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Wednesday 2 October 2013

Less is More week 139-sketch

Afternoon from a soggy London town and nearly 10 days since I last posted anything! I even missed last week's LIM challenge which hardly ever happens unless I'm on holiday  :-O It was a busy week making several cards for friends birthdays and a new baby, practising my singing for the Shine walk at Battersea and several social occasions! Unfortunately I had a tummy bug on Saturday and couldn't sing at Battersea as I was scared to be far from a loo!!!!
On the up side Charlie came for the weekend and we had lots of fun  :)
Anyway I have three cards to show you so sit back, relax and check out my photos:

The LIM challenge this week is a sketch from Jen



and here is my Christmas take on the sketch:


I used Majestix twig stamp to create the wreath and Stamps by Judith for the berries and lights. 


This card is for my friend Carol, an ex colleague, and I cut a circle from the A5 card and a tiny frame to to add depth. I stamped the front using a new stamp from Ally Pally and embossed the front woth a dotty swirls ef. I stamped the flower three times and cut them slightly smaller adding glitter and gems. The flourish is a Marianne one.

Finally tomorrow is our 43rd wedding anniversary and we are off to London to the theatre to see The Commitments and have a meal and here is my card using the mask that I bought at Ally Pally. The heart is a freebie from Craft Stamper.


Thanks for taking the time to visit and you know I love to read your comments ;;)







17 comments:

G Peplow said...

HI Val, Sorry to hear that you've been unwell but look at the fabulous cards you've been making!! Your LIM card is gorgeous the wreath is so pretty! Carol's birthday card is lovely pastel colours, I'm sure she'll love it :D
I recognise that mask on your last card, it turned out beautifully, so classy :D Hugs Gay xx

Viv said...

Such lovely cards again Val, love that pretty wreath on the LIM one. The stamp & embossing looks great on the 2nd and I love the heart on the 3rd one too. Happy Anniversary for tomorrow also, wow 43 yrs.......you just beat us by a year :) Have a lovely time tomorrow !!!! Sorry you have been unwell Val, hope you are better now.I have a cold and not feeling that great either atm., not made any cards for a while apart from the LIM one.....do love my digi work though :) hugs Viv xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Lovely cards Val..hope you are feeling better now

Anne

Unknown said...

3 lovely cards Val...I particularly love the wreath on your LIM one. Hope you are all better now, and happy anniversary! Enjoy your night out! :)
Lizy xx (LIM GDT)

Suzi B said...

Hi Val, sorry to hear you've been unwell but nice to know things settled nicely in time to enjoy Charlie's visit.
All the cards are lovely, such gorgeous colours on the LIm card and lovely gentle shades on the second. I've just bought the stencil you used on the anniversary card so thank you for the inspiration :))
Wishing you a belated Happy Anniversary
Suzi B xx

Meggymay said...

Fantastic selection of makes. Hope you have a Happy Anniversary.
Yvonne

Rosemary said...

what a fantastic set of cards, val... love your take on the LIM sketch!! happy, happy, happy anniversary!!!

Chrissie said...

What great cards Val, your wreath for our challenges looks terrific!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Jenny said...

You have been busy beavering away!!! Love the twinkling lights on the wreath, that's a great idea for the liM sketch!!! Happy Anniversary to you both for tomorrow and I hope you have a smashing trip into London :0) your anniversary card is gorgeous.
Jenny x

Loll said...

Hi Val. Three fabulous cards ... everyone so unique and creative ... you were on a roll, my friend!! :)

Have a wonderful anniversary! Loll xx

Darnell said...

Each card is so pretty, Val!! I love the focus pocus of each one! Happy 43rd anniversary (just like us!) and many more! I think it's about time you got serious about making "Commitments" to each other, LOL! Have fun!! Hugs, Darnell

Kylie said...

wow, Happy Anniversary Val!!! Have a wonderful time out with the other half. Your cards are so beautiful!!!

Gibmiss said...

Hi Val
Fabulous cards.... Love the wreath one ... Still red hot here 27 degs... Enjoy Spain...
Hugs Sylvie xxx

Vicky Hayes said...

Well you've certainly been busy Val! Sorry to hear you had the lurgy but I can see you're on form again now! What gorgeous cards you've made - I especially like the Christmas wreath with lights and berries. Wishing you a happy anniversary. Vicky x

G Peplow said...

Hi Val, Hope your trip into London was good and the concert great, a Happy Belated Anniversary to you both. Sorry I missed it in my last comment!
I love the sound of the inside of your card, if you get a minute please share :D, I just love all that inkyness and you're right bodacious is a magic name LOL Hugs Gay xx

Unknown said...

Great card for the LIM challenge.....I've missed a couple now as well! Carol's card is lovely - great colour scheme. Hope you and Jim enjoy the theatre and your meal.

Karen x

Bev said...

All stunning cards Val. I hope you're feeling better, and have a very Happy Anniversary! Bev :)

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