Monday 30 April 2012

Orange is the colour...

Hello sweet people out there,

Quite a trial for me to stay away from blogging...
Missing my visits to your blogs like crazy.
Zeenya - my older one has gone for her first long trip (five days) away from home. And it felt kinda sad in the morning but I went for a swim and then to the physio and that took my mind off. Gosh! To think one day, these kids will leave the nest... 
Some of the mums shed a tear or two and my eyes welled up as well but now I am more cheered up as I am blogging. 

Some more good news... sold another 20 cards and the count has gone to 50 so far...So I have managed to fund the education of three primary schoolers for six months. Thanks to all the love, inspiration and support I have received in every which way.


Below is a card that sold as well. 
I made the flowers while I was painting with Aleeza and cut them out fussily and stuck one on top of the other with double sided foam tape.
The rusty orange paper is from dear Shirley-Anne while the polka dotted one  is from Terry and the paper with swirls is from my stash. The flourishes are from Sizzix and the gem in the centre is from Prima.


I found this card too bright and loud but glad it sold...


Will come and visit now...

Hugs,

Monica

13 comments:

Always with a Sentiment said...

Hello Monica. Oh how beautiful and such fabulous colours too. I love it.
Hope that you are taking care of yourself. Speak soon.
Lots of love, Sandra xxx

Helen said...

great color and card!

Viv said...

Just lovely Monica!

jimlynn said...

I don't think it's too bright at all! I think it's just gorgeous! Love that wonderful flower and all the orange!
Great that you sold more cards! You are such a special lady!
Ah.....I know where ever Zeenya is she's having a good time - but still know you miss her. They grow up so very fast!!!
Lynn

Sasha said...

Your card isn't too bright and loud, Monica...it's bright and beautiful!!

Well done on selling more cards for the education funding.

I'm sure Zeenya will miss you too, and it makes them appreciate the love of home when they start to spread their wings for the first time xx

Doreen said...

Gorgeous....love the colours.xxx

Dr Sonia S V said...

Missed you too Monica...blogging is in a way addicting isnt it!

McCrafty's Cards said...

This is gorgeous Monica, I like the flower, the fab colours and the design.
Kevin xx

1CardCreator said...

Love this the colors are perfect! Congrats on the 20 more cards!

Bea said...

Fab card Monica and congratulations on your sales. I am sure your daughter will be back before your know - take care

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

I don't think it's too bright at all! What a gorgeous flower!!

Love the polka dot panel too!!

Congrats on all the sales. Pat yourself on the back girl!!!

Shirley-Anne said...

Hi Monica ...Wow, beaut to see you . The card is so pretty with bright happy colours and stunning flower embellishment . Well done on your sales ..

Karin said...

Hope your daughter has a lovely time away, even though you miss her so! The bright colors drew me in straight away and I thought the flower was store bought! Amazing that you cut it out yourself...Hope you are contiuing to heal and well done on the card sales!