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Thursday 23 June 2011

Simon Says Stamp - Jane's Sketch

Evening all, sorry I've not been around much this week.  I've tried to keep up with comments but you lot are so prolific that it's a struggle!  I am completely exhausted, not slept right through the night for about a week (did you know the Dawn Chorus starts at something stupid like 3.15?) and I am full of arthritis pain at the moment.  And I won't even begin to bore you with what's been happening at work!

My only night for crafting in the week is Thursdays and what do you know, all my fave challenges have sketches this week so it was a decision to be made on which one to go for first .... so eenie meenie minie mo... SIMON SAYS STAMP has a wonderful sketch by DT member Jane this week - here's my card:


I've had this cute Anya stamp for a while and only used her once so tonight she got an inking!  Painted in Distress Inks to coordinate with these Wild Blossom papers by Pink Petticoat (free with Quick Cards this month).  A Hero Arts sentiment, Martha Stewart branch punch and some gorgeous Wild Orchid Crafts flowers with narrow black peel-off borders from stash.

Thank you so much for visiting and commenting.  Your kind words and encouragement always manage to lift a droopy squirrel!

Hugs, Sxx

31 comments:

Lou Mac said...

This is simply gorgeous!! I love the patterned papers and your colouring of TGF image is perfect!!

Julie said...

Hi Squirrel,haven't called by tgis week but looking back I sure have missed some fab cards! Sundays was so gorgeous and bright and tonights..... what can I say,beautiful,so love the papers too! Have a great evening,Julie.x

McCrafty's Cards said...

Beautiful card Squirrel, your colouring is beautiful, gorgeous papers, i like the flowers too.
Kevin xx

Claire said...

This is just gorgeous and I love the pretty papers. Hope you can manage to get some sleep very soon. Hugs, Claire x

Catherine said...

Fab card...

Marcea said...

hiya gorgeous .... sorry to hear you are havinga rough time ... quick ... grab this virtual hug cos it is just for you ((((((hugs))))))

Now that I have had a little squeeze can I just say that I love this card - the colours are delish and I love the way you have used your papers for her to sit on .... so clever.

Hope you have a nice weekend my dear

xxxxxxxxxxx

Pink Dandelion said...

Aww Squirrel I have to laugh sorry but that first paragraph could have been written by me lol. I've had to put blankets over the curtains to keep the light out but am still waking at stupid o'clock and my knees are killing me lol. I love your card though. I've saved that sketch too and may use it at the weekend. Debs xx

Doreen said...

This is sooo gorgeous,love the backing papers.xxx

Mina said...

you defo picked the right mo squirrel its a lush sketch isnt it...gorgeous Anya I havent seen this used for ages and its such a shame as its a lush stamp too...you have coloured her beautifully
Mina xxx

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card hun ! those papers are Lush.

Re Mr Arthur Itis.. Have you tried taking Ginko before ? Ive been taking it 4yrs now & the only time i need painkillers for the hands & knee's now is in winter when its really cold & the joints complain very loudly. I also get accupuncture every 3 months and that keeps the swelling away totally. The two combined keep me playing my fiddle )

Anonymous said...

Tell you what.. just to cheer you up.... we only get 30mins of *night* here for the next 3 weeks... the birds stop around 11.45pm then the beggars get going again around 12.45am I've seen me some nights hoeing the garden at 1.30am if I can't sleep.

Tracy said...

This is gorgeous Squirrel, I love the image and it go so well with your pretty papers.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Debbie said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Did I say it was gorgeous!
Love the papers and this Anya is super. Dx

Chrissy said...

What a fabulous sweet image, and love the colouring.And those gorgeous papers.A beautiful card Squirrel,hope your tail fluffs back up soon.
Take care.
Luv CHRISSYxx

Linda said...

Such an adorable card.. Love the papers and the darling little image.. very lovely work.. Hugs, Linda

Carol said...

Just love the card.
Hugs
Carol
x

Rufus said...

Sorry to hear that your beautiful fluffy tail is drooping. Hope that you feel better soon and things calm down a bit at work. Very pretty card today, like the colors and of course, your coloring!
Sending some hugs,
R/

coops said...

wow this is stunning squirrel.really love your gorgeous pretty papers and flowers and fab image :D
sorry to hear you are feeling a little droopy.hope you manage to get more sleep soon.

xx coops xx

Naomi Johnson said...

stunning card! perfect in every way x

Aunty Sue said...

this is stunning love thecolours and i so wish i could use these inks have tried but looks like something a baby did. Hope you get a good nights sleep very soon.

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Hope you are feeling better soon and get a good night's sleep. I got these papers and wasn't that impressed but they look fab here so I wanna use them now. Love the colour combo and the flowers and image match perfectly. Gorgeous. Have a good relaxing and crafty weekend. Marianne x

craftymum said...

wonderful card Squirrel
hugs Sarah x

Christina said...

Wowww that is a gorgeous card Squirrel!
Hugs Kristel

tilly said...

love your take on this, I did the sketch and loved it,.... colouring fab as well
Tilly
PS hope you soon feel more comfortable

Melissa Bove said...

Beautiful card! Love all those pretty papers! Great job on the sketch! Thank you so much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog!

Hugs...
Melissa

Delphine said...

Your card is so beautiful, Squirrel! I love the image and your papers are so pretty and the colours so fresh! Great layout too! I love it all! Hugs Delphine xx

Tasha said...

This is totally stunning Squirrel! I love the mix of papers oyu have used and the gorgeous layout! Fantastic card
love tasha xx

Zippy said...

Such a beautiful card and lovely image and papers. Perfect hun xxxx

Lorraine A said...

Totally gorgeous card Squirrel :-) the image is fab and I love the flowery papers and colours ,,, and the embellies too ,,, all perfect :-)

i just got back from the UK and a bloomin cookoo woke me up every morning at 3 am !! it was cute though ,,,,, in retrospect !!! :-)

glad I gave you a laugh on my blog this morning lol :-)

thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge :-)
luv
Lols x x x

Pauline C said...

Ooh this is so pretty - I have these papers too and can't wait to get them out now.
Hugs
pauline x

Sarah-Jane said...

I love this one, so pretty and girly xx

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