Friday 21 March 2014

Let's see the bling!

Hello all and I hope that you've had a good week?  It has felt slightly strange for me not having my youngest here for the week but from what bits I've heard (mostly via messages to his sister!), he seems to be having a good time, had warm sunshine, and is starting to understand and speak more French!  It's strange how when one member of the household isn't here then it all feels slightly out of balance - or maybe that's just me! I might complain about the offspring and the work involved now and again, but I do miss them when they're not here. And it's going to feel even stranger when my daughter moves out in the summer - I'll definitely be feeling 'out of balance' for a while!

Anyway, I won't waffle on too much (for once). As it's Friday again already (where do the weeks fly by to?) it's time for a new challenge over at CraftyCatz and this week it's 'Yours Truly' who's hosting!  I've picked a nice easy one for everyone - 'Bling It Up' - so we want to see all your gems, pearls, glitter, etc., to add a bit of 'bling' to your creations.  There are some fantastic inspirations from the DT so please go and take a look.  We are sponsored this week by Marianne's Creatables.


I've used a gorgeous sunflower image from the LOTV sketch pads which I've coloured with copics and promarkers.  The backing papers are from K&Co with some Marianne die cut flowers. The sheer ribbon is from Joanna Sheen and the gems and pearls are from stash. The sentiment is also from LOTV.


Hope you like it. And I hope you'll join us over at CraftyCatz with your 'bling' creations! 
Back soon,
Kim x 



21 comments:

  1. great challenge and stunning card Kim and yes it is strange when they go away but they will be back very soon. Have a great weekend

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  2. Lovely warm colour and design detail Kim. Stunning. I do know what you mean about being out of kilter. Time moves on and it is very quiet when your children move out. We are fortunate to have frequent visits and its amazing how quickly you get used to having your own space again. Have a great week-end.
    Laine
    xx

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  3. what a lovely card, sunflowers are one of my favorites, have a good week
    Tilly

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  4. Gorgeous card Kim, fabulous colours and those die cut flowers look great. He'll be back soon remember...with tons of washing!! xx

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  5. Fab card Kim, love the way you've pulled everything together with the image, DP and die cut flowers, lovely. It's always a bit strange when things change, but it's amazing how quickly we adapt :) xx

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  6. Beautiful image and papers Kim.
    It is strange at first when they start moving out,you get used to the space but not the quiet xx

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  7. Such a beautiful card Kim. I love the image, wonderful sunny colours and gorgeous detailing.
    I know what you mean about the feeling when one the children is away. I am really dreading mine leaving home and and grateful that my eldest daughter has decided to study at a local University!
    Sue xx

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  8. This is so beautiful Kim. Lovely colours and a gorgeous layout.

    Have a super weekend.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxxx

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  9. Beautiful card Kim - love the image and the DP's match so perfectly.
    Have a great weekend.
    Debs xx

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  10. Gorgeous card Kim, love the sunflowers and sunny yellow colours.
    Hope you have a lovely weekend.
    Wendy xx

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  11. Gorgeous card Kim love the image beautiful colour's and design have a lovely weekend
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  12. Loving your layers Kim and fab colouring. A great sunny card. xx Flora

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  13. Fabulous image and beautifully coloured, love the paper too, have a wonderful week Kim xx

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  14. Beautiful card - fabulous image, love those sunflowers! TFS

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  15. Kim, this is such a pretty card. I love the colouring. Great embellishments too. Thanks for a great theme this week. Hugs Nina

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  16. Such beautiful card, it has a real Spring feel to it! The sunflowers are gorgeous and everything works so well together. Hope you had a good weekend.
    Hugs
    Gina x

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  17. Hi Kim, what a lovely card, makes me feel like Spring has Sprung, I love the image and your colouring is beautiful. hugs, Colette xx

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  18. Hello Kim...ooh pretty card, fab colour, Have a good week, x carol

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  19. Wow what a beautiful bright card. Absolutely lovely card kim
    Love Lea x

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  20. Totally gorgeous bright and sunny card, Kim! xx

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  21. Gorgeous card Kim, I love the sunflower image and pretty papers. Beautiful layout.

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I love reading your comments - and thanks for taking the time to leave one!
Kim x