Sunday 27 January 2013

Back again :0)

Hi Folks, me again!

Hope all is good with you  and your weather isn't playing up too much. It's all thaw here today.......................... this was last Sunday,










and this below is today,.................. poor 'ol Mrs Snowy LOL




We had so much fun in the snow with family it was such a brilliant day, so wonderful especially after having a few worries:0)
Things are looking up I'm very happy to say:0)









  I have made a card for LIM where the challenge this week is a sketch, by the talented Jen, such a simple design with lots of scope!


Here is my attempt,

and one with a sentiment although I'm not sure it really needs one

                                                                                                                                                
Stamps by Tim Holtz, Classics, #2 and a sheet from Sunday International, Art by Michaelangelo. The layer behind was stamped with the columns and then the card was torn and popped up in front leaving the images below. There is gold rub on paint on the torn edges of the design but it doesn't really show on these photos.
Have a great week my friends, it's good to be back with you all again, hugs Gay xx
                                                                                                                        

37 comments:

lisa said...

Hi Gay
When I saw you pop up in my little box it suddenly dawned on me that I hadn't seen you for such a long time, part of that is my fault being absent myself before Xmas. Anyway, it's lovely to see you again and I'm sorry things have been a bit difficult. I hope the year improves for you.
The snow thawed very quickly here too and we have even less of a snowman left in the garden. They do look sad don't they.
Love your card as always.
Hope you've enjoyed the weekend.
hugs Lisax

Susan said...

Hi Gay! Long time no see! I was MIA for a while too...so glad you're back...hope all is well with you. We don't get snow here in Florida...well, we get a dusting occasionally which doesn't usually even stick to the ground! I love the look of your card with the torn edges over the columns...I've done something similar before and it always turns out well...as did this. As for the sentiment...I think my favorite is the card without the sentiment

Doreen said...

Love your gorgeous card Gay...so very nice to see you.Our snow has all gone now.xxx

Kathyk said...

Good to see you back in blogland and with such a fab card too

Kathyk

shirley-bee said...

Ooh, fabulous card, Gay, and I love how you've smudged the edge colours.

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Hi Gay, it's good to 'see' you again, I'm missed your visits & creations. Thanks for stopping by today and I LOVE this LIM creation. Both look great but I pick w/o the sentiment ! Beautiful work, have a great week, Shirleyx

Netty said...

Good to see you back Gay and hope all is going well for you now.
Smashing photos and am loving both of your fab cards, hugs Annette xx

wienerhoneymooners said...

Lovely lovely card. So ethereal and masculine and elegant all at the same time. Classy!

Anonymous said...

Fabulous as always Gay!

I'm glad things are looking better for you. Not so good for the snow lady 'though lol!
xx

Anonymous said...

Fabulous as always Gay!

I'm glad things are looking better for you. Not so good for the snow lady 'though lol!
xx

Neets B said...

This is great, I must admit I'm a bit scared of using distress products but this looks so professional :) x

Linby said...

Nice to see you again. This is a super card with great composition.
Linbyx

Scrapmate said...

A gorgeous card.I love your interpretation of the sketch.

Cynthia Schelzig said...

First of all I love your snowy alpen background,,,makes me feel right at home:) The snowman made me laugh...I love the before and after. To top it all off then your gorgeous card for LIM....I love it! Have a good week ahead!

Viv said...

Stunning card Gay - love it.... and poor Mrs Snowy - she's become the incredible vanishing woman!LOL

Lynne said...

Pleased to see you back Gay and I hope things are on the up.
Your card is gorgeous, as always. Love your colours.
Lynne xxx

Lynne said...

Pleased to see you back Gay and I hope things are on the up.
Your card is gorgeous, as always. Love your colours.
Lynne xxx

Elin Larsson said...

Fun to see your Mrs Snowy, not the way she turn out though...
Loved your card too, lovely colours!!!
Hugs
Elin

Claire said...

Hi Gay, glad to see you back on blogger! Great card to for LIM xx

Gibmiss said...

Hi Gay
Its great to see you back my lovely friend hope things are ok......
You can still turn them out....
Hugs Sylvie xxxx

Hettie said...

Hi there. Nice to see you back. Great snowman. We had a Snow Chook!! Really!!
Great card there too. Love the sepia tones!
xx

Deborah Frings said...

Your poor Snowman - looks so sad! Nice to see the green though.

Your card is really elegant - love the colouring! Think I prefer it without the sentiment.

Rosemary said...

hello gay!! have missed seeing you in the LIM challenges... hope all is well! your card is fabulous! but your little snowman does look a bit sad!

Aileen said...

Love your arty card. The sponging on the torn edges gives a dreamy soft effect.

x

Sarn said...

Wahooo . . . she's BA-ACK! YAY!

And with a totally brilliant inky card too! How DO you do it? I love this with and without the sentiment.

Hugs
Sarn xxx

Darnell said...

It's so good to have you back, Gay! I'm glad to hear that things are looking up!

You obviously haven't lost any of your artistic talent with the layoff! Your card is sensational!!

Suze Bain said...

Hellooo Gay! Lovely to see you back in blog land, I have been pretty thin on the ground myself - my get up and go has got up and went! Very classy cards, looks great with or without the sentiment. Hope to see you again soon! Xx

Elaine said...

Great card = looks so sophisticated with the images and colour choice!

Jen Nelson said...

gay i just love this!! so nice to see you back

Thanks for Joining us this week
Jen xx
"Less Is More"

Unknown said...

It's so good to have you back my friend. Sounds like you have been enjoying your time. I love the photos of the snowman. And your card looks amazing.

Wishing you a happy week.

Hugs~

Chrissie said...

This looks amazing Gay!
It's so good to see you back in the groove!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

hazel said...

A beautiful CAS card Gay.
xxx Hazel.

Stempelomi said...

a vintage CAS card ...wow....thats an absolutly stunning card! I love it!

Jenni's Jems said...

This is so elegant looks great with and without a sentiment and love your pics of Mrs Snowy x

Viv said...

Another fabulous card Gay, I am glad things are improving for you also, hugs :) Viv xx

Anne said...

So you have been making a snowman?....Me too! Well, I have to say it was for our son!!!!
Beautiful card...Love what you did with the stamps...very clever! Beautiful inking too! Bravo! xxx

kingstonmama said...

Beautiful cards, Gay. I like it with and without the sentiment. ann