Tuesday 9 July 2013

Something different....

Well we finally sorted out my computer problem and guess what it was the BATTERY in my PC had gone...PC World were all for stripping my PC down and it was my hubby who said could it be the battery they changed it and hey presto..cost us all of £4.  The battery caused the time and date to be all over the place, it affected my emails (as thats date related) and also my blog..so worth knowing.  In all the years we have had computers its the first time this has happened and my Computer is only 9 MONTHS OLD.....

Back to my card...as I've been busy making samples for club night tomorrow and also doing other things I haven't had time to blog but I found this card a few days ago that I made possibly 5 or 6 years ago....the pattern I think was a freebee from a Parchment exhibition I went to. The image has been drawn and coloured using inks before being embossed from the back. Dorso crayons were used to create the coloured background and of course pricking, cutting and embossing a pattern around the edge.  I haven't done parchment for a very long time now as I much prefer stamping its quicker!

The school holidays are almost here that means we shall be having the grandchildren to stay also other visitors so my blogging with but when I have time....

Its out club night tomorrow so will post some pictures of what we are going to be making later in the week.

Hope you are all enjoying this wonderful weather..

Anne

33 comments:

Rita said...

Absolutely Stunning Anne. I have not done any parchment cards for over a year. Have a Good Day. Hugs Rita xx

Pat K said...

WOW Anne, this is gorgeous. Love the delicate look of parchment and can appreciate the work involved....so very beautiful. Pat K x

Aquarius said...

That is so pretty and I do love parchment work - not that I've done any for ages even though I have the tools etc!!

Jacqui's little piece of England said...

Beautiful Anne love your parchment work it really is beautiful Oh and did I say it was Beautiful well it is :)
jacqui xx

brenda said...

I was thinking about you just yesterday Anne as I had not seen any posts from you lately and looks like somehow I missed a few, sorry about that especially seeing you and hubby dressed up in your 40's gear.

And really like this card, the colours and parchment elements really do catch the eye.

B x

Crafty Lark said...

Loving the colour effects Anne and your flower is beautiful. xx Flora

Unknown said...

Stunning card Anne, love this gorgeous blue.xxx

Sasha said...

Stunning work, Anne! I always admire anyone with the patience to do parchment craft. I tried it many years ago as it always looks so special. But Unfortunately I never had enough patience to stick at it xx

Sue said...

This is stunning Anne. I love the delicate design and gorgeous colours.
Glad you got your computer sorted.
Sue xx

Astrid Maclean said...

This is amazing!! I have never tried parchment, but I have to say the effect is incredible!

Glad you got your PC sorted, and good to know a battery can just go like that.....

Evie said...

Lovely parchment card. It looks beautiful, well done!

Hugs,
Evie

Carole Z said...

OOH Anne this is just gorgeous, love your parchment and the beautiful vibrant blue..beautiful! Carole Z X

Sandra H said...

Hi Anne, Thats brilliant news regarding your computer just goes to show it can be the smallest of things not too expensive to buy a new one either! Your card is so lovely l love the image and the colouring is stunning lovely edges too take care and happy blogging again xx

Viv said...

Used to do a lot of parchy Anne - still have piles of stuff in the drawers.. perhaps will give it another go! Gorgeous blue colour and a fab parchy card. x

Fabiola said...

elle est très belle Anne, cette touche vintage est superbe, biz

Loll said...

Hi Anne ... Wow!! Love the design with the fancy cut edges. Beautiful and bright image. Loll xx

Marie-Louise said...

Gorgeous card Anne. Fantastic work.

Shelby said...

Glad you were able to sort out the problem and it only cost 4!! Beautiful card and I especially love how you've done the edging. Hope you have a wonderful time with your grandkids this summer

Shelby

Patricia said...

Absolutely stunning Anne, I love parchment, it something I have never tried. A pretty edge and of course the flowers are wonderful.
Hugs

Patricia xxx

Lorraine said...

A stunning card Anne. I love the design and the flowers look so pretty.
Lorraine x

pam said...

stunning parchment work Anne, gorgeous colours, beautiful design.
glad you computer is fixed.
pam

Canonbury creations said...

Gorgeous card Anne, not a craft I've tried:)
Val x

Mary Ann said...

Gorgeous card!Love the design!So glad you got your computer fix,You take care and enjoy your grand children,Have a Blessed evening!!!

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

Oh so pretty Anne ! You're right about how time consuming Parchment craft is !
hugs
Chris Richards
xxxxx

debby4000 said...

Oh this is beautiful Anne and I know it took a while to make, I have dabbled doing parchment.
luv
Debby

Mary J said...

So gorgeous, Anne - beautiful detail! Have bun with your grandchildren!

Leanne ... said...

Wow Anne! This is just striking!!!!!!! I love Parchment but haven't ever done it because like you said it's very time consuming plus not spending money on purchasing the tools needed. Your coloring is just beautiful.

So glad your computer problems are solved. Sometimes it's the easiest problem and the technicians think so deep that they miss the obvious first. So glad your hubby thought of it first.

Enjoy your week.
Hugs...Leanne

Nannieflash said...

Hi Anne, so glad you got your computer sorted, your card is just stunning, love the parchment work and that corner stamp is just gorgeous. hugs Shirleyxxxxxx

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Beautiful parchment work Anne - the colouring is fabulous. It's ages since I did any parchment cards - I ran out of patience!
Pleased your 'puter is OK now.
Hugs, Sylvia xx

Pop's Cards said...

HI sweetie this is just gorgeous, loving the colours, hugs Pops xxx

G Peplow said...

Hi Anne, Fab parchment work, love the subtle colours too, much too hard for me but I love the look of parchment cards like this, well done! I didn't know computers had batteries thanks for the heads up, looks as if you saved lots with that little nugget!!! Gay x

Stamping With Bibiana said...

Hi I just stumbled into your blog and I saw this card...I love the art of crafting on parchment ...but not enough time to make those intricate cards...if it interests you I have a video on introduction to this art in my blog/you tube channel...ok hope to see you one day visiting
bye for now
bibiana

Sandy said...

Gorgeous card Anne!
Sandy