Hello fellow bloggers and I hope today finds you well, if not, then I wish you better days.
We are all recovering from a nasty lurgy, flu like symptoms with a persistent cough. Hubby was so bad that he had to take three days off of work which is unheard of and even visited the GP. Still, we are over the worse...fingers crossed.
Our eldest's Girlfriend will be celebrating her 21st in a few days so I am sharing the card that I made for her. My offspring are far too cool to take any notice of what I do here, so there is little chance of her seeing this before the event, so here it is!!
You may be forgiven for thinking that I have been whisked away by aliens...lol...but yes 'tis me...having another go at Shabby Chic with the help of a sketch that I hastily drew after seeing a similar card, somewhere. Don't ask why I didn't "pin" it, I have no idea!!
The pretty spot paper is from First Edition Floral Pavilion. Tumbled Glass DI was just the right shade to distress the edges and, as you can see, my teeny weeny sewing machine was used too. All the flowers were from WOC except the stalky and stringy stuff (!!) which came from Anna Marie Designs. The curves were courtesy of my SB edge dies, the little branches from Noor UK and the pearls and bird were from my stash. The flowers were stickled but, as usual, it doesn't show on the snap.
I am proud to be sharing here...
Fussy and Fancy #158 - Shabby Fun Bingo
(Top Row..Full house was too overwhelming Judy!!)
Crafty Cardmakers #156 - For a Special Woman
Create and Inspire #40 - Anything Goes
Crafting with Friends #15 - Anything Goes
Winter Wonderland - Must use a sentiment
Right must go and have a cough, I have been sitting still far too long!!
Have a good day xx
Schitterend kaart Sarah
ReplyDeleteGroetjes Gerrie
Ooh Sarah!!! Loving the style change and this stunning card - what a beauty! Really pretty design and gorgeous layers, flowers, sewing... the lot! I'm sure the recipient will be well chuffed and treasure this little beauty, Jx
ReplyDeleteOK Sarah, for a minute there I thought I was on the wrong blog! Boy oh boy, you should whip out your shabby chic more often girl, because this is goooooooorgeous! Love every bit of it, those layers, those soft blues, the incredible florals, and that sweet sweet little birdie!! Two thumbs up from me!! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteShabby Chic gorgeous, Sarah, so beautiful, love it. Hope your feeling much better now. Carol xx
ReplyDeleteWell this is ruddy fantastic!! So stylist stunning and classy! She'll love it for sure!!
ReplyDeleteThat really nasty flu has been doing the rounds! My brother had s whole week off work and he never gives in to lurgy!!
Lucy x
A super creation as always Sarah, such pretty pastel shades.
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Hope you're feeling much better now Sarah. Love this card and yes, I too thought I had landed at the wrong blog expecting a cute CAS design, but this is sooo gorgeous! A wonderful card which I'm sure will be treasured by the recipient.
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Stunning card, hope all get well soon cheers Sue x
ReplyDeleteOh wow wow wow Sarah this is soooooo very pretty, love this.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Veerle xx
Gorgeous, sure she will love it.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you've been under the weather, I had something similar the other week, think I caught it from my friend who was indisposed the fortnight before! Feel better soon.:)
Oh wow your card is so soft and pretty!! Really love the look of the scalloped vellum over your stunning layout here!! Beautiful!! :) Hope you are feeling better soon! HUGS
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah,
ReplyDeletethis is a very gorgeous card.
I love the fab colour choice, and the wonderful design too.
Sorry to hear you have all been unwell.
I do hope you all continue to make a really good recovery.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Oh Sarah this is beautiful! And what a lovely Blog and style you have! Thank you so much for taking the time to play along at Fussy & Fancy and good luck with the challenge. Judy DT
ReplyDeleteGorgeous has to be the word! I love it Sarah! You definitely have the eye for chic, wouldn't call it shabby. The sewing is lovely, just the right extra. Glad you are feeling better! I had a similar crud around Christmas, that cough hung around for weeks :(.
ReplyDeleteOMG, Sarah this is EXQUISITE!!! Did make me swoon a bit I must confess!
ReplyDeleteHope you are all on the mend now at Chez Wills! Thank you for your birthday wishes! :) xxx
Hi Sarah, this is an amazing card - everything about looks absolutely perfect - I love the colour scheme you have used and your pretty die cuts and flower clusters are exquisite - your son's girlfriend will be thrilled with this (My son told me that his girlfriend has all the cards I have made for her on a shelf in her room - bless - I only have boys (who are pleased at time I give them a card but it passes)! so I am quite touched by that!.
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A gorgeous card Sarah, love all the pretty flowers. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteLorraine x
This is so beautiful Sarah - love the soft colours and all the pretty flowers.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you've not been too well - hope you make a speedy recovery.
Debs xx
What a beautiful birthday card, Sarah. Love the color tone of this. Elegant. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a beauty Sarah. Stunning detail and design. So rich looking, it will be loved. Mine don't look at my blog either!! Take care and feel better soon.
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A gorgeous card Sarah, such a fabulous design and lovely details.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear that you have all been poorly, I hope you are on the mend.
Pauline
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Love this Sarah, it's absolutely gorgeous! So pretty.
ReplyDeleteHope you are all feeling better soon.
Wendy xx
Gosh, this is beautiful Sarah..just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
well, its certainly a departure from your usual style, but soooo beautiful, very tastefully done. Hope you're feeling better now, had something very similar last week - to the point that by Wednesday, my voice had all but gone (cue cheers from hubby, lol) just trying to shake off the cough now.
ReplyDeleteLove the design and fab details,this is just gorgeous.xxx
ReplyDeleteWOW Sarah. What a beautiful card! Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Sarah, what a fabulous and beautiful card! It's so chic, stylish, elegant and gorgeous... I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh Sarah this is just beautiful its certainly go the WOW factor she will love it its all so pretty and perfect Love and hugs Carole x
ReplyDeleteThis is so very pretty Sarah - but with a modern twist too I think - I'm sure it will go down very well. sorry I'm not visiting much lately - I have a very poorly father in law and as these things do - its totally shaken up our lives hugs judith x
ReplyDeleteWOW Sarah - this is so lovely and so different for you - this will be loved I'm sure. Hope you all feel a lot better. Me and my lad Brandon have been ill too (but my fella seems to have escaped). Michelle x
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that's so pretty Sarah, she'll love it!
ReplyDeleteHope you get over that lurgy soon, I think we have the same bug doing the rounds here and it's hard to shift.
This is gorgeous Sarah. Really lovely and so pretty. The inking around the edges really works too. Love it.
ReplyDeleteSarah, just found this stunning card, it's gorgeous. Hazel X
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you and your family have been poorly but glad you're all getting over it now.
ReplyDeleteYou have really nailed the shabby chic look here and I totally love your gorgeous flower cluster...sooooo pretty and I can see the sparkle!
Big hugs, Kat xx
Aaaah absolutely stunning, Luv Sam x
ReplyDeleteIt is stunning! Quite different from the lovely style I expect to see here but you've proved that you are a master of the layers & chic! Love all the details, the soft colors, and it's a very special card to celebrate a milestone birthday. She should just simply love this, and that you created this beauty just for her. Great work, and I LOVE it! TFS & Happy Sunday.
ReplyDeleteWell you have really nailed this look Sarah - this is stunning and I love all the gorgeous details. I'lm sure the lucky girlfriend will love it too. Hope you are feeling better. take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteWow this is really beautiful Sarah. Gorgeous layout and your flower arrangement is stunning. I am sure it will be treasured. Thanks for playing along with our 'Add a Sentiment' challenge at Winter Wonderland this week, and hope to see you joining us again
ReplyDeleteEileen x
Brilliantly designed creation and love the awesome colours used.
ReplyDeleteSorry have been missing but we had a bit of time out for a few days away....takes a while to catch up on over 200 notifications...xx
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Sweet card. Thanks for joining us at Create and Inspire
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Claudia
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WOW it is so beautiful
ReplyDeletePS : I am having a celebration on my blog...please do drop in when you can.Here is the link : 5 Million Page-views Celebration
OH MY WORD, this is stunning. So creative and the papers and embellishments are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah....Beautiful card.....love the pretty paper flowers and layers....Hope you soon feel a lot better....sending hugs....Joolsx
ReplyDeleteOh my word!!! What a stunning card, Sarah.
ReplyDeletex Asha
Thank you so much for taking part in the Challenge I was hosting at Fussy & Fancy Friday. The winners have now been announced so you might like to take a look. Judy x
ReplyDeleteThis is just stunning !! I love it ! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us at Fussy and Fancy ! :)
As Judy sais....The winners have now been announced so you might like to take a look :)