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Thursday 21 June 2012

MIDSUMMER NIGHT, A BIRTHDAY, AND A MORNING AT A&E!

Hello lovely friends and bloggers - I intended this card to be included with my FYI Design Team post, which was scheduled for 7.00am this morning, (and can be found if you scroll down to the previous post), but last night was a bit of a disaster as Malc (my hubby) had a fall at home, resulting in a rather nasty head injury, so all crafting was out of bounds after 10.pm last night, at which point my card was only partly made.  
We spent this morning at Leeds General Infirmary, whilst Malc had the wound dressed, and various tests carried out.  Fortunately he is OK, thank goodness, though somewhat bloody and bruised.
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We are going away tomorrow for a few days, whilst 101 year old FIL is in respite care for a while, and boy do we need it!  It's also a birthday treat as I am 21 (again) on Sunday!!
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Soooooooooo - onto my card! (If you are still with me)lol !
PS: it looks so much better in Wide-Screen - just click the pic!!

I particularly wanted to enter this into the challenge at Make My Monday  because I love fairies!, and the theme is "A Midsummer Night's Dream", and that just happens to be my Birthday (24th June)!!
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Recipe:-
Fairy - LOTV, stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black. 
The main background created with Distress Inks - Bundled Sage, Peeled Paint, Antique Linen, Weathered Wood and Faded Jeans, and a touch of  SU Night of Navy.
Grasses - Indigo Blu.
Image coloured with Copics.
The Fairy words and the stars, are from Lavinia Stamps.
Backing paper - Prima Madeline.
Machine stitching.
Lace from stash.
Glitter - SU Dazzling Diamonds.
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I would also like to enter my card into the following challenge ~
Try it on Tuesday - Anything Goes.
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I will see you all next week - in the meantime, have a wonderful weekend,.
Update - June 27th - awarded a Top 3 Badge from Make My Monday - thank you ladies!

Lots of love ~ 

48 comments:

Lisa Jane said...

oh wow this is stunning.. i love the gorgeous greens and blues .
Glad your hubbie is ok..
Have a lovely break
Lisa x

Hazel (Didos) said...

Oh Golly you have been having a rough time. Hope you have a great holiday and a Wonderful Birthday. I adore your card its stunning, the background you have created is amazing, Love Hazelxoxo

Denise said...

This is gorgeous - love the background and that pretty lace.
Glad to hear hubby is OK - have a great few days away and Happy Birthday for Sunday - enjoy.
Hugs
Denise xx

Sasha said...

Hi again, Sylvia,
Your card is very pretty. I love your sweet fairy, she's so beautifully coloured, too. Fantastic stitching, layout and beautiful lace.

I hope your husband is feeling much better, Sylvia. Enjoy your break away, (you both really deserve it),and have a wonderful birthday!! xx

G Peplow said...

Hello there Sylvia, What a fabulous card, I love your choice of colours and beautiful soft sponging, it's truly magical! I hope that hubby feels better soon, what a shame and just before your holiday too:{ Have a good time and enjoy your birthday on Sunday:0)Hugs Gay xxx

Miranda said...

Lovely fairy card Sylvia, always like fairies!You had a rough time and you sure can use a break, enjoy and have a good time! warm greet Miranda

Kathleen said...

Fabulous card, love the choice of colours.
Glad your hubby is ok and I do hope that you enjoy your break, you deserve it.

Kath x

Jules said...

Hi Sylvia

Oh my goodness .. .. I hope hubby is OK now. How scary for you both.

I am pleased you are going to be getting away for a while. I hope it is a super relaxing time for you both.

Loving your card. Such gorgeous colours and images. That moon looks super mysterious.

Have a happy birthday on Sunday too.

Love Jules xx

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous,love the perfectly coloured image and papers. Enjoy your break,it sounds like you could do with one.xxx

Bee and Dee said...

A really beautiful card, lovely colouring. Have a great break, hope hubby is better soon and have a great birthday. Thank you for joining us on the TIOT challenge. Hugs Bee

Beryl said...

This is so beautiful and perfect for the theme. Hope your husband is doing well and you can both enjoy your little break. Happy Birthday for 24th.
Beryl xx

June Nelson said...

Oh Wowser me darlin, this is out of this world, do you know I have this image and for the life of me I could not do anything with it!!!! this is fantastic, its so beautiful and dreamy, love it hun huggies June xxxxxx

Christine L said...

Oooh Wowwwww Sylvia.... what a GORGEOUS card.... stunning effect with the moon behind the fairy.... fabulous background - I really must give that a go!

So sorry that Malc has hurt himself.... he does sound in the wars! Glad there was nothing too serious though, but bad enough having to spend ages at Leeds hospital. Hope you have a lovely few days away, (and that it's not raining wherever you're going).... and that you have a WONDERFUL (21st!) birthday!

Hugs
Christine x

brenda said...

I do hope hubby is OK now Sylvia, best wish to him for a quick recovery.

A really stunning card, the shading and inking gives it a beautiful ethereal feel.

B x

brenda said...

Forgot to say Happy Birthday for Sunday and have a lovely break away.

My b'day next week as well, but I am 39 again (and holding firm).

B x

Diane.W. said...

Your card is beautiful,soft & pretty colours.
I hope your hubby is ok after his fall,happy birthday for Sunday & have a luvly break,sounds like you need it!!!

Waves from Halifax (not far)!!! :o) x

Suzanne B aka brookfies said...

Hello Sylvia, your card is breathtaking, coloured beautifully. Thank you for sharing with us at Make My Monday this week...so pleased you did! Suzanne :)

Stamps and Paper said...

Another lovely card Sylvia beautiful colouring
Hope your hubby is ok

Anne

lisa said...

Oh Sylvia, poor Malcolm, I hope he's feeling a bit better now. Sounds like you've had a rough spell of it. Enjoy your break, hope the weather improves for you and a very Happy Birthday for Sunday, your teenager!!!
Love Love Love your card, it's stunner.
Be in touch soon
Hugs Lisax

Jacqueline said...

A beautiful card - love the way you have coloured it - hope you have a lovely birthday and thanks for playing along with us this week at MMM - Jacqueline xx

Jacqui's little piece of England said...

What a lovely card I especially like the layout nice image you have coloured her lovely

jacqui x

M said...

Gorgeous card! Have a great time away for your birthday, hope hubby feels better soon! M x

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Hi Sylvia, What a GORGEOUS Card ! I love it. The image, colours your design & background, all so beautiful. I hope your hubby recovers quickly (I also had a fall this week) and have a very Happy Birthday ! Wow 21 again ! Amazing how that works :) Enjoy, Shirleyx

Colleen Dietrich said...

What a pretty scene you've created, Sylvia! Oh, and happy birthday to you. Hope you enjoyed yourself. :)

RefRacBe said...

Fantastic card. I love the detail that has gone into it. I hope Malcolm is OK now. Have a lovely birthday. Rachel.

Mynn xx said...

This is absolutely gorgeous! LOVE the fabulous scene you created and your coloring is amazing! Thanks for joining us at MMM! :)

Tonya said...

This is stunning! It is not filled with embellishments and you really let the piece of art be the focus. It is one of the most beautiful cards I have ever seen. It deserves to be framed.

Duendes said...

Hi Sylvia,
to me you're the "queen" of cards...
i fascinated visit each time it...
hugs.

Fliss said...

An absolutely beautiful card Sylvia. Love the colours you chose and the inking and colouring looks stunning.
Sorry to hear about your hubby's fall and hope he's recovering well.
Happy birthday for today and enjoy your break too.
Thanks also for entering our challenge at MMM, so lovely to see you there.
Hugs, Fliss xx

Suzi B said...

Hi Sylvia, I love this interprtation of out theme at MMM it is just delightful!
suzi B :)

Carole said...

My Dear Sylvia, my thoughts and prayers are with you and hopefully Malc will feel better soon. Wishing you a wonderful respite and also a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Your card is wonderful, she is coloured beautifully my talented friend. Carole xox

Val said...

Wow - this is just stunning - so pretty and ethereal.
Thank you so much for sharing at MMM.

I do hope your husband is recovering and you have a good break.

Hugs
Valxx

Marjorie said...

Fabulous card hun, lovely design and gorgeous embellishments..enjoy your break..
Hugs,
Marjorie
xx

Nannieflash said...

Wow Sylvia that is stunning, I love how youve created your scene, and the colour choie is just gorgeous. hugs Shirleyxxx

Mrs.B said...

Hi Sylvia, This is a fabulous card,love the Fairy and the little moonlight scene.
Hope DH is on the mend now and you are enjoying your holiday.
And FIL - 101 what an achievement!
Take care
Also, thanks for joining us at TioT
with this great card.
Avril xx

Home sweet home said...

Hi Sylvia, this card is fabulouswith so musch to see.Love the design and colours too.

Wish you a wonderful day,love Merethe

Gram's Treasures said...

What an amazing card! Love the image and that beautiful background you have created. It's simply gorgeous. So glad your husband is okay, and hope you enjoyed your days away. Happy Birthday too!
Joyce xx

Mrs.B said...

Hi Sylvia, thanks for the comments - never thought about peeps putting it on the sidebar (It's first time doing candy - still a git green!)
Avril xx

Aileen said...

Your card is dreamy. I love the scene you've created and design of your card. Hope you hubby is all better now and you had a good time away. Happy belated birthday wishes. x

Vicky said...

Wow this is lovely, so much work has gone into that image, your colour scheme is beautiful

hugs Vicky x x x

Happy Belated Birthday

Beryl said...

Just to say I wasn't being that clever Sylvia. I printed the seat and the sassy lady was cut out and stuck onto it. Simples. Except that it took me forever to cut out as I'm a leftie and rubbish with scissors.
Beryl xx

Jan Hennings said...

This is gorgeous!

cheryl said...

oh wow Hun this is stunning oh that image I used to have similar images,like these on decoupage,and oh the detail on this Hun is simply stunning,love those gorgeous colours,and amazing,stitching,glad your husband is okay Hun,take care love hugs Cherylxxxxxx
Happy belated birthday to Hun xxxxxxx

Unknown said...

This is a stunner of a card Sylvia just beautiful colours are amazing as ever..
sorry to here about your hubby's fall and that he is ok, and belated birthday wishes chum!! hope you had a nice few days away too... Take care
Lots Hugs Sarah x

Claire Phillips said...

It really does look spectacular on a close up - just magical! Hope you have enjoyed your break away and your poor husbands head is feel alot better...what a scare you must of had.
So sorry my Birthday wishes are sooo late Sylvia but I know you will understand my mind has been very occupied recently. Caleb is doing really well coping with all the tests. We are back up to Yorkhill this week for an MRI, he's not so keen now it doesn't mean missing a day off school...lol Cheers Claire x

Viv said...

Gorgeous card, I have that image too and love it.Happy birthday for Sunday, glad Malc was ok too, what a worry for you both :( Viv xx

Marlies said...

Wauw what a gorgeous card! This is one of my favorite LOTV stamps and I love the background your created! hugs, Marlies

Gini said...

Absolutely beautiful card Sylvia, such a pretty image that you have taken to another level with your fabulous inky background and layers.
A beautiful depiction of a fantasy on your trade mark detailed cards!!!!!
Gini
xx