Monday 19 November 2012

Merci...........CTS # 6






Holidays over and it's back to work for the 'boss'.  I've just about sorted laundry and am determined to get started on the Christmas cards this week so need to buckle down.  Before I do, I wanted to add my card for this week's CTS #6.



En Francais from SU stamped in Versa Color sand beige for the background of my main panel.
Prim Poppy from Memory Box dies was die cut from the centre of the panel and coloured with Copic markers before returning into position.
The Sentiment is from Waltzingmouse - Paris Nouveau and stamped in tuxedo black ink.
The centre panel is popped up on foam over a strip of plain black card.



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We had a very relaxing holiday, after our false start!  Everyone was pleased when the aircraft landed on Lord Howe in brilliant sunshine early Sunday morning.

We packed in a bit of all sorts whilst we were there...........
Walking/trekking up to Kim's lookout from Old Settlement beach, round to Ned's beach to enjoy the most amazing views.......... paid for it a bit the next day......clearly unfit!  Cycled around the island! Can't remember the last time I was on a bike, but I must have been in my teens!!! Fed the fish at Ned's Beach.....hilarious!  Enjoyed the local cuisine eating the best seafood ever!  Can't believe we both added a couple of kilos after all the exercise ....... but there it is, the sign of a good holiday..... I think!

Haven't sorted through all the photos yet but will share a couple soon :)

Now Christmas cards.................


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15 comments:

Julie H said...

Love the technique you've shared on this card!

Kylie said...

This is one gorgeous card, Sue!!! LOVE it!!!

Hugs,
Kylie X

Susan Hogan said...

Sound fabulous. Been to Norfolk but not Howe - must try it. Love your popy card - so clever, colouring the die cut.

frommycraftroom said...

Great card.

Brenda said...

Beautiful card Sue!!!

Robyn said...

You didn't walk up to "The Goat House"??!!(We did ...but we were much younger then Lol !)Glad you had a good time- LOVE LOVE your card!

lostinpaper said...

This is so pretty Sue! LOVE this die.
Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS(E) this Sketch this week!

Jackie Rockwell said...

Very elegant! The flower is so beautiful!!! So glad you played along with us in this week's CAS(E) this Sketch!

craftieodmae said...

absolutely gorgeous as always!!

Kim S said...

Gorgeous! The embedded die cut is such an elegant look! So glad to see you at CAS(E) this Sketch!

Skye said...

A very stylish card. Lovely poppies, great technique.
Glad you had an enjoyable holiday.

Jen W. said...

Gorgeous! The subtle script in the background is perfect! Thanks for playing along with CAS(E) This Sketch! this week!

Sue said...

Your holiday sounds like lots of fun, except for the extra kilos-lol! Gorgeous card, love the bright n bold colours in the flower against the neutral background ! :)

Beverley said...

Stunning card, love the die technique. Sounds like a fabulous holiday to me. Hugs xx

Anonymous said...

Such a striking, beautiful card ... love love love what you did with the poppy! Anita in France :)