Thursday, March 12, 2015

Remember When

Well, I'm finally back and ready to post a card.  It's been a busy time with doctors appointments and x-rays....as they say, 'getting older isn't for sissies'.  The verdict is in, and I'll be needing a hip replacement.  As it is classified as elective surgery, it is still months away, so lots of time to get used to the idea.  In the meantime I have some lovely meds to take the edge off.  Happy days are here!  ha ha.


For today's card I have used 3 different stamps from 3 different companies, and I've listed them below.  After stamping and colouring the ladies' image, I've masked then created a spotlight using a circle template and some pan pastels. 

The stamped panel has been coloured with distress inks, and then I have gone over it with some metalic perfect pearls, for a nice sheen.  Then, of course, you will see some layers, some gems and a pretty bow.

Stamps used:
Flonz stamps - Vintage Fashion Girl - Thirties 01
Sweet Stamps - Baroque Border
Inkadinkado - Remember When

This was a bit before my time, but I think I'm catching up!  Take care everyone, and think spring thoughts.

Some challenges for my card:

Vintage Stamping - Olde Worlde
Sweet Stamps - #212 Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations - #304 Anything Goes + Option of a Sketch
Fab 'n' Funky - #250 Focus on the Image
Artistic Inspirations - #126 Anything Goes with a twist of Green
Party Time Tuesdays - #196 Anything Goes
One Crazy Stamper - Anything Goes
Sugar & Betty's Challenge - Anything Goes
Craft Stamper -Anything Goes

15 comments:

  1. Wow Joyce your card is stunning and colouring is to perfection on your images so beautifully finished with gorgeous papers too! ooh Hip replacement it will change your life for the better take care xx

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  2. Fabulous creation Joyce. Nice to see you back, safe and sound. Sorry about you surgery. I agree it will make a huge difference. Take care and keep us updated.
    Laine
    x

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  3. The good news is that they can fix your hip! Hopefully, time will pass quickly and it will all be over soon! Love your gorgeous card! I like how you added the spotlight, very creative!

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  4. Beautiful card- love the Vintage ladies and the border is so pretty! Love the bling you added, and the pretty green bow. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stamps this week for the AG challenge!

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  5. Beautiful design, I love how you colored the Baroque Border. Thank you for joining us in this weeks blog challenge at Sweetstsmps.com.

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  6. What a beautiful card! Although perfectly vintage, it has bright colours and I love this Thirties ladies stamp by Flonzcraft. Thank you so much for joining us at Vintage Stamping Challenge this month

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  7. Great colors behind the border image and love those classy ladies. Thanks for playing along in the SweetStamps.com challenge!
    Good luck with the hip replacement, I told my doctor getting older isn't for sissies and he completely agreed!

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  8. beautiful card, I love the border stamp and the colours you have chosen. thank you for joining us at creative inspirations this week. hugs Suzanne x

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  9. love those two chic lady's
    thank you for playing allong with us at FNF

    hugs Debby

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  10. This is a gorgeous card, lovely colours! Thanks for playing at Creative Inspirations! xxx

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  11. A wonderful creation Joyce, perfect for our theme.

    Thanks so much for joining in at FlonzCraft Vintage Stamping Challenges and sharing your lovely work with us.

    B x

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  12. Thanks for joining in with the Craft Stamper TIMI Challenge .... good luck! Linda xx

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  13. Like the sunshiney shadow behind the lovely ladies and that panel is fab! Thank you for sharing your creative project with us at the Vintage Stamping Challenge!
    Hope all goes well with the surgery.

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  14. This card is filled with nostalgia :) Old memories started flooding me when I read the sentiment. Great card! Good luck with your future surgery and thanks for sharing with us at Party Time Tuesdays!
    Sara
    www.PolkaDotRosie.blogspot.com

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