Wednesday 14 January 2015

Visible Image Wednesday

Hi Everyone

Well where did last year go to, I have absolutely no idea and just about everyone is or has been ill , so a new year and a massive happy new year to you all.

I hope you enjoy today's card for Visible Image who continue to grow and spread their awesomeness.
with a gorgeous new launch in time for Valentines day on its way to look forward to and lots of other goodies from them in the pipeline too we are so lucky to be on the team. I will share the new promo pics later in this post but for now here is this weeks card all pretty in baby girl pink. Hope you like it.

 I have used lots of textures and heights in this one and simple but clean and elegant stamping as these stamps from The 10 little fingers & 10 little toes set really do speak for themselves.
Gorgeous and totally charming.

Hers is the side long view to show you more of the different heights and mixes of texture all neatly tucked under and no raw edges showing on this one.


 I started by stamping this main focal point with black archival ink and heat set, I used a winter white card so not so stark and inked the edges very lightly with Spun sugar distress ink , I then mounted it onto black card leaving just a tiny border. 
Next I took another piece of the card and stamped four spun sugar hands in different positions and again inked the edges all in the same ink and mounted that onto black with a small border. ( there is a pattern here haha) .
I took a third piece of card and inked the edges as before and then wrapped a piece of pale organza and loops of pink cotton ribbon around it and also added some pink and white bakers twine around it too and mounted that onto black.


I measured out a little black card for the bottom part of the card and worked out where the stamped pieces would be added then took the feet stamps from the set and inked them with Brilliance ink in Moonlight white which has a little pearly sheen, I heat set and went over the out lines in white gel Sakura pen. once this had dried I added some glue and tipped on this Vintage pink and white with green and purple iridescent sparkles in it (its so pretty, I wish photography picked it up)

This is the ribbons and glitter I used.


So at this stage I had all my components and it was just a case of putting them all together with different heights of foam and using some pale pink card, some off white card and some black, keeping it all very clean and even.


After adding all the different layers I tied a bow with three pieces of the matching bakers twine and added it with a very strong sticky dot. I also added a small silver coloured dummy and a silver nappy pin to dangle from the bow and a small pearl to the centre of the bow.  I also finished off with a few iridescent flat back pearls that shine pink in the light with their aurora borealis coating to match. I also added a small piece of pink crochet lace to the main body of the card under the stamped hands for a little extra pop of colour for a cute little girlie.


And here is the completed card, The feet sparkle so much why oh why can't the lights pick it all up for the camera. oh well it shows also that you can go with black on a baby card as it makes the beautiful pinks pop even more.

Here is the stamp set I used , yup that is right just one set, isn't that amazing for me haha



Now with the inspiration of Valentines day just around the corner again ( my birthday is before Woo Hoo) The very talented combo of Helen and Mark have a new launch of gorgeous and very useful stamps to add to cards for that very special loved one.

Here is a sneaky pic of the new gorgeous stamps in the Express yourself line.


                                            Aren't they just truly scrumptious and special.

The girls on the team as always have been doing amazing jobs with all the wonderful cards and goodies being made, I hope you will pop and have a look at all the gorgeousness on their site too.

I look forward to showing you lots of inspiration with these fabulous stamps upcoming for 2015.




Catch up's

Thank you for all your kind wishes and support , Christmas and new year has certainly been a challenge here in Hertfordshire. I am now back to work full time and working many hours in the NHS.
We also all went down ill all over the festive time and I only had four days off of work for Xmas too. I then also developed a sinus infection and have been on anti biots , yuk yuk.
My mum continues to struggle but is home still and at the moment is still fighting, it continues to become harder with what seems to be day by day as she has good and very bad days.
I couldn't go there over Xmas at all because of being ill and as you all know infections to her are life threatening and land her back in ICU so each time one of us is ill the work raises for the others as they have to spend more time covering.

Apologies and more....

I want to say to all those who won there goodies and haven't got them as yet I am so very sorry I haven't been able to post them as yet, I realise it has been a very long time since you all won them but I want to assure you all, your gifts are sitting here just waiting to be posted.  I in no way would ever have wanted to keep you waiting this long and I feel awful you haven't had them yet I am so very sorry I haven't gotten back to all your emails etc but I truly have not even checked my email as I have so many emails to go through and lots of things to edit. Of course when you are waiting all this seems like bla bla doesn't it and I hope you will all forgive me for this huge delay.

I do want to just say I know some of you have also emailed Sue Wilson from Creative to ask her if she knew about the gifts and I must say to you all this giveaway was entirely my idea and my gifts and my competition although I do have some giveaways donated for you all from them they in no way are responsible for sending out the parcels or for the competition at all so I don t want you to think badly of them or me guys, I have taken some specific days off over the next couple of weeks for the specific purpose of making sure I send out your gifts and to speak to all those waiting personally to apologise for this huge delay. Thank you for your patience and your understanding and I know you will love your gifts and they are I promise you worth the wait.
This year is made for lots of meet ups with you all personally too so I look forward to that immensely.
With love and Kind wishes
as always

Crafty hugs
Love 

Kim
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20 comments:

  1. Phew! I bet you're glad 2014 is over Love the card I would never have to put black on a New Baby card but it so so works Don't forget I work in Howard Court and can always help if I can Now you back at CH full time I can always help eg queue in Post Office especially as I work part time and have every afternoon free (for crafting!)

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    1. Thank you Karen Im very grateful for the offer and your right 2015 can only get better ( I hope ) haha.
      xx

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  2. Beautiful card Kim, you've showcases those lovely stamps perfectly.Hope all is well with you. Don't you worry about your candy giveaway's.....I for one don't mind waiting,( I'm just chuffed I was a winner lol) I know how hard it is when real life & illness gets in the way. Take care.
    hugs Jo x

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    1. Thank you so much Jo , I really appreciate your kindness. I know you will be pleased when it does get to you.
      bless you
      Kim xx

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  3. Morning Dear
    Put 2014 behind you and think ahead now to a new 2015
    Please don't worry about the giveaways we don't mind waiting it will be like Christmas all over again.
    I do love this card the colours and stunning - I shall be sending for this
    stamp
    Hugs
    Carol x

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    1. Hi carol
      Thankyou so much, I really appreciate that, I def have chucked that old year away haha, I will email you and catch up
      Love
      Kim xx

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  4. Such a lovely card Kim , really love it.
    I do hope and pray that this year is a good one for you.
    Try not to do too many things and look after yourself !
    XxxHugs Ruth

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    1. Hi Ruth
      Thank you so much for those kind words. You are very kind.
      I appreciate that.
      Kim xx

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  5. Happy new year darling hope the new year is blessed for you Your mum is on the prayer list at church. The card is awsum love you nanna June xxxxxxx

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    1. Happy new year lovely nanna, Thankyou for your kind thoughts I really appreciate you adding My mum , it is a shame she does not recognise kindness or nice things anymore but we all certainly do.
      Hugs as always
      Kim xx

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  6. A really lovely card Kim and hope that in at least some ways this year will be better for you, at least on your own health front! The pink and black works beautifully on this card and the embellishments are so pretty too. I'm sure we all understand the pressure you are under at the moment and take care! x

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    1. Hi Pat
      Thank you so much
      I do try to get all done and really hate when things do not but I have to realise that I am only one me ( this is my resolution this year haha)
      thanks for still being here
      with love
      Kim xx

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  7. Hi Kim, A really beautiful card, I'm so loving the tiny feet and what you have done, it's gorgeous. I have a baby girl card to make for early March for my youngest Granddaughter, and these little hands and feet would be ideal.
    I'm so glad that your Mum continues to be able to stay at home, she will feel much better in her own surroundings. My continued thoughts and prayers to you all.
    Don't worry about us having to wait, we all understand, although I can't understand why Sue and CE have been brought into the equation, because we all knew it was your giveaways. Working full time, and crafting for DT's, aswell as looking after a home and family, I personally don't know how you find the time to fit it all in, let alone anything else, so 'my hat goes off to you'.
    Lots of love and huge hugs from Patricia xx

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    1. Thank you Patricia
      I needed that. bless you. I appreciate all your support truly, I can feel it through the screen sometimes that probably sounds weird but it really does help when you feel so guilty not getting all done etc.
      Your very kind.
      Best wishes
      Kim xxx

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  8. Hi Kim such a lovely card with lots of layers and interest. Lovely stamps and sentiments on the Valentine stamps too.
    I too completely understand about the giveaways, winning was a nice surprise on it's own, anything else is a bonus. I too cannot understand how Sue and CE got involved .
    I hope things improve for you, mum and your family, take care Carol x

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    1. Hi carol
      Thanks so much for your kind words and as I said I know you will love the giveaway once I can get it posted and I am very grateful for your kind words and thoughts. Bless you.
      Your very kind I am lucky to ave such a great bunch of ladies on here for sure.
      hugs
      Kim xx

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  9. Hi Kim, lovely card especially as I am a real pink person. Hope 2015 is a much better year for you.

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    1. Hi Stephanie
      Thanks so much , I am sure it will be as it cant be like the last one haha
      Just to feel better and not have the constant head pain with the sinus thing is a bonus though haha
      I will email you and catch up very soon
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  10. Hello Kim, love the baby card, the colour combo is very unusual, but really hangs together. Love the new stamps for Valentine's, great sentiments. Glad to hear you are getting better, and I hope this year is much better for you, and that you manage with your Mum. Sorry for emailing you to query the giveaway, but like you have been running around no end with work and MiL, and wanted to make sure it was my name that was one of the winners picked. I will be more patient, and look forward to my prize. Take care of yourself. Bx

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  11. Lovely card. Wish I'd seen it earlier. I'm staying at my daughter's at the moment, awaiting the arrival of my new granddaughter (we had a false alarm yesterday, so I came down). The card would have been ideal!
    You shouldn't be taking your precious days off for us, you'll need them with all you have going off.
    Please take care of yourself as well as your family. Thank you, Jan x

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