Monday 6 June 2011

I have some brilliant news to share:0)

Hi there crafty people.
I hope you're having a good day today, I'm over the moon. Wahooo!!!
I've had a BIG secret for a little while and I was busting at the seams wanting to share with all my lovely blogging buddies :0)
I have been chosen to join the Craft Barn Team, on the DT that is. I'm literally over the moon and haven't come down from the ceiling for days. Well I was really excited until I had to make a card then I went to pieces, LOL. I quickly pulled myself back together again and started creating.

 My  card is all about Making the Most of your Misters ( I thought that was all about men at first, hey ho! Trust me to get it wrong)
I had to take myself off for a visit to the Craft Barn and there I found these Cosmic Shimmer Chalk misters. I'd never heard of these before! I'm always stuck in front of the computer lately. Any way, I sprayed all three colours and was delighted with the result. I got pastel, Blue and Yellow and Purple. What d'you think?
 Of course I had to cut it up and the whole card had to be CAS!
I liked the soft colours and the way they mixed on the card. Oh and I got the Tim Holtz mini paper rosettes, I'd always wanted the original rosette but I felt that it was a bit large for my cards, these are just great! This is the larger of the two.

Tim Holtz  Sixxiz Alterations, Mini Rosettes
Stamps Cart Us Flowers Borders
Stickles, Platinum and Black Diamond 
 Circular sentiment, Hobby Art

Spent a little time at the Craft barn Extravaganza  today. Oh! I wish I could have stayed longer but my grand daughters who were staying with me needed attention! Great inspiration and fabulous examples on every table I visited :0)

My computer is totally out of action, so I am struggling with a slow lap top that's borrowed, it's taking so long to do anything.
BUT I'm still over the moon and feel very lucky to be joining a fantastic team. Lot's of wonderful ideas coming up so keep your eyes peeled on the  Craft Barn website and blog
Thank you for dropping by :0)

43 comments:

Christina said...

Congratulations Gay! Love the card you made!! Great style you have!!
Hugs Kristel

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Congratulations Gay - you must have been bursting to tell all!! The Craft Barn are very lucky to have you on their team and I can't wait to see more of your amazing creations.
Love the card - the TH flower is fabulous (haven't seen the mini one before).
Hope your computer is up and running soon.
Hugs, Sylvia xxx

Elin Larsson said...

Wow, what great news. Big congratulations to you!! :) Lots of hugs too!! Elin

Valerie-Jael said...

Congratulations! Hope you enjoy your time as DT memeber! Valerie

Suze Bain said...

Woo hoo, what fabulous news. You create wonderful cards, in all different styles and your posts are always upbeat and enjoyable to read. Looking forward to many more fabulous creations! Well done! xx

Suzi B said...

Congratulations!... enjoy.
Sue :)

Doreen said...

A gorgeous card Gaye and congratulations on your DT post.Well deserved.xxx

Ger said...

Wooooohooooo!! Congrats you talented lady! Well deserved. Ger x.

Lynne said...

Congratulations!!!Well done and very well deserved. I had to laugh at your version of Misters lol. Great card btw.
Lynne xxx

Cynthia Schelzig said...

WEll it is a lovely card,,,like the strip effect and congrats on the DT....you will be an added asset I am sure...have fun with it too!

Netty said...

Hugest congratulations Gay am sure you will have a brilliant time on the DT. Your card is great and loving the effect of the misters. Annette x

Sarn said...

Woot Woot! CONGRATULATIONS Gay. Thoroughly deserved of course as your cards are always fabulous. It was just a matter of time until your talent was properly recognised!

Thrilled for you.

BIG Hugs, Sandra

Jenny said...

Well done Gay, You'll be a great asset to the Design Team. I have visited the Craft Barn once, before it's resurrection, and it was a great shop then...I'm sure it's even better now. Love your card, the shimmery misters are gorgeous colours :)
Jenny x

Junie said...

Oh WOW THE CRAFT BARN DT how cool is that !!!! You soooooooooooooooooooooooooo deserve it my friend !!! you rock that barn !!! I will very much look foward to seeing more beautiful creations !!!

Vicky Hayes said...

Oh Gay you sound absolutely thrilled - congratulations on a very well-deserved DT post! Your card is really fab too - the white space really sets off your misted strips and the gorgeous stamped borders. Vx
PS I'm sure you know exactly how to make the most of Mister Mustavcoffee!

Crafting Belle said...

Congratulations on the Craft Barn, I love your cards and always admire them when they pop up on the LIM website xxx

Zoechaos said...

Congratulations well deserved have fun and enjoy yourself XOXO Zoe

joanne wardle said...

oh congratulations. you will be an absolute credit to them! And I love your card

Bonnie said...

Wow, Gay, I'm so excited for you and you did a great job on your DT card! I love those soft mottled colors!

Anonymous said...

Big congrats on the DT spot!!! Woo hoo! Lovely card!

lisa a.

Pauline said...

Congrats on your DT post! No wonder you were busting at the seams, i would have exploded lol!! Fab card, love the effect with the misters you have created!

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Huge congratulations on your new DT position and a great card to start, put together beautifully. Tracy x

The Crafty Elf said...

Ohhhhhh, that is great news! Congratulations and looking forward to some amazing inspiration!!!

Emily Leiphart said...

A huge congratulations on your DT spot, Gay! I'm so happy for you because your projects are always brilliant and you will do wonders for the Craft Barn. I love this card with the fan-fold flower (haven't tried one yet myself) and I LOVE your new photo! You are a beautiful lady and it's great to put a lovely face to your kind words!!

Dotty Jo said...

BIG congrats to you... I couldn't have kept that one secret!!!! And how lovely to see that you have a whole face and not just an eyeball LOL!!! So pleased for you my sweet crafty buddy, Jo x

Anonymous said...

Woohoo!!! Fab news - congratulations Gay!! Fabulous card! xxx

Lynn said...

Congtatulations Gay! This surely must be a dream come true - have a great time on the Craft Barn DT. Your card, by the way, is simply great - as always. Love the softness of the chalk misters. Your new photo is beautiful, and it's great to put a face to the name. Lynn x

Christine B. said...

Hi Gay, A big Congratulations to you. You well deserve it. I adore all your cards and your style of crafting. How nice to see a lovely face.It's a great photo. I've never heard of those misters but like how you have used them they work lovely with your lovely Rosette flower. Have fun, hugs x ChrisB

Mina said...

wow thats fantastic Gay but Im not suprised at all...another amazingly gorgeous cas card...I love how you do CAS so perfectly
Mina xxx

Unknown said...

Another amazing card my friend.. And A great big Whoohooo to you!! Congrats to you sweet friend.. I am so happy for you! BTW - I love your new Thumbnail photo.. Looking good!!

Hugs, Linda

Becky said...

Well, Congratulations... How wonderful for you. This is a lovely CAS card, wonderful colors.

Jules said...

Woo hoo indeed!!!

Well done and many congratulations .. .. well done!!!

I am pleased you have managed to borrow a laptop - even if it is slow - otherwise you wouldn't have been able to share your lovely news!!!

Great card by the way. Love the finished look.

So you now have a DT spot, a name and a face!!!! Great photo by the way!!

Love Jules xx

debby4000 said...

Congratulations, wonderful news.
Fabulous card, love the pretty strips.
luv
Debby

ThinkInk Creative said...

WooHoo. Now, does mustavcoffee celebrate with coffee or champers? :-)

Just imagine if they said mini Misters?

Congratulations. Well done and good luck. Enjoy it.

cheers,
Malyn at ThinkInkCreative

lisa said...

Many Congratulations, Gay, although I'm not surprised, your work is stunning.
I love how you've used your misters, I've looked at these chalk ones before but never been sure how they differ. Guess what's been added to my wish list!!
Hugs Lisax

Zue said...

I can't believe that I have not left a comment to congratulate you on your design team success!
Maybe it was when I was having trouble with Blogger.
I am sure it is well-deservd and that you will really enjoy it.
Have fun
Sue xxx

Anonymous said...

Once again, welcome!
We are so pleased to have you with us
Izzy

Gibmiss said...

Hi Gay
Congrats to you .....very deserved .......Wowee!!!!!!! don`t supose you will be speaking to me know...Lol.....well done
Hugs
sylvie
xxxxxx

Gio said...

Gay, I understand your feeling, it was always the same for me. I so excited and worried..now I feel better :-)

The joke about Misters was wonderful!

Anonymous said...

Big congrats Gay! :) Have fun and here's to more creative lightning moments! :)
Fab DT card too! Lovely colors and effect!

The Dolphin Inn said...

Congrats on the DT Gay, sorry I didnt comment earlier - so behind with my blog-hopping, love the card xxx

Anonymous said...

Congrats on the DT, looking forward to seeing all your work and getting inspired by you!!

Eileen said...

I am so thrilled for you Gay.... many congratulations .... I always enjoy looking and being inspired by your work great to have you as a blogging buddy ...Hugs Eileen x