Strony

itchin'...

Monday, February 2, 2015

Hey, everyone!  So glad you could stop in today!  I've been itchin' to find some crafty time, itchin' to use some new crafty goodies, and itchin' to get back to this ole neglected blog!  Hope you hadn't forgotten me, but I wouldn't blame you if you did!!!;)  Look at the pretty little doily I've used here...

I know a lot of it's hidden away, but I just love it!  There are 3 more in the set from MFT...Mini Delicate Doilies...and yep, it's one of those things I've been itchin' to try out!  I used the current sketch from MFT for today's card...
This sketch called for more layers than I've been using the last several months, but it felt good to go back to my roots!!! (LOL)...


These are cleaner layers than the ones I used to serve up...way back when!  The big gold embossed 'LOVE U' is from MFT also, and I really like it, but I couldn't locate it...I think I've had it for a couple years now...maybe it's a thing of the past!:(  I used Paper Smooches' cute notebook die...another thing that's been on my wish list forEVER!!!  And you can see I used a doily as a stencil to add just a little more color and interest to that little die cut page.  I put it all together with some sweet Crate Paper!  Don't know how long it's been since I've linked up to a challenge!  Thanks MFT for getting my creative juices flowing!

I did need a 'thank you' after the holidays and immediately pulled out another 
Christmas treat for myself that I'd been admiring on everyone else's creations for quite some time…WPlus9's Pretty Peonies...
I used water and a brush and TH distress markers for my blossoms and paired them up with a pretty sentiment from PTI.
Now they're certainly not perfect,...but pretty enough, I thought.  The options are endless for the looks you can get from these, and I can't wait to play with them again!!!
OK…I must let you go, but again…am so happy you dropped in!
It's great to be blogging again!!!




17 comments:

  1. Geri! You're back! Yay!! I've missed seeing your lovely cards. These two you've made are both gorgeous! Love them! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  2. I think your situation on blogging has hit a lot of us. With our weather I have had some time to gather, ponder, dream, and enjoy my crafty area. Slow progress but...Love both the pretty cards you have put together. I've got to try some watercolor. Thanks for the fun, Enjoy the week

    ReplyDelete
  3. I love your take on the MFT sketch, the layers and papers are perfect and I love that doily peeking out. That second card took my breath away too! So beautiful! You've been missed, glad to have you back!

    ReplyDelete
  4. LOVE the take on your MFT sketch and I love the BG paper...What is it?, and your second card is spectacular too Geri!!!! Hugs!

    ReplyDelete
  5. So good to see you back, Geri! Your creations are always so wonderful to look at!!! These are no exception...both so brilliantly designed!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Welcome back Geri! A pair of lovelies your sharing with us today...as always! Speaking of lovely, your new blog design looks great!...it is new right!!??!!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Hello my friend!! I love your new blog look, am I super late to that party? And while I've really loved your cleaner creations as they've evolved, I sure love your layered ones! Both cards are beautiful, and I wish you lots more time to create, my friend!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Two absolutely stunning cards Geri! Love all the gold on the first...and wow! The stamping/water coloring on the second is incredible.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Yay, you're making cards again. Yay you got some new goodies. And yay, you get to get even more - you were the lucky random winner at MFT! I'm so happy for you cuz I think you're a great fit at MFT. Keep up the great work.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Congrats on the MFT win--lovely card!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Congratulations on the win! Love your sketch challenge card. Very cool.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Girlfriend you don't know how to make a bad card. The layering is fabulous. You are a master at embossing too. The sweet doily sticking out and the stitching is superb! Those peonies are on my wish list. Been missing you. Glad to see you back. Hugs!

    ReplyDelete
  13. I'm with Tracy..... there's no way you could make a bad card... ever! Holy Cow, these are beautiful! I am in awe!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Hi Geri,

    I love them both but the watercolored peonies absolutely steal my heart!
    Bravo and thank YOu!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Hey, winner girl! This card? Pretty much glorious!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Hey, winner girl! This card? Pretty much glorious!

    ReplyDelete