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Bow Maker, En Francais, Flight of the Butterfly, Picture Perfect Creations Challenge, Sweet Stems, The Sweet Stop Challenge
Hi there bloggies!
I am in a bit of a hurry … as we are off to the airport to pick up Shane. I wanted to get this post done last night … but … alas … my camera wasn’t behaving … so I had to wait until this morning to take these pics and get them uploaded! 
Yes … this is gonna be quick! 
I was really keen to enter a colour challenge that Kerin mentioned to me … and I do have until Monday to get that entry in … BUT … I decided to team it with another sketch challenge … and that deadline is … well … TODAY! Nothing like “last minute man”! (That’s one of Shane’s family nick-names!) Here are the two FAB challenges … click on challenge pics to view some gorgeous design team samples!
And … here is my “spin”.
I actually think this was a pretty good attempt considering I was also trying to handle a “romance crisis” with one of my girls … (I won’t say any more!!!) at the same time! And … yes … I was giving her my full attention … which is why this was such a late night completion!!! 
Well … gotta fly! Just for the record … the Basic Grey is the background “En Francais” ink colour … which was “stamped off” on scrap paper before inking the card to give a softer colour. Just a small touch of all the colours for this combo! Not sure that I am entirely happy with it … but I was in a bit of a hurry!
I also wanted to show you this NEAT Bow Maker that my lovely demo friend Kathleen’s hubby made for her. She brought a few along to SU! team training to sell a few months ago. I have gotta tell you … this is just THE BEST!!! If you ever get frustrated tying bows … and especially those really small ones … then this is the tool for you! A “MUST HAVE”! The tiny white bow on this card was tied using the bow maker. If you are interested in one for yourself … then you can email Kathleen at rethan@dodo.com.au. She is happy to sell to YOU! Gotta fly … Take care … Stampin’ Hugs xxaxx
Firstly – WELCOME home Shane!
Secondly – Congratulations on getting two challenges done and entered on time!
Thirdly – Well done on such a lovely card! I think the way you have just touched on the colours is beautiful!
I guess that although you were in contact with Shane most of the time he was o/s, you will still have a million things to catch up on – so I guess we’ll see you back here after you’ve done your family stuff!
Cheers
Hugs xxaxx
Sonia
Andrea adds: LOL! Timing … Shane wasn’t home more than a couple of hours before he & Gav headed off with several mates to a Christian Conference at Katoomba! So … I have yet to “catch up” fully. Haven’t seen his photos, yet … but hopefully tomorrow when they get home! Gav rang this morning and said Shane was really struggling with jet lag … and probably should just have stayed at home. (He didn’t get any sleep on the plane … travelling all through Thurs night … because his seat was broken and would lie back at all!) So … perhaps I will have to wait until after uni on Monday to have a really good talk. We did … however … have a 1 1/2 hour car ride back from Sydney airport … to catch up a little. He is happy and well … and home safely. So … what more could a mum wish for?
A question please. The little red butterflies, how did you make them? Did you punch them out or cut them out? I think they are a lovely touch. Hopfully you would find some time to answer my question.
Thanks for asking! I will pop this comment into an email for you. Hugs xxaxx
Thank you, Judy Davis
Andrea adds: Thanks for stopping by Judy … the answer … I stamped the tiny butterflies on the Melon Mambo card … and then cut them out by hand. A little tedious … but well worth it!
A lovely card Andrea, and love the layers, looks so pretty.
Andrea adds: Thanks Mel! xxaxx
For someone who does a “quick’ post…you still sure manage to cram a HECK of a lot into it!! The balance of this card has a magical “floaty’ feeling for me. I love the punched b’fly image…shadow effect is awesome.
But … it is right! Thanks for caring! And … yes … I am a “blether” … I just can’t help myself! Hugs xxaxx
I hope the crisis passes quickly and without too much shock and awe. Hugs to you all. ooxx
Andrea adds: Trust you to notice that little comment! All is ok … just a sad heart!
Andrea this is drop dead gorgeous!!! I love the layout (even though you followed the sketch it looks so much more beautiful on your card!)…I love it all
Andrea adds: So glad you like it … pity I didn’t see the “Anniversary” detail … or I could have added this to the PPC challenge too! Hugs xxaxx
Wow! Creating this at the last minute was worth it! Did you see The Sweet Stop blog today?
Thanks for letting me know! Hugs xxaxx
Andrea adds: Just popped by … after reading your’s and Denise’s comments! yayayayaya!!! How excitement!
Ohhhhh Mz. Andrea!…..have you been to the Sweet Stop Blog today??! Hmmmm??
http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/2011/02/sss97-feb-26thand-prize-winner.html
Hugs xxaxx
Andrea adds: Thanks for letting me know … Denise! I have had a busy weekend … and hadn’t popped over there … until I saw your’s and Kim’s comments! What a surprise! Super surprised!
Hi girlie! Congratulations of winning at The Sweet Stop! Your card is gorgeous! Lovely colors and images. Love hte sponged butterfly in the middle.
Hugs xxaxx
Andrea adds: Oooh! It was a lovely surprise, thanks Monika! Hey … did you see my twine on the Punch Potpourri card!!! 1st time used!