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Saturday 26 January 2013

It's retail therapy!

Happy Saturday everyone!  I am feeling much better today - thanks to the doc who gave me some ABs!  Poor Steve has caught my cold though so he's in bed - I hate it when he's ill as he's so miserable but I love it too as I get to craft all day with no interruptions!

Anyhoo, I am just sharing a card I made for this sketch over at There She Goes...



Oh my, this little lady is so beautiful!  She is from the Sparkly & Bright stamp set, created by one of my all time fave illustrators, Torico.  I wish I had her talent!  I used Zoe Pearn's A Beautiful Thing papers and paper pieced her dress (which I would love to own too!).  I am also entering this card into the Simon Says Stamp for paper piecing.

Okay, I am off for a day of crafting and keeping warm!



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40 comments:

  1. Doreen26 January 2013 at 09:12

    Gorgeous as always Mary.xxx

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  2. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä26 January 2013 at 09:12

    Beautiful image and a fun sentiment.

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  3. Chrissy26 January 2013 at 09:18

    She's a little hunny Mary J..love the paper piecing andher gorgeous hair colouring..fabulous card, and glad you are feeling better...most men are pretty miserable when they have a 'cold'..lol..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  4. Faye26 January 2013 at 09:20

    Sigh. I wish I had your talent. Enjoy your crafty day :) xx

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  5. Amanda26 January 2013 at 09:42

    So pleased you are feeling better, lovely card, these images are so cute. Hugs, Amanda x

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  6. Evy G26 January 2013 at 10:13

    I love Torico's Designs too ;-)
    But your card makes them look even more beautiful!
    Love it!

    Hugs, Evy

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  7. heidy26 January 2013 at 10:20

    Wow what a fabolous card MaryJ,such a sweet image!!
    XXX Heidy

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  8. DesignerDiva26 January 2013 at 10:58

    Super little card Mary J I love it almost as much as I love shopping!
    Get well soon
    Hugs Laurie xx

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  9. Stamps and Paper26 January 2013 at 11:02

    Well Mary we all need a bit of retail therapy now and again....fabulous card..

    Anne

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  10. Amanda R26 January 2013 at 11:39

    Glad you are feeling better but sorry about Steve. Isn't it funny how we are sorry they are sick but celebrating in our own little way? Love the paper piecing!

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  11. pinky26 January 2013 at 11:44

    Love your card Mary, this one is really gorgeous. Love the sentiment too and that class bow. Glad you are feeling better, its so hard to shake off. Poor Steve but as you say more crafty time:)

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  12. Ally26 January 2013 at 11:45

    such a sweet card, and it is you that inspires me the most with paper piecing!
    Keep warm and get better soon and Steve too! Hubby was sick too, he got sick in the bathroom and it was sooooo yuk to clean it :((((((((
    Hugs, Alessandra

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  13. Sue26 January 2013 at 13:38

    So beautiful, I love the image and the colours and papers are gorgeous.
    Glad you are starting to feel better, I hope hubby is also better soon and that you have a good weekend
    Sue xx

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  14. Handmade Creations by Stephanie26 January 2013 at 14:26

    Oh this is beautiful love the papers!!!

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  15. Steph26 January 2013 at 15:23

    So cute! Love that image and the contrast of the ribbon with the pastel papers. Love it! x

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  16. Christine L26 January 2013 at 16:46

    Fabbie creations since my last visit Mary, but this one really is soooooo gorgeous! Love Toricp's designs too... but love the way you've put this one on the embossed background.. really adds to the detail. Really gorgeous papers too.

    I really don't understand have you can produce so many beauties... when I don't work at all, and can barely manage two or three a week!! LOL! But keep them coming... such fabulous inspiration!

    Big hugs
    Christine x

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  17. Cindy Haffner26 January 2013 at 17:18

    PRETTY PRETTY!~

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  18. Rachel Parys26 January 2013 at 17:19

    I love me some retail therapy! lol! Very cute card and image!

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  19. Donna Mosley26 January 2013 at 18:20

    Beautiful card Mary, love the design and gorgeous image.

    Donna x

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  20. Mimi26 January 2013 at 18:39

    She's so adorable! Fantastic papers and coloring! Great take on the sketch too! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  21. Theresa26 January 2013 at 19:08

    She's adorable! Love the hair color you gave her. Well done!!

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  22. Anonymous26 January 2013 at 19:29

    Oh Mary, how gorgeous is this! You always use the loveliest images, papers, colours and layouts!
    xx

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  23. Jayne A26 January 2013 at 19:37

    Fantastic card Mary J
    hugs
    Jayne

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  24. Unknown26 January 2013 at 19:41

    Awww this is so cute Mary, love her striped dress ... and sentiment ha ha ;)
    PS thanks for your concern about my Big Kick.. hubby fixed it for me now :D Woo hoo :) It needed oil from the insides so he had to dismantle it!!

    Hugs
    xxx

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  25. Fabiola26 January 2013 at 19:58

    super chou, biz

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  26. Vicky26 January 2013 at 19:59

    So very pretty hun...and so pleased you are feeling a little better too..:o)

    big hugs Vicky xx

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  27. Tress26 January 2013 at 20:40

    Love her chestnut colored hair! May I trouble you to share the color numbers you used?

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  28. Alison Scott26 January 2013 at 21:05

    Lovely card. So bright and cheery.

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  29. Naomi Johnson 26 January 2013 at 21:09

    Beautiful as always, and the saying is too true! xx

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  30. Anne-Marie26 January 2013 at 21:15

    Hope you both feel much better, soon, hun. This is a great layout and I'm lovin' the paper-piecing. x

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  31. Kathleen26 January 2013 at 21:41

    Glad you are feeling better Mary, but I don't know which is worse being ill yourself or Hubby being ill, as no man can suffer in silence, we all know they are always on death's door.
    Fabulous card, great papers and she looks as snug as a bug in a rug in that dress.

    Kath x

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  32. Wishcraft26 January 2013 at 23:38

    Love the cute paper pieced image, fab layout and papers. Glad you're feeling better :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  33. Tracy27 January 2013 at 00:20

    I'm so glad to hear that you're feeling better Mary. I'm also really glad you got to play along with the TSG sketch. You card is wonderful! You always use such great layouts. Hugs!

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  34. Unknown27 January 2013 at 03:36

    Glad to hear you're feeling better Mary and sad that Steve is now sick. Lots of chicken noodle soup, tlc and rest for him now.

    Torico is a very talented artist but you are too honey! Way talented than me anyways ;-) keep it up!

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  35. Alyce Kit and Clowder27 January 2013 at 05:03

    glad to hear you are feeling better! what a sweet card...i adore her little outfit and those papers are yummy. the black just pops aswell :)

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  36. Shelby27 January 2013 at 06:32

    Glad you're feeling better!
    Beautiful coloring and just love the layout you've used to show her off.

    Shelby

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  37. coops27 January 2013 at 14:40

    so gorgeous mary.really love your papers and design and stunning sweet image.so pleased you are feeling better and i hope your hubby is better soon too.

    xx coops xx

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  38. Anonymous27 January 2013 at 19:08

    Gorgeous Mary, glad you are feeling a bit better!
    Helen x

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  39. Sarah J Moerman28 January 2013 at 03:12

    Fabulous card! Great paper-piecing and colors! Your coloring is stunning! Thanks for joining us for the Simon Says Stamp Challenge!

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  40. Lisa Minckler28 January 2013 at 14:57

    AMEN!! Where to? I'll get the car :)
    Terrific job here.

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Hello! Thank you for taking the time for any comments, advice or thoughts you may wish to leave for me - I really appreciate you taking the time!

Mary J x