Saturday 8 May 2010

Full of surprises


I have recently been inspired by a new blog Sentimental Sundays. The goal of their challenges is to focus on the beauty of words to compliment the projects. What a lovely idea.

 This week they are on their second challenge and the theme is For That Special Someone. I didn’t really have to think for long who I would like to make a card for. I have recently been quite busy with birthday, baby, anniversary etc cards, torturing my lovely hubby to compliment me on all my creations lol ;). So I wanted to make something for him, just like that, for no occasion at all.

 


Using the sketch from Midnight Madness Anniversary Sketch challenge # 52 I made this card:

 

It was meant to be a surprise so to make things a bit more exciting I also hid some little surprises in the card itself ;-)! When you open the little doors in the heart there is a hidden message…














To compliment the sentiment I added some keys as embellishments which fitted in with Hels’s challenge at Sunday Stamper # 101 where you need to use a KEY in your artwork.



I (quite rightly!) expected my man to ask me why I made this card so I already had the answer prepared ;-)))



I made this tag for the challenge at City Crafter Challenge Blog #3 Terrific Tag.


[NB. I’m just listening to the Mamma Mia soundtrack, my favorite at the moment. I can still recall our last summer… that’s when we got married ;-) Hmmm…:)) ]

Throughout the card you will see lots of gold and copper embossing and a few glitter accents on my favorite little butterflies, flowers and on the sentiment message. Oh, plus a few little sparkly jewels to spoil my fella (or a subtle hint for him to keep spoiling me ha ha ha!). So I also added this card to the Shabby Tea Room Challenge #8 Get your bling on.














May I say the card was well received and VERY appreciated! Unless I have the most polite spouse in the entire world! Lol ;-)


Ps. I had a little “partner in crime” ;-) My cat Kropek (Polish name for spot/patch) sometimes supervises my crafties. If my artwork is up to his standards he will happily chew my creations up if I turn away for a split second. Artwork no good, he won’t even sniff it. I had to fight with Kropek over the card, that’s how I knew it was ready for presentation…;-P
 
 

13 comments:

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

The tag is pretty! Love that flower, is that Martha Stewart?
Thanks for playing along with us at CCCB, nice to see you again this week!

Priscilla said...

Hi Joanne, I am just thrilled to have you come out and play with us. I love the whole sentiment challenge..I hardly ever add sentiment...I figure I should keep them plan and then add a saying later for the right occasion. I should get out of the mind frame, because it is not like I don’t have a supply to pick from..LOL..Now to this wonderful card of yours..WOW-ZA that is one beautiful card. Such detail and I am really loving your colors and embellishments. Wonderful vintage feeling to the whole thing..Bravo, one of my faves this week {{clap clap clap}} Ok, here is a heads up and a personal invitation to our PARTY :)
Where: MMSC53 Post
When: Next Tuesday May 11th
Theme: Dance Party
We are celebrating next week with a Dance Party? Do you have the moves? Better get that Party dress out of the Dry Cleaners and dust off those dancing shoes. Party will last all week and we will have a Dance contest, door prizes, best dressed etc. Don’t miss out on all the fun and be sure to loosen up those hips. Oh and it’s BYOB (Bring your own bootie) lol {{Shake}}(_|_)(_\_)(_|_){{shake}}(_/_)(_|_)(_\_)(_|_)(_/_){{skake}}your bootie.
Thank you so much for playing the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge this week and the sneak peek is posted if you want to take a glance :)
Priscilla
MMSC Hostess

Priscilla said...

Oh and thank you for displaying the Jackpot candy..good luck :)
p.s. hope you understood my last post through all the type-o's..LOL
Priscilla

june lanum said...

LOve the tag, card, thanks for playing with the
CCCB come back Tuewday for another challenge

Jessica G. said...

Gorgeous collage of images; such a perfect way to incorporate the tag element of the sketch! Adorable cardmaking partner, too!!

Thanks for participating in this week's Midnight Madness Sketch challenge and hope to see you again at the MMSC dance party next week!
Jessica, MMSC DT

Debbie said...

WOW .. so much gorgeous detail on your projects this week -- absolutely fabulous!!!! Thanks so much for joining us in the Tea Room this week and I hope to see you again on Monday for our next challenge too :)

Hels Sheridan said...

Gorgeous art! And adorable kitty ;O)) Thanks fo rjoining in with the Sunday Stamper - hope to see you back this week, we have candy to giveaway :O))

Lovely Linda said...

Hi Joanne - this is one adorable card! There is so much for the eyes to see, each and every detail leads to the next and are a delight to the eyes! What a fabulous mix of challenges too, well done - this is a favourite with me as well! Love it! Love the cat too - how adorable!! We are so glad you could join us for the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge Blogaversary Celebrations! There is so much happening this month - we would love to see you next week - we are having a DANCE PARTY so get out your dancing shoes and get ready to 'kick up your heels' and shake your 'bootie'...
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LOL! {{{hugs}}}
Linda MMSC Design Team

Heather Rogers said...

Very pretty! Thanks for joining us this week at CCCB. :)

Ruby said...

Really lovely work Joan! My other half has to suffer me asking for compliments too, they are very good, aren't they?!! Your little kitty is SO cute too, I like the way you get his opinion, funny! Take care, ruby x

Unknown said...

WOW, this is beautiful work! I love all the little details. Your kitty is adorable also!

Thanks for playing along with us at the CCCB.

Carol Hurlock said...

How exciting to view this fabulous creation. All your wonderful vintage details are intriguing and delightful. Simply an amazing and wondrous project. Thanks for playing along with us at the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge. Stayed tuned for more Blogaversary celebrating this whole month!

Bear Hugs,
Carol :o}
Midnight Madness Design Team

Gunn (MsPlum) said...

WOW! This is amazing! It's just beautiful and also supercool! I am envious that I did not make this myself! Great job!

I love your kitty. How can they sleep in those positions? *LOL*

Thank you so much for joining us in our anniverserychallenge at Midnight Madness. We sure hope you will put your partydress on and join us in our danceparty next week!


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Mvh
Gunn
MMSC GDT

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