Sunday 8 May 2011

Anything goes at Sentimental Sundays #54...

Wooo hooo!!! My card has been chosen Top 3 at Send a Smile 4 Kids May Challenge ;-)) Yeeey!!!

I'm back!!! From Poland and in blogland, that is ;)). Poland was lovely and sunny. We were very lucky with the weather, the moment we left my home town had a really heavy snow fall which caused a total chaos...! snowing in May, whatever next??

Appart from the hairdresser not showing up, me having to come up with a presentable hair do for for my niece in 20 mins, me having to run back to the house in my heels to get the special candle my S-I-L was convinced wasn't required until the afternoon service, my niece's First Holy Communion went with no trouble at all! lol ;)

The "official pictures" haven't been released yet so here's one of the "unofficial" ones...:)


I still can't believe that the hairdresser didn't even have the courtesy to phone to say she wasn't coming... poor child (my niece that is) was very upset, as if the occassion itself wasn't bringing enough emotions for that little heart of hers... Mind you. In my days, back in 18th century or so, you had to sleep wearing hair rollers. They made those lovely deep waves in your hair as well as your head, awwww... those were the days!

Where was I... Yes, right, it's an "Anything goes" week at Sentimental Sundays. We want to see whatever your heart desires! As long as it's a piece of art and has a sentiment on it ;)).

I promised to show you the card I made for my niece's Big Day. So here is goes ;).



I was inspired by the work of Agnieszka - I have recently come across her blog, it's really lovely.



I also made a little keepsake album for a few favourite pictures from the day and a box to match the set. I will share it soon!

Well, if you fancy some fabulous sentiments by Raindrop Echo, either this week's freebies or the winner's prize, head over to the challenge blog and join in the fun! And if you enjoy our challenges as much as we do, why don't you take part in our DT call? For further deets click here.

Sentimental Sundays are also celebrating the first anniversary! I can't believe it's been a year already, time flies! ;)

To celebrate the anniversary, you will have several chances to win a digital sentiment of your choice from Raindrop Echo Designs Whimsy Stamps Digital Collection. All you have to do is visit the participating DT members' blogs and leave a comment on their Sentimental Sundays post for this week. That means that if you visit leave a comment for Ann E, Ceal, Cheryl, Joanna (that's me!), Lisa, Melissa, Nicole, Shirley, Tameko and Tracey, you will get a chance to win one digital sentiment set! ;).

I also promise to visit you soon as I have neglected my lovely blogland Friends whilst I was away... Have a lovely Sunday and thank you for lasting until the end of the post...lol ;).

Big hugs












Challenges for this card:
Catch the Bug May '11 - Anything goes
Crazy 4 challenges #86 - April showers bring May flowers
Send a smile 4 Kids #9 - Flowers
Stamping Vacation - Very vintage challenge - sewing
Sweet Stampin' - Childhood memories
Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #116 - For a child (13yrs and younger)
Top Tip Tuesday #32 - Open challenge
Cheerful Stamp Pad #17 - Little girls with curls

35 comments:

Carol Q said...

lovely happy family pic Joanna and what a stunning card for your niece and a lovely keepsake for her first Holy Communion

Ros said...

Well your niece looks fabulous and you did a great job with her hair ... I adore your card ... so beautiful and I'm sure she will treasure this ...

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

A fabulous card Joanna - love the vintage shabby-chic look. So pleased you had a good time in Poland - your niece looks beautiful and you did a great job with styling her hair. Sylvia x

Karen McAlpine said...

Lovely family photo of your niece's special day. Your card is just beautiful. Love all the details and the zig zag stitching! Thank you for joining us at the Stamping Vacation Challenge Blog!

Fiona said...

what a love ly creationa nd beautiful photo. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week.

Fi
x

Elaine Stark said...

Glad your niece's day went well. Your card is beautiful and gracful. Thanks for joining Top Tip Tuesday. Elaine

Maggie's Crafts said...

Stunning card!

Thank you for joining us at Top Tip Tuesday in our OPEN CHALLENGE!

Maggie
x

Tracey T said...

Love this vintage look, Joanna. Thank you for playing at Sweet Stampin' this week. Tracey x

Anonymous said...

Long time no see........amazing card, and glad you were able to save the day, she looked fabulous.

Marsha said...

Beautiful.

papertrails leaver said...

what a stunning card! The shabby chic/vintage is so appealing! Great job with your neice's hair! :-) Amy

Agnieszka M said...

Asiu śliczna kartka :)
Pozdrawiam słonecznie
Agnieszka

hellerlittle said...

oh woooohhhhhhhhhhhoooooooooo...
I came across from Stamping Vacation to see your card --- it´s such a wonderfull and amazing one !
TFS hellerlittle

Lisa R. said...

Poor little child. Looks like ya'll got through itok. Happy memories. Gorgeous card. I mean WOW! TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

Unknown said...

Oh my.. This card is amazing.. I just love the vintage feel it has.. Well done..

Hugs, Linda

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Shame about the hairdresser. Gorgeous photograph and a gorgeous card, stunning and I am sure will be treasured. Tracy x

uksharon said...

Fabuous card, great keepsake!
Is the photo image as topper or digital stamp? Would love to know if it's available to buy?
Best wishes, Sharon

stampencamper said...

Wow, what a fantastic card, great frist communion card, with all the details and textures, what a keepsake

PetraB said...

This is such a beautiful and elegant card, a wonderful keepsake for the occasion. Thank you for joining the challenge at the Cheerful Stamp Pad.

Cheryl said...

I love your beautiful, vintage card!

Unknown said...

Aww...beautiful card!

BarbaraW said...

Awesome, beautiful card. Thanks for sharing in the Cheerful Stamp Pad challenge.

Cindy Haffner said...

GORGEOUS GORGEOUS!!~

Zue said...

That's a beautiful card Joanna; just perfect for the occasion. How adorable your niece looks.
Thank you for your kind comment. You have been busy lately with your travels, haven't you?
Have fun, Joanna.
Sue xxx

Nigel said...

Beautiful card, very elegant.

Nice photo too, it looks like the weather was just right :)

Tameko said...

Absolutely stunning. Beautiful embellishments!

Skye said...

Beautiful card and I am glad your nieces day went well apart from the hiccups.

Krista said...

Your pour niece! How could a hairdresser do this!!! She was probably nervous enough as it was...

I really love your card!
Love how you made it totally fit the occasion!
Going to hop on to the next Sentiment Sister!
Hugs,
Krista

Dorte said...

Beautiful card with some stunning details.
hugs Dorte

Karen Hasheck said...

Wow- this is just gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at Send a Smile 4 Kids!

Jessica Fitzgerald (aka MommaJess) said...

This is simply beautiful. I am truly speechless at how stunning this is

Debby said...

Luscious! Your niece will love it! Thanks for playing at send a smile 4 kids. Hugs and Good Luck

Becky G said...

Your page is absolutely stunning! Thanks for joining us in this weeks Anything Goes challenge at Catch The Bug. :) Becky

Becky G said...

Absolutely amazing and gorgeous! Thanks for joining us for this weeks challenge at Catch The Bug! Hugs, Becky

Shirl said...

Excelled yourself here girlie it is absolutely pretty, delicate and such a beautiful keepsake. You did a lovely job of the little lady's hair by the way she looks beautiful.
Hugs Shirley x x

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