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Pen Pal

Well, I think Summer is well and truly over!! Torrential rain and strong winds makes you want to stay in and craft. I've been having a busy couple of days trying to sort various paperwork out, telephone calls, etc., but managed to put this card together yesterday.




Sorry the photo isn't too good but it's so dark at the moment. This image is called Pen Pal from Sugar Nellie and was a RAK from Vanessa and I've coloured her with Promarkers. The papers are a free download from Summer Driggs (I think that's right!) and they are just so pretty. Used the SU corner rounder punch to make the scalloped edge and added some Papermania sticky gems. The sentiment is another download and I've cut it down a bit and layered it onto some more of the DP which has been cut using my Nestabilities.


Must say a big thank you to all of you who have been leaving comments on my blog. I'm feeling a little better and I think the "fighter" in me has emerged! Really hope to get around to all your blogs very soon.


Comments

Unknown said…
A lovely card Jo - Glad to hear you are picking up too XXX
Lauren said…
Fabulous card Jo! Really love the coloring.
Jill said…
gorgeous card Jo, so glad you've found the time to make a card, love these DP and so kind that Summer gives them to us for free. I love the layout and your image is beautifuly coloured Jill x
~Denise Lynn~ said…
Beautiful card Jo! Love the bold colors, the are so vibrant and cheerful. Great image and coloring too. Love all the little details, especially that scalloped edge! Have a nice Friday! Hugs! :)
Anonymous said…
Fab card what gorgeous colouring and paper xx
Leann said…
Gorgeous card Jo ~ the colours are lush :)
Glad to hear your fighting spirit's back ~ you go girl! ;)
x x x
Anonymous said…
Beautiful card!! She is so cute. You did an incredible job of coloring. Love the layout, too!
Kari said…
Gorgeous card! Love the coloring! Very fun!
Jose said…
Lovely card Jo, and I knew you would come back fighting, it does take time though.
Jose x
debby4000 said…
Gorgeous card, fabulous colouring.
Sue Shaw said…
Love this image! great job!
Nice to hear you're on the up!
Sue. x
Andrea, said…
Beautiful card Jo, I love how you have coloured the image
jo said…
very stunning card, lovely image,
jo x
cats whiskers said…
This is a great Card Jo love the colourin as usual. So glad to hear you are feeling a little more like your old self, I am sure you are a great fighter and we are all here for you. Thanks for your lovely comments on my new Grandson, It means so much to have friends who care doesn't it,
Hugs \jacqui x
pickle said…
Wow jo what a beautiful card.
I love it all but I especially like what you have done with the little gems. A great finishing touch!
kerry x
Gia Harvey said…
Really pretty card Jo. The image is coloured so well, I thought it was a sticker!! Hope my cards arrived OK. See you back soon, I hope.
nessy said…
wonderful card jo ~guess what?? it looks beautiful with my other birthday cards!! thankyou so much!!
was great to chat the other night ~chin up girl!!! you`re a fighter!!
vanessa xx
Erin... said…
Jo, this is a wonderful card!! your coloring is beautiful!!! Love the layout too!! Glad to hear you're found your spirit:) Hugs
Tarasdesigns said…
this is lovely, I must get some pro-markers. hope you are ok x
Lauren said…
She's super cute and sassy. Great card Jo!
Trina said…
So sweet Jo!! I love that image and your coloring and sentiment look perfect! I gave you an award and also tagged you on my blog the other day...if you have time to play!!

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