I am back after what seems like forever. I had a wonderful spring break vacation with my family, eating and walking our way through Rome and Venice. I hope to have a couple of pictures to post before too long.
It's hard to come back to crafting after a couple of week's absence, and there was a moment or two when I thought I had left my mojo in Italy. But this morning's ColourQ #132 and this card I saw from my friend Gayatri were just what I needed to get going. I used my new Waltzingmouse French Country set to make a card that I hope I will be needing one of these days--a Welcome Home card to send to my mom when she finally returns home after months in the hospital. Nothing in sight just yet, but now I am prepared.
Supplies Used:
Stamps: WM French Country, PTI Wreath for All Seasons
Paper: PTI White, Simply Chartreuse
Ink: PTI Simply Chartreuse, Canyon Clay, Pure Poppy, Memento Tuxedo Black
Other: Sizzix tag die, twine
Thanks for Visiting
Wonderful card Joyce! Love the perfect selection of stamps for this colour combo! Sending positive thoughts for your mother, hope you're not waiting too much longer.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your really kind and sweet words you left on my blog, really meant a lot to me!!
Striking card, Joyce! I especially like how you chose to express the color palette with those lovely WMS stamps! Your mom is in my prayers--I can completely relate to how you must be feeling. (Hugs)
ReplyDeleteLove, love,love your card, the colors and design are wonderful. Sounds like you had a fabulous time! Can't wait to see pics!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Joyce! I missed you!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your photos from your trip!
love your beautifully stamped card!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Joyce! Welcome back mojo! This is wonderful. You have made this WMS set sing, oh wait...cockadoodle? Love your composition and the way you've cropped the first photo of this post. Very international. ;-). Wonderful take on the challenge. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteWell what a fantastic come back card Joyce. I love those images and really think they suit this weeks colours. Now put your feet up and get better.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see you back, Joyce! I missed you. I was wondering what happened to you?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love the colours and your card turned out better than mine. Love the tag idea. So happy you found inspiration from my card. You made my day and thanks for the shout out :)
We shall work out another mini blog hop once you settle :)
You mother will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Beautiful!! I can't wait to see and hear all about your trip!!
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Welcome back Joyce. You've been missed:) I can't wait to see pictures of your trip. Your card is great! My kitchen in roosters. I hope you are able to give this to your mom really soon.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, Joyce. So happy to see your creations!! Missed you! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Home ! YOU HAVE YOUR MOJO …. Love this one Joyce. We all missed you ! I will have to check out Gayatri’s card.
ReplyDeleteYour mom is going to love this card, and I am going to hope it won't be long before you can send it to her. I love all those colorful roosters stamped to make really pretty patterned paper. I love the sentiment stamped on the side too, great card. So glad you are back!
ReplyDeleteJoyce,what a fabulous card! The colors, design and greeting are just so stunning! That little tag is such a wonderful touch to add too. I continue to pray for your mom and hope that you will be able to give this to her very soon.
ReplyDeleteI think I saw a french-country-style fabric with a similar pattern - like it better in card form :). Love the colors - they were overwhelming when I saw the inspiration photo ;)
ReplyDeleteI love how you used those colors! And that sweet little tag is a great detail. Glad that you had a great vacation!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're back home after safe travels (though I'm insanely jealous of your trip to Italy!). I love the vertical sentiment on your card and the sweet little tag! Thanks for joining us this week at the ColourQ!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Joyce! Sounds like you had a fantastic trip (though I can't imagine NOT having fun in Italy)! Your chanticleer card is the perfect post-trip card:) So cute!
ReplyDeleteHope we get to see some trip pics! Have a super day Joyce!!
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It's gorgeous!!
The colors...
and I love the pattern you've stamped...
will be borrowing! ;)
Your mom will love this when she gets home...
such a great card to great her! :)
And yes...
I have to have my travels through you...
4 kids...
enough said ;)... so I need pics and details!! :)
So glad you're back because I missed you!!
Joyce I think this was so clever to make that colorful background with the rooster images. Turned out so well I just love it!
ReplyDeleteOh boy has it been quiet with out you in blogland :0)
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the hols and look forward to seeing pics.
Bravo on a fab card, that's great stamping and hope your able to use it soon :0)
Jenny x
So nice to see you back at CQC, Joyce. I could do a vacation to Italy though! Hope your mom can come home soon. Your card will be there waiting for her, it is wonderful! I love your stamping, the roosters especially. Thanks for joining us this week at the ColourQ.
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Love the colors. the twine is a perfect embellishment.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home! You were missed and it's great to see so many comments letting you know! I love everything about your card and so will your mom. Glad you had a fabulous time on vacation!
ReplyDeleteI just love this! What a cool way to use these cute little roosters! Great sketch, too! Thanks for playing with the CQC colors this week!
ReplyDeleteI love how you incorporated those colors to make such a gorgeous card! I saw the combo and just ran. lol! I love the added touch of the twine with the tag.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute, Joyce - LOVE the roosters! Thank you so much for playing along this week at colourQ!
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