Tuesday, 17 February 2009

Blast from the Past

OMGoodness I've been having such fun.......Been getting in touch with loads of friends from my dancing days over on Facebook....been some rather embarrassing photos uploaded too. We had such fun and are again having fun catching up on the past 15-20 years!

I've been quite busy in between all the chatting too, making a welcome gift and card for the latest member of my team. I ran a competition over on my forum to choose us a name. Dawn was the winner and my team is called Sally's Sparklies! A bit camp but I think it echoes the fun we have as demos. So if you would like to become a 'Sparklie' email me at sallyjh40@gmail.com and we can have a chat about it. Sale-A-Bration is only on until the 28th February so if you want extra stamps you need to contact me asap! So enough of business....here is the card:
It was inspired by a sketch over at a new challenge site called CardPatterns which I am following with interest. I have used the now retired but still available Fall Flowers DSP along with Kraft Taffeta ribbon, Really Rust cardstock and ink. Faux stitching done with my White Signo Gel Pen ...all products Stampin' Up!

This is the CD mailer which was inspired by one in the first round of UStamp.
Petals and Paisley paper with Taken with Teal cardstock and ink. Old Olive cardstock and ribbon. I won't tell you what is inside as that is a surprise for the recipient!

Racing off to do a workshop now. I've got loads to share (including some blog candy) so keep checking back!

14 comments:

Marie said...

I loved that DSP and love how you used it for the elements on the card. Nice job trimming those flowers!!! Great job with the sketch and thanks for playing along!

Elizabeth said...

Lovely cards Sally. I would never have guessed those stitches were faux - now I am off to play with my white SU marker!

Erin Smetak said...

Your sketch card is gorgeous!!! I love it!!! Awesome job!

Suzanne :O ) said...

ooooh, gorgeous card! love the stitching and the way you layered the flowers :)

danemi1 said...

hya hun - hope you are ok - the blog is looking fab - and lovely cards too

Hugs

Elaine

Monica Gale said...

Love the name Sally, could I be a Sparklie please? M xxx

Marley said...

beautiful cards!

Jess said...

Love the card! Great colors.

Fiona Y said...

i love the colour combo u chose & the patterned paper is gorgeous! great take
thanks for playing along with us :)

Card Patterns said...

Sally I love this card! Orange is one of my fave colors. I love how you added those round 3d stamped images as well and stitching.
Thank you for playing along with us.
Michelle

Card Patterns said...

Sally I love this card! Orange is one of my fave colors. I love how you added those round 3d stamped images as well and stitching.
Thank you for playing along with us.
Michelle

Ingrid said...

What a great take on the CP sketch. I love the colors and stitching. Thanks for joining us this week.

Sonya said...

I love your take on Micheele's card pattern. Love the colours and the stitching as well as those super funky flowers!

Steph said...

Gorgeous cards - I just adore SU papers! You gotta love Facebok haven't you? I spend most of the time un-tagging myself in dodgey photos lol x