Thursday 11 August 2011

Sassy Lil Sketches August 11th Card reveal


What an exciting day ! Lot's to share so pull up a pew grab a brew and join me !


Today is my first official post as a DT member for Sassy Lil Sketches and I'm so excited. This is the sketch that we had to work with great fun and endless possibilities.





I made my card using Webster pages and used my big Shot to make some flowers yes I admit it I should have been a florist in a former life ! Lovely pink lace for the border and just peeping out from underneath a scalloped border made with paper. The sentiment is embossed using SU embossing powder and stamps.

Please drop by Sassy Lil Sketches and see what the rest of the design team came up with I'm sure you wont be dissapointed ! There is a different sketch each  Tuesday  for layouts and  Thursdays for card makers  and always plenty of inspiration to be found. You can also join in the Sassy Lil Sketches forum a great community where help and advise is always on hand plus lot's of interesting topics , tips and discussions whatever  your interest.



Our August Card Sponsor is

My Favorite Things
Just Delightful Clear Stampshttp://www.mftstamps.com/
Cards must be uploaded  by September 5th, 11:59 P.M. EST to be eligible for the August random prize drawing*.

Specific rules for both Sassy Lil' Sketches site can be found on our Sassy Lil' Sketches "Rules" page.



Now more amazing news ! I won Crystal Clears shaking Hands Across the World Blog giveaway away a fabulous signed print by Crystal how about that ! As soon as I take possession I will share it with you all ! Do pop over and see her blog it's amazing and has something for everyone .

I'm not finished yet ! There's more ! I received fabulous mail art from a swap I did with Valerie at Bastelmania . I off course got the better part of the swap as I'm sure you will all agree !


This is one of her amazing mini books lot's and lots of gorgeous pages jam packed with fabulous elements, these photo's do not do them  justice !




I also received these unique tags which are a joy to behold so much detail and texture, mini works of art.. Thank you so much for these beauties Valerie you can rest assured they will be treasured.  There where in fact two little mini canvasses in the package but my artist son has purloined them before I managed to take a photo and am awaiting their return will share them with you once they are returned to their rightful home !

Have just been commissioned to make 250 thank you cards and envelopes for a friends daughters wedding so if I haven't passed by of late it's because  I am crossed eyed and dizzy from all of the stamping, gluing and sticking !

That's all my news, must dash Bailey and Rosy are whimpering at my feet and hubby is about to do the same ( it's lunch time )

Marie

36 comments:

  1. συγχαρητηρια για την θεση στο sassy lil sketches! η καρτα ειναι πανεμορφη!!ωραια χρωματα και ωραια λουλουδακια!!

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  2. Great card!Love the paper and the flowers!!!I'm going to make something for the challenge soon...
    You are very lucky girl to receive all those wonderfull pieces of art from Valerie!Enjoy...!

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  3. Having just read your post I can quite see how busy you've been of late! Busy's so much better than bored I find!

    Fab DT card from you and your swap gift is simply glorious - you lucky thing

    Happy Thursday

    Kathyk

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  4. Gorgeous card Marie, have just joined the sketch site...see if i can join the fun as I love that sketch. Fab gift from Valerie, I love that metal cover, I'm sure you'll treasure it always :)
    Jenny x

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  5. Well done for your first gorgeous DT piece Marie :)
    I'm not jealous really I'm not lol that you have received such fabulous art from Valerie :) it's wonderful and so happy you have shared it with us
    Take care
    Von xxxx

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  6. Wow! Awsome looking card! Love what you've done with the sketch...just so pretty!
    Congrats to you! Yippee!
    Wow! On all the goodies you've received...everything looks great! Luky you!

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  7. your sls card is soooo beautiful! congrats on your win and wowee you ARE one lucky lady- that album is an amazing work of art as are the tags! such talent! holy moly 250 thank you cards...!?! you're amazing!

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  8. wow what a beautiful card - love the pretty roses .. and gorgeous lace
    Fab swap gift
    Lisa x

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  9. What a beautiful card Marie, and that mini book that you received .... beautiful!!! Congrats on your win too!!!

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  10. You are very welcome Marie! Congrats of winning Crystal's lovely painting! Hugs, Valerie

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  11. oh wow hun super super work on your first DT card its just brilliant,and just love the mini book you recieved too hun,hugs cherylxxxxxx

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  12. Hi Marie,
    Gorgeous card today and, yes, you would've made a great florist! I can just imagine the fabulous arrangements you would have designed.

    I love the mini book and tags; what fabulous things to own! Congrats on your win too!
    xxx

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  13. Hi Marie, Congratulations on your first, very successful DT card, I love it, beautiful lace too:0) The mini album and tags from Valerie are wonderful, I love her creations she pours life into her art, lucky you:0)
    Thank you so much for your sweet comments, I wish you were able to join us at the Craft Barn , I think you'd have a lovely time too:0) But I envy you Greece, I've only been to a couple of Islands and the Pelion but I adore the people and the scenery and of course the fabulous weather, big hugs Gay xxx
    p.s I'll pop over to Sassy lil Sketches and check it out! xx

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  14. fabulous card!i really love the colours although i am a darker girl!
    loved the mini and the tags you got from Valerie too!
    Take care!

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  15. Love that beautiful card..those flowers and colors are wonderful :) Fab album you received! Whew 250 TUs Im sure you are worn out :)

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  16. Beautiful card Marie and loving those flowers. Great artwork you received from Valerie. Won't keep you as am sure you are up to your eyes in thank you cards. Annette x

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  17. Αξια θαυμασμού όλα!!!!

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  18. Your card looks fabulous. Wow, you're really a lucky girl, fantastic mail :)

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  19. I am still in awe, with every post you have, amazing projects and cards, Your post brought a fabulous project, you lucky girl :)

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  20. Gorgeous DT card, Marie! I love that lace!

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  21. A little short on pews here, but did manage to grab a little drinkie poo when I realized you weren't kidding about the length of your post. (Only teasing! honest). I am a little concerned though as there does seem to be something consistently amiss these days ... flowers? cards? upper right hand corner? hmmmmm. Have you sought help? Must say though I am in LOVE with your creation today. It's absolutely stunning. The colours, the placement, the elements, perfection. AND ... the sentiment ... talk about one stamp does it all. How clever, and I actually like it. Swapping with Valerie is an experience of sorts, wouldn't you say? Her work is so awesome opening the envelope is akin receiving little gifts from Tiffany's. It truly is a pleasure. Hope your son is not burried ender ink, stamps and emblishments. A great little commission though! I'd better shut up now ... :o) xxDonna

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  22. Love your swap goodies Marie - they look very gorgeous! Your DT card is fab - and i'm impressed with your flowers! I am persevering the the MC rose dies, I think i'm rolling them wrong, lol, as they're just not looking very good at all! Maria x

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  23. Hiya Marie, they're the Marianne Creatables (I think they're called that). Maria x

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  24. elegant and beautiful card. great take of the sketch.

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  25. Πρώτα απ'όλα συγχαρητήρια για τη νίκη σου!!!νομίζω ότι το αξίζεις!!!!όσο για τη κάρτα και το μίνι,φανταστικά!!!!!!καλή σου μέρα!!!

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  26. Love your card -congrats on your appointment. Gorgeous swap you got, those tags are exquisite.

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  27. What a gorgeous card Marie - I love the colours and those fabulous flowers (especially the one on the top LEFT-hand corner! I see you're branching out!) You get some very exciting mail too! As for a husband whimpering at your feet, it's always worth waiting those few extra minutes...! Vx

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  28. A fabulous card and your goodies of Valerie are beautiful,
    xxx Hazel.

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  29. Hi Marie. Gorgeous DT piece. What treasures you have received. Amazing work by Valerie. Thanks for sharing. Good luck with the thank you cards!
    Have a great weekend.
    Regards Florence x

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  30. Marie
    A gorgeous DT card you created with that sketch. They are lucky to have you on their DT
    Fabulous gifts and swaps from Valerie.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  31. Gorgeous card, Marie! Those flowers are fabulous!

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  32. Marie I must have been in la la land. I've missed so many of your beautiful creations. Well done!!! Simple gorgeous!
    Chris xo

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  33. Gorgeous projects! I love the card! The papers and design are so pretty

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