Tuesday 15 November 2011

LIM 41

Hello crafty people, how good of you to drop in :0)
I have made a card or two  for LIM, Chrissie and Mandi have challenged us with a one layer card and they said
 
 The theme for your cards this week is 
LEAVES
 
I had some fun with this one, my stamp is from Elusive images, Wild Meadow and this is one of the ferns, sentiment from Hero Arts, Live Life.  Ink is Adirondak rainbow pad Cabin Fever.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The second version uses a PTI Mat Stack 2 set and VersaColor rainbow set, Limone, great colours, 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I'm still struggling to get back to complete health. Went away with my friends at the weekend, we had a gorgeous little cottage in Stratford-Upon-Avon, it was so cute. A two up two down which had originally been a one up one down LOL even after they extended into next door it wasn't big!! The weather was brilliant, warm and sunny.
But I was feeling rough and we came home early, such a shame. It's a gorgeous place to visit with lots of history, we saw some of the town and Shakespeare's legacy but need to do it all again now :0) SOOON!!! LOL





48 comments:

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Fabulous CAS card, so effective. Love the look of that cute cottage, bet you had a fabulous time. Tracy x x

Doreen said...

Two beautiful card Gay,love the stamps.xxx

Christine said...

Beautiful leaves! I love the first one. I hope that you feel something better!
Christine

Suze Bain said...

Oh dear Gay, sorry to hear you're still not feeling right. Cards are gorgeous, what a fabulous fern stamp. Take care and take it easy!! xx

Jenny said...

Fab cards as usual Gay, love the second stamping of the fern on the first card and gorgeous autumn colours on the second design :)
The cottage sounds cozy and Stratford is really pretty, shame you had to come home early :(
Jenny x

TAM said...

Hi Gay, sorry to hear you're still having health problems - hope things look up soon.
You were only a few miles down the road from me at the weekend (I live in Warwick, quite near to the castle) and yes you're so right when you say its a lovely area - problem is when you live somewhere I don't think you fully appreciate it.
Anyway loving both cards you've done for LIM this week.
Take care
Trudi

The Crafty Elf said...

Lovely cards Gay, I like them both. Nice to hear you got away but unfortunate you were under the weather :(

Sarn said...

Such a shame you had to shorten your girlie weekend.

Love your two leafy cards.

Hope you feel better soon.

xxx

nicolet said...

Two beautiful cards Gay!
Hugs Nicolet

Christine B. said...

Hi Gay, so sorry to hear your still not feeling up to par and that you had to come home early. What a shame.
I love your cards , you make the most wonderful one lay cards, they are always gorgeous. Take care I hope you are feeling much better soon. Love and Hugs x ChrisB

Canonbury creations said...

Wow your ferns are absolutely fabulous Gay! So sorry to hear you you had to cut short your weekend:( Hopefully it's only a minor setback.
Val x

Pauline said...

Great cards. Love ferns. They are so graceful. TFS

Lynne said...

Sorry you`re not on top form Gay, hope you feel better soon.
Your cards are fab. Love the first one, simply understated elegance.
Lynne xxx

Valerie-Jael said...

Love your leafy cards. Sorry you are still feeling poorly, hope you soon feel really better! Valerie

Cath Wilson said...

Brilliant cards, Gaye - Just love leaves of any kind and you've done these so well! Hope you're soon feeling much better. Not nice when you're below par - big hugs x

Gibmiss said...

Hi Gay
Oh!!!! sorry you are not up to scratch.....Fabby cards .....thinking of you my friend ....
Lots of Hug and love from
Sylvie xxx

Jose said...

Love your 2 cards, but the first one is my favourite, hope you will be feeling better soon

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Beautiful cards Gay - the leaf image is so elegant, and I love the placement of the sentiments on both cards.

I am so sorry to hear that you are still under the weather, and how sad that you had to come home early at the weekend - it seemed to be just what you needed, and I do hope you get the chance to go again when you're feeling better.
Hugs, Sylvia xxx

Fiona said...

Great cards Gay but especially the first one. Liking the warm shades of brown and the sentiment

Dolly Daydreams said...

Hi Gay sorry to hear your not back to full strength and what a shame you had to cut your little sojourn short. I do hope you will be feeling better soon. Great cards and of course beautiful stamping the colours so warm and beautifully positioned.

Take care

Marie

Chrissie said...

These are gorgeous Gay, I love the monochrome one!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Cynthia Schelzig said...

Gorgeous leaf cards...very nice!

Bonnie said...

I love ferns and these are no exception! Lovely cards both.

Sally said...

Hi Gay, I love your fern stamps they are so delicate & you've stamped them beautifully. A great OLC. Sorry that your little break had to be cut short, I hope you're feeling better now. Me an' hubby have visited Stratford twice & I agree that it's a very interesting place. If you manage to go again, I recommend a visit to Ann Hathaways cottage. Your little cottage looks delightful, we stayed at a Premier Inn. lol.
Sally x

Michelle said...

Hi Gay
Beautiful cards as always but just feel gutted to be reminded that I left my adirondak inks on their side and all the colours ran into each other. Must find some more and have a go at these cards they are fantabulous! I sooo love your style, classy and always elegant!
Sorry you're not feeling so well, hope you're better soon
x Michelle

Marrigje said...

Hope you feel better soon. It is a good reason to do it again real soon.
The cards you made are great anyway. I especially love the second one.

Anne said...

Sorry to hear you're not firing on all cylinders yet Gay, I'd never know it from your creative output lol, those cards are both gorgeous, the overlaid circles look fab and love the colours of your ferns. Hope yo enjoyed your weekend and you keep getting better
Anne
x

Mandi said...

FAbulous cards Gay
i have this set, never gave it a thought to use it DUH!!
What a beautiful cottage
Glad you are feeling better

Thank you
Mandi LIM

hazel said...

Sorry you've not been feeling well, I hope you're feeling better now. Both your cards are lovely.
xxx Hazel.

Maria Sabina R said...

your style is so clean and beautiful:X i like it

Unknown said...

So sorry you had to cute your vacation short.. Sounds like it would have been fun.. I do hope you are feeling better.. Your cards are gorgeous..

Hugs, Linda

Unknown said...

Sorry to hear you've not been well, I wish you a speedy recovery. Actually whilst you are feeling rough I could sneek in and steal that stamp :) it is lovely so simple and elegant! Beautiful cards xxx

Linby said...

Sorry to read you weren't well and your trip was cut short, hope you are feeling better soon.
Great cards, my fav though is the first one.
Linbyx

Anonymous said...

Perfect CAS cards Gay!
Sorry you're still not feeling good.
xxx

Rosemary said...

so sorry you had to cut your weekend short, gay... hope you are feeling better! your cards are just lovely! i really like the first one best, though...

kingstonmama said...

Hi Gay, Beautiful cards, as always. I love the colors on the second one. Sorry to hear you're still not back to full health. Sending well wishes your way . . . Ann Y.

cheryl said...

oh gosh hun these cards are just gorgoues oh the detail is just brilliant really amazing,designs,hugs cherylxxx

Margaret said...

Beautiful cards Gay
Margaret x

Kathyk said...

Both cards are fab but my fave is the more monochromatic card. Feel better soon

Kathyk

Viv said...

Two beautiful cards Gay! so sorry you are unwell, get better very soon!...boy you were quick with a comment on my last card too lol :O) Viv xx

Jules said...

Hi Gay

What a shame you needed to come home early. I do hope you start to feel much better soon.

Your leaf cards are gorgeous. A beautiful stamp and I love the "love" sentiment stamp too.

Love Jules xx

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

I so love your cards. Both are striking.

Anonymous said...

beautiful cards! I love the blending of colors on the second.

Anonymous said...

Totally fabbie fab cards! :)
Take care and get well soon!

Susan said...

Two wonderful cards, Gay! LOVE the first card...simple but very effective!

Lisa A. said...

Hi Gay!! Long time no see:)!! So sorry to hear you are not feeling well...please take care and get rest:)...Sounds like a wonderful place to visit, Stratford-Upon-Avon!! Your cards are beautiful, despite your not feeling well...I especially love the simplicity of the first with the brown colored ferns with simply "Love"...beautiful:)!!

Shirley said...

Both are very simply elegant!!!

Tee said...

Fab, Fab, Fabulous!! I love these...