Hi everyone! First, apologies for not visiting much this week. I had
an op yesterday and thought I'd be fine spending relaxing time
seeing my blog mates during recovery, but actually I am just dog tired!! I keep falling
asleep and there's me thinking I was superwoman! I will be around to
see you all over the weekend for sure though - bare with me! So onto the real reason why I am here...
This is sad news for ardent Pollycraft fans - the lovely and gorgeous Paula has decided to close down the shop for the foreseeable future. :( I think some of my best designs are inspired and use these digis so it's BAD news for me! I hope the "foreseeable future" is foreseeable soon! Paula
is going out with a bang though with some parting gifts - new
release, huge bargains and freebies - go check them out right now here!
The shop will close on the 8th June
In the meantime, here is a card I made for one of her newbies Luna Bitterfrost - Steampunk Rocks...
Isn't she fab? I used Glitz Design French Kiss papers and I recycled a Fat Face clothes tag and kept the tactile feel with the ribbons. I rarely do steampunk, but I love how this turned out - don't think I'll be able to pull it off again though!
Better go before I start sobbing with the thought of missing my PC DT buddies, but I'll be back later with a post for All That Scraps (all scheduled of course so hopefully it will post on time!).
I am entering this card into the following challenges:
- The Paper Shelter - anything goes
- Crafty Emma's Store - anything goes
- Waste Not Wednesdays - use your stash (the fabric ribbon and recycled clothes tag)
- Color Me Creative - anything goes
- Crafty Sentiments - bingo (patterned paper, coloured image, punches/die cuts)
- Whimsy Stamps - anything goes
- Bunny Zoe's monthly challenge - anything goes
- Fab 'n Funky - use fabric
- Sweet Stampin - flower power
Hi Mary, hope the op went well and you are soon on the mend, take it easy hun. Love this stunning card, gorgeous image and details as always. I'm gutted about PC, my fave images. Paula is going to be so busy with her new arrival is'nt she?
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Hi Mary, hope the op went well and you are soon on the mend, take it easy hun. Love this stunning card, gorgeous image and details as always. I'm gutted about PC, my fave images. Paula is going to be so busy with her new arrival is'nt she?
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Hope you well and strong soon Mary...and so very sorry Pollycrafts is closing....gorgeous card, love this new image and fabulous colouring.Love all the details...fabulous card....take care my friend...
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Gorgeous steam punk card. Hope you feel better soon....
ReplyDeleteMary hope you start to feel better soon . Love your steam punk card
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Hope you are doing better sweetie!
ReplyDeleteYes I know it's so sad that Pollycraft is closing :( I was over there yesterday shopping some gap's in my big PC collection ♥
Love your card sweetie ♥
oh i know how much you love the digis and always create stunning cards ..just like this one.
ReplyDeleteI love the steampunk feel...
Take care
Lisa x
oh i know how much you love the digis and always create stunning cards ..just like this one.
ReplyDeleteI love the steampunk feel...
Take care
Lisa x
Hope you'll feel much better soon. Love the card, steampunk is so cool!
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ReplyDeleteHello Mary
ReplyDeleteHope you are well into recovery mode, and feeling better. I just love this card you have created, the burlap creating wonderful texture, and your tag great dimension.
Smiles:)
Sue
Awesome creation super cool image and layers of interesting elements embellishing it .Hope your recovery is swift Mary J
ReplyDeleteDon't you worry about visiting - just take time to get better. We will still be here when you are!!
ReplyDeleteSuch sad news about Pollycraft - her images will be missed.
Love your card - Luna Bitterfrost is so cool.
Hugs
Denise xx
Wonderful card Mary, your coloring just gets better and better! Hope you are feeling better too, it is normal to be tired afterwards so rest, your body needs it to heal.
ReplyDeleteHope your feeling better soon hun!
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning!!
Sending big hugs your way
XXX Heidy
A gorgeous card. I love the image and the texture is fab.
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better soon.
Nikki x
This is such a stunning creation Mary such sad news too about PC I do hope you are feeling much better soon after the op hugs rebekah xx
ReplyDeleteHi Mary hope your op went well, sorry to hear about the shop closure :( Hope you will be on the mend soon, love this card love the image and super colouring. Aud x
ReplyDeleteget well mary j, i just lov ethe steam punk, always wanted an image like this one, lovley card
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better soon. Have a good restful weekend.
ReplyDeleteSad news about Pollycraft - I like her stuff.
Tara x
Hoe you are feeling a bit better today! I got Paula's email the day before so I bought a bunch of her images.
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely btw....
Enjoy your day and legs up over the weekend...
Hi Mary, hope you're feeling better, and hopefully you are being pampered to - better health!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great card, love the image.
Take care and have a good weekend.
Avril xx
First off I hope you're feeling better soon Mary.....you need to rest and relax!
ReplyDeleteFab card, I love your flowers. Thanks for joining in the flower power challenge at Sweet Stampin this week, Wedgie xxx
Hey superwoman, you take care of yourself, body says I tired Mary has to sit!! That is sad news alright Mary! I love your gorgeous creation today though. Have a good relaxing weekend!! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments.
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Hi Mary, it's surprising how much having an op affects us - even if it's only a small one. Take it easy and get well soon!
ReplyDeleteLove your card and I'm sorry to hear Pollycraft is closing.
xxx
Gorgeous card Mary J!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week.
Susan xx
stunning card mary.love the steampunk design and gorgeous image :D
ReplyDeleteso sad to hear pollycraft is closing, love those digis and i hope you are feeling better soon, take care.
xx coops xx
Oh even the image looks a tad sad, fabulous card, nevertheless, great papers, but you always have great papers.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Hope you are feeling better.love the card.that tag is perfect.
ReplyDeleteO hon, hope all went well and that you are back on your feet soon!! sending lots of hugs and well wishes!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about Pollycrafts. Hopefully it's just for a while.
This is a really cool card! the colors are gorgeous and that image is super cute. Love the layout and all those wonderful textures!!
;)
I got the email too and I felt very sad too hun - I have so many pollycraft images on my computer - I love them so much..
ReplyDeleteI don't blog many but I use them a lot - I make so many cards there are tons that never make my blog.. I'm hoping like you that it's the foreseeable soon..
I'm vowing from now on to put a card a week on my blog with a pollycraft image until Paula is back..
xx
trop chouette, super ce style steampunk, biz
ReplyDeleteHey - hope you're feeling better. Make sure you're looking after yourself properly.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fab card - I saw the news about Pollycraft closing - bad times - hopefully we'll be able to get the beautiful images again soon!
x
I've just found you, I'm a first time visitor to your blog, your cards are lovely, but I hadn't heard of Pollycraft either, the images are lovely so I've ordered the mega bundle before they close down. I'm now having difficulty downloading these though, I've used 3 of the 5 times you're allowed to download already but I can't find where they're downloading to. I contacted I hope Pollycraft can help.
ReplyDeleteLove this card, Mary J! Sorry, I'm still trying to catch up, lol. Love the image and your coloring of it...and the vintage look of your card! I love these Pollycraft images and am sad they are shutting down.
ReplyDeletewow Mary this is gorgeous! love the steampunk effects you have used! Thanks for joining in at Crafty Sentiments for our Bingo challenge this week! Gemma :)
ReplyDeleteVery cool card, I love all the texture! Thanks for sharing it with us at Fab N Funky this week!
ReplyDeleteLove this Mary! So many fabby details and gorgeous image too. Such a shame about Pollycraft - hope Paula will decide to bring it back one day. Thanks for joining in with my WNW challenge hun :o) Hugs, Lisa x
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