Monday 25 July 2011

Thank You Cards




Hello bloggers! I have been missing since I have been recovering from house invasion  by house guests and  am in the process of getting my apartment painted... And Aleeza has been behaving rather strangely after we have got back from our vacation... She is so clingy and cranky - hopefully it is a phase. Just that sometimes I am strapped of patience.

Now to this card - Have used white card stock and have stamped it with a Hero Arts Design block in green. Distressed the sides with crushed olive.
 The labels have been cut with my new punches and distressed as well. 
That 'oh so cute' flower with a lady bug on it has been sent to me by dear Sandra.  It is  a wooden embellie and looks really cute, doesn't it? Thanks, dear friend!
  
Another version of the same card on purple card stock which looks  blue! Have used a metallic stamp pad here...The strips of paper at the bottom are metallic  tissue papers which have been hand torn. The ribbon is from my stash. The metallic butterfly is store bought and the sentiment is hand written  - surprise, surprise!

 
This card is so simple and plain but it sold!!! I have gone over the stamp with a purple Sakura pen which made it look quite nice in real life. Have used the same metallic paper and the sentiment is handwritten as you can guess. The metallic flowers and butterflies are from my stash.


Hope you are all well and enjoying summer...

I am trying my best to resume crafting  and blogging full swing.

Hugs and thanks for your never-failing love and encouragement which has added so much sunshine to my life,
Monica

18 comments:

Always with a Sentiment said...

Hello dearest Monica. What beautiful and very sweet cards. I love the designs and the colours, just so special.
I will try and get round to emailing you later. Happy crafting my friend.
Love Sandra xxx

jimlynn said...

All are just beautiful Monica. Love that little flower and ladybug too. These are such elegant looking cards. Love them.
Lynn

Crafterkhush said...

Super cards.. My favourite is the third one... :-)

CG said...

What sweet, lovely cards!
Thank you for commenting on my blog...means the world to me!

Karuna said...

these are really pretty!! loved the BG

Karin said...

Your cards are always so pretty Monica and it sounds like you are having a busy summer too. Enjoy what time is left :)

fatmonica said...

These are all gorgeous but I really like the shimmering butterfly.It's beautiful.

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

Really great!!! That HA background is one of my favorites.

Sorry your daughter's acting up a bit. I'm sure it will pass soon!!!!

Maria :)

Andrea said...

Hi Monica - Your cards are gorgeous - I love the swirly design.
I hope your daughter is feeling better - is she worried about going back to school or something, new teacher, more difficult lessons, different children in class?
Love, Andrea xx

McCrafty's Cards said...

They are all beautiful Monica, I like all the swirls, that little lady bug on the first card and the gorgeous butterfly on the second card.
Kevin xx

Helen said...

These are gorgeous, Monica!

C said...

Sweet cards, Monica. Your beach book is on the way. Not sure how long it will take but it began it's journey last week.

Shakti said...

просто чудесные открытки!

Shirley-Anne said...

Hi Monica . Love the flower and ladybug .All 3 are beautiful .Great to see more of your work .
hugs shirley-anne

Viv said...

Lovely cards Monica. Aleeza will become her happier little self soon I'm sure. x

Do What You Love said...

You know Monica, you are such a whiz at creating the most beautiful cards. I just love how you can take designs from papers and make them stand alone like you did the purses and shoes - I'll have to find some of that paper and do the same - it looks so much cuter the way you used it! I love looking at the things you've made as they are so beautiful. You're such a talented and lovely lady.

Merry said...

What beautiful cards, that stamp block is a lovely design. Good luck with all the painting.

1CardCreator said...

Gorgeous cards Monica!