Friday, July 23, 2010

Off White LOTV

So this is the card I was making and the reason I had the craftsheet out. The papers are Cosmo Cricket and the colours are more cream than white so using a distress pad and the blending tool I went round the white card that the cute LOTV image was on, to tone down the white.
It has been suggested that my craftsheet is new, I've had for years but it gets so little use it looks brand new. Its now rolled up and back in its original box.
I think by December everyone will be fed up with MS snowflake punches but I can't help it they're a perfect size.
I've used the sketch from last weeks Sketch Saturday and a bit of glitter to finish.
13 years ago my BIL accepted a cleaning contract to clean a school but he couldn't get anyone to accept the job so my Sis offered to do it temporary, today she retires.
She not only cleaned the school but became a part of the school family to the point she often told the teachers off for not getting home to their families or if they're left the classroom's messy. She often helped with any sewing or activities one of which is setting up a card club but the last couple of years she has found the job getting harder and one of things she has been disappointed in that she hasn't been able to do the card club.
But now she officially leaves and is looking forward to setting up the card club again and being able to help with other activities.
She also looking forward to do doing craft classes in the evenings and going out without worrying about getting back for school and she has plans that somehow involve me!
Happy Retirement Sis

41 comments:

Unknown said...

wow debby what a delicious and so wonderful card you have created. looks so wonderful. love the colours.
have a nice weekend, my friend.
big hugs, bea

Alizabethy said...

beautiful card and great colour scheme!

Suzie Q said...

Hi Debby,
fab idea making on start on those crimbo cards, i don't think we will ever tire of martha stewart anything!!! those snowflakes are fab on your cardx
good luck with the card club they will be in for a treat if you are involved x
hugs
Suzie qx

Lia said...

hi debbie,
I love your card, I love the papers too, can you tell me the name of the papers.
hugs Lia

Michele Roos said...

Such an adorable card Debby. Love the image you've used and the papers also. Hugs Michele x

Andrea said...

hoi Debby,
what a gorgeous christmas card
you did a good job by coloring it, the image is also nice and the snowflakes too
hugs andrea

Marley said...

Beautiful card sweetie! Love the colours and the image xx Marley

Donna said...

Gorgoeus little card Debby...love the colours :) Donna x

pinky said...

That is one of my favourite colourways Debbie, so pretty. Congrats to your sister on her retirement, wishing her health to enjoy it.
Pinky

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Debby,
What a beautiful card. Fantastic colours and lovely papers and the sweetest image. I love those snowflakes. This all makes a gorgeous card.
Hugs,
Fiona x

Poppet said...

Beautiful card Debby I love the green you have used and I can see why you like the snowflake punch.

I seems to me your sister is going to be even busier after her retirement with all the things she has planned. I can't wait to find out what she has in store for you. Have a great weekend. :-) xx

Doreen said...

This is beautiful Debby,what a fabulous image.xxx

Anne said...

Absolutely stunning card Debby. Best wishes to your sis on her retirement and I hope the pair of you have lots of fun time together. Hugs x

Jayne Hayward said...

This is such an adorable Christmas card. Love the dp and the image has been coloured in lovely.

Jayne xx

chris said...

Hi Debby, wow what a christmas cracker! I adore it, and the colours are so fabulous,all perfect.
love chris xx

Safo said...

Очаровательная новогодняя открытка!!! Красивые цвета!

Bev said...

Oh Debby this is gorgeous - the colour combo is so yummy. Can't get enough of the MS snowflake punches either lol.

Janet said...

This is just beautiful Debby....love the colour!x

petra,s cards said...

what a beautiful card! and your colloring is just amazing!!!
xxpetra

Lisa Jane said...

Beautiful colours and adore the snowflakes
Lisa ;)

cats whiskers said...

Oh Debby this is just perfect dear, such a gorgeous LOTV image isn't she and I love the colours you have used. Best wishes to you Sister in her retirement dear, mind you retirement doesn't mean rest I have never been so busy since I retired
bg hugs to you both
Jacqui x

Poppy said...

gorgeous card,love the colours.
poppy

Trudy said...

Stunning card Debby...love the image and the papers look gorgeous!
Hugs Trudy

Anita said...

Fabulous card and I love the turquois you used for the coat! I think the MS-punches are great!
xoxo Anita

Lou said...

Hi! Oh i just love this Debby,such a sweet little one and gorgeous colours/papers.
You can't beat a bit of sister time,hope you have lovely days.
hugs Lou.xx

mckinkle said...

This is beautiful, I love the snowy details!

Keryn x

Jo said...

WOW! Debbie this is stunning! *claps*
Thank you for joining in the fun at sketch saturday
Jo xx

Anonymous said...

Such a pretty card Debby.
Hugs
Carole x

coops said...

oh wow this is stunning debby, the image is really beautiful and i love your colours and layout and the little snowflakes are fab.
xx coops xx

dolcreations said...

Debby you have a style all your own that is so special. I have tried to do what you do with your cards...and there simply is just a special way you do things...mine do not turn out the way yours do! Beautiful image...beautiful card!!!

Elly said...

A beautiful card Debby!! Love the colours together and the image is so sweet!!
hugs, Elly

Karen said...

Aaaawww so stunning ! That image is so cute and those papers are scrummy!

Love Karen x

Riet said...

So beautiful card Debby,i love the image and the colours.
So gorgeous papers and details.

Hugs Riet.xx

Loes said...

what a lovely Card you made !!

Marianne's Craftroom said...

I'm just laughing at your last post about your organised muddle which is now just a muddle. This is beautiful and I could never tire of those snowflakes as I have that punch and just love it. Gorgeous colour combo. I just posted a card with that sketch too, how funny. Have a great weekend. Marianne x

saril said...

This is so lovely! Colours are really so fantastic and idea in this card is so warm -just love this one:)

Have great weekend!

Danielle said...

Stunning christmas card Debby - I just love it! Such a fab mix of papers too and love those snowflakes!
Hugs, Danielle

Annie said...

how adorable and I love the colours you chose for this festive creation.
hugs, annie x

jolanda said...

wow Deb, I really love this one! Such beautiful bright colors and ofcourse the image is great too! I bought it myself and can't wait to use it for a christmas card :-)
hugs, jolanda

Jodi said...

Very pretty Christmas card!! The papers and snowflakes are so pretty!
Hugs
Jodi =)

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Debby I am in awe of your wonderful talent and creativity this card is absolutely stunning the colours, papers, embellishments and image are beautiful I love it.
Hugs
Lorraine x