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Monday, 2 April 2012

New Artist Coming Soon To Crafts & Me

Hello my lovelies how are you all? Hope you all have had a lovely weekend. I'm sorry I've been missing in action but I've got a very ill daughter at the mo she has been poorly all weekend & we've had the doctor out twice since last night. She has a really bad chest infection yet again & its really affecting her breathing they were going to admit her to hospital today but luckily the doctor who came has been few times before & knows me & Craig can handle a lot of things & we have quite a bit of med equipment to be able to look after her well. So she is on special inhalers with masks, antibiotics & steroids & hopefully in the next 48 hours she will improve. I have cards that I made last week I've just not had time to even use the internet. I just about remembered to email my candy winner her voucher on Saturday lol.

Anyway I'm popping on quickly to show you a show sample that was made for CRafts & Me store using a stamp from a new artist that Teresa has brought to her store. Now remember these samples are smaller than average & have to be flat.........yes which I hate!!!!!!!!!!
This is called 'Love Letter' have you seen how long her hair is.......OMGoodness!!

I have of course coloured her with copics & I paper pieced her dress using the same paper I did for the card. The paper is a digital one from Etsy & to give off a different contrast I printed off some of the paper onto cream thin card for her dress just so it would give a slightly darker colour. Everything else is from my stash.
The pearl bows & heart is from a shop on Ebay.

Well its a quick post from me I'm afraid I'm off to check Natalie's Blood Pressure & SAT level & then cook tea, homemade lasagne tonight.
I will try my best to get around to visit you all but it will be short comments & I'm not promising anything. I should have gone docs myself today as I've got a huge abscess in my left cheek.......when I smile only half my mouth smiles I look like I'm having a stroke lol. It has provieded a bit of humour to the family over the weekend & we have needed it tbh lol. Natalie tho comes first tho & compared to how she is suffering my abscess really is nothing & there will be plenty time go docs after.

Thank you so much for stopping by big hugs to you all xoxoxox

62 comments:

Unknown said...

Goreous Hair on this one Vicky .Ans what a lovely card ,I love it . The colours are beautiful.
Hugs Elaine

Carla S. said...

So sorry to hear that Natalie is feeling so poorly again, Vicky. Sure hope she starts feeling better very soon. It's a blessing that she can stay at home. You take care, too. Sounds like you could use some tending to also. Your card is gorgeous! Wonderful coloring and paper-piecing of the beautiful image!

heidy said...

OMG Sweetie sorry to hear about Natalies healty problems!
Hope shes on the ment real soon !
Give her a big squeeze from me wil you and you too ofcourse!
As always your card is fabolous!
XXX Heidy

Majsan said...

Hi Vicky, så pretty and besutiful card, I love that long hair :), your colouring i so amazing.

HUGS MAJSAN

Debs said...

Hiya hun
Sorry to hear Nat is unwell again - I do hope she gets well really soon.
Your card is stunning as always - the image is gorgeous - to die for hair :o)
Have a great evening.
Debs xx

p.s I have candy available too if you're interested :o)

Doreen said...

Oh I do hope your Natalie gets better soon Vicky....Your card as usual is gorgeous.xxx

Anne said...

Such a great card, I love the image, it looks stunning. Gorgeous colors and details. :)

Hugs, Anne.

Teresa - My Crafty Heart said...

Hi Vicky sweetie,
So sorry to hear about everything hun, you are really going through it - I do hope Natalie gets over this quickly and you can get yourself off to those docs...fabby card though :) Love that lovely image and her hair is amazing...(really like her shoes too!) Biggest of Hugs Teresa xx

Riet said...

What a wonderful card Vicky.

Hugs Riet.xx

amanda stokes said...

Hi Vicky,
Gorgeous card,love the image
Hope Natalie gets better soon :)x

Unknown said...

wow imagine havin hair that long, a gorgeous image and card
Chris x

KarinsArtScrap said...

your card and image are beautiful.
and yes she has long hair.

a lott feel better wishes for you and your daughter.

greetings karin

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

This is stunning hun, love the paper piecing & her hair is fab!
Sending you huge hugs & I hope Natalie is feeling better real soon!

Hugs Stokie xx

Unknown said...

Hi Vicky, OMG look at that hair, so gorgeous. Not very practical though LOL!! Hugs, Frea

Shazza said...

this is beautiful, stunning image. Hope your daughter is better soon x

Ally said...

lovely card, Vicky and I adore her hair, wish mine was this long... wow that would be an amazing beautiful mass of hair LOL

Oh Hun, I hope everything gets back to normal soon and Nat and you (both, you are as important as the Princess!!) will get well soon! Take care you two!

Big hugs, Alessandra

Christina C. said...

Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry to read that Natalie is ill....I hope she will recover soon!!! I know this is a difficult time for you...so very sorry!
Your card is outrageously gorgeous. Holy smokes, that hair is loooooooong! Beautiful job, as always!

McCrafty's Cards said...

Gorgeous card Vicky, fab colouring and paperpiecing, I like the paper and the lace.
Kevin xx

Lotta said...

Oh Vicky! I am thinking of poor Natalie and her breathing. Good thing you and Craig have a lot of equipment. Being home is much nicer than have to go to the hospital!

Gorgoeus card Vicky! I like her hair!

ps I love love love your visits and comments, but I absoutely !!! understand that you don´t have time or engergy until N. is better again!! Take care my friend! Big hugs Sandra

Anonymous said...

This is beautiful Vicky. The image is truly gorgeous.

Sending you even more well wishes for your poor daughter! xxx

Chrissy said...

Gorgeous Vicky, love her hair, beautiful colouring....take care, bug hugs to Natalie and yourself..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Debs M said...

gorgeous card, hope Natalie is better soon and you get your abscess sorted x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Aw sweetie, hope your daughter is soon better and sounds like you need some tlc too. Her hair is amazing and love rhe paper piecing. Sending you virtual hugs xx

Maria Therese said...

Gorgeous ♥

Sue said...

Hi ya hun
wow gorgeous card, luv the image awesome colouring as always, luv the paper piecing, wishing you both better soon hun, huggies, sue,x

Fabiola said...

elle est adorable mais surtout j'espere que ta fille ira mieux bientôt, biz

cheryl said...

oh Hun,so sorry to hear your daughter is not well,bless her heart,and oh you too Hun,you must take care and look after yourself Hun,really hope things improve soon Hun,keep us posted,as for your card its stunning as always love the image,and her hair is so beautifully coloured,too,stunning,detail take care love hugs Cherylxxxxx

coldwaters2 said...

Wow, wow, wow this is simply stunning Vicky, the design is beautiful and that image is sensational.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Mau xx said...

Oh! vicky I am so sorry to hear that things are difficult, Sending lots of prayers up for Natalie and hoping she is soon much better. Hugs to you too, take care of yourself as best you can till you get to Dcs
Love the Card the image is Fabulous and you colour hair amazingly xxxx
Hugs Mau xx

Fleur said...

A gorgeous card Vicky,
BIG HUGZ Fleur xXx

Andrea said...

Hello Vicky
I really hope your daughter is on the mend now - it certainly sounds as though you know what you're doing!
But you must remember to take care of yourself too!
I love your card - the image is adorable, and all that hair - wow - I would really struggle to colour that! But you have done an awesome job. Love your paper piecing too.
Take care.
Love, Andrea xx

Donna Mosley said...

A stunning creation Vicky, love the image, wow! what gorgeous hir she has and so beautifully coloured hun. Sorry to hear Natalie is poorly hun, hope she gets better very soon. Sending her a huge hug. You two take care too.

Donna x

Only By His Grace said...

Hi Vicky!
OMG! So sorry to hear that your daughter is so unwell. I pray that she gets better soon.Also take care of yourself. Prayers for you too.
Your card is lovely. I wouldn't want to be washing all that hair. Imagine the shampoo you would be using LOL.
I love the paper piecing and the pretty paper. Well very done.
Hugs Maz

Berry said...

Aww Vicky so sorry to hear how poorly nat is, it really is a worry I know when my Caleb had poor oxygen Sats we had to stay in hospital. I hope she is well on the mend soon and you too! I love the card and that pretty image what lovely hair! Hugs Rebekah xx

Unknown said...

Vicky, will keep her in my prayers! Lovely card :O) Hugs! Leah Ann

Sandra H said...

Thank you this is a lovely freebie:)x

Mary J said...

Wow. Gorgeous. Nuff said.

Rachel Parys said...

Oh my goodness, I do hope Natalie starts feeling better soon! It is very stressful to have your kiddo in the hospital! (trust me, I know!) You are a wonderful mom, keep up the good work!!!!

Your card is darling! Her hair looks like my youngest daughter, all the way down past her bum!

KraftyKoolKat said...

I am so sorry to hear Natalie is still so very poorly. Give her a very gentle hug from me. She is in the best of hands with you and Craig and although the hospital would take care of her they haven't got the time and compassion that you will have with her. I wish her better soon.

I am also sorry that you are poorly, you are probably run down sweetie as you have been pulled in all directions lately.

You card is gorgeous sweetie even though you have had to make it flat.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx

Pop's Cards said...

morning sweetie, WOW this is stunning, loving the colours too huggles Pops x x x

Arabella said...

Vicky this is gorgeous! That hair is amazing and coloured to perfection! I hope Natalie gets better soon and you get that abscess seen to... it sounds painful!

Hugs!

Arabella

Hege-Annie Simonsen said...

Thank you for your kind comment in my blog! :D

Awesome card, this one of yours! I love your coloring!

Hugs, Hege

Jude said...

Hi Vicky, I am so sorry to hear that Natalie is still unwell, hope she will improve very soon. You also need to look after yourself. I really appreciate you emailing me the voucher even though you weren't feeling well. Thank you.
Beautiful card and that hair is soooo long!

Take care
Biggest hugs
Judex

Anonymous said...

Hi Vicky

Praying for a swift recovery for Natalie. Love all your cards, your colouring is fantastic. Was wondering where you got the backing paper from on etsy.

Thanks Karin

Laura said...

Gorgeous Card Vicky, hope your Natalie is better soon, it's good that she's able to stay at home with you. Thinking of you xx

Linda said...

This is just so beautiful.. As always very lovely work.. love it!! Hugs, Linda

Lorraine said...

wow she is a real beauty i love this card sweetie xx

Marion said...

Hi Vicky,
This is just awesome. Hair is coloured beautifully. I don't think I will be attempting it though.
I do hope Natalie gets better soon on the meds and that you can get the abscess in your mouth sorted.
biggest of hugs
Marion

Unknown said...

Goodness, look at her hair! Your way of colouring it really makes it flow even more it seems! Bless your heart for taking such good care of Natalie, really hope that the meds will improve her health soon. Big hugs from me to you, Ira xox

angelwhispers said...

Fingers crossed for poor Natalie she really is having a rough time at the moment isn't she!! Love & Hugs to her and of course to her special Mama!!

Love the card Vicky her hair is just stunning! Chanelle xxx

Little K Smith said...

Oh this is stunning Vicky, what a gorgeous image, love her long lush locks! Love the pretty papers too :)
Get well wishes to your daughter, hope she's better soon :)
Kelly.x

Sue B said...

Aww Vicky I'm sorry to hear that Natalie is so unwell. I hope the treatment starts to work soon for her!!

Your card is beautiful ! what a sweet image - Wow - I love her hair and how you've paper pieced her dress! it looks fab! The paper is delish and I love the lace and flowers!

Oh bless, I just read about your abscess hun, you poor thing, they can be downright painful.
Take care and don't worry about the commenting - we all understand.

Biggest of Hugs to you and Natalie!!
Love Sue xx

Grenouille Greetings said...

Love the paper pieced skirt! Love the card!

I do hope Natalie feels better soon, Vicky, and that you are able to get your own problem sorted too! Thinking of you...
Hugs Lesley

Sassy Scrapper said...

Awww sweetie big hugs for you and Natalie. I pray for a quick recovery for her. I know you will take good care of her. Also take time for yourself too you don't want to go around scaring everyone with your lopsided smile. lol
Your card is gorgeous awwww to have hair that long...
Hugs Bonnie

June Nelson said...

Hi me lovely. this is gorgeous and her hair is fantastic!!! I hpope by now you and Natalie are feeling better, you have to look after yourself too!!!If Natalie is ok, try and make some time to see the doctor darlin............you worry me!!!! sending you and the bairn loads of gentle hugs to make you better, love you lots June xxx

Joey said...

Beautiful card Vicky, love her hair! hope your daughter is feeling better now that she was :) Joey xx

Elise said...

Oh no! Poor Natalie! I hope she will get well soon!!! And I hope you will feel better as well! :(

Now your card .. wheweee! Vicky this is just so darn gorgeous! Look at her hair! I want her hair!!!!! LOL! Love those pretty dp's and lovely pink lace that makes everything look so soft and delicate .. gorgeous work as always my dear!

Sending you all Get Well Wishes and Big Hugs,
Elise

Mandy said...

Hi Vicky,
Sorry I haven't got here before,just read about Natalie,I so hope that she is feeling better now please give her a great big hug and lots of get well wishes from me,also a big hug for you as I'm sure your not taking care of yourself at the mo and as a Mum to we always put our family first we can wait till things get better can't we to think of ourselves so please take that big hug and I hope it helps....Fabulous card as always...Take care...
Mandy x

Unknown said...

Oh, Vicky...So sad to hear that Nat is poor! Hope she'll get well ASAP!!! Take care hun! Hugs and sunshine and a extra bunch for nat!

Nancy said...

Omg, hope things are improving for you all!
That is a gorgeous new stamp and your card is beautiful :) love the hair!

Nancy said...

Omg, hope things are improving for you all!
That is a gorgeous new stamp and your card is beautiful :) love the hair!

Unknown said...

oh my word this is divine..hugs sassyx