I have some good news and some very sad news today..the good new is I won the Sunday Sketch and Stamp challenge can't wait to get my prize £20 Voucher to spend at squiggly stamps..the sad news is that my 49 year old cousin unfortunatly died very suddenly on Saturday evening..we are obviously devastated as she leaves a husband and four children..but we are also so sad and sorry for her parents my uncle and aunty as she was at their house when it happened..so please say a little prayer for them all..It just goes to show that none of us know what tomorrow holds for us so enjoy each day I say..anyway on to my card..I've had this image and quite a few other Pink Gem Design images coloured ..so you will see a few more over the coming days..this one is Winter Mimi....And I made it for the Winter Wonderland Challenge where there's a lovely sketch to follow...
She was coloured with distress inks and cut out...the Dp is S.E.I winter song..I had seen some cards with the lovely paper pleating on and wanted to have a go so I popped over to the lovely Mina's where she has done a wonderful tutorial..pop over and take a look at her gorgeous cards and blog you will find loads of inspiration...
The sentiment is from Pink Petticoat I have cut it in half ....the ribbon and gem dew drops are from my stash as always..
Anyway that's it from me...house is quite today as Katy has gone back to school..seems so strange without her and her friends..don't miss the music though..off now to do some ironing and then that's the housework and everything done for today..Take care where ever you are...
Mandy xx
Forgot to say Katy has made a slideshow of jack the dog in the snow if you get a chance take a peek at it in my sidebar....
28 comments:
Wow Mandy, thats one stunning card, and youve even done some pleating as well, your image is so beautifully coloured as well. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxxxx
Mandy this is so cute I love the blue and red works so well. Thanks for joining us at WW this week. Great job paper pleating too hugs Pascale
Mandy that is such sad news about your cousin, and only 49!
Love your card, beautiful colours and lovely and glittery. Well done on winning too.
Pinky
Hiya Mandy so sorry to hear your sad news.. Iv'e just finished a DT card with Winter Kaya, gorgeous card.
Hugs Christine xx
So very sorry about your cousin, will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers..Beautiful card.. Love the pleating. such a sweet little image and colored perfectly!!
Hugs, Linda
So sorry to hear about your cousin Mandy.This is a gorgeous card....love it! x
This is so cute Mandy, with a gorgeous colour combination.
I am so sorry to hear about your cousin.
Clare x
I'm so sorry to hear about your cousin - that is so sad and my thoughts are with you. Your card is absolutely stunning! Thanks for joining in with Winter Wonderland.
Lynda xxx
Oh wow!! Mandy, this is just gorgeous!! I love your layout and your stunning coloring!! Well done! HUGS
Hi Mandy, Gorgeous card! Such a sweet image and fab papers. So sorry to hear your sad news.
Lisa x
PS: Lovely photos of Jack! Border Collies are such beautiful dogs.
This is gorgeous Mandy!! Just love your coloring of that image and your SEI paper!! Stunning job on the layout with the pleats!!
So sorry about your sad news!!! I will be praying for you.
hugs,
Chris
Oh Mandy I am so sorry for you all my condolences to you and your family.
Your card on the other hand is beautiful, loving those pink gem designs.
Kim xXx
aww gorgeous card your image is coloured beautifully, luv the pleating, great colour combo,sue,x
Oh Mandy.. that's terrible news of your cousin. My thoughts and prayers with you all.
Have fun spending your voucher!! I'm excited and it's not even me getting to spend it!! Enjoy!
Love the card... must try some pleating myself!
I will keep you all in my thoughts & prayers through this difficult time.She was so young,so sad.
Mimi is so cute,you did an amazing job with the card!
Hugs to you!
oh no Mandy that is so sad your Aunt and Uncle must be devastated, my thoughts are with them...gorgeous card and I love that you used my tutorial for your paper pleating
Mina xxx
So true that you never know what is around the corner - we should all spread some love and kindess while we can! And you certainly spread some warm yummy feelings with your cards - this is beautiful!
Rx
OMG Beautiful card love the colours and your folds too Well done on your post too
Liz xx
I just saw paper pleating somewhere, but I'll have to check out Mina's blog. I want to use that technique soon... Anyway, I adore your card, Mandy!!! Simply beautiful : D
I agree with you about not knowing what tomorrow holds. I've been healed from cancer twice... I KNOW that Jesus is calling us to believe that He is our Savior before it's too late! Lifting up prayers of healing and comfort to you and your family.
Lots of love and great big hugs ~
Lori
love your card!!
Mandy this is awesome - love the coloring. I really have to try coloring with distess inks. I love the look.
Thanks for following on my blog as well and your sweet compliment. I love reading them:)
Your card is once again beautiful, I love the colors with which you have colored so good.
Hugs
Melodie
Hi Mandy
Your card is beautiful, I love your colour choice and sweet image. Thanks for joining us at winter wonderland.xxx
So very sorry to hear about your cousin.
Joey.xxx
This is really fab love the pleats too, love the colours big hugs pops x
Condolences on the loss of your cousin.
I love your card, so fresh and crisp. The touches of red really make it pop.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog :)
Mandy Special Prayers to you and your family on the sad and sudden loss of your cousin, so very sad....love your card, many thanks for playing along at Winter Wonderland this week. Hugs Avril xxx
I'm really loving this card hun!
Thanks for sharing with us at Winter Wonderland this week.
Hugs,
Teri xx
Oh hunny I am so sorry to hear about your poor cousin, what a dreadful shock for you all.
Congrats on your win, enjoy spending!
Gorgeous card as always hun, your colouring is beautiful
hugs Mandy xx
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