my card is another "electricity free" entry, and again i've photographed it at my mother's house, but it was a bit of a grey day, this time. did i mention they're predicting *SNOW* tomorrow here in new jersey? a bit worrying if your only "heating system" is three pots of boiling water! so let's think about my card instead, eh?!
(peacock feathers: m+j trimmings; patterned paper: my mind's eye, studio calico, basic grey, prima, dcwv, k and co; peacock digi: julia makotinsky, india travels; flower: prima; embossing folder: cuttlebug; border punches: recollections; innk: martha stewart; adhesives: staples brand gluetape runner, 3m foam tape, gluedots)
my "best buy" is the peacock tail feather ornament which came from M+J trimmings in new york and was thus not what you could call CHEAP... but i still consider it one of my favorite all-time finds as my friend kim absolutely LOVES peacocks and i wanted to make her a really special birthday card this year. the peacock's head and body are from a julia makotinsky digital kit called "travels, india" that i got several years ago. everything else is not only stash but was either a scrap or a leftover, because at the moment my "process" is to use the dusk hour to gather what i need and then throw my card together the next morning when the light is better-- but time is short! then i do photos at lunchtime when i stop by my mother's house for grilled cheese and other modern conveniences!
many thanks to miss carla for editing my iphone photo into something which makes it MUCH EASIER to see the details!!!
speaking of convenience, this week's unscripted sketch certainly made MY crafty life easier!!!
and now why not check out the SOS design team cards and start making something we can all come and admire!!! :)
Sure hope the power gods are kind and return themselves to you soon ... particularly before the snow starts blowing ... M & J trimmings ... jealous ... but so happy you found such an amazing find ... awesome card & great use of the Unscripted Sketch.
ReplyDeleteCrossing my fingers that the power turns on today!!!! Gorgeous peacock card...wow!
ReplyDeleteNeat card my friend! I hope you get heat! Three pots of H2O just doesn't cut it!
ReplyDeleteBrrr. Not envious of you at all. We had some snow last night and ice this morning. Not much but it is chilly. Bundle up chickaroo. Don't get chilled. Maybe stay with mom for a bit till the lights come back on. Kind of ridiculous that it is taking so long to fix in this day and age!! Gorgeous card though! Love the trim.
ReplyDeleteoh wow! this is stunning! I just looove peacocks and yours is ready to jump of the page! Would buy that tail embellishment too! :)
ReplyDeleteI saw the close up card on SOS website. SO PRETTY. OMG girl if you can do that with no electricity well that right there proves something. Not sure what. Other than you are a super woman. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card ... Love it ... and love your Mom's house! Not that I'd ever have peacock feathers in the house ... being superstitious ... But I really hope you get back to normal very soon ... thinking of you and sending a warm hug ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteI just know that has to be getting a little old for you now with having no power!! Thank goodness your mom lives nearby though! Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteLove this beautiful card! The peacock feathers are so gorgeous!! Sensational card!
Lynn
Just gorgeous... those colors are amazing and as usual, you created a truly remarkable fantabulous card- you would never know you were in the midst of turmoil! Hoping things start improving soon...take care.
ReplyDeleteHow fun is this card? Love all the fab texture! Wow - no power still yikes! Hang in there,
ReplyDeleteShanna :)
You know, I hadn't thought of grilled cheese as a mod con, but IT IS. Stuff of life, that is. And brr. I hope it warms up a bit (actually, no, I hope you get your power back!)
ReplyDeleteTHIS card, btw, is stunning! That peacock? Holy moly. Just stunning!
Hope you get some heat! What a fun card - love those feathers! Thanks for playing at Unscripted Sketches this week!
ReplyDeleteLove this card! I love how you made the peacock! Beautiful card! Hope things get back to normal soon! :)
ReplyDeleteLauren- Sorry you are still without power!!! Ugh!! No fun I know. Thats crazy cuz my family over in Hamilton got there's back last week. Joseph was going to take them our generator cuz he's been working in PA nearly every other day, but...they didn't need it.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, LOVE your card! Gorgeous! Love the peacock and his gorgeous tail feathers. (We live in farm country and a "neighbor" several miles away used to have a couple of peacocks. I have a whole vase of the feathers in my foyer. They are gorgeous!)
Hope and pray your power comes back on soon!
Blessings,
Michelle
OMG this card is wonderful and those feathers look amazing. Thanks for playing along this week at Unscripted Sketches. Hope you get your power back soon and some heat.
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful...love the colors and details. Thank you for joining us at Unscripted Sketches♥
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness the color on those feathers look amazing! What a beautiful card!! Congrats on being Top 3 on Unscripted Sketches #184 Yay!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Norma