Saturday 20 April 2013

He's looking at you....

It's been a week since my last post as we have been on holiday down in Devon but it was spoilt by some idiot not paying attention and driving into the back of us....it took a couple of days to sort out and also we had to have our car checked to see whether it was safe for us to tow our caravan home....BUT we are OK thats the main thing.

Have you ever bought a stamp, got it home and thought 'what am I going to do with that'??  Well this is one of those, its a  Papermania Urban Stamp called  'Chronology Looking Glasses' it was my bargain stamp from Trago Mills £2.40..so I just had to buy it.... My lovely friend Val shared some of her Chronology papers with me so I scanned a piece into my Craft Artist programme and changed the colour....

I've added different Distress inks to the background as well as paper pieced some of the clocks in a different colours....just 3D his hands and glasses as I didn't know what else to do!

Its a glorious day here with lots of sunshine and I feel quilty crafting I should be out in the garden...there is always tomorrow...

I am sorry if I haven't visited your blog yet but have been washing and ironing since getting home....

Anne


32 comments:

Aquarius said...

I love this chronology range and like what you've done with this bargain stamp - great colour choice too.

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Hi Anne - I've also had that feeling of "what do I make with this now I've got it home", but you have made a fabulous masculine card with this bargain stamp (I need to go shopping with you Anne!) - the 3-d effect is fabulous, and what a perfect sentiment too. Brilliant!

Sorry to hear about the car accident - thank goodness you were not hurt. Hope it didn't spoil your holiday.

Hugs, Sylvia xxx

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous Anne,love the papers.xxx

Mary Ann said...

Very pretty,love the color paper,Have a Blessed one!

Unknown said...

This is one fab card, just saw it and wow, love it Anne, will email you tonight after I come back from the hospital..xxx

Jacqui's little piece of England said...

Brilliant card for the males in our lives
glad you're okay after your bump
jacqui x

brenda said...

What a rotten thing to take the shine off your holiday Anne.

Love your card, very much my kind of colours as well.

B x

Sue said...

Fabulous card Anne. I love the image and the colours are wonderful.
Sorry to hear that you holiday was ruined by someone driving into you. Thank goodness no-one was hurt.
I hope you have a good Sunday
Sue xx

Mary J said...

Great card, Anne! Love the vintage look on this!

Marie-Louise said...

You have done a fantastic job Anne. This is a marvellous card and the sentiment is just perfect for it.

Viv said...

Anne - this is amazing! Love it. Glad you're both OK. x

Elaine Stark said...

Sorry to hear your misfortune I hope you enjoyed some of your holiday. Your card is perfect for a man, a great layout. Elaine

Patricia said...

For not knowing what to do with your stamp you have created a wonderful mans card.
Sorry to hear about your "Bump" as long as you are both safe that`s the main thing.............cars can be mended I know all the organizing is a bit of a pain.

Patricia xx

Chris(craft) and Dave(photos) Richards said...

I love this Anne, its so original....Loving the vintage feel to it !
Hugs
Chris Richards
xxxxx

May said...

I love this card Anne, Fabulous image.. great papers too... sorry to hear of your car accident whilst on Holiday... I hope it did not spoil your time away too much... so glad you both are ok... Hugs May x x x

Sandra H said...

Hi Anne, Well the main thing is your both oaky after the car banging into yours and glad your card was able to pull your caravan home .....Yes l have been in the possition buying and then wondering what to do with it but you have done an amazing card Anne its totally stunning and the sentiment is just perfect....glad you have good weather we on the other hand have rain and its quite dismal so different from yesterdays sunny day....take care xx

Pauline said...

What a fabulous card Anne, I love the punny sentiment, its sure to bring a smile to the recipient!
I have a few stamps like you, where I get them home and think now what to do with you!

Lorraine said...

So sorry to hear about your car accident Anne. The important thing is that you are both OK. I hope you managed to enjoy the rest of your holiday.
Gorgeous card by the way!
Lorraine x

Carole Z said...

Fab card, I love it! I have this stamp but haven't had the chance to use it in a project as yet. I love what you have done with it and the sentiment is great! Sorry about your accident, but so pleased you are both OK, hugs Carole Z X

Jill said...

Sorry to hear about the accident.
The card has worked out really well - what a bargain!

Julieanne..aka pinkjools said...

Hi Anne,Fabulous card...love the the colours and great sentiment.....
Glad that you are both ok after your car accident....Take care...Julieannex

Sandy said...

Wow, love this card, I'm a sucker for a bargain too. Great colours and love the paper piecing. Glad you could still tow the caravan that would have made things a lot harder for you to deal with if you had to go without it.
Hugs,
Sandy

Anneke said...

Dear Anne
such a stunning and fabulous card and i like the image very much.
it,s so cute and you have a perfect color combination.
have a nice day and hugs to you.
Ann

debby4000 said...

Perfect grungy card for a man Anne, sorry some idiot spoiled your holiday.
luv
Debby

Christine Harrop said...

What a fabulous card. The sentiment is a perfect match. Sorry to hear about your little accident. Love from Christine xx

Fabiola said...

quelle originalité! c'est très sympa, biz

Vicky Hayes said...

This is fab Anne - I like the way the chap has got his binos out! Glad to hear you enjoyed your holiday but you must be so cross about the idiot who drove into the back of you. Hope you get it sorted quickly. Vicky x

Jules said...

Hi Anne

Your card is brilliant .. .. and what a bargain stamp!!

Love the sentiment you have used alongside it.

Sorry to read about your accident. As you say thankfully everyone is OK and that is the main thing.

Love Jules xx

Sandy said...

WOW!!!! Look at you go girl!! How lucky to find such a great bargain stamp - your card is punky and delightful!!
Sorry to hear about the accident. I think it is grand that you have a caravan. Sure would like to go back to England and how much fun to go around with a camper. But we could not do well as y'all drive on the wrong side of the road!!!!! Love your card Anne!!
Sandy

Pop's Cards said...

Morning sweetie, this is just amazing, love the colours too, huggles Pops x x x

Gibmiss said...

Hi Anne
Sorry to hear about your accident... But glad all things ok.... Fabulous stamp... What a bargain...
I am happy to tell you i am all mended thanks to Kim she has put such a lot of hard work into sorting my blog out
http://joyfulcreationswithkim.blogspot.com/

So pleased to be up and running
Hugs from a very happy Sylvie xxx

Pat K said...

Fabulous masculine card Anne. Love your new craft find and the saying is perfect. Sorry about your accident and I'm glad you're both okay. hugs, Pat K x