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Hi I'm Clare, I live in the South West of England in the seaside town of Torquay. I adore playing with inks, paints and generally getting messy. It is the calm place which fits in between my hectic life whilst working as an outreach support worker, looking after my son, daughter, foster son and hubby. Not forgetting our gorgeous springer spaniel, Suzi.

Sunday, 26 May 2013

Half term I'm so glad you're here!

Like it says on the box thank goodness half term is here.  Working with little people has highs and lows. Holidays are fab but when they share their germs it's the pits :-(. Had my fair share of it this week, spent the day in bed yesterday so all thoughts of crafting went completely out the window.  I am pleased to say that I am feeling slightly better today and actually managed to eat something tonight without inconvenience !  My holiday euphoria has returned and my craft stuff has landed all over the table ;-).

I made this card for a friend of mine who has had a tough time lately.  She has just moved into a new place and I thought it might cheer her up.


Last week I spritzed lots of different colours of cosmic shimmer and mopped them up, got into a terrible mess but it was lots of fun.  I put one of the pieces through with sheenas's daisy embossing folder and added some more shimmer.

I cut out using a sizzix die for the circular piece and stamped with Lavinia textured edge and added more shimmer.  I used marriane creatables rose, leaf and flourish in black card and die cut a tag.

I tied some ribbons to the tag and added some liquid pearls.  I can't remember the name of the butterfly dies but I thought these finished the card off nicely.

I hope you have all been having a lovely bank holiday weekend and look forward to seeing a bit more of everyone this week.  Yippeeeeeeee I'm on holiday !

Love and hugs, 
Clare x x x x 
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17 comments:

  1. Zoe26 May 2013 at 22:43

    Oooo! Beautiful card Clare, the colours are fabulous, oh I do love all that messy inkyness, the effects are stunning and I do love pink. Xx

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  2. Sylvia26 May 2013 at 22:47

    Beautiful card, wonderful colours and embellishments.

    Sylv xx

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  3. Delightful Designs by Katherine27 May 2013 at 01:45

    Love all the bling and shine. Your friend will LOVE it.

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  4. Sylvia Anderson27 May 2013 at 05:56

    This is stunning x
    Enjoy your holiday Sweetie x

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  5. Unknown27 May 2013 at 06:19

    Lovely colours, really nice card
    P x

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  6. jane stillman27 May 2013 at 08:06

    fabulous, love the colours and design

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  7. Barbara27 May 2013 at 08:30

    Wow Clare, this is fabulous...love the black and pink together. Must get that little Lavinia stamp for edging. I can picture your dining room with all the stash scattered around ;-)

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  8. Clare27 May 2013 at 08:39

    Thanks barb, craft stuff still there now with anticipation of more crafting today :-)

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  9. Shelley 27 May 2013 at 09:11

    oh this is stunning! really love the colours and the texture of it xxx

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  10. Kate M27 May 2013 at 09:18

    Love that colour combination - fabulous design, great card
    xx

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  11. Linda Simpson27 May 2013 at 09:54

    Ooooo this is gorgeous and love the lush colours! The sentiment is beautiful. Love this very much!

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  12. Anonymous28 May 2013 at 15:26

    Such a beautiful card, love the colors great sentiment xx

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  13. Wendy29 May 2013 at 18:28

    Hi Clare, such a pretty card I'm sure it will cheer up your friend! By the way, I'm a TA in a Primary school with a son, daughter and 2 spaniels too!! (not forgetting the hubby lol!) Enjoy the rest of the hols. xxx

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    1. Clare30 May 2013 at 09:53

      That is spooky! So much in common. If you are anything like me you are probably looking forward to the final stretch for the holidays? Although we have been waiting all year for Mr O.F. Stead to arrive and have a feeling it will be this term as they are in the area.

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    2. Clare30 May 2013 at 09:54

      Hope you enjoy the rest of your half term too. Happy crafting x x x

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  14. Unknown29 May 2013 at 19:22

    wonderful, great texture stunning colour hugs txx

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  15. Fiona C30 May 2013 at 09:26

    Really striking card - and thanks for reminding me about a sentiment stamp that I should use more often! xx

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