Sketch Saturday and Crafty Little Fairies

Evening, all! How is your weekend going? Mine has been a little odd, since my daughter moved to Dublin on Tuesday, and the place is much quieter!! I confess I did shed a tear or two when I was ironing her jeans and hoodie today!! However, it's so amazing that she is now able to get on with her life, since a year ago she started her chemo.

Enough of this maudlinity (is that a word?!) I made a card today while listening to a terrific cricket match - England lost to Sri Lanka, but it was a damn' close-run thing!


The darling image is by Lili of the Valley of course, and I coloured her with my Promarkers in bright, sunny colours to cheer myself up. The papers are from the 'Porcelain' collection by Basic Grey - I have finally screwed my courage to the sticking place and started using some of my older treasured papers.

The flower is by K & Co (Citronella collection) and the sentiment is from Hero Ats' 'Thanks a Bunch' set.

The sketch is an old Sketch Saturday one:

. It would be perfect for using up snippets, too!

I'm entering the following challenges:

Sketch Saturday using Sketch 227 29th September 2012

Fussy and Fancy Challenge whose theme is 'Outdoors'

Crafty Little Fairies whose theme is 'In the Garden.'

Thanks so much for looking, and have a happy Sunday!

love Mags B x


Comments

Mrs A. said…
I love the bright cheery colours you have used on the image with those papers. Must admit I try and use digi papers as much as possible so that I don't have the dilemma of using up the last of a favourite sheet. Hugs Mrs a.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Sue said…
Your card is gorgeous Mags, I love the sweet image and beautiful papers.
I wish your daughter all the best in her new home, thank goodness her treatment was so successful. I do feel for you, it must seem so strange for you not having her there with you.
The cricket was good. My Son was VERY lucky to be given a complimentary ticket in the Grand Stand as he is part of a local cricket academy. He has just got home and had a fabulous time.
hugs Sue xx
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Sharon said…
Love your image Mags and the papers are scrummy.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Hugs Sharon. x
Saturday, May 31, 2014
coldwaters2 said…
This is full of gorgeousness Mags, love the patchwork effect as well as that cute, adorable image.
hugs
lorraine x
Sunday, June 01, 2014
Debra Miller said…
This is a darling card Mags, love the mix of papers too. If you can find the time - we are also having a hop and there are an additional 11 prizes to be awarded to those who leave comments. Thank you for joining us at Sketch Saturday this week! Hugs Deb
Wednesday, June 04, 2014
Little K Smith said…
A gorgeous card, I adore this LOTV image and lovely papers too! Thank you for joining us at Crafty Little Fairies, I hope you can join us this month too!
Kelly.x
Wednesday, June 04, 2014
Vannessa said…
This is so cute and I love the bright, summery colours you used. Thank you for joining in the Sketch Saturday Challenge this week.

Hugs, Vannessa
Sketch Saturday DT
Friday, June 06, 2014
Mary Lou said…
Wow Mags this is Wonderful!!! Always love LOTV images and the quilted background is way too cute!!! So glad you shared with us at Fussy and Fancy.....Good luck!!!
Hugs
Sunday, June 08, 2014
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