Tuesday 6 July 2010

Retiring in the Summer!

I'm out for a meal tonight with a group of colleagues to 'celebrate' the end of the school year.....it should be fun.......and far more relaxed than our usual meetings!
One colleague is retiring.......so I've made a card for her.......a bright summery one.
Used the gorgeous pack of MME papers free with this month's Cardmaking + Papercrafts magazine........a lovely Anya image sent by Lou for my birthday.........coloured with copics......Hero Arts flowers.......Poundstretchers gems......Martha Stewart border punch......all layered up.
Another of Friday Sketchers wonderful sketches........Creative Cottage, Kaboodledoodles and Sir Stampalot all want 'summer'.....and Anyone for Anya want 'anything goes'.

                                                    
While I'm still busy with Camp Scrap.......Shimelle's new class 'Love your pictures,love your pages' has now started as well........think I'm going to be busy!!!!!! And in response to this mornings prompt have been busy photographing my lovely yellow poppies......a sure sign of summer.
Shimelle's classes are always great.....and there's still time to join in here.
                                        

26 comments:

Rachel said...

Those poppies are gorgeous. I'm the opposite of green fingered so I'll be off to see mum this afternoon to photograph her flowers.

humel said...

Oh, lovely card - what a great sentiment! Have a fab time tonight :-)

Love your flowers, too. I'm heading out in a minute or two to find some flowers to photograph! xx

Margi said...

Love this one Jacky! It's a saying I try to live by for sure! LOL Can't wait to see the results of your Shimelle class.

jillconyers said...

This is my first class with Shimelle but I don't think it's too soon to say she is a great instructor. Love the contrast of the yellow on the kind of muted green.

Jill said...

Really love all the papers you have used for your card, so pretty! Thanks for joining in Kaboodledoodle this week. Jill

Cheri said...

beautiful card, as always. and love the flower photo. I've taken mine, need to get them uploaded and posted!

Rachel Brett said...

That is such a pretty card Jacky!! I love it!

Kathyk said...

Smashing card from you - enjoy your dinner. Thanks for trying to leave a comment on my blog - I'm hoping it's only a temporary glitch as I have NO IDEA how to fix it if not!!!

Kathyk

brenda said...

Hi Jacky

What a lovely sumery card, a beatiful infusion of colours.

Your poppies are beautiful and such an unusual colour.

Thank you for joining us at Stampalot Challenge this month and good luck.

B x

Maria Ontiveros said...

Love that card. It's so you!
Rinda

Elizabeth said...

Beautiful card, Jacky, I'm sure your colleague will love. I tried to do Shimelle's prompt to photo my flowers but with 100 degree temps here, my flowers are all drying out. I water them but they are still thirsty. We need cooler weather and some RAIN!!!!

Sian said...

She is bound to love your beautiful card Jacky. And those yellow poppies are lovely..I don't think I've ever seen any like that round here

PinksyDoodles said...

Hi Jacky,
This is a great card. I love the beautiful papers and the fab sentiment.
Thank you for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month.
Clare x

Anonymous said...

Hi Jacky,
You sure are going to be a busy lady with all those classes :)
I'm loving your yellow poppy's, they look stunning and your card is fabulous!
Have a great evening!
Hugs, Marlene x

Craftyrose said...

Totally gorgeous card Jacky! xx

chris said...

Hi Jacky. wow this is so special, I love the soft colours and the patchwork effect, those papers are so special too.
your colouring is great , Hey guess what i love it.
hugs chris xx

Cheryl said...

Lovely card Jacky and I love the sentiment. I always strugle finding the correct words x

pinky said...

Gorgeous card Jacky, love those papers and perfect sentiment for a retiree! Crikey the yellow poppies are so beautiful!! Thanks for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month.
Pinky

Amy said...

I love those papers you have used for the card Jacky - great shot of the poppy by the way!

SarahLP said...

Your retirement card is beautiful!!! Love the delicate colours and your lovely coloring. We have those poppies too, aren't they pretty!

Julie said...

A very pretty card, love the papers you chose and the colours. Thanks for joining us at Anyone for Anya? this week.

Carole said...

Gorgeous card - love this Miss Anya and the beautiful papers!
Thanks for joining us at FS.
Carole

Anonymous said...

Hi Jacky,
Lovely card I am sure your collegue will love it
Thanks for joining us at Anyone for Anya
Yvonne x

Sally H said...

Great Colours on your lovely card. Thanks for joining us again at Sir stampalot this month and good luck!

Francesca said...

Great colours and wonderful details on this card,
thanks for joining us at Sir stampalot challenge and good luck!.
Hugs
Francesca

Tracy said...

Very Gorgeous creation, thanks for joining Sir Stampalot’s Challenge, good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x