Well this is Weird. I now have to make my card a week before it's due to go live on the blog, and if I don't do the write up at the same time as sending it to CE, I can't remember what I did that week
I'm in the process of doing my niece's Wedding Invites , and thought I would make her this wedding card at the same time for this weeks project, but I'm not to sure now whether to give her this one, I might have to rethink. The actual wedding invites are taking longer than I thought. These rustic invites are more involved than the pretty sparkly ones. Once Georgie has given the OK on the invites I'll show you them if you like.
Well, It's raining yet again, and the wind is blowing a hoolie, the fire is lit, the lights are on low, puss cats are snoring in all their own little places, the last of the Christmas fayre is on the table in front of us, saying eat me, and I'm thinking should I have another Quality Street, or are the scales going to shout at me when I step on them, ONE AT A TIME PLEASE... So I cracked some more nuts, and had an orange cream and a hazelnut caramel from the Quality Street tin, and thought I'll start my diet on Monday, which Monday I still have to decide. Anyone else with me on this, or am I sadly on my own.
OH Well! on that note, I can hear Slimming world calling (Shouting ) at me," step away from the tin missus" you've had enough!.
Anyway, have a good week everyone, and I hope the sun shines, Boy! do we need it! just for our vitamin D top up.
I hope you like this weeks card.
Hope you liked it!
As I drove home from the wholesaler today, I Just thought you might like to see some of the forest animals dealing with all this wet & wind. I wish I could knit them warm scarfs & buy some wellies for them.
This animal was about 2ft from my opened window of the car even though the sun was shining. Bbrrrrr it was so cold.( poor cow )!
Look at this beautiful face , ( the one lying down ), although it does look like it's saying " who do you think you're looking at". It's BEAUTIFUL!
Just look at the sludge that they walk around in. These guy's had taken a more shallow path to the farm to feed. The little ones are so tiny, and look so sad when they look at you. If I had thigh high boots I would have gone and given that little one a cuddle.
Back to the the card
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Creative Expressions- Foundations card- Coconut White
Creative Expressions-Sentiment- Sweet Thoughts stamps
Cosmic Shimmer-Embossing Powder- Detail Silver Shine
Cosmic Shimmer- Sparkle Texture Paste- Polar White
Sue Wilson- Finishing Touches- Magical Butterflies
Sue Wilson- Configurations- Graceful Lace Trim- cut 4x for the frame
Sue Wilson- Finishing Touches- Laurel Leaves
Sue Wilson- Finishing Touches- Perfect Peony Complete Petals
Spellbinders- Grand Squares
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ReplyDeleteHi Tina
ReplyDeleteBeen awake since 3 30 so decided to get up , i must still be tired because i sent my comment and i had not finished it LOL, so will start again.
Beautiful card , loving the background ,layers, butterflies and the gorgeous flower .
I started my diet yesterday , all went well until last night then the chocolate was calling me , i am afraid i could not resist , oh gosh i am a hopeless case , well never mind i am starting my diet again today .Lovely Photo's Tina Oooo it does look cold ,i know we have had a milder winter than normal but lets hope the warmer weather comes soon .
Take Care
Elaine H X
Hi Elaine
DeletePoor you, there's nothing worse than waking in the early hours, or if like me I only went to bed at 3.55am this morning and probably another early hour one tonight, working on the invites.
I started my diet today. I had a lovely porridge oats banana & caramel layered breakfast. Yum! and for lunch I had a Twirl., and it wasn't a quick spin in the lounge it was pure chocolate,even bigger yum! I'll start again tomorrow.
Glad you liked the card & pictures, hoping to have another drive through the forest next week. hopefully things won't look so soggy.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Morning Tina, oh you do make me laugh with your opening comments, yes I am with you, every year I say I am not going to eat too much, well if you saw what I have put away in food without the treats over the Christmas and New Year you would be astounded, I know I am and we haven't even started on the chocolate sweets yet!!! I am sure our grandchildren will help us out with that one though. I have had a very bad knee since mid December and this has made it even more difficult for me to get around and those pounds keep attaching themselves to me......oh woooo is me.............
ReplyDeleteI am loving today's card ....well I love all of yours.........the filigree grace looks stunning around the pierced squares, I used this before on some of my Christmas cards as well as putting lace on them, it looks so effective, even if people don't have that actual die they can cut down other dies and use them instead.
Keep plugging away with those invites you will get there, looking forward to seeing them.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi June
DeleteI didn't eat too much of what I call the good food, but for some reason this year I've wanted chocolate, I think I am having cravings with Claire ( Yeah Right ) my excuse and I'm sticking with it.
I do sympathise with the knee problem, I have crumbling knee caps, and when I went to the doctors she told me to buy a bike to exercise them. So me & hubby bought some bikes and rode them everyday for weeks. I used to walk up our drive in agonies, my knees were so painful I gave the bike away. Now Paul says when I climb the stairs it sounds like I have a packet of Walkers tucked in my knickers as my knees crunch so much. He's all heart.
I hope yours heals soon June.
Really pleased you liked the card this week, and for leaving me a lovely message, hopefully you'll see the invites next week.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Tina I forgot to mention the lovely animals, you capture them so well...........brrrrr they look cold don't they. xxx
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
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DeleteOh WOW, Oh WOW Tina your card is stunning. I am more than sure the couple would love to receive this. Yes invites are not easy. Making so many of the same gets to you in the end. I was lucky as Gillian helped put hers together, even Andrew was involved, we had him make up the boxes for them. Love your photos, yes poor animals have no where dry to lie. So many of our fields here are still totally flooded. Xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Hazel
DeleteThank you Hazel, maybe I will give it to them.
Oh Hazel it's the monotony of them, hopefully just the printing and job done! Georgie said she would help, but as they are a gift I wouldn't expect her to help. I've still got the boxes to do, but I cheated and bought them but still have to make them up.
I can't imagine what you have all been through further up country, but I really hope you get some rest-bite soon.
Hope you & your family are all well
Big Hugs
Tina XX
A gorgeous card Tina it looks stunning.
ReplyDeleteIt is cold and the animals look cold too.
I must say I've lost 2 stone so trying to maintain the weight which is the most difficult bit especially with so much food around. I have had a few choice lol.
I have bought the spellbinder cinch and go flowers they came yesterday so I hope to have a play with them at the weekend I'll be using your tutorial for guidance xxx hugs xxx
Hi Maria
DeleteThank you glad you like this weeks card.
Well done you on the weight loss front, every year I say I won't buy so much next Christmas, but then you get get orders from the family saying " Oh and don't forget ! so I buy just as much.
You won't regret the purchase of those dies, I love em! I hope the tutorial helps. You know where I am if you want some help. Thank you for a lovely comment Maria
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Stunning card Tina. I have only just started following your blog and you do some amazing cards. Do you by any chance run classes??
ReplyDeleteHi Ginny
DeleteWelcome to my blog, and Thank you for leaving such a lovely comment too.
Just last Week Paul ( Hubby )said maybe I should do some classes, something to think about. What part of the country do you live?.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
I am on the Hampshire/Berkshire border so not a million miles from you 😉 xx
DeleteHi Ginny
DeleteI have my daughters baby shower to do early Feb, but I would like to do some classes. If you are still interested and don't mind the journey, keep in touch.
My email is:- dfc2210@hotmail.co.uk
This is so beautiful and delicate.
ReplyDeleteLynn x
Hi Linby
DeleteThank you so much. How are you enjoying being part of the CE DT?
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Tina gorgeous design and beautiful rose.
ReplyDeleteHi Petras
DeleteThank you Petras.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Morning Tina. You really are a funny woman with all your mishaps and just life in general. I joined slimming world last year and lost two and a half stone then christmas came and i put half a stone back on so back to the classes i went last weekend as i need to lose that half a stone plus another stone before the end of march as that is when my son is getting married. I dont find it easy to lose the weight as with me having a bad back i find it hard to do any form of exercise but i just keep plodding on and hope for the best. So if you are anything like me just take each day as it comes and hopefully you will get there. Your pictures are great they just look so sorry for them selves and you cant blame them as they have no where to shelter from the winds and rain and that little one looks so wet and cold or is that me just been soft lol. Your card is beautiful. I love the look of the delicate frame for the focal element and your flowers and butterflies are always gorgeous. Hope you have a great week Tina and that the rest of your family are ok. Take care.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes.
Denise T x
Hi Denise
DeleteWOW 2 1/2 stone that is quite an achievement, well done you! I'm sure you'll lose that half a stone and more. When is your son getting married? I know any pain you are in slows down the weight loss, but you're going in the right direction. You can do it!.
The poor animals, they did look cold &sad, but Paul said when they huddle they give off so much heat, enough to keep themselves warm. That little one was sooo cute, but looked so sad, I'm sure it wasn't.
Thank you for leaving such a lovely message Denise, and you have a good week too.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina Gorgeous card today very pretty must try and make this one for my niece .
ReplyDeleteGood luck with slimming world my Daughter has done really well with them over 2 stone she has lost ,I also lost a stone but can not lose any more (as not very mobile).
love the photo's jeanie
Hi Jeanie
DeleteReally pleased you liked this weeks card. It's lovely to think you will make this card for your niece, Thank you! Glad you liked the pictures too
Wow, Well done your daughter, and you. It's so much harder when mobility is an issue. Keep going Jeanie, you'll do it.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hello Tina,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! Not that that is anything new!! I'm sure the couple will be thrilled with it!
I also bought the cinch and go flowers - got them with the £10 Birthday Giveaway from C&C ! They cost me £4 09. Last of the big spenders - that's me!
I think we all like a bargain.
I love your photos too. Poor animals it is so wet and miserable. We have got some rather fat squirrels around here! I think they've been eating more than sleeping!
All the best with the Invitations!
Love Myra xxx
Hi Myra
DeleteThank you Myra, that's really lovely!
You won't regret that purchase, and such a thrifty purchase too, I like your style Myra, Well done you!
I bought some foil card with my giveaway but added another bundle so it cost a little more, but still felt I got a bargain. Good feeling eh!
I can see your squirrels signing on to Slimming world like me.
Plodding on with invites, hopefully I will finish them by the weekend at the latest.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, gorgeous card - I love it and so will the recipients.
It is miserable weather here, too and one thing is for certain - the zoo certainly won't be seeing me! Have been going a bit lately to get some exercise but one mustn't overdo it :-)
The animals have a thick coat, probably won't be feeling the cold as we do. That said, I'm always surprised that the animals don't have a shelter outdoors, they would in Germany.
Good to know that your pusscats are taking the sensible approach and snoozing.
Hugs, Rose
Thank you Rose
DeleteIt really is not weather to go strolling around Chester Zoo, I agree!
The animals were hanging around still trying to get the last rays of sunshine, and they had stopped off at a farm in the forest hoping for a nibble. This farmer throws food over his fence for the horses that also line up for food before they go deeper in the forest.
My Puss cats know where their bread is buttered, near the radiators! If Summer is not on my lap she has a box to sleep on that is raised to the height of the radiator and she just has to steps off to get her food & water. Spoilt or what! at 19 I'd want to be spoilt too.
Hope you are feeling better Rose
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina
ReplyDeleteAgain you surprise me! This one is quite clean and simple but then the detail in and around what looks like an aperture and the stunning rose and leaves jump out at you. Would be a perfect wedding card but also a style that'd suit other more serious occasions like religious milestones, engagement and others. The embossing dominating the front panel is very different to what most designers do- they'd have it as a background. Definitely a Tina card, definitely stunning. Will pin.
Saw a bit of blue sky today, it's been rough here too lately, very, very winry and Billy has not had too many dry walks. I've slept through most of it! Half asleep now but I didn't want to miss you.
I'm sorry Claire is still hurting. Im hoping that the pain improves asap. Niece's invites sound lovely, can't wait to see them.
Love the wildlife photos!
I must go Tina, I'm struggling to keep my eyes open. Sorry it's so brief. Billy sends big snuggles and sloppy kisses. Hugs from me to all the family with some extra hugs for Claire xxx
T xxx
Hi T
DeleteSorry you are still feeling sooo tired.
I know what you mean about the card. When I had finished it I thought, is that it, but it was too late to make anymore flowers so I went with it. I agree with you though as it's not so fussy it could be used for a multitude of engagements. Thank you T, you always leave me such lovely comments, bless you. Thank you for pinning it too.
Giving Claire & baby big cuddles, only 7 weeks to go now, how quick has that time gone.
you rest up T, sleep tight, see you next week.
My goodness Billy that was a really sloppy kiss, love it! Hugs back Billy and Big Hugs To you too T
Tina XX
Yes, I like your magnificent card!
ReplyDeleteHi SuzzieQ
DeleteWOW Thank you SuzzieQ
Big Hugs
Tina XX
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ReplyDeleteHi dearest friend. This is just so beautiful, a true Tina card, I'm starting to think they should be shown on Sue's shows as you certainly show the dies in the most stunning way.
ReplyDeleteIn and out looking at kennels good enough for madam for our awful journey down to Bham, also somewhere for all of us to stay, so will let you know when I'm in with a few minutes to spare as we are now able to start arrangements at long last !!!
Sending you hugs.
Steph xxx
Hi Steph, the best boss I've ever worked with.
DeleteThank you Steph, but I can't ever see that happening, but it's a lovely thought though thank you!
I wish I lived closer to you, you know I would have loved to look after Cassie. I'm just so sorry that you have been going through such a sad time, with such a lot to do. My heart goes out to you & your family. Stay strong, talk soon. X
Gentle Hugs all round X
Tina XX
Hello Tina,
ReplyDeleteOh, this card is just gorgeous and would make a stunning Wedding card, or any other Celebration, with the odd "tweak". (I sound like Tom Hanks in Sleepless in Seattle") ha ha
Love the photographs of the animals, poor things will have "Trench Foot" if they stand around too long in that mud. It is to be hoped that things dry up soon.
How is Claire, I hope her pains have lessened and she's getting some relief.
And Craig, I hope he is still enjoying his new home.
Now, as to chocolates. I have this awful condition where I can hear them shouting "eat me, eat me". It's the same with chocolate biscuits, and I'm so soft hearted that I just have to do what I'm told!!! lol My excuse for weighing more these days are the osteoporosis injections that I get because they do not strengthen the bone, the just put more and more bone growth around the existing bones - hence I weigh more and more as the years go on!!! (It's true). Of course the chocolate accounts for the spare tyre!!
Still, at my age, I'm not worrying - MUCH!
love Maureen xxxx
Hi Maureen
DeleteI LOVE THAT FILM.
Claire, is still in pain and has gone back on to the tablets that the doctor prescribed,only for a couple of days just to get some relief. Also she bought a back support that goes under her bump as well, and that has helped such a lot. I took a photo of her bump on Monday and our granddaughter looked really well supported.
i took Craig out on Saturday and we bought his lounge carpet, he now has his eye on a wall unit in Ikea. After that we said that's it now with the mortgage help and all the other items he had had the same amount as Claire had for her wedding.
I hear that same chant coming from the chocolate too, we must have bought them from the same shop, I'm beginning to look like Claire, but just not so young!
I'm Sorry Maureen that you are having to have those awful injections, life's such a s--t sometimes. Now, when people say to me keep your chin up ,I say, " what all 4 of them "
Have a lovely week Maureen
Big Hugs
Tina XX
A gorgeous card Tina it looks stunning.
ReplyDeleteIt is cold and the animals look cold too.
I must say I've lost 2 stone so trying to maintain the weight which is the most difficult bit especially with so much food around. I have had a few choice lol.
I have bought the spellbinder cinch and go flowers they came yesterday so I hope to have a play with them at the weekend I'll be using your tutorial for guidance xxx hugs xxx
Hi Tina,
ReplyDeleteHmmmm I like this card, really pretty, I might have to pinch this idea if is ok with you :)
Sounds like CE are working your grey cells work much harder this year.
Good luck with the wedding invites, I did my husband's nieces wedding stationary last year, it became a mammoth task. It started with Day & evening invites, then ended up making RSVP's, present poem, venue maps, table names, menus, tags for the favours, Mr & Mrs banner and a wishing well - phew I spent hours on it all - good luck - I'd love to see them when you've done them please.
Lovely to see more pictures of the forest animals, they look so lovely, it must be nice to be surrounded by countryside.
Put the sweetie tin in the cupboard and bring them out again at Easter :)
Certainly agree with you about needing a bit of sunshine, it's been grey and horrible here for days now. Although thanks to you we get our weekly bit of sunshine every Tuesday :)
Hope you have a lovely rest of the week.
Hugs ~ Angela ~
Hi Angela
ReplyDeleteYou go for it, it's really flattering for you to make this card.
It's just been hectic with doing the new schedules and it being over Christmas and doing the invites. I'm sure I will catch up just as my contract ends.
Luckily I only have the invites and RSVP's to do.
It really is lovely to live so close to the forest, but to see these animals in so much mud is really sad.
Sweetie tin in cupboard Angela, but don't worry with the kitchen stool I can still reach it, oops!
I hope the sun shines for you this week, and Thank you for this lovely comment about my card.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina. What a delightful cards . Would love to replicate ( or try) How is the flower made.
ReplyDeleteI love everything about the card. My wish list gets bigger for ce goodies. Mavis L
Hi Mavis
DeleteWelcome to my blog, you are so welcome. I hope you come back, especially when you leave a lovely message.
The flower was made with Sue Wilson's Peony die, and I have just noticed I didn't put it on my list of products. I will amend that. I did do a tutorial on that rose. I will go back over my posts and leave the date here so you can have a look. I'll always help you if you need more info.
CE's product are really good quality and lovely to work with.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi again Mavis
DeleteThe tutorial is dated 6th October 2015, the card is called "Believe", and the tutorial is after the product list.
Hope this helps.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
What a truly beautiful card, I love everything about it, gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI need to go back on a diet and this coming Monday is the start. I managed to lose 12 pounds before Christmas so I now I can do it but it's difficult as I have Fibromyalgia so not very mobile.
Not well at the moment so unable to craft which is very frustrating. I am getting very fed up of the sofa. So much so that even housework looks attractive!
Just found this blog so I am looking forward to future visits.
Wishing good things to all
Hi Lorraine
DeleteLovely to see you here on my blog, you are more than welcome and I hope you come back too.
Thank you so much for this lovely message about my card, glad you like it.
Well done on losing 12lbs before Christmas, and like you say you know you can do it! So sorry you with your Fibromyalgia, not nice! My goodness you must be fed up to think housework is attractive.
Hope to see you again soon, take care
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina, Another beautiful card-just the idea I was looking for to try out my new square dies. I have just read through the comments and the word CHOCOLATE was mentioned. Well that did it!!! I just had to have some. So I'm typing this with a bag of Aero bubbles to hand. Does that word have the same effect on other people? I'm blaming the weather up here in the North East. The sun came out this morning for 1 hour and 6mins - then back to overcast sky.It makes "a body want something nice "Well, that's my excuse. Lots of love and laughs from Mary- Durham
ReplyDeleteHi Mary
DeleteMMmmmmm Aero Bubbles, that's it diet over for today, I NEED a chocolate. Tomorrows another new start!
I've never known such prolonged grey day's. I open the curtains every morning a say Oh Heck another chocolate day, so you're not alone Mary. Stick with me girl, we'll exchange our chocolate stories and we can tell each other it's OK to have another one. Keep smiling Mary, but not with a mouthful of chocolate.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina your post did make me laugh, had exactly the same conversation with mum & dad the other day. Our conclusion, was to just eat it until it's gone.... Then all temptation is out of the way LOL.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, and love the subtle pink of the flower. Looking forward to seeing the invites.
Hi Claire
DeleteI think I like you and your family a lot, such a sensible conclusion to said problem. I can feel the munchies coming on again, before I start, thank you for your lovely message Claire.
Praying invites will be handed over, lock stock & barrel at the weekend, Phew!
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina what a fabulous card really delicate and pretty, and with butterflies what more could you want.
ReplyDeleteI too am going to start my diet on Monday but have not yet decided which Monday it will be. Have pencilled in Monday 1st February but that could change depending on many factors how many Chocolates and biscuits are left etc.
Lovely photos of the animals, you obviously have a real love of animals and are lucky to live so close to them
Take care and keep warm
Wendyx
Hi Wendy
ReplyDeleteThank you Wendy, I'm pleased you like it.
Message to self, don't buy so much Chocolate next year. I hope I remember this.I think the weather is a real factor for not starting my diet, I need comfort food.
I do like driving back through the forest on my way home from the wholesalers. sometimes if I have time I park up and the donkey's will actually stick their heads in the car window, they're so cute.
You stay warm too Wendy
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina I don't buy the chocolate for myself I buy it for the grandchildren - well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to i, also I have heard that Chocolate has insulating properties and in this cold weather we all need to be well insulated.
DeleteWendyx
Hi Wendy
ReplyDeleteI like that excuse, I think I will use that one when Claire has our Grand daughter in March. I don't think I'll get away with it this year though! I can feel another need for the insulating chocolate coming on. I must try not to trip over the cats while trying to get to the tin!
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina,I just thought I would let you know the secret diet I have been on for years. Get what you fancy then cut it in half (to let all the little calaries run out) - Then eat it - Works every time and no one is any the wiser.Hugs from Mary-Durham
ReplyDeleteHi Mary
DeleteWHAT A DARN GOOD IDEA! I shall try this tonight when I cut open my chocolate fondant pudding and wait a while for those chocolate calories to run out and I'll only have half the amount of cream! SORTED!I shall watch the pounds fall off.
What are we like?
Big Hugs Mary
Tina XX
Hi Tina.
ReplyDeleteI love this card. White on white really is stunning. I might need to
Pinch ur idea at some point when I get my bum into gear to actually make a bloomin card. Lol
You make it look so easy too like sue. Mine never quite turn out as good but my friends like them an that's what matters.
Your photos look fab although they do have big coats to keep them toasty warm lol.
The snow is coming down hard here in Ayrshire and its freezing. Great to look at not so good when ur out in it!! Lol
Glad ur invites are coming along I'll look forward to seeing one when your finished.
Xx
Hi Tracy
DeleteHow are you? how is the treatment going?
You pinch away Tracy, I'm flattered that you want to copy it, Thank you. You'll get that bum into gear when you're ready. I looked back on some of my cards I made for family & friend when I first started crafting. They are so bad, but they loved it because I had taken time to make them myself. I think they went in the bin after the event, but I know they they keep them now.
I used to love the snow when my children were young and under my roof, and I made the decisions whether to chance it out on the roads, but when they passed their driving tests, I think that is when my grey hair started to poke through & I aged every time they went out. I still worry about them even when the snow is not an excuse.
Take Care Tracy X
Big Hugs
Tina XX