Friday 28 February 2014

Fridays post

Hi all
So sorry I missed yesterday's post hmm not sure whats going on but migraine knocked me out again. so I'm adding the last card from the show and another couple of your cards today and I will get our posts sorted this week.
On the show I took on a card that I loved with the colour scheme etc and so I thought I'd re create it but with some different dies and as I ran out of time on the show the word was left off as they were also die cuts so I thought I'd put them on together and see which looks best.

I hope you are all well and have had a good week so far with no men with little or big hammers in your heads haha.

Here's my Joy card.

The crackled background was created using the new Potting Soil Wendy Vechi archival ink colour and salty ocean distress ink .
 Now here is the one I did on the show


                                                                       And together.
I think I was a little heavier handed with the one on the show and the Salty Ocean , I guess it just depends what your into as to which would be your thing, although this one is showing the embossing from the Just Rite background more as it was embossed with True white embossing powder.

Inspired by
In this section I get to show some of your wonderful cards that you have sent to me saying you had been inspired by something you saw on the blog and I am proudly displaying them here for you all to enjoy as much as I do.

First up is Sue B. 
She sent me a few of her wonderful cards and so here I added just two and I am sure the eagle eyed among you will know exactly which of my cards were the ones Inspired by.


Aren't they great , well done Sue. 
Here are the ones I did.
 Taylored Expressions, discover your wings.
And this one you saw just the other day .

Next up I have a couple of cards by Carol Clarke
She also sent me some gorgeous makes and I am proud to show them here.

 Isn't this gorgeous well done Carol.

And carol saw I used a die with corners which she didn't have so she cut up her die into four and used them in the corners, very clever Carol and that is the best way to look at dies so that you can see what else you can make with them. 

These were my cards. 

 Visible Image stamps here.

This of course was the gorgeous black eyed Susan again and a the gorgeous background die being spellbinders to make he frame.

Well that's it for today guys before my eyes start to go again, Have a wonderful Friday and I will see you back here very soon.

Keep the cards coming and I look forward to our chats later. 

Hugs

Kim 
xxxx

38 comments:

  1. Hi Kim, love your cards, and well done to the others for replicating your designs, they are gorgeous cards, very talented ladies. Hope the head gets better soon, I know what you are going through. Bx

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    1. Hi Bridget.
      Thanks so much for your support and for the comments re he ladies work. Kim xx

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  2. Morning Kim, I hope your poor head is feeling better now, I have never had migraine but I can imagine just how debilitating it must be, sending you special hugs and love.
    I love both your cards, they are equally beautiful.
    Sue B your cards are 'stunning', I tried to replicate the first one when I saw Kim's, but mine looked a right mess haha, I love the colour combination in your second card.
    Carol Clarke your cards are also 'stunning', I love your colour combination in your first card, and I spotted Sue's bow die on your second card, loving the focal image too.
    Well done ladies !!
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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    1. Hi Patricia. Thanks for the well wihes re my silly head, it is medication that I have been taking for a torn tendon in my ankle, op pending but it causes the migraines to get much worse so I will be glad when I dont have to have it anymore.Thanks for sticking with me.
      Kim xxx

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  3. Good morning Kim your cards are gorgeous and those you are showing at bottom of your blog. There are so many talented people around it is so inspiring. I hope your head gets better soon. Like others I get them too so I know what it is like. Jackie

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    1. Hi Jackie.
      I really appreciate your kind words and support, thanks for being here with me. Kim xx

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  4. Hi Kim. Great cards today.I prefer the first one for the die shape but he second for the depth of Salty Ocean! Well done to Sue B and Carol Clarke. It is lovely to see your work : ) Sorry to hear you are suffering at the moment Kim. You have my sympathy. Make sure you eat regular snacks/meals and drink lots (no, not alcohol : ) of water. Have you had your eyes and your blood pressure tested lately? Both can cause awful headaches or migraines. I hope you have a great weekend Take care.

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    1. Hi Mrs B.The first die was Imperial gold labels 4 and I love that shape too. Thanks for your kind support re migraines. I dont drink alcohol at all now for three years as it makes my head worse. Eyes and Bp fine. It is side effects form heavy medication taken for torn tendon in ankle. I have now to have an operation but im looking forward to less migraines from being able to get rid of the meds. Thanks again
      Kim xxx

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  5. Hi Kim, sorry to hear you've been suffering with migraines. I get them from time to time & it takes a good few days for my head to get back to 'normal' ! Very frustrating when you have lots of ideas for crafting projects you need to complete!. Both of your cards are lovely but I think I like the second the most as it has the stronger colour of the salty ocean. The 'Inspired by' cards are lovely, well done ladies! Look forward to seeing more :)
    Amy x

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    1. Hi Amy. Thank you for your kinds words. I must come and pay you a visit one day up at the shop maybe.
      Hugs Kim xx

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  6. Sorry about your head Kim !
    Hope you are better soon .
    I love both your cards.
    Well done ladies too with the inspired by cards.
    Have a good weekend all.
    XxRuth

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    1. Hi Ruth
      Thanks for stopping by and for all the kind words as always.
      Have a great weekend too
      Kim xx

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  7. Hi Kim beautiful cards wow I love them the ladies are so clever their cards are lovely sorry to hear you are poorly I would look after you if it were possible get well soon Hun love always June xxxxxxx

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    1. Hi June.
      Ahhh that is so kind of you to say thanks so much.Your a lovely lady June bless you .
      Kim xxx

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  8. Morning Kim

    So sorry to hear you have been suffering with a Migraine.
    Love your cards today especially the Salty Ocean.
    Thank you ladies for your lovely comments about my cards
    Hugs
    Carol x

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    1. Hi Carol. Glad you enjoyed seeing your card on the blog, keep them comng its great showing your hard work too.
      Hugs Kim xx

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  9. Hi Kim
    Lovely card today. I actually like both cards. I did record your show but haven't had time to watch it yet. looks like I have a treat in store. Sorry to hear that you have had a migraine and hope you are feeling better today. Congratulations to Sue B and Carol Clarke on their cards. They look fantastic.

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    1. Hi Pat. Thanks for your well wishes I appreciate that. Thanks also for your kind words re mine and the ladies work.
      Hugs Kim xx

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  10. Hi Kim, Just Awesome Cards, I watched you Demo these on Create and Craft I really love the Crackle Background Stamp and sometime until you see it being used you don't realise how nice it is, I just Love This Stamp from JustRite I've purchased it, it stamps beautifully, I Love how you've created your Card from using the small Stamp. I Love the Cards from Sue B. And Carol Clarke both extremely talented ladies.
    I do hope your Migraine has now gone.
    Take Care Kim Love and hugs from Sam x

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    1. Hi Sam. Bless you thanks so much for your kind words.I love the crackle stamp too and think it is underused and so many things can be made with it.
      Thankyou for being here as always
      Kim xx

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  11. Hi Kim
    Love both your cards and congratulations to Sue and Carol for sharing theirs
    Hope those men with hammers have left your head and that you'll feel better soon
    Best wishes, Pat

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    1. Hi Pat. Thanks yu so much for your kind wishes and for being here
      Love Kim xxx

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  12. I love both your cards Kim, I really couldn't choose between them, and well done to the two ladies for their cased cards which are lovely. Hope your head is soon back to normal. Just take it easy and have a good weekend. x

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    1. Hi Pat. Thanks so much for being here and for your support on the ladies cards too. You are a lovely bunch of ladies , wish we could all meet up and craft together too. Hugs Kim xxx

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  13. Hi, hope you feel better soon, I really like to see other peoples cards that are a take on other peoples designs, such fun, thanks for sharing, x

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    1. Hi Samantha. It is a fun thing to do to share other ladies cards and pass on what had inspired them and to see their interpretation of something I did. I am so proud of all the ladies and cant wait to see lots more ( hope you can too) Thanks for your kind words as always. Kim xx

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  14. Hello Kim, sorry to hear you have been feeling poorly any form of headache is bad enough but I can only imagine that migraine must be really awful, hoping you are feeling better today. Love this card remember seeing you demo it on C&C.
    It's really odd seeing 2 of my cards on your blog but thank you to everyone for the kind comments. I love Carol's cards too, she is very talented.
    Enjoy your weekend
    Sue x

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    1. Hi Sue.
      I enjoyed looking at your cards to show the other ladies so I know they did so please feel proud of seeing them on here not wierd haha. well done and keep them coming. You are all very talented ladies and I love seeing your inspiration pieces too. Big hugs Kim xx

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  15. Hi Kim, hope you are feeling a bit better. I suffer from migraines too so I know what its like. Love both of your cards. Congratulations to Sue B and Carol Clarke. Like Kim you are both very talented and your cards are beautiful.

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    1. Hi Beryl. I am sorry to see you are a sufferer too, I get 2 types, classic and cluster migraines , my Kids and my brother all have them too so we pretty much get very poorly at times. Thans so much for yur kind words for the ladies and myself. Huge hugs
      Kim xx

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  16. I love both of your cards I can't pick a winner from either of them Well done ladies in the Inspired by section - beautiful

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    1. Hi Karen. Thanks for stopping by and leaving your kind words for myself and the ladies. Big hug Kim xx

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  17. Hi Kim and everyone. I know how much migrain can disrupt your life and how poorly you can be as my hubby has to put up with it. Glad you are feeling better now Kim.
    Ohhh WOW, Sue B and Carol your cards are amazing, really really beautiful, they maybe inspired by Kim, but you cant tell who's is who's oooh you clever Kimettes maybe one day my work will be as half as beautiful, and if so, I'll be chuffed.
    Hugs to all.
    Lancashire Steph xx

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    1. Hi Steph. Nice to see you , it really does dabillitate my life once the migraines take over , I have an op pending and then I wont have to be on the medication that causes the ankle pain so fingers crossed all goes well. I will keep you all informed of course. Thanks for your lovely lovely words for me and the ladies of course and I hope to be able to show yours too, and yours are beautiful too and id be happy to show some with your permission of course. Kim xx

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  18. Hi Kim sorry to hear you haven't been well, I've never suffered with migraine myself but my daughter does and I know it can strike at ant time. Love all these cards there are some very effective colour combinations going on, well done Sue and Carol.

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    1. Hi Stephanie. Thankyou for your kindness and sorry to hear your daughter is a sufferer too. Thank you also for your kind words for the ladies and myself. Hugs Kim xx

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  19. Hi Kim,
    So sorry to hear you've had migraine, I used to have them virtually every month for 3 days and basically couldn't do anything, even breathing seemed to cause even more pain. Eventually my doctor hit on the right medicine to give me but I had to take it BEFORE any onset, so it was a bit hit and miss! Anyway, once I hit the menopause - BLISS, HEAVEN,MIRACLE.... they stopped!
    Back to your cards - I like both of the ones you did. I prefer the die shape of the first card (with the word), but colours are spot on as per usual.
    Well done Sue and Carol, for your cards, they are beautiful.
    Hugs, Rose

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    1. Hi Rose.
      I was so pleased to hear your migraines have now desisted and you dont suffer this way anymore, bring on the menopause i say if thats the case haha, Thanks as always for your kind words re mine and the ladies cards. Huge hugs Kim xxx

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