Thursday 15 May 2014

Creative Expressions Thursday and Huge Thanks to all... I'm Back.....

Hello to all my lovely Interwebby blog friends.

Before I start to ramble on about how I created my first card after being away from you all so long I want to say a huge in fact Massive Thank You to all you wonderful ladies and yes you all know who you are, from beautiful recovery cards and very special ladies emailing me regularly if not daily to keep up my spirits to messages left here worrying when you hadn't heard from me I really do feel very blessed and cared for and you all really helped brighten me on the really bad days.

I certainly never thought I would be away so long but I think I under estimated the recovery time and I truly am so thankful that I can now see light at the end of the tunnel as it were. I definitely didn't know I was going to be awake during the Op but maybe that's a good thing as I would only have worried before hand but Instead I was up at Kettering at Creative Expressions helping my lovely friend Tracey to get the room ready to start holding workshops etc and it certainly was a challenge but well worth it as the first workshop with Julia went brilliantly well and of course you can all pop over creative expressions website to see Photos of the ladies on that day if you haven't already seen it of course.
While I was away I saw there was a new site too with lots of craft goodies from CE and lots of the brands they sell at up to 85% off the regular price called Craft Clearance I am sure you have all seen it by now but I thought I would include it today and after I finish this post I am off to have a look for a bargain too, race ya there ... oh wait can't run on crutches can I haha.

So today I made my way into the craft room and climbed over all the gorgeous goodies that have been arriving while I was away and managed to get to my desk at that moment I realised just how much I have missed creating , I was opening paints and glues just to get the old familiar smell back in the room, I must say it was looking a little lost in there haha ( and dusty).

I opened my May DT stamps and decided to use one entitled Congratulations.
I could easily have used it to create a wedding card or engagement card but I thought I would do something in Blush and black card and leave it open almost so at the last minute you could add something that allows you to give it for the occasion you needed at the time, anyway I have so much to say , well 6 weeks worth so my fingers won't keep up with my mouth I am so sorry hehe...

The colours are not great but I used Blush card, black card and the piece with the congratulations stamp image on was coconut white card.


Here is a close up , I used perfect medium and Gold detail embossing powder to get my image ready to colour, Unfortunately the camera has not picked up the gorgeous new Matt Chalk Paints that I used with a water brush to colour the image , I did it quite subtle but not as light as this looks here , I must say these paints are sooo gorgeous and smooth to work with and over the next few weeks I hope to show you some techniques you can do with them and I am really looking forward to that.

Here are the colours I used on a white tile with my water brush, from left to right.
Shallow Sea Blue, Heritage Green, China Pink and Nude (love love love this nude colour depending on what colour you have near it it seems to look pink near pink or a peach  near warm colours and near earthy browns it looks very skin tone and they layer beautifully too.

 Here is my bow created form this gorgeous double sided satin ribbon, This is the one that Sue uses for her plait technique over on her blog where you need the two sides to contrast if you haven't seen it, it is well worth having a look. 
I also used Sues Faux Quilted Leaves Die which I  waited so long for as every where was out of stock, I finally got mine when I went with Julia and Sue to Birmingham NEC recently which was such a fab day and right at the end we were walking back to my car and a gorgeous lady of colour came running up so excited to see Sue that she forgot mine and Julia's names and just shouted "oh look! it's Sue and da da da and da da da"! it was such a funny moment that you had to be there to see really I guess. 
I snipped into the leaves and separated them into little stems of 3 and placed them some under the bow and some above it then I added a little twine bow too and one of the new gorgeous vintage bronze flat back buttons embellishments.

 This one shows also one of Sues embossing folders called Cascading Hearts which I love and have used over and over.Here I used it on the blush card and then lightly brought out the embossing with Spun Sugar distress Inks.
And here is the gorgeous 2 sided satin ribbon as you can see you may see more cards with it on as I have lots in this colour and the Blue colour way too.

Well I think maybe I should end this post and let you know I will be back tomorrow with a card I created with Sue Wilson's Spanish Collection Die Granada , I managed to see something in the die which is just so pretty and a little creative snipping and I had something a little different.

Thank you again for all your wonderful comments and I hope we can get back to normal again as I build up towards my next show which I am excited to say will be on 31st May 2014 at 10a.m and 4p.m subject to time changes of course on Create and craft so I hope you will be there with me to email in and support me if you can.

Lots and lots of hugs 
Love

 Kim 
xxxx

40 comments:

  1. WELCOME BACK KIM : ))
    It is so good to see you back : ) I have checked every day. (I don't use facebook, did try to leave you a message on there, not sure if you would have got it or not but that's not important now )
    I am really glad that you are on the mend now - and....was going to say "didn't try to run before you could walk" but then realised that wasn't the best saying for you at the moment! You have to listen to your body don't you!
    Now you are back it is great to see a beautiful card : ) I think this stamp is so handy and as you say can be used for so many occasions. The matt chalk paints look lovely and I love the double sided ribbon ( I have practised making Sue's plaited wreath using single sided ribbon just to get the idea) and will be getting some of the blue and green soon I hope.
    It really is wonderful to have you back Kim. Carry on taking it steady though won't you (it's surprising what you can do with foot in plaster and on crutches once you are over the op!) I was on them for 8 weeks a few years ago after a foot op and remember it well! It will be worth it in the end : ) Have a good day. Take care.

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    1. Thanks so Much Mrs B, I am so pleased to be back too, I really am looking forward to bringing lots of gorgeousness onto my little blog again, it has been a long road but definitely worth it. I really appreciate you checking each day and so thankful to have you here with me.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  2. Hi Kim it is so good to see you back. Your card is gorgeous. I do have that stamp as I thought it would be very versatile. It is wonderful to see your creations again. Take care of yourself. Hugs Jackie


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    1. Hi Jackie
      Thank you so much , I am glad you have this stamp, there are so many things that can be done with this sort of thing. I am so glad to be back and its so good to chat with you all again.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  3. Its great to see you back Kim!
    The card is beautiful. I have that stamp but not used it yet. Really looking forward to your show. Maybe they'll let you sit during it. x

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    1. Hi lovely Beryl
      Thanks so much for being here, Thanks for all your wonderful messages too, keeping my spirits up etc.I appreciate so very much I really do. Bless you. This stamp does stamp beautifully I look forward to seeing your creation.
      Hugs Kim xx

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  4. Wow Kim, it's Truly Tremendous to see you back and you've been so missed, I so hope your now on the road to recovery, and soon be back on our screens but only when you are ready, it looks like you've been busy as today's Card is Truly Stunning Awesome, great Breakdown of information for someone like myself to understand and gain a whole lot of knowledge from, I Love The Colours you've used today the Blush Card those Fabulous Matt Chalk Paints and The Ribbon and The Faux Leaves Stunning Card, I've really missed your Blog and I'm so looking forward to seeing more Awesome Cards on your Blog.
    You Take Great Care Kim
    Love and Hugs from Sam x

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    1. Hi Sam
      Ahhh thank you so much for your ind words and your emails. I am definitely on the road to recovery and really looking forward to being able to create again.
      I really appreciate how you missed the blog it really does feel great to know how much your work is enjoyed.
      Hugs back
      Kim xxx

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  5. Hello Kim
    I'd only just started reading your blog when suddenly you were gone!
    But later read that you were having an op!
    So pleased that you're on the right side of getting better now!
    Looking forward to seeing your craft Kim!
    Take care and don't run before you can walk lol!
    Love Marg

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    1. Hi Marg
      I am so sorry You were just enjoying the blog when I had my Op, but I am back now and I really appreciate you being here so thanks for stopping by and for leaving your kind words.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  6. Hi Kim,
    Yaaaaaaaaaaaay! So good to see your back Kim! You and your creations have been sorely missed but I'm so pleased you are well and truly on the road to recovery,
    Two wonderful cards today I love them both...fabulous ideas with the same stamp.
    Take care and welcome home.

    Love Sheila xx

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    1. Hi Sheila
      So lovely to see you , ahh thank you for missing me , I have really missed you all too and all my creating. Thanks so much for the welcome back,
      Hugs Kim xx

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  7. Hi Kim,
    Yey! You're back! :-) so glad to hear that you are feeling better & getting stuck into some crafting again. I went to Ally Pally & was very excited when I saw your name on the programme for demos, then there was an announcement to say it wouldn't be you :-( . Hopefully we'll get to meet sometime in the future.
    Julia Watts is coming to our shop in Chipping Sodbury in June to do a demo day so maybe we'll have to get you to come & do a workshop for us when you're back in the swing of things.
    Anyway, gorgeous card, fab colours & a lovely stamp, so useful for lots of occasions. Must get my hands on some of those chalk paints, just ordered a stand of shimmer paints ready for Julia's demo day. Maybe they'd look nice with this stamp too.
    Looking forward to seeing lots more projects on here soon
    Take care
    Amy x

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    1. Hi Amy
      Lovely to see you and thanks for the really kind welcome back, Yes the op was postponed by a few days which delayed some of my recovery before Aly Paly unfortunately but I couldnt walk at all at that stage so it was beyond impossible , I was so disappointed to not be there myself. I would love to come and do a demo day or workshop for you and your ladies , just let me know, If you email me on kim.robertson70@googlemail.com we can pick a date or if you want to do it through your CE order you can request me also. I would love to meet you though so lets hope we get a chance soon. Thanks for all your kind words and fine welcome back.
      Hugs Kim xx

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  8. YES! You're back! Having had a number of operations for various things, I know that it can take a long time to recover. So glad you're on the mend. And what a stunning card to come back with, love it! Do take it slowly, I do know the temptation is to rush, but your body will tell you when it's had enough! Love Sarah

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    1. Hi Sarah
      Thank you for your kind words and welcome back, so lovely to see you here too.
      Huge hugs
      Kim xxx

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  9. Oh Kim I'm so glad your ok and your back I've been so worried about you I left messages but I didn't want to be a pest. Love the card it's beautiful thank you for sharing I scared the dog shouting you were back as I've checked every day don't do too much take care love always June xxxxxxx

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    1. Hi June
      Yeah sorry I got to the stage it was so painful I kinda thought best get some healing done, but feeling so much better now and doing well, cast off and scar healing, getting used to the metal work as it were and you would never be a pest to me, please email me anytime if you are worried , I get those. Kim.robertson70@googlemail.com.
      Thank you so much for caring, I really appreciate it and so glad to see you hear today. Hugs Kim xxx

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  10. So glad to see you back Kim!
    I know recovery times are usually underestimated but was getting a bit worried.
    Anyway , lovely cards , love how you have used Sues leaves and the bow -beautiful.
    Will be looking forward to your shows-don't go overdoing it now!
    XxRuth

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    1. Hi Ruth , good to see you, Thank you so much for your concern. I am so very humbled at all the lovely messages today . I have so missed being here with you all.
      Nice to see you
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  11. Welcome back! I'm so pleased to see you back creating and posting! What a lovely card to start us off. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the dies and paints!! Take care and don't do too much. Love Jan x

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    1. Hi Jan
      Thank you so much for being here and thank you for your lovely words. Its such a joy to be chatting with you all again.
      love
      Kim xx

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  12. Like all the above comments - welcome back Kim - you have been missed by us all.
    As always you card is beautiful and I so loved the bow and leaves, I finally got my leaves and will try cutting them - what a great idea.
    Take care and do not do too much too soon
    Hugs
    Carol x

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    1. Hey lovely
      Thankyou my friend for all the lovely words for your card I will treasure and your support here and email. Bless you.The leaves cut out just lovely, and if they stick with certain card I just use a little wax paper or run a tumble dryer sheet over the die before , it all helps hehe.
      Hugs to you
      Kim xx

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  13. Hi Kim, What a lovely surprise to see you have blogged. Welcome back, you have been truly missed !!
    Your card is really lovely, my favourite die at the moment is the faux quilled leaves, although I did keep having problems at first getting them out of the die, but found it was the card I was using.
    It's really great to see you back, and I hope you are now on the mend !!
    Looking forward to your next show on C&C.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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    1. Patricia yayaya
      There you are I have missed our chats , Look forward to a catch up, hope all is well and I am definitely on the mend, thank you for your support and for being here with me as always.
      Big hugs
      Kim xxx

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  14. Hi Kim, great to see you back, I've looked on your blog a couple of times just to check I wasn't missing any posts from you. Sorry to hear its been such a long recovery for you but let's hope it's all in the past now. You certainly haven't lost your touch whilst you have been recovering, this is a lovely card. Looking forward to watching your C&C shows.
    Just been told today I need an operation myself, probably later this year (hysterectomy), really not looking forward to that!

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    1. Hi Stef, great to see you, I am so sorry to hear of your impending op, please keep me informed via email so I can send you cards etc to keep you smiling. Thankyyou for your kind words my dear and I look forward to a catch up soon.
      Thanks for checking in and so pleased to be back, missed you all so much
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  15. Hi Kim
    I'm late looking at the blogs today. But what a fantastic surprise to see that you have blogged today. It's so wonderful to have you back with us, we've all missed you so much. A stunning card today, and we look forward to seeing your blogs in the near future. I hope that you are fully on the way to recovery now. Lots of hugs and kisses to keep you going.

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    1. Hi Pat, so good to see you. Ahhh i will definitely use up all them hugs thats for sure I definitely felt a bit sorry for myself but the surgeon did say im doing well as some take three months so I am on the right road for sure. I have missed you all too so it isnt a one way thing, Its so great to get to know you all as we all have so keeping in touch is very special to me.
      Thanks so much for being here
      Hugs Kim xx

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  16. Hi Kim,
    just looking to see whether you were back in action....... and what a lovely surprise - you ARE.
    And what's more, you have created a couple more cards which is bloody marvellous......... I love the second one and can't wait to see what you will post with the Spanish die.....................
    So good to see you back..... keep your chin up.
    Hugs, Rose

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    1. Hi lovely Rose
      So good to see you pop by , I wondered if you would and here you are.Thankyou so much for checking in on me and for all your lovely words.
      Hugs all round
      Kim xx

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  17. Two gorgeous creations Kim and so lovely to see you appear on my blog list after what seems like ages and so glad toknow that you are on the mend. Recovery times are always longer than we think but do pace yourself. Will look forward to seeing you on C &C and funny enough Julia was on today with Just Rite stamps
    and dies. That lovely card of yours which I won just before you went into hospital still has pride of place on my mantelpiece. x

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    1. Hi Pat
      Ahh thanks so much, nice to see you here. I missed you all as much as My blog has been missed too, It really does seem like an age especially as I have had to lay here in this room for 7 weeks but I am picking up and soon as I can walk a bit better ( i look like a toddler just starting out at mo lol ) I am gonna do lots of card give aways so maybe you will get another to go on that mantel piece too, I am so pleased you are enjoying the last one. Its good when they go somewhere special.
      Big hugs
      Kim xxx

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  18. Hi Kim
    I didn't get round to looking at blogs yesterday, so what a lovely surprise to see you're back! Sorry to hear you're had a rough time, but pleased to know you're on the mend. Lovely card by the way! Best wishes, Anne O

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    1. Hi Anne
      I definitely am on the mend at last and I am so please to hear from you all, I missed being here very much, Thank you for being here and your kind words
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  19. Yeah Kim, you're back ! great day to come back also on a Creative Expressions Thursday. So pleased also you are doing ok now and on the mend.
    Be great to see your lovely cards again on your blog.
    My mum always used to say don't run before you can walk so please take it easy and steady and at your own pace. x

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    1. Hi my dear.
      I definitely cana't run yet and walking hmm not far but I am doing ok and working hard on getting back in shape. Thanks for your concern and for being here with me.
      Hugs
      Kim xxx

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  20. Welcome back Kim I'm away in Dublin at mo and not had chance to look (only because Internet a bit intermittent) now rushing off to break lie and then Guinness (it has to be done!) Will catch up with rest in a bit

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  21. Wooohooo, you sneaked in when I wasn't looking you cheeky devil lol. It must be the 1st time in ages that I didnt check in, and there you are in all your finest glory again. Welcome Home Kimmie you've been missed. Glad you are feeling both physically and mentally better, nothing worse than pain killing drugs, pain, and feeling low to get in the way of what you love most, that dark hole gets bigger and deeper, but you're back and that's all that matters right ?
    WHAT a comeback Kim. You certainly have 're-opened' your blog with a bang. If.Id have known you had SO many boxes of toys to open, Id have offered my services to help play, oops, I mean open and tidy the boxes away for you lol !
    Right hon. I see I've missed a couple of days worth of Kimmie craft, so off I go to catch up, I cant wait to watch your next show, just hope you are on with a decent presenter. Good luck for the show Kim, just incase Im not around at the time I should be wishing you all the best. Tata off to drewl : )

    Hugs.
    Lancashire Steph xx

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