Thursday, 5 June 2014

Surf's Up

Good morning hope your week is going well and a big thank you for all your good wishes for Dave yesterday.  His bone scan was clear and his blood results were only slightly up which is all good news.  It means he doesn't need to start his next lot of treatment just yet.  He will have a further CT and Bone Scan in October so we are keeping on with our Positive Mental Attitude.  Also my daughter is starting to feel better so it was cause for celebration in our house last night!  We know Dave still has the cancer but the longer it goes before spreading the better it is and we intend to get on with life!

Today sees another round of inspiration from the DT over at the Digital Delights Blog and it also coincides with a great new release.  Here is my card:


I got to play with the gorgeous new Beach Babe Britt which is available here.  I coloured her with my Copics and added Glamour Dust to her hat.  The papers are a variety of digital ones I cut using my Spellbinders A2 Curved Borders to look like sand, sea and sky (hopefully.  The starfish is a button I have had for ages I cut the shank off and glued it on.  The little vial I filled with micro beads to look like sand.  Just some little banners and twine to finish off.

Here is another view:


Please take a look at the rest of the release and DT work at The Digital Delights Blog. Also, today sees the start of a new challenge at Delightful Challenges and the theme this week is All Tied Up with the winner receiving a $10 voucher for Scrapyland.

Challenges I would like to enter:

Divas By Design - Red White and Blue
Hambo Hoedown - Here Comes Summer
Paper Pretties - Hip To Be Square
City Crafter - Nautical
Creative Card Crew - Nautical
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Summer
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes Optional Theme Summer

Thank you so much for looking and any kind comments you leave.  My daughter is bringing Rowan over today and we are going out with my Aunt. Have a wonderful day wherever you are! Take Care xx
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40 comments:

  1. susiestacey5 June 2014 at 08:03

    Pleased the apponitment went well and love the positive attitude you both have - don't let it beat you.
    Gorgeous card love the sweet holiday image x Susan x

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  2. Jules5 June 2014 at 08:17

    Hi Susan

    So much happening in your family life at the moment and you can still keep that PMA going .. .. well done you!!! I really do believe that it helps enormously - but it must take some doing somethimes.

    So pleased you are still finding time to show your gorgeous projects amongst all that is going on.

    Loving the gorgeous colours on this one and the fabby bunting!!

    Have fun on your outing today!

    Love Jules xx

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  3. Doreen5 June 2014 at 08:19

    Love the fab image,a gorgeous card.xxx

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  4. CRAZYCRAFTSHED5 June 2014 at 09:19

    Gorgeous card Susan love the scene you have set and glad to hear good news about your hubby Dave and about your daughter keep your chin up
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  5. Unknown5 June 2014 at 09:32

    Good new Susan with David's results and finished off with a gorgeous card.xx

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  6. Sue5 June 2014 at 10:15

    I am so pleased that Dave's scan was clear. Good news a bout your daugher also. I am a great believer in Positive Mental Attitude too.
    Your card is gorgeous. I love the cute image, wonderful layout and fabulous bunting.
    I hope you have a good day.
    hugs Sue xx

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  7. vic5 June 2014 at 10:39

    This is gorgeous and so fun!! I hope things get better for all of you soon
    Hugs
    Vic x

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  8. Viv5 June 2014 at 10:49

    Great image and fab bunting! Like this very much Susan and am glad the PMA is yielding good results for Dave. x

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  9. Ros Crawford5 June 2014 at 11:58

    Wonderful card! What a great image and beautifully coloured ... Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!!

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  10. rachel5 June 2014 at 12:24

    Hiya Susan - what a fun and fab card - love it! Hope you have a good day! Hugs rachel xx

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  11. Lorraine5 June 2014 at 13:09

    A gorgeous card Susan, I love the summery scene.
    I'm glad the appointment went well and your positive attitude is brilliant.
    Lorraine x

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  12. cuilliesocks5 June 2014 at 14:52

    Hello Susan, such good news about Dave, and I think having a positve outlook I'm sure is beneficial, and live life to the max. Pleased to hear too that your daughter is feeling much better too.
    Lovely card today, great to see a card with a summer theme, hugs Kate x

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  13. Sue5 June 2014 at 16:14

    Gorgeous sunny card Susan.
    Glad it was good news yesterday.
    Big Hugs Sue xx

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  14. JJ5 June 2014 at 17:03

    Hi Suzie,

    First GREAT NEWS on your Hubby and Daughter you must all be a little relieved to say the least, a positive attitude is the best one to have enjoy life while you can.

    Now I love this card, my daughter would love this especially with a surf board added lol!

    Beautiful image, design and colouring. Love the button too.

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  15. Debs5 June 2014 at 20:05

    Hi Susan
    I seem to have missed so much whilst away on holiday.
    So sorry to hear about Dave but so proud of your PMA - which I truly believe will help :o)
    So many gorgeous makes since my last visit and this is no exception.
    Super cute image and fabulous LO.
    Hope you've had a wonderful day.
    Debs xx

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  16. cass5 June 2014 at 22:20

    Very cute card, thanks for joining us at Fan-Tastic Tuesday this week

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  17. cotnob5 June 2014 at 22:44

    This is a gorgeous card Susan, I love your image and fabulous design.
    I'm so pleased the news from the hospital was good and that your daughter is starting to feel better.
    Pauline
    x

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  18. julie_woolston5 June 2014 at 23:00

    What a fabulous card love the image Susan, I am so pleased you were able to celebrate yesterday.
    Hugs Julie xxx

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  19. Wendy6 June 2014 at 00:09

    Absolutely fabulous Susan, she's adorable.
    So pleased to hear it was good news for you both yesterday.
    Wendy xx

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  20. Migdalia6 June 2014 at 00:55

    This is just Precious!!!
    Sending my prayers to you & your family.
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    *Crafting With Creative M*

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  21. Sassy Raggedy6 June 2014 at 06:12

    What a fabulous beach card Susan. When I saw that little bottle of sand lol I thought I would fall out of my chair. How creative you are. Good to hear the great news about your hubby and daughter...Hugs, joann

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  22. KraftyKoolKat6 June 2014 at 10:39

    Very cute. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely creation with us at Creative Card Crew.

    Hugs
    Cathy DT Member
    xxxx

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  23. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 10:42

    Fantastic love this beach card xx

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  24. coops6 June 2014 at 11:36

    so stunning susan.i love your bold colour combo and image and your beach scene is fab ;D

    xx coops xx

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  25. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 18:41

    Oh my word, this is so cute!!!! Thanks so much for sharing this week at CCCB :-)

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  26. Unknown6 June 2014 at 19:24

    What a lovely little beach scene this is Susan! You have created your background wonderfully and the colours are oh so pretty (how could I not like them, they're our national colours, after all, lol!) Great embellies, btw! Hugs, Ira xox
    Ira’s Crea Corner

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  27. Unknown6 June 2014 at 19:29

    I'm ashamed to say I forgot to tell you the most important thing Susan: how totally happy I am for you all that things are looking slightly better now, very good of you to remain optimistic! Sending blessings and hugs your way, Ira xox
    Ira’s Crea Corner

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  28. scrappymo!6 June 2014 at 19:45

    I sam always amazed at how well you do keeping a balance to your life. You have lots of worrisome times with Dave's illness and you have all been through so much with poor little baby...and yet you produce stunning cards through it all.
    You deserve a medal as the most dedicated, focused card maker...whose mojo is still intact through balancing a busy life and taking time to be kind and caring to relatives and friends.

    Well done you!

    Sweet and fun card!

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  29. Mary J6 June 2014 at 21:06

    That's so darn clever, Suzie! I love your sand and the fun bunting!

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  30. Judith7 June 2014 at 00:48

    this is gorgeous Susan - I love the papers and how you have created a scene with them - it is so effective. So pleased to hear it was good news at the hospital for Dave - onward and upward is the only way to go. Have a great weekend hugs Judith x

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  31. Craftychris7 June 2014 at 09:16

    I am glad you have had positive news about Dave and that your Daughter is feeling better! That's brilliant! I am sending positive happy thoughts and vibes too! Hope you get them! Your card is fab, love the banner and the bright colours, really lovely! xx

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  32. Georgiana7 June 2014 at 09:41

    Super cute! I am ready for the beach too!

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  33. Kirsty Vittetoe8 June 2014 at 04:06

    Lovely, thanks for sharing with us at CCCB!

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  34. Margreet8 June 2014 at 18:22

    Gorgeous card SUsan...love your scene in red, white and blue!
    Thanks for sharing it with us at Divas by Design!
    xxx Margreet

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  35. pinky8 June 2014 at 20:20

    Oh Susan I am so sorry to hear about your hubby Dave but so glad that you have received a bit of good news and glad to hear your daughter is improving too. Life can be so hard. I just adore your gorgeous card, what a cute image and so beautifully coloured. Take care.

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  36. pinky8 June 2014 at 20:21

    Oh Susan I am so sorry to hear about your hubby Dave but so glad that you have received a bit of good news and glad to hear your daughter is improving too. Life can be so hard. I just adore your gorgeous card, what a cute image and so beautifully coloured. Take care.

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  37. Jeannie9 June 2014 at 17:59

    A perfect representation of Summer! Really cute! Thanks so much for joining us at the Hambo Hoedown.

    Jeannie
    Hambo Design Team

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  38. Anet's Crafting10 June 2014 at 05:44

    Your card is just adorable Susan, I love the cute image and the pretty scenery you created just stunning. I am so glad to hear you received good news for Dave. Take care of yourself.

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  39. Sharon10 June 2014 at 09:27

    Such good news about Dave and your daughter Susan. Hope they both continue to improve.
    Your card is gorgeous. The sand effect and the clouds look fabulous and love the added embellishments. Lovely image also.
    Thank you so much for sharing this with us at Diva's by Design.
    Hugs Sharon. x

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  40. Glenda Atkins11 June 2014 at 15:11

    Glad you got some good news about Dave! Love the beach card,fab design and the image is way too cute!
    hugs
    Glenda

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