Monday 10 May 2010

Art Deco and a surprise for me!



This is for an order with a specific colour combo and style - Art deco and Black and White. The image is a Debbi Moore stamp and the paper is from the Capsule range from Papermania, as always the large roses are handmade and the small white ones are from my stash, so are the feathers.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:-
1. Creative Inspirations - challenge # 33 - Congratulations
2. By The Cute And Girly - May - Celebrations
3. Papertake Weekly - Shiny, Sparkly and Special (the roses are stickled with star dust and my image is embossed with black embossing powder giving it a shine)

I had such a surprise on Sunday, my husband took me to our best craft shop that we have in Leeds, and they had a Cuttlebug on offer with 4 sets of Nestabilities all for £99. Now he knows that is my dream item and I have wanted one since I started crafting.
Guess what.....................He had got a Bonus at work on Friday and he has bought me it, I'm over the moon, can't believe I've finally got one. I don't have any embossing folders yet but saving the pennies as we speak. But I did get large ovals and scalloped ovals, and also large circles and scalloped circles for my 4 sets in the offer. Watch this space my cards won't have images in boring squares anymore, although I enjoyed stamping edges and inking and thinking up ways to make them more interesting.

It is Sir Stampalot's second challenge, it's the month of May and what better theme than Butterflies and Blossoms, a whole range of Tim Holtz stash is on offer this month, go on pop on over and take a look.



Hope everyone has a good week


Happy crafting


Tracy x

14 comments:

PinksyDoodles said...

Hi Tracy,
I love your gorgeous card, black and white is so elegant.
You must be over the moon with your new crafting goodies - what a bargain! Enjoy them.
Clare x

Crystal said...

Oh my word Tracy this is STUNNING!!!! So sophisticated and ELEGANT...What a gorgeous creation!!

scrappyjacky said...

A beautiful,elegant card,Tracy.....and what a wonderful surprise....can't wait to see what you do with them!

coldwaters2 said...

hi Tracy this is one stunning creation I love the Art Deco period and this looks just the part....hey you lucky lady what a lovely husband to buy you such a wonderful pressie oooo bet you can't wait to use it lol.
Hugs
Lorraine x

brenda said...

Hi Tracy

Another really elegant set, black and white looking so smart.

And what a lucky girl, hoping to see what you create with those new goodies.

B x

Mandy said...

Tracy, your card is absolutely stunning.

Thank you for joining in with our challenge at PTW this week.

Mandy

Mervi said...

Wow great, stylish card with beautiful flower.
Congrats for your new toy, you're a lucky girl,-))m

Tracy said...

Oh you are going to have fun with your cuttlebug. Your card is very pretty

Lisa Jane said...

what a beautiful, elegant card , I love the monochromatic style. Thanks for joining us at BTC&G this month
Lisa ;)

Sally H said...

Stunning cards, Tracy! I love the monochrome, and I can see your nesties are already being pressed into good use. What a lovely gift from John, bless him! I'll warn you now, it's very addictive!

Elaine said...

Very stylish and elegant card Tracy! I love that big rose, beautiful!
Hope you enjoy playing with your new toy.
Love Elaine x

stampinfrog said...

Love the card and your handmade rose is gorgeous!What a fantastic Hubby!Have fun with your new goodies!!!
Hugs,Connie

Louise said...

Very elegant and stylish, a beautiful card.
louise xx

Francesca said...

Wonderful creations tracy and enjoy your new cuttlebug & nesties.
hugs
Francesca