Thursday, July 13, 2023

Another Find

Another card found in my stash from a Julie Hickey Card Class using her stamps and dies. Needed to take a picture  quick as it is going off to a Cousin for her Birthday this month. 

I stamped straight onto the card base with black ink and then attached a thin black frame on top. Stamped another flower and leaves onto a scrap of white card and die cut using the matching dies. Smooshed some Distress Oxides  in pink, purple and two greens onto a blending mat and picked up with a paint brush. Stamped the sentiment onto black card in white and heat embossed before adding to the front of the card with 3d pads. Added the little heart out cuts  to the top of the card. I see that I have one more so must have nabbed the extra one from somewhere!!!  Also added some crystal gems to the flower centers. 
Nearly half way through July already and haven't a clue where time is going.  I did have a hospital appointment booked for October but got texted yesterday that it had to be cancelled and I would get a new date in due course. Had waited 18 months for that one.  Such is life. 
Entering into the following challenges:
Sweet Stampin # Flowers/ blooming beautiful.
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #209 Anything goes.
Allys Angels #72 Anything goes.
Crafty Calendar # Anything goes.
Die Cut Divas # A Birthday.
Lets Craft and Create Challenge #197 Anything goes/add flowers.
Love To Craft #75 Anything goes.


 


23 comments:

Sue said...

Gorgeous card Mrs A I love these Julie Hickey stamps hugs x

brenda said...

How pretty the purple flower looks against the mono background, perfect for Stamping Sensations (and We Love Stamping), thanks so much for joining in.

Your appointment pretty much sums up how things are now, had the same and so frustrating. Ludicrous with one recently, changed it twice, same guy I'd seen at the Spire a couple of years ago, messaged his PA and saw him there within the week. Seems to me many are spending more time on private than HNS.

B x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Such beautiful flower in purple tones and love the design with the same uncoloured flowers on the back. The little hearts are lovely touches.
So sorry for your cancelled appointment, this is again an evidence about how much our health is considered important by national health systems...

Sandra H said...

Mrs A your card is adorable l like that you stamped the background on the card and coloured just one floral petal its a lovely colour too So sorry to read about your cancelled appointments when will we get back on track although l do support the nurse's and Dr's they are worth more but unfortunately its the public that are suffering sending lots of love x

Chris said...

Beautiful card, I love the pop of violet and green against the black/white background, using the same stamp as the focal one but leaving it uncoloured makes such an effective background.
Sorry to read about your cancelled appointment after such a long wait- unfortunately it seems to happen all the time now. Hope you don't have to wait too long for the next one!
xx

Aquarius said...

These Julie Hickey flowers are lovely and loving the effect of the monochrome background with the pop of purple and pink. Very pretty

Jenny L said...

Hi Mrs A,
this is such a very lovely card and very beautiful stamped design.
Love the one coloured flower in the corner and your smooshing colouring looks fabulous.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Margreet said...

Gorgeous card and that purple flower is a real eyecatcher.
So sorry to hear about your cancelled appointment. Hope you don't have to wait for the next one.
xxx Margreet

Liz said...

Super card, Mrs A. Just using one coloured flower is really effective.
Hope you get a new date for your hospital appointment soon. xx

cuilliesocks said...

Hi Valery, your card is gorgeous, a beautiful design and colours.
Sorry to hear that your appointment has been cancelled, I hope you hear soon, Kate x

AlisonC said...

Very pretty. Love Julie Hickey stamps. Such a good idea to do the black stamping with the pop of colour. An idea to add to my list. It's certainly alarming, the way time flies. I hope you get another appointment soon. x

Heather said...

Oh, this is beautiful! Love the gorgeous colors over your black and white backgrounds - perfect pearl details! Your coloring is lovely! Thanks so much for playing at Make My Monday!

Sue - said...

Beautiful card Mrs A. Love the black and white with the pop of colour .

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A lovely design with a pretty pop of colour.
Lorraine

Pat K said...

Wonderful design on this lovely floral card. Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin. Pat K x

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful card and love just the pop of colour.I had a bone density scan last Oct and still waiting for results,pain getting worse but Dr won't see me until I get the results
Carol x

Donna said...

Elegant and stunning card! Like the purple.

crafty-stamper said...

Hi Valery just popping back to say---Thank you for joining us at Stamping Sensations
Carol DT x

aussie aNNie said...

Gorgeous card, background and coloring, as always a pleasure to view. Lovely details here x [Julie Hicky is in my group too]

Conniecrafter said...

very pretty using that stamp for your background and the coloring the main one, such a pretty style!

pinky said...

Beautiful card ValeryAnne. I love the spotlight technique and your stamp set has worked beautifully! Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations this month.
Pinky

Brenda in IN said...

This is a wonderful design. I love the background and it really showcases the flower so well. What a shame about the cancellation. I hope the new appointment isn't to much later for you.

Freubelmina said...

oooo what a beautiful detail with the purple flower...a very nice card!
Did you only have to wait 18 months? 🫣