I hope you all had a good week, and enjoy the new week ahead. I had a lovely surprise last week, I found out what flavour our Grandchild is going to be. Claire had her 20week scan on Wednesday and she asked us to go over to her home for dinner, where she gave me a little bag with pink and blue tissue in it. She said take the tissue out and it will reveal your grandchild. I took the tissue out put my hand inside the bad and pulled out a pair of little ---- shoes. We are so thrilled as I know deep down Claire and Toby were hoping for a ----. ME! I would have been happy either way, but the look on their faces were amazing, and I just can't wait to meet --- now. The reveal is after the card!
After our baby reveal,I asked Jane B for permission to show her gift that she gave to me when we met earlier this month, and then finally we have the tutorial. It's a long blog this week.
Here Goes!!
Hope you like it!.
Products used:-
Creative Expressions- Foundations card- Coconut & Green
Creative Expressions- Diamond Sparkles
Bloom Beautiful- premium Collection Papers
Spellbinders- Rose Creations- Megabilities
Tim Holtz- Distress Inks- Spun Sugar & Weathered Wood
Sue Wilson- Finishing touches- Magical butterflies
Sue Wilson- " " - Maidenhair Fern
Sue Wilson- " " - Petite Vinery
Sue Wilson- Canadian Collection- Montreal
Sue Wilson- " " - Toronto
Sue Wilson- Austrian Collection- Salzberg
Sue Wilson- Mini Gemini dies- Lynx
NOW OUR GRANDCHILD REVEAL
What brilliant news to receive in the same month as my birthday, so I'll never forget this memory. Not wishing life away, but we can't wait for March XX
Next is a beautiful present Jane B gave to me when we met her & her husband a couple of weeks ago. Jane is a Fantastic Artist. I was overwhelmed receiving this gift and to know that Jane had hand painted this. Isn't this stunning.
Finally The Tutorial. Stick with me people nearly finished, Anyone ready for match sticks or a coffee, or maybe something stronger. Mine is a Brandy & Babycham, Cheers! I am writing this in the evening, honest guv!
This is the finished flower but I have put another picture of a flower I made back in May, It's a more open rose with the same die, and I used the larger petals too. So it is quite versatile.
Hope this tutorial helps. Next time I thought I would make the Cheery Lyn Design- Gardenia strip or Sue Wilson's Classic Rose. I hope you're up for that, if not, I'll try something else. Please say!
I hope you managed to stick with me today. It's been quite an epic blog this week.
Thank you all.X
Same time, same place next week
Big Hugs :-)
Tina XX
Hi Tina, congratulations with your very happy news of a granddaughter on the way, I have beautiful granddaughters 12 down to just 8 months. I only have 1 son so I think I have got all the grandchildren I am going to get lol but believe me 4 girls is plenty enough in the family your card is gorgeous love the colours the dies an the flowers are amazing as always, oh an you tutorial is fab thank you for sharing. Take care Melody xXx
ReplyDeleteHi Melody
DeleteThank you so much for your lovely comment, and our congratulations. I did wonder whether to put it on my blog, but I think it's a lovely piece of news that needs to be shared. Glad you liked the tutorial too. How are you you & and your husband & How's Molly?
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina
DeleteOh thank you for sharing your wonderful news it brought a smile to my face on this horrid dark dank morning , what a lovely novel way to be told your going to have a Granddaughter.
My birthday is in March too a big 70th for me ,yet it only seems a short time ago when i had my first grandchild who is now 27, the years fly by ,so enjoy your time with your Grandchild as time is so precious.
A beautiful awesome card Tina ,i am so loving your work, the background is just beautiful as are the flowers and a great tutorial , i will be having a go at this as i am not so good at flowers ,mine always seem a bit flat .
Take care and have a lovely day
Elaine H X
Oh forgot to say Jane's art work is just stunning such a talented Lady.xx
Hi Elaine
DeleteI'm really pleased you enjoyed the lovely news and that it bought a smile to your face. When Claire handed me the bag, I knew that whatever was in there would be a gift I have been waiting for for years. My goodness Elaine you were a young Grandma!
Thank you Elaine, another lovely comment from you again this week, and glad you enjoyed the tutorial.
Enjoy your week, see you soon
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Oh Tina where do I start lol. Such a beautiful blog this week, full of happiness and beauty, and you deserve all the happiness that comes your way.
ReplyDeleteI find it very weird how our daughter's paths have been so similar, even down to them having the same cot/bed for their daughter's !! I'm so delighted for Claire and Toby as our daughter and son in law were so desperate to have a little girl too, I don't think they have stopped smiling and I can't wait for you to feel the way I do Tina. A feeling that can't be put into words, love doesn't come anywhere near.
Oh Jane, your gift to Tina is absolutely gorgeous, so pretty and delicate, you are so talented and it must be wonderful to be able to paint so beautifully like that, and even link your art work to your card making. It's a beautiful work of art Jane.
Your card yet again is stunning Tina. I'm starting to run out of vocabulary to explain your works of beauty ! And yet again, your floral element is just so real looking.
I had a wedding card to make and as most of us do, I added a few flowers but even though this card was a last minute order I thought I'd take a bit more time and go through your tutorial from last week and I'm so pleased I did. It did take that little bit longer but well worth it, and if I wasn't SO stressed about the other cards I have yet to do before the weekend I'd pre cut a load of flowers and form and curl them whilst watching tv. So thanks for your very helpful tutorial and hope you liked the end result. I really feel like screaming "no more orders, leave me alone " so I'm just hoping that my silent stressed screams are heard and I can start and make the cards I need and have to fit in making before the weekend !!! I'm so glad I have your blog to look forward to, and you at the other end of the phone to laugh with, as they rightly say - laughter IS the best medicine. So on that note, I will love and leave you and send you love n hugs and hope for you a happy week (although I'm sure nothing can beat last week's happy moments ) that will have to wait till March, and now the 20wks have passed, March will be nipping at your toes before you can say "push" lol.
Hugs.
Steph xxx
Awe Shucks boss! really pleased you like my war & peace of a blog today, and long may my happy blog continue, with news that I have had last week it can't fail not to be. Thank you Steph. It is strange how our girls have had parallel things happen, and I can't wait for my smile to be as permanent as yours.
DeleteThank you Steph, glad you liked my card today, I seriously didn't have a clue until Sat/Sun how it was going to look. My word Steph you have taken on a lot and with the market at the weekend too.
phone you soon ( hard luck )! You have a good week too, don't work too hard.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Morning Tina, on my word what a stunning card but more importantly is the wonderful news on your first grandchild, I was in exactly the same position, having 3 sons, and when I knew it was a girl well all my birthdays and Christmases rolled into one, she is now 14 and just as adorable as the day she was born, I have another wonderful and very special granddaughter and 2 gorgeous grandsons, they bring us so much joy, I know exactly how you are feeling. The picture is fantastic, amazing how someone can have the patience and talent to create such a beautiful picture, I envy them.
ReplyDeleteI will be checking out all the instructions etc. later as I have to get ready now to go and have a blood test, nothing serious, just routine but don't want to be late.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi June
DeleteThank you June, I still need yo be pinched because I still think it's not real until I see Claire, and every time I see her I can't believe the size of her bump and I have to take a photo. I'm doing her a maternity diary.
I know the inlaws are delighted it's a girl as she had 2 boy's. I would have been happy either way, but I did say right from the start it was going to be a girl, It's wonderful news for them and for us.
Jane really is a very talented lady and I will treasure my gift from her.
I hope your blood test goes well for you today, glad to hear it is just routine one.
Take care June
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Oh WOW oh WOW. Your card is stunning. I think all your elements of it are prefect. Tina what a lovely way for Claire and Toby to let your know they are having a girl. All four of our grand children were surprises and it was a guessing game right up to the end. Oh I can see you when out and about looking at pink things. Your gift from Jane is gorgeous. Hazel x
ReplyDeleteHi Hazel
DeleteLovely to hear from you, glad you like my card.
I know Hazel, it's a bit different to hearing about the sex of the grandchild by text or facebook. You know me so well. We have already planned a pink shopping trip.
I'm very lucky to have some lovely ladies on my blog, with Jane's gift and my flowers you sent me and from two other lovely ladies. I consider myself a very lucky lady indeed.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina,
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant blog this week, I love scrolling down to find more and more - lovely.
Firstly thanks for sharing your reveal with us, what a wonderful way of letting you know, you're lucky you had a daughter, unfortunately not may boys think like us.
Your card is stunning, I just love your flowers and the Lynx die is a definite must have :) that one will definitely be put onto my Christmas list.
The Lilly of the valley painting is so pretty, Jane is such a talented lady.
Thanks for the tutorial, unfortunately I don't have this die but very interesting to watch, keep em coming.
Have a lovely rest of the week, Angela (UK) xx
Hi Angela
DeleteThank you, I was worried that people might find this week a bit to big of a blog to bother staying to read it all. I am lucky to be so close to my daughter as I am with my son, but I don't think there is a baby on the way soon. I think the thought of even settling down frightens him. He has a lovely girlfriend, and every time mariage or babies are mentioned, you can see him drown of colour and a look of fear on his face. Bless him.
Thank yo for such a lovely comment Angela, and I promise I will keep the tutorials going, if not every week, maybe once a fortnight if that's OK
Somewhere in my emails Jane has sent me other paintings on porcelain, I will get permission to show them, they are stunning.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hello Tina!
ReplyDeleteWow what an interesting blog ! Stay with you I was enjoying reading it and looking at all the lovely things you have shared today!
How excited you must have been opening that bag! Congratulations! Granddaughters are gorgeous!
Thank you for the tutorial too.
The card as always is so lovely and I really like the colours you have chosen.
Have a lovely week,
Love Myra xxx
Hi Myra
DeleteGlad you enjoyed the blog today and stuck with me till the end. Thank you. I was over the moon about the result, but would have been equally happy had it been a little boy, and thank you for leaving a lovely comment Myra
Big Hugs
Tina XX.
Hi Tina
ReplyDeleteWonderful news today a little bit of a tear but so lovely for you to share with us thank you .
A Gorgeous card today and love the Gemini die you have used and the beautiful flowers so pretty thank you for the tutorial I enjoy these
Your gift from Jane was Gorgeous a very talented lady .
Thank you again Tina for a lovely blog Jeanie x
Hi Jeanie
DeleteOh sorry to have bought a tear to your eye, but I think special news like that is to be shared. Glad you liked my card this week and the tutorial too.
Jane's gift will be another special item to be added to my memory box. Although It's too lovely to put in a box, so I am just going to have to enjoy it and put it in my virtual memory box.
So pleased you enjoyed my blog this week. X
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hello Tina,
ReplyDeleteWow, where to begin. As Julia Andrews sang, "Let's start at the very beginning"!!!
Your card is beautiful - as usual.
Jane's picture of my favourite flowers, Lily of the Valley, is gorgeous and a true work of art. What a wonderful gift to receive.
Now then, the wonderful news from Claire and Toby. The gift of a grandchild is unbelievable. You will experience a love unlike anything you have ever known, and when March arrives, enjoy every second with your granddaughter, and I send my best wishes for a healthy pregnancy and a safe delivery.
Finally, your flower tutorial. I'll practice more. ha ha. I'm happy with whatever you decide to show us next week.
Maureen xx
Hi Maureen
DeleteLove your beginning, and thank you about my card glad you like it. Jane is a brilliant artist and it was such a beautiful gift to receive, something to treasure.
OMG Maureen. I touch Claire's tummy every time I see her and talk to our little girl all the time. Claire play's classical music and the baby goes quite, but when she plays country music she is on the go all the time. I will pass on your best wishes to Claire, she is fascinated that everyone is so interested, and thanks you all for your kind thoughts.
If I can fit another flower tutorial in next week I will, if not it will be every 2wks.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina,
ReplyDeleteWOW to everything, all items are gorgeous. LOVE your card.
Must fly :-)
More later.
Hugs, Rose
Hi Rose
DeleteThank you Rose. Take time out to put your feet up, you really need to rest up. you have had a full on couple of weeks.
Take care Rose, Talk soon
Big Hugs
Tina XX
A fabulous card Tina, it is lovely with that gorgeous Gemini die. What a fantastic painting from Jane, what a wonderful talent - I can't draw a straight line! And the most amazing news of all, the BIG reveal. What a brilliant way to tell grandparent what variety they are going to receive! A grandchild is the most precious gift and brings joy to all who love them. Pat x
ReplyDeleteHi Pat
DeleteIt was a beautiful and personal gift to receive by a really talented lady. One to treasure. I can draw, but it is cartoon characters and they have to be 3ft or more tall, and I have to lay on the floor to draw them. Weird or what! Straight line you've got me there, me neither.
It was a lovely way to find out the variety of grandchild, and one that we will remember too.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina, such great news. I have a 10yr old grandson and a 9yr old granddaughter, unfortunately they live in Demark with my daughter and son in law, so we don't see them very often.
ReplyDeleteJust love card I have made the flowers from last week and will send pics soon. Would love to see demo of the cheery Lynn die.
Hugs Clare xx
Hi Clare
DeleteThank you Clare. How do you manage not seeing your daughter, let alone your grandchildren. I must admit that this is one of my fears that my children will move abroad, but I guess It's something that we would have to learn to live with. Not easy though. Bless you.
I really look forward to seeing your flowers when you are ready. I will do the Cheery Lyn die next, although they won't be on my
card as I can only use Creative Expression's products on my cards.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina. Well where do i start after all your great news. Firstly your card is wonderful, the colours are beautiful and once again yours flowers are out of this world they are so real looking. Mine are coming along still need a little practice but i am getting there lol. Another great tutorial with loads of pictures just what i like as i can never just follow the words, they just won't stay in my head lol. So keep them coming if you have the time. Your present fron Jane is stunning it must feel wonderful to have a talent like that and to produce beautiful works of art like the one you have recieved. Now on to the best news congratulations on finding out your daughter and son-in-law are having a daughter. I bet you where tickled pink, no pun intended lol. I bet you were over the moon on opening your present and seeing what was inside, they are so cute and you will tresure your picture for ever. Take care Tina and thank you for another great tutorial they are a great help.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes.
Denise T x
Hi Denise
DeleteThank you so much for the lovely comment about my card and flowers, really pleased your flowers are blooming too. I'm glad you like the tutorial, I was thinking I would do one every 2wks, but I might do a flower tutorial or it will be a very short blog next week, especially after the epic one this week. I wish I had a 1/4 of Jane's talent, the other samples she emailed to me were just as stunning, I'll see if she wouldn't mind me showing them some time soon.
I was totally tickled pink, and it was a lovely way to tell us too. All the pictures and photo's of Claire in her different stages will all go into a maternity memory book.
See you soon
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Congratulations on your news how exciting a grand daughter.
ReplyDeleteA fantastic card as always I love the papers and a great tutorial on the flowers it is something I struggle with, so will give this a go.
The painting looks so real what a talented lady.
Have a great week xxx.
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Hi Maria
DeleteThank you for the congratulations, it was a wonderful day. Thank you for leaving me another lovely comment too, and I'm pleased you like the tutorials.
I am very lucky to be a recipient of one of Jane's beautiful works of art.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina
ReplyDeleteI've just got to your blog. I've been away and playing catch up.
Such a stunning card today and I love your roses. Thank you so much for the tutorial showing us how they were made.
Fantastic news that you are expecting a baby Grandaughter. Claire and Toby must be over the moon, but it's especially nice whatever you have. Just think of all the fabulous things you can do together when she's older. The journey is just beginning.
Hi Pat
DeleteThank you so much for your comment, and I'm glad you like the tutorials.
I can't put into words how happy I am. I have waited for this moment for years. Had Claire told us we were going to have a Grandson we would have been sooo happy, but nature decided we are going to have a granddaughter,and we are totally over the moon. Maybe next time it will be a boy. Always looking ahead! As long as Claire and baby are OK I would have been happy with either.Now I know the colour scheme, it's spend spend spend and then some. I can hear it now!
Big Hugs
Tina XX
HAPPY BIRTHDAY dear friend have a fantastic day xxx
ReplyDeleteStephen xxx
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ReplyDeleteSteph !!! Yes, I do know which way I swing lol xx
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU BOSS, ( Stephen )?
ReplyDeleteI thought Oh no I've done it again and called you Stephen, Phew! I didn't you did. X
Talk soon Steph
Big Hugs
ME XX
Thank you very much for your rose tutorial. I was wondering how you did them.
ReplyDeleteHi Gailgale
ReplyDeleteReally pleased the tutorial helped, and it's lovely to see you on my blog, you are very welcome.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina, I have finally got a bit of time to look at your blog, sorry Tina but a lot to do and on the go all the time.
ReplyDeleteYour card is as always stunning,the roses gorgeous and your tutorial very clearly explained,but as you know I can't do anything at the moment.
All went according to plan at the notary,so we can move 1st of March! Might coincide with the birth of your granddaughter! Exciting news!
To all the ladies who commented on my painting ,thank you very much I am glad you all liked it and yes Tina you can show some more if you like and have the time .
Flying back to Spain tomorrow and on Tuesday back at the cardiologist.
Big hug Tina and look out to your next card love Jane B.
Hi Tina. WOW !! I love your card this week !! It certainly is a DREAM card, its stunning !! I love the papers you have used. I also love the colours you have used. That little mini Gemini die looks really cute to !! Sorry but I can't remember its name. I love Sue Wilson's Canadian Collection and they look really great mixed up and layered up together. What a great sentiment to Tina. I bet this week has certainly felt like a dream for you and your family !! As always Tina, I adore your gorgeous flowers !! Well another beautiful card from you Tina !! It is such a pleasure to see your beautiful cards each week.
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased for Claire and her husband Toby and for you Tina and everyone else in your family !!! What fantastic news !! A granddaughter !! What an unusual way to announce you are having a granddaughter. Myself and Steve are so very happy for you all. X x x
Tina, I think Jane's painting is beautiful !! She is obviously very talented, what a lovely gift. Thanks for sharing. X x x
Thank you for another great tutorial as well Tina !!! I will be looking forward to the tutorials using the Gardinia strip and Sue Wilson's Classic Rose. Thankfully I have both of these dies !!! I love your blog Tina and it is always a pleasure to visit here. Sending you lots of love and big hugs from Tres x x x
PS I tried to phone you today but no answer. I will try again later lots of love from Tres x x x
TIna how did I miss your gorgeous card wow wow love love it. Thank you for the excellent tutorial & thank you for your lovely blog.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the baby news how lovely for you both haveing a beautiful Grandaughter next March with lots of cuddles coming your way. A lovely way Claire & Toby told you the news they were having a daughter.
Love & Hug's Lynda xxx
Sorry TIna I forgot Jane's painting is stunning how lovely to receive such a lovely gift. Xxx
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