Sunday 25 March 2012

British Summertime Begins - yippee!!

Well I hope you all remembered to change your clocks this morning and were up bright and early to enjoy another day of sunshine and lighter evenings!!

I'm all shopped out now after my day at the NEC, got all sorts of goodies (some I probably will only use once lol!!).  I managed to get my hands on some of the new Lili of the Valley stamps which aren't being released til later in the week.  I was hoping to get some Molly Blooms but they didn't have a stall so I was a bit disappointed with that as I now have an embargo on any more craft products after yesterday!!  I'm going to have a good old play today as everything is still in my shopping bag because my DH picked me up from the train station and we went straight out for a meal!  I'm sure when I unpack I will discover things that I forgot I bought!!

Anyway here is today's card which is another sweet digital image from Wee Stamps:


He certainly looks surprised and he's on one of my favourite spring flowers - Lily of the Valley they smell so pretty and are so dainty.  I used to have some in my garden but they have all disappeared now I should get some more I suppose.  I have used First Edition papers "Birdsong" and coloured the image with Prisma Pencils.  The sentiment is from Lili of the Valley and I have cut and matted the image and sentiment with Spellbinders.  The flower is a Spellbinders die, Birdhouse and Bird a Marianne die, Border punch a EK Success, big butterfly is Martha Stewart and the smaller ones are a Woodware punch.  The gem and spacer are from my stash. I would like to enter the following challenges:

Paper Sundaes - Spring Blossoms
Sentimental Sundaes - Easter or Spring
Cardmadfairy Digi Days - Add a Sentiment
Phindy's Friday - Animal Planet
Raise the Bar - In the Garden
Card Crafter's Circle - Tic Tac Toe (Flowers, Digi, Die Cuts)

Well that's it for me today, I always find the first day of British Summertime whizzes by with loosing the hour and I've got loads to do (play)!  Have a great day and take care xx

29 comments:

Janette said...

Hi Susan, sounds like you had a wonderful time, so brilliant when you get new stash...lol...A gorgeous card again and I love Lily of the Valley to, so pretty.....xx

Unknown said...

Yes, don't you just LOVE summertime! Your card is just soooooooo sweet! Adorable image and lovely colours! Fab!! Ira x

Always with a Sentiment said...

Hello Susan. Your card is absolutely delightful. Gorgeous delicate colours, super cute image and I love all the detail and textures.
With love, Sandra xx

Hazel said...

Beautiful card Susan

I hope you had a fantastic time at the NEC - I'm still unpacking my bags from Harrogate last weekend!

Thank you for popping by and leaving some lovely comments on my blog - they are so very much appreciated.

Ta-ra for now.

Hazel xx

cotnob said...

This is so pretty Susan, I love the pink and grey and that image is so cute.
Enjoy what is left of your weekend.
Pauline
x

Ally said...

so very pretty, the image is mega cute, love it!
Hugs, Alessandra

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous Susan,love the image and great layout. Gorgeous papers too.xxx

Mau xx said...

beautiful card Susan love the sweet image and colours xx
Glad you had a good shop xxx

Carol said...

Beautiful card Susan, love the colours. Sounds like a great day was had yesterday. Carol x

May said...

The little image is adorable Susan so sweet, beautiful card as always! So glad to hear you had a good time at the NEC, cant wait to see what goodies you bought, I hope you have time today for a play, Happy Sunday, Hugs May x x x

Annette said...

Hay Susan, what a lovely card. Love bird with birdcage! perfect image!great colours! xoxo Annette

Vicky said...

Gorgeous hun and I LOVE SUMMER TIME..lol..:o)

big hugs Vicky xx

julie_woolston said...

This is an adorable card Susan, I love the colours.

Sound like you had a fantastic time at the NEC,hope you've enjoyed playing with your new products.

Hugs Julie x

Berry said...

This is so pretty Susan lovely colouring hugs Rebekah xx

Sue B said...

Aww this is So pretty Susan!! I love the pink and grey combo. The image is adorable and love your soft colouring - it looks beautiful !! gorgeous papers and embellies - I love the flower!!
Ooh that blooming hour - I missed Titanic because of it - I was looking at the only clock that I forgot to put forward!!!! LOL
Big Hugs!
Sue xx

Unknown said...

This is beautiful I love the image and the flower, That flower centre is FAB !
Lucky you going to the NEC , what a dream.
great card Hugs elaine

coops said...

beautiful card susan.i love your delicate colours and the image is so sweet :D


xx coops xx

Anonymous said...

This image is soooo cute! Great card, love the coloures you have chosen!
Love Pearl x

Sheila said...

This is adorable. Love your image and papers too. He is perfect fro out challenge at Cardmadfairy's Digi Days so thanks so much for joining us this time, Sheila:)X

Catherine said...

Gorgeous card, love the pink and grey together. Thanks for joining us at Phindys Place this week....

Anonymous said...

What a delightful image, beautifully done. Thanks so much for joining us at Paper Sundaes this week
Hugs Julie P

Jennifer said...

How beautiful! I just love lily of the valley flowers...I can just smell them! Wonderful tiny birdhouse and bird with your lovely bow! Thank you for sharing with us at Card Crafter's Circle!

Glenda Atkins said...

Beautiful card, love the image and that gorgeous flower, wow , wonderful stuff!!

lalkygirl said...

fab card ,love the colour scheme and design
thanks for joining us at the cardmadfairy's digi days
tracey x

Craftychris said...

What a cute image and a fabulous card xx

Wanda Cullen said...

Your shopping trip for stamping goodies sounds like so much fun! Your card is adorable and just perfect for our garden theme! Thanks for playing along with us at Raise the Bar!

Jenée said...

Such a sweet little card with a very charming image. You'v done up a lovely card. Thank you for joining in this week's challenge at Card Crafter's blog.

knitmachinequeen (KMQ) said...

Beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at Sentimental Sundays. Please join us again next week.

Sandy said...

I do not know where I have been. I think I got held up in traffic. This is soooooo gorgeous. I swear Susan, you make the prettiest cards.
sandy