The current challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday is "Blues". This brought to mind a card I made last November but haven't posted. I made it for the lovely and talented Anne who you might know had sustained a nasty hip injury.
I was glad to hear from Anne that the crutches and syringe embellies made her chuckle!
Stamp and Stencil: Crafty Individuals (can't recall make of sentiment stamp)
Papers: Maja Design "Vintage Summer Basics"
Dies: Spellbinders and Joy Crafts
Inks: Ranger Distress and Archival Inks
Embellishments: Stampendous Frantage. Silk ribbon by May Arts. Metal charms by Karen Foster and remainder from stash
Thank-you all most sincerely for your kind visits and comments.
Nicola x
I wish to enter card to the following challenge:
Simon Says Stamp Monday - Blues
She will have been thrilled to bits to get this gorgeous card!! How clever of you to put the syringe and crutches on the butterflies. That made me laugh so much. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteWow, this is so stunning Nicola. Sending you every Good Wish for 2014.
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This is gorgeous, Nicola! Love the blue and metallic look, it's a beautiful combination, so perfect for a vintage feel!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the colours and I am sure Anne will have loved it.
ReplyDeletehugs {brenda} x0x
Hello Nicola
ReplyDeleteInitially all I say was the beauty of this card, that amazing shade of blue and the sweet stamp and then I spied the charms! That is such a fun twist and makes it so personal to Anne - absolutely wonderful!
Wishes to you
Lynne
It's a gorgeous card and I bet the lovely Anne loved it!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Nicola, thank you again for my beautiful card, your embellishments were such fun and I do love it - a lot! I will never look at another butterfly and see it in the same light again - lol. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and making me laugh when I needed it most. Big hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Nicola,I love the colours the sweet image the butterflies and those fabulous charms.
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Lovely card Nicola, shadings of blue fab.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
I love this! I know how hard it is to get back into production after Christmas, but this is a brilliant start. How delighted Anne must have been to receive it and so glad the little crutches and syringe raised a smile! Julie Ann xx
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card! love the colours and the butterflies and how much fun are those charms, what a clever idea !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Nicola. Just what Anne needed after her accident. She will treasure it too. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteThisis a gorgeous card! Love the vintage feel and the gorgeous details onthe butterflies! What a wonderful make x hugs x Trace x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Nicola, Love the added charms... I 'm sure Anne has treasured this...Love the colours & design....Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteThe embellies made me laugh Nicola, such a thoughtful card to send to Anne and very beautiful indeed. I bet she was delighted when she oped the envelope to have this card stare back at her.
ReplyDeleteWarem crafty hugs from Shirl x x
Oh you are so clever Nicola - the syringe butterfly is just brilliant and I would never have guessed you could get charms like a pair of crutches!! Such a great card to send to Anne. Well done. Margie xxx
ReplyDeleteLOL...I love this!!! Absolutely the perfect prescription for someone who's under the weather..humor and laughter...the best medicine and so incredibly creative!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Nicola! Such a pretty Vintage beauty! Love all the layers and beautiful butterflies! Thanks for joining along with Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteSuch a perfect card for Anne, it's gorgeous, bet she'll treasure it!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend Nicola
Alison xxx
Nicola, what a wonderful card! I LOVE that you added the syringe and crutches to the butterflies. It's so clever and are perfect embellishments for a "Get Well" card. Very creative! Thank you for joining us this week for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. I enjoyed seeing your work. ~Michelle
ReplyDeleteYour butterfly bodies really made me smile - what a delightfully quirky touch on a beautiful card - I can well imagine they made Anne smile!! Gorgeous work, as always... and never mind the January blues - production will pick up soon - we just need Spring!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Stunning card and gorgeous blues which are delightful set against the focal image. Love the dimensional butterflies which add wonderful movement. Lovely design too, thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp ?Monday Challenge. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteLovely card.
ReplyDeleteThis has made me smile too, it's beautiful
ReplyDeleteRosie x
Gorgeous card as always and such a fabulous idea with the butterfly 'bodies'
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
so stunning Nicola.wonderful vintage image and I love your blue colours and pretty details ;D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
Nicola...your blue card for Anne is beautiful! I love the mottled blue background. The Crafty Secrets little girl is darling and I love the due cut corners. Those butterflies are fabulous...especially the one with the crossed crutches as a body. How clever you are! I know Anne loved it! I also wanted to sincerely thank you for all of your wonderfully positive comments you have left on my blog. You are such a talented artist and I truly love visiting your blog and seeing all of your creations. Always a treat! Much love, Candy
ReplyDeleteFabulous, love the blue.
ReplyDeleteMoira xx
Dear Nicola, Happy New Year! Thanks so much for your lovely e-card at Christmas. I was away and took some time off crafting due to job changes. I am slowly getting back to crafting and hope to catch up reading your previous posts.
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous card. The syringe and crutches are awesome and perfect for your friend.
Wish you a lovely week!
Hugs, Katie
This card definitely made me smile too. I love those embellishments on the butterflies :) How inspired!! A perfect get-well card. I hope you are feeling well these days. Your creative spirit is definitely healthy. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful card with us. -- Mary Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card. Love the shades of blue and all the texture, and love the charms for the butterfly bodies, very creative.
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