So, I have been busy... life gets crazy sometimes...my sweet Hubs was having "sinus" problems- actually a virus infection that he passed on to me... so the last few weeks and a couple doctors visits- still trying to get the fluid out of one ear- taking a medrol dose pak and hoping it works! Then, I received a phone call and my dad is having open heart surgery next week... AVR and triple bypass- I am a nurse and worked Open Heart Recovery for 15 years... it's a BIG surgery and he is 85 (well, in June)- Bill and I are leaving for IN next week to be there... a lot on my mind.... and little time to stamp!
BUT... I did have take a moment to make a card using some new Verve (which I have had in my stash for the same couple weeks) and for the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop- coffee is near and dear to my heart- probably even more when I am in the hospital up all night next week :-)
Enough...
Here's my card..
Not the greatest pic- sorry! I used Verve's Coffee Helps and matching dies Cup 4 All Seasons. The stitched dies are all Lil' Inkers.
A little close up of this sweet coffee cup... I was going for an antique "painted" look. I stamped the image, colored with copics and covered with crystal effects going for a porcelain look.
Used the second sketch from Verve this month...
And the sweet colors from ColorQ....
Will link all the products in the am... just trying to get posted since I finally had time to play :-)
Thanks for stopping by!! Love when you do and appreciate all the kind words!!
OMG - your card as absolutely amazing!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful Vickie. I'm glad to hear you and your hubs are on the mind now. Those viral infections can be hard to shake. Prayers for your father.
ReplyDeleteOh how fabulous! Those stitched circles look absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, love the colors and design.
ReplyDeletebeautiful, love the colors and the design
ReplyDeleteThis is so super I love all the stitched circles and the patterns on the coffee cups
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed day
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Beautiful card Vickie! Love the stitched circles and coffee cups. I'll be saying prayers for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI love your "antique painted look" teacups. They are gorgeous! Great card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, great sentiment, Vickie!
ReplyDeleteThose cups... those cups are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFantastic sentiment and I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Vickie, love how you used your colors! Thanks for sharing your card with us at the colourQ! Happy ending to a wonderful Hop! Enjoyed it a lot!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, gorgeous colours Vickie
ReplyDeleteAdorable color
ReplyDeletelove that layout you have choosen and I love the red so red on your card so vibrant
beautiful sentiment
and I ADORE YOUR CARD
my one and only coffee card is #715 hope you like to visit my card back
happy weekend :)
Hugs
Monika
Wishing you ALL good health and your father a speedy recovery from his surgery Vickie!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got some creative time and shared your BEAUTIFUL card with us, the colours are GORGEOUS, the design DELIGHTFUL - LOVE IT ALL!!!
Oh, this is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh no, I hope you and your Dad feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to link up for the hop! This is absolutely beautiful!
Great design and those cups look absolutely FABULOUS!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter.
Love the designs in the cups, pretty colors, lovely card with the frames and stiching...stunning. Hope all goes well with your father's heart surgery next week...I went through it with my husband.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card! Love the gorgeous and rich colors and that layout is amazing!
ReplyDeleteGoodness, you've got a lot on your mind! I hope all goes well with your Dad. And I'm glad you could take a little bit of time and join us at colourQ with this beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteLove your card...so pretty. Thanks so much for playing along with us at ColourQ!
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous Vickie!!! Fabulous take on the sketch and LOVE how you did he cups!! So sorry to hear about your sinus infection - they are nasty!! Had one 25 years ago that was brutal and any sign of a tingle has me running for my saline rinse to keep things at bay! Hoping yours clears up soon. My dad had triple bypass surgery so know the feeling. Glad you are a nurse and can be there to help -- hugest of ((hugs)) to you!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the die cuts!TFS
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful cups and I love all the circles!
ReplyDeleteHope all recuperate quickly!!
Stunning card. Love the colors of the cups. TFS
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, I agree with the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteHope everything is good for you soon.
Love how your coffee cups turned out. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteHope you'll feel better soon and that your dad's operation will go well. My husband urgently needed an aortic valve replacement almost 2 years ago, and according to the cardiologist his heart has recovered even more than expected and is still getting stronger.
This is a wonderful card--those tea cups are fantastic. Thanks so much for playing along at ColourQ this week.
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling card! LOVE the coffee cups.
ReplyDeleteOh, how fabulous! Love the color on those cups. And all those overlapping circles just make me happy. Thanks for joining us at Viva la Verve!
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry to hear about your Dad .... but isn't he blessed that you can be there as a trained nurse to aid in his recovery!! Really love the "porcelain" coffee cups and the very interesting layering of your stitched die cuts!!
ReplyDeleteI really love your pretty tea cups!!! Great design! Thanks for joining us at ColourQ!
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