very fiddly to cut out :-)






Tent fold A5
I did this one on my daughter's behalf. DIL works in a casino a couple of nights a week hence the casino theme.








It looked rather masculine so added one of my favourite FD's


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Rainbow Lady's Challenge 31 sketch

Square 150mm





I have used this challenge as an excuse to make a birthday card for my daughter in law








There is a bit of a variation to the sketch so hope it is acceptable


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No cards for a week

I'll not be making any cards for a week as I am at my daughters minding the grandchildren while DD and SIL have a weeks break.
I just hope I will be able to get back into the swing when I return home.
I hope to pop into all your blogs in the meantime.
Best wishes everyone and keep up the good work while I am away.



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Western 40th

Just for a change a different style of 40th.
I found this one hard work!
The birthday girl is having western theme party and loves diamonds
(don't we all given the chance, hahaha)
so, though goodness knows why, I suggested a 'blingy' cowboy boot.
I spent ages just deciding what papers to use, but once I got started it wasn't so bad. I still wanted it to look feminine, hence the FD & prima but for once there is no ribbon. Felt strange not putting ribbon on.






BG paper from (poss)Sweet Shoppe, 'For the Girls' collection by Amy Wolff.
Boot cut from a Google image pic and stamped with a little swirly flower.
Heel and sole, spur, badge and all the 'goldy' bits cut from sparkly gold card.
The badge and spur are detail gold embossed. Happy birthday cuttlebug folder embossed on off white pearly paper.






The boot is slightly shaped and attached with silicone to give some dimension.




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Rainbow Lady's challenge 30

Here is a card for this weeks challenge - leaves.
Leafy BG paper and punched leaves.







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Yet another 40th

A5 side opening.
Yes, another one!!!
There are so many to do this year.






BG paper Gina Miller Summer Sorbet, hand cut 40. Printed greetings on computer, torn and inked (Sand beige)edges. Finished with satin ribbon and a FD.

13th birthday card

Would you believe it!!!
Considering i have always been obsessed with straight lines how did I manage to stick the sentiment on this card cockeyed.
And do you know I didn't even notice until I did the photo.
Well, I will not point it out to DD who asked for it for her friend's daughter.

Sympathy card

We heard tonight of the death of an old friend, so I've made this to send to his wife.
A5 side opening and as he was such a lovely man I've parted with a tassel.










Organza ribbon and tassel from Joanna Sheen. BG paper is from the collection Lemon Grass by Penny Springman from Sweet Shoppe.
Oh, I forgot to say I used two eyelets to thread the ribbon through. I haven't used them for quite some time and forgot how much hammering was needed :-(
Some of the flowers have an extra layer, can you call that decoupage?

Thanks to Suzanne for the Wylde Women Award.

I have been given this award by the extremely talented and greatly admired Suzanne, who is an inspiration to us all.


Thank you for this Suzanne. I am truly honoured.

Rules:
1. You can give it to one or one hundred or any number in between - it's up to you. Make sure you link to their site in your post.
2. Link back to this blogsite (http://http://www.tammyvitale.com//) so Tammy can go visit all these wonderful women.

And, remember the Purpose of the Award:
To send love and acknowledgment to women who brighten your day, teach you new things and live their lives fully with generosity and joy.

I could be here all day as there are so many wonderful people I could give this award to. Everyone of my favourite blogs deserve this, but most of you have already had it awarded so I would like to pass it on to
Beryl
and
Chrissie

Jude's blog candy

Here is the link to Jude's Blog Candy to celebrate 1000 hits
A lovely set of laura Ashley stamps.