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Saturday, 9 June 2012

It's been a very long time...

Hi everyone, hope you're all well and having a good weekend. It seems summer is over and we are in autumn already! I really can't remember the last time I had to put the heating on in June! Sorry if I haven't been round to see you this week, but there have been a few family things to deal with and I haven't had much free time. I really wanted to settle down to make some cards today as I have a few needed for birthdays but, just when I need it, my mojo has gone awol! Instead of getting stressed about it as I usually do, I decided to make a card that I don't actually need but would go in the 'handy to have' box. Where better to look for inspiration than this week's Less is More challenge? Yes, it's been a very long time since I last took part but I hope I'm forgiven!

This week it's one layer week and Chrissie and Mandi want us to use a flourish. For my card I've used a  flourish and rose digi from Shery K Designs. It's part of a set of 15 - all free! I've used Craft Artist to resize the image to fit a 5x5 card and added a sentiment. I coloured it with Promarkers.



I'm off to sort out some washing now but I'm planning on a big catch up with you all later!
Thanks for visiting.
xxx

73 comments:

Sasha said...

Such a beautiful flourish, Katina. So elegant and just perfect for the LIM challenge this week...gorgeous! x

Theresa said...

Katina, this is gorgeous! Wow I totally love the image. Beautifully done. I wish I lived on your side of the world - I love autumn. We're in summer and it's just so stinkin' hot I can't stand it!! Enjoy your weather.

Hazel said...

Your one layer card is beautiful, love that flourish. Hazel x

Aunty Sue said...

Will you give it a rest mojo gone missing you are joking this is stunning and if you dont need mojo to make this when it comes back please send him my way I have chocolate biscuits. Fab card xxx

Sally H said...

Simply stunning Katina. Hope you find your mojo, although it doesn't look like it is missing from here. I have gone back to my fluffy slippers and thick socks - had my flip flops on ten days ago!

Zoƫ said...

very elegant card Katina. Zx

Diane said...

Simply lovely Katina !!

hugs Diane xx

Inkyfingers said...

This is so stylish. I love that elegant flourish.

Bea said...

lovely card - ir is a beautiful image

Sue said...

Oh this is beautiful Katina!! The image is so prettyl in the pink and black - and the sentiment is perfect!
I hope you manage to get your washing done quickly and have a relaxing weekend!!
Take Care
Big Hugs
Sue xx

julie_woolston said...

Hi Katina this is so Elegant, beautiful flourish and flower.

Hugs Julie x

Marisa said...

Fabulous one layer card, Katina! Classic colour combo and very elegant. Well done! I hear you re: the cold! It's been horribly chilly here too and the gas fireplace has been in full use!

Chrissie said...

Super card Katina!
Love that flourish!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Mandi said...

Welcome back Katina, good to see you again
Your card is lovely, what a fabulous flourish
Thanks so much
mandi
"Less is More"

Kaz said...

This is so pretty.

Lorraine said...

Fab flourish and lovely touch of pink. Really elegant card Katina, love it!
Lorraine x

Jenni's Jems said...

Very elegant and that touch of pink just pops out at you x

Debbie said...

Beautiful card Katina...so elegant.
Debbie x

Anja said...

What a beautiful stamp. The colour combination pink and black is great.

Loopylou. said...

oooh katina that looks so elegant hun and I love the splash of pink,no loss of mojo there hun because its gorgeous!
huge hugs Lou xxx

Carole said...

Beautiful card Katina, I love the awesome flourish!

Vicky said...

Just so beautiful Katina...and I have had my heating on too hun :o(

big hugs Vicky xx

Gibmiss said...

Hi Katina
Fabulous card love it ......
Hugs
Sylvie xxxx
28 degs here in Gib today .......

susiestacey said...

Hi Katina, gorgeous clean and simple card. I think we should start an Bring Back Summer Campaign x My poor little babies in the allotment will be freezing. Take care and keep warm x Susan x

Linby said...

Just gorgeous Katina and I love that stamp - so elegant.
Linbyx

Donna said...

Wow, stunning card Katina, so clean and fresh, love that image. Donna x

Lisa said...

Wow this is stunning Katina :-)

Lisa x

jo said...

Gorgeous card, Katina, love that flourish! My mojo gone awol too...think he's gone in search of warmer weather!
Hugs Jo x

Suze Bain said...

What a gorgeous image Katina - a beautiful card. xx

Riet said...

What a wonderful card Katina.

Hugs Riet.xx

Suzilou said...

This is just lovely Katina, what a great image with soft colouring. I gave in and put the heating on this morning although it has been quiet nice here today and actually dried my washing outside :)

sparklygirl-Tina said...

Hi Katina

I like you haven't joined in the fun over at LIM for a while - sometimes life gets in the way eh! Anyway love your creation for this weeks challenge.

Hope you are keeping well.

Take care

Tina
x

Kathleen said...

This is fabulous, love the flourish and the rose just adds that extra pow.
I have found my flourish stamp but no idea what I am going to do with it.
Kath x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Beautiful.

Jenny said...

That flourish is a real show stopper, shading the roses pink is a great touch of colour on the card too :0)
Jenny x

Molecraft said...

This is so beautiful and so elegant Katina!
Helen x

amanda stokes said...

Hi Katina,
Gorgeous card,love the image and design :) x

Andrea said...

Hi Katina
Your card is simple and stunning - I love the way you've added the colour.
Thanks for asking after Richard - he's OK at the moment, no real pain but no stone passed! He's awaiting the results of his blood and urine test, and also waiting for an appointment to see a specialist - don't know how long that will take!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Love, Andrea xx

Christine L said...

Oh wow Katina... That's gorgeous! And you reckon your mojo is AWOL? I don't think so!

Hugs
Christine x

Jules said...

Hi Katina

What a lovely make .. .. I would love to have this card in my "handy to have" box. In fact I would love to have a "handy to have" box!! LOL!!

The image looks like a posh tattoo!!

I saw someone with a tattoo last week that went right from her ankle up past the hem of her short skirt!! It reminded me of tights I used to wear some 30 years ago LOL!!!

You have been posting some lovely makes whilst I have been away and I have to say I don't think your mojo has gone anywhere.

Great makes as always.

Love Jules xx

Love Jules xx

mustavcoffee, Gay Peplow said...

Hi Katina, A comeback with a beautiful flourish, sorry couldn't resist that one LOL Gorgeous card, totally perfect for LIM, love it!! Have a great weekend, xxx

Roma said...

Gorgeous card Katina
lovely image x

Rosemary said...

beautiful card, katina!! so glad to see you back doing the LIM challenges!

Annette said...

What a perfectly simple but beautiful card. Lovely colouring of the roses.

Sarah's Little Snippets said...

Oh this is so elegant Katina! I love the coloured roses ~ a perfect CAS card :) Sarah xx

coops said...

wow so stylish katina.the flourish and roses are stunning ;D

xx coops xx

Kathyk said...

Crafting beats washing every time!!! Your flourish card is just fabulous

Kathyk

Mary J said...

A stunning card, Katina! gorgeous use of space!

Hope you are enjoying your weekend at least!

Valerie said...

Fabulous flourish and tfs the freebie!
Val x

Emma said...

Stunning!! This is just such a striking card and so beautiful in it's simplicity!! I love it, Katina!! :)
Hope you're having a lovely weekend...
Hugs Emma xxx

Aileen said...

Simply beautiful Katina. The roses are so delicate. x

Julie said...

Love the flourish and the colour! Great card.

Susie said...

Such a gorgeous card! Susie x

Lynne said...

Pleased to see you back at LiM Katina, your card is fabulous. That stamp is gorgeous and beautifully coloured.
Lynne xxx

Faith A said...

WOW! certainly has an impact, LOVE the black and pink, a gorgeous card Katina.

bastelengel said...

Time investeted for this card was definetly worth it. A wonderful card. Looks almost like a tatoo. Beautiful pink color.

kingstonmama said...

This is gorgeous, Katina. Love that flourish and those pink roses. Such a pretty card. Ann

Marijke said...

wow, this is just beautiful

Viv's Visuals said...

Stunning card - fab flourishes and love the colours.

Karin said...

wow, beautiful!

Mau xx said...

Hi Katina, I am playing catch up too...my Mojo has totally gone astray. I am just so tired! I need a good shake I think..lol
Love the card, I think you are so clever at CAS cards I am rubbish :(
Its such a shame as well because I love them.
Hugs Mau xx

Mrs.B said...

Hi Katina, Love this flourish, so elegant - and you have coloured the rose beautifully. A gorgeous card.
Avril xx

xxxtglxxx said...

Beautiful and very very elegant! :)

Good idea to have a handy box too ;)

hugs

xxalisonxx

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Wow, your card is gorgeous, love the flourish and your colouring. Shirley

rosie said...

gorgeous card. I have this set and still haven't used them. you have inspired me to get them printed out now Katina!

~ Ali ~ said...

Simply stunning KAtina, love love love it


ali x

Pauline C said...

Fantastic swirl stamp Katina - brilliantly effective for this theme
Pauline x

baileyrosy said...

Beautiful and elegant , understated and totally classy card Katina.

Marie

Skye said...

A very stylish card. You have used a beautiful flourish and the pink rose is a lovely

Craftilicious said...

Wow Katina - that's stunning! Really pops. can't believe it's free either - thanks for hte heads up.
Tara
x

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

What a stunning flourish Katina - the dash of pink looks fabulous against the black outline. Love it!
Sylvia xx

Sally said...

A beautiful flourish & the pink is perfect.
Sally x

Deanna said...

Simply Gorgeous! I really love it!

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