Monday, 12 August 2013

News, winner AND A CARD!

Hi. Me again...
So, I am back with 3 things.

NEWS:
I am sure those of you who have followed my blog for a long time may have been able to guess the reason for my 3 month absence from the card making world... so yes, I can confirm that I am pregnant! Yay! Baby No. 2 is due January 2nd which seems a long way away, but also scarily close. I am 20 weeks, so half way there! It's been a rough few months but I am all better now, and VERY excited for the future. We have not found out the sex, we like surprises too much!
I hope that explains my prolonged absence! :)

WINNER
Next, the winner of my giveaway chosen by Random.Org:
Louise - I have emailed you!!

A CARD
And finally, a CARD. A real, actual, just-made-it-last-night card! I've ben itching to use all the new Simon Says products, and finally found the creative energy to put them to use. I actually made 5 cards yesterday. My first creations in 3 months. A good day!!!
So, for this card I used the new Leaf Column and Leaf Column Outline dies. I coloured each petal with my Inktense pencils, washed over with water then added some Stickles. Then I added the outline die cut on top. The sentiment is from the Petal Pieces set. Something simple to get me started again. :)
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And here's a close up of the rainbowy-glittery goodness.
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That's all for today!!
Back again as soon as I can! I am hoping to make more tonight. Yay!
Supplies

39 comments:

Jess said...

Congratulations!! I'm so glad you are feeling better.

Lynn Mercurio said...

Congratulations on your new little one. Babies are such a blessing and I'm so happy for you and your family.

I'm also happy to see you back, and with such an AWESOME creation too. Love the different colored glitter-leaves. Fabulous job.

rcwidow (Linda) said...

Congrats! Beautiful card!

Lou said...

Today's my lucky day...thank you so much Lucy. I have returned your email. Congratulations too...exciting times x

Ros Crawford said...

Congratulations Lucy!

Pat said...

Congratulations!!! We didn't find out the sex of either baby, either. (We ended up with 2 boys).

Love the simplicity yet playfulness of your card!

Marianne said...

Congratulations Lucy. I'm glad you're feeling better now. Wonderful card, love the simplicity plus added sparkle!

Dotty Jo said...

How lovely... big congratulations! Jo x

Eveline said...

Oh, I remember those first few months!!! And my youngest is 13!. But big congratulations to you. And I love the card. It really looks like a "how did she do that" card before I read the text.
Take care.
Eveline.

Brenda Lee said...

CONGRATS!!!! I'm so happy for you. I like surprises too. Fabulous card....love the colors and the glitter.

Maureen said...

Congratulations on your happy news! And great job on this beautiful card!

Pam W Merwin said...

CONGRATULATIONS! And what a wonderful "come back" card :) Loving the stickles on your leaves!

Maryann Laursen said...

Biiiiiiiiiiiig CONGRATS to both you and your husbond too ofcause, and also to the lucky winner as well.
Good to hear, you´re feeling much better now, so you were even able to make a card, and what an awesome one even. I love the glitter you added to the leaves on it, it looks awesome.

donna mikasa said...

Big hugs and congrats, Lucy! I had a tiny hunch you were expecting! Take good care. It's always refreshing to see your cards! Hugs! xx

Heather said...

Congratulations Lucy! What wonderful news!

Leni said...

Congratulations!!!!! So happy for you! Happy your back too.Love your card. Festive with all the glitter!

Cassandra said...

Congratulations Lucy, glad all is going well now. Beautiful card too.

Kristie said...

Congratulations on your happy news! Very cute card - love all the sparkle!

Ashley Newell said...

CONGRATS!!!! I had a baby in Dec. It's so busy but such a blessed time. I hope you are feeling well and keeping cool!

Virginia L. said...

I have been wondering about you...and had guessed that you are expecting baby #2!! Congrats, Lucy and Andy (and Lily)! Your card is sooo gorgeous! Boy, I sure miss seeing your creations! HUGS!

Barb said...

Awww, Lucy, I couldn't be happier for you! Big congrats - and so glad you're feeling better now! :)

LOVE your gorgeous card - so beautiful with all that sparkle!

Gail said...

Congrats ,hopefully you are over the worse .I just hope you find time to craft, I love the cards you make.

Unknown said...

Congratulations! So glad you are feeling better. Darling card. Take good card.

jintyoo7 said...

Wonderful news, and if I am honest - I dod wonder :D

So glad you're feeling better.

Fantastically beautiful card too :)

Barb Ghig said...

Congrats to you and hubby, Lucy!!! I'm so sorry your were feeling poorly, though...glad to see you've gotten some energy back to create this lovely card!

I hope this pregnancy goes well for you, and that we'll be seeing more of your amazing creations...Hugs!

Unknown said...

Congratulations, Lucy! So happy for you:)
And your card is fab as always!

LMac said...

Aw Congratulations. Very happy for you and glad everything is ok. Love your cards.

Dawn T said...

congratulations Lucy.. it seems no time since you were pregnant before...all the best for the rest of your pregnancy. Your card is just awesome.

Cheri Reed said...

Congratulations! Glad you feel better. Best wishes for a healthy and joyful pregnancy.

Krista W said...

Congratulations! I was hoping that was the reason for your gaps in posts - best wishes to you and your family!

Yvette said...

Congratulations Lucy. I'm glad you're feeling better now. Beautiful card!

BlueOrchys said...

Congrats for your new baby !! I'm so happy for you !! Your card is awesome ! Love the rainbow colors ! xx from France

Kelly Rasmussen said...

huge congrats to you, lucy! i am so excited for you and your family!
i wondered if this could be the reason for your absence...i remember not being able to create anything the first half of my pregnancies, too.
xo

Jocelyn said...

Congratulations Lucy!

jodpea said...

It was the nursery pics you pinned to Pinterest that gave it away for me, lol! Congratulations!

Alice said...

Congratulations!!! So happy for you and love seeing your work! =)

Marie Bingaman said...

Wow, great news! Pretty card too!! :)

Lin said...

I missed this announcement, Lucy! SO happy to hear this wonderful news! Best wishes for an uneventful pregnancy (and I'm hoping for a boy!!)

Lisa Petrella said...

CONGRATS on your baby news, Lucy!!! And I LOVE LOVE LOVE this card! The bright colors and sparkle are so super happy and fun!