Hope you are all OK on this cold, wet afternoon. The snow is starting to go, but it's soooo icy and the weather peeps are saying it's gonna get colder again next week boo hoo :o(
So are you wondering what my little secret is?, well it started back in the summer when my lovely, talented crafty buddy Katina sent me a wonderful e-mail asking me if I would like to do some commission work for Quick cards made easy!, well after I fell of my sofa with shock I said YES!. So after a couple of months of sorting it out and keeping my little secret a secret ( that was very difficult!), I am finally published in this months edition in the Subs page woohoo!. I have since done 2 more and working on my 4th one as I'm writing my post today. I cannot tell you how excited I was getting my copy through the post today and I hope the peeps looking at my cards likes them too. The lovely Sarah, the editor of the mag sent me the project which was make 2 cards for post Xmas thank you's, which was a little tricky, but was pleased with the final cards.
So that's my secret and I just want to say a big, big thank you to Katina and if you haven't visited her blog please pop over cause her cards are just amazing :o)
So enough about me, to today's card is a cute image from Lili of the Valley and it's one of my new stamps. I have used some gorgeous papers from Prima "Jack'n'Jill" paper pad and my lovely flower punch from NS "Poinsettia".
These sweet girls are going into the following challenges :-
Lili of the Valley # 76 ~ A few of my fave things! ~ well I have soooo many but I cannot craft without my Promarkers and nesties, oh my flower punches, Pearls blah blah blah .........lol!
Crazy 4 Challenges # C4C66 ~ Fab Sketch
One Stop Craft # 109 ~ Coffee or Tea inspirations
Coffee Break ~ Lili of the Valley
Close up of image
Close up of Sentiment
Close up of flower
Side View
Items Used
Stamp ~ Lili of the Valley
Papers ~ Prima "Jack'n'Jill"
Colouring medium ~ Promarkers
Ribbon ~ Stash
Sentiment ~ Lili of the Valley
Pearls ~ The Hobbyhouse
Border Punch ~ MS "Daisy lace"
Flower ~ NS "Poinsettia"
Nesties
Thank you for looking and all your lovely comments :o)
Right I'm off to link up and to get ready for tonight's fab viewing woohoo! Hope Stacey wins in I'm a Celeb, even though Shaun is brill too. The X-factor, I think Mary will go tonight and I have no idea who is going in Strictly lol!
Have a great evening and stay warm,
Love
A wonderful card Vicky! And congratulations dear!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Kristel
Well done Vicky on your good news, well deserve it is too your cards are so inspirational :) This card is beautiful too. Have a good evening.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sonia xx
congrats, how exciting for you and what an adorable card
ReplyDeleteWell done Vicky!! What fabulous news. I must pick up a copy when I get to the shops. Very exciting for you!!! I am soo proud to be your buddy. This card is stunning as always - take care and keep warm! Luv Trish x
ReplyDeleteWow Vicky .. .. that isn't a little secret .. .. that is one big huge one!!! Many, many congratulations. Very well deserved.
ReplyDeleteYou must have been fit to burst to have to keep that info inside LOL!!!
Beautiful card today. Gorgeous colours and such a cute image. Lovely papers too.
Have a good night. Think I agree .. .. Mary to go next.
Love Jules xx
OMG....Didn`t I say you should be designing for a magazine...lol. I`m so pleased for you Vicky...Congratulations hun. Said your designs were inspiring :D Love Ali and Mark xx
ReplyDeleteWow congratulations Vicky that's fantastic news, you must be thrilled! This card is beautiful, gorgeous papers and lovely image. I can see why they wanted you in their magazine!
ReplyDeleteHelen x
Awwww Vicky many many congratulations you must be thrilled to bits and very very proud of having your work published YOU TOTALLY ROCK !!! Sorry not to have been around this week, stuff on my mind ... anyhoo sweetie you know I am a huge huge fan of your cards but this is particular card I think is one my most favourite yet !!! Snow beginning to melt here YAY at last !!!
ReplyDeletecongrats on your great news, I like the gossipy feel of the stamp and the sentiment is just lovely.EE
ReplyDeleteWow Vicky, you must be so excited, well done. This is a gorgeous card as always. Sue x
ReplyDeletewell done and well deserved! great card too x
ReplyDeleteHi Vicky!
ReplyDeleteGorge card,love this sweet image and those fab paper's :)
OH WOW congrats on the mag commission, well done you!
hugs amanda xx
You little dark horse you - lol - how did you keep that secret!!! Well done you!!! Beautiful make - gorgeous image xx Ooh can't decide Stacey/Shaun???
ReplyDeleteHi Vicky, WOOHOO! Congratulations on your amazing news. You really deserve to be published in the mags, your work is always stunning. I am thrilled to bits for you, can't wait to get hold of a mag and have a look. Todays card is stunning as always, Love the lush papers and the layout is great. Will have a hop over and check out your friends blog.
ReplyDeleteDonna x
Congratulations hun. Lovely card. The new LOTV are so cute all of them. I have 3 and 2 more are on their way home to me:) Hopefully next week.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Hugs
Wow Vicky congratulations,that is fantastic news for you and your card is gorgeous,
ReplyDeleteHugs Dianne xx
Hi hon,
ReplyDeleteWOW what amazing news!! Well done for keeping it a secret for so long too, I think I would burst, lol!! Fab, fab, FAB news and I'll be buying myself a copy asap!!
Gorgeous card tonight too hon :o)
Stacey to win for me too and surely it's time to say goodbye to Anne!!
Huge congrats again hon,
See you soon
xxx
Congratulations Vixx! That is such great news....I'm going to have to go to HobbyCraft and pick up a copy tomorrow! Your cards are always stunning and I bet they look amazing in print!
ReplyDeleteThis one is a real beauty!
Linds x
Hi Vicky, I was in the middle of leaving my comment when my laptop went dizzy so not sure if you have got half a comment already LOL! I was saying what fab news for you and very well deserved! Your card tonight is amazing! Karenx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Vicky and many congratulations on being published. It really is a thrill to see your creation in print.
ReplyDeleteEdna x
Wow Vicky, that is huge...how wonderful for you and very well deserved I think, good luck with it all.
ReplyDeleteLove your card,it's fab.xx
Hi Vicky, huge congrats on your news, so well deserved!!! ....Love the gorgeous soft sepia colours to this card, the image is just adorable! and I love the added glimmer to the flower! stunning! Hugs Juls
ReplyDeleteWell done Vicky! No surprise - you are a talented gal! I look forward to seeing your creations in the mag!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card - wonderfully delicate!
wow!! thats fantastic news vicky.will have to seek out the mag now, well done hun.
ReplyDeletetonights card is stunning.love the image and your papers and colours are beautiful.
todays letter is E for..........editors favourite :D:D
xx coops xx
Your card is really beautiful...I love it!!!
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Margret
What a really beautiful card...I love it...
ReplyDeleteHave a nice second advent
Margret
Really lovely, wonderful details
ReplyDeleteHiya Vicky, sorry not been around for a couple of days - lots of nasty stuff happening at home :o( This has cheered me up 'tho! In print at last! I'm so glad I mentioned you to Sarah, I knew she'd love your work. Tonight's card is as beautiful as ever - I NEED those papers!! Have got the new LOTV stamps but saving them for when Christmas is over xxx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and very well deserved because your work is wonderful. I bought this image and haven't had time to use it yet with making Christmas cards. It is gorgeous and I love your soft colouring. Such a pretty card. Marianne x
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your fabbie news hunni, you deserve it as your cards are always stunning and you can see all the love you put into your cards!!
ReplyDeleteLove this card, its stunning and love the yummy papers and such a sweet image :o)
hugs and xxx
Wahoo for you! I love your creation, the colors are so soft and pretty ~ such a nice addition to my coffee/tea challenge at the OSC. Good luck in the draw!
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This looks amazing, congratulations on your news. Thanks for joining in this weeks OSCC.
ReplyDeleteHugs Shelley xx