Exciting News!

Happy New Year, everyone!  I hope you're all coping with this windy weather.  It's been horrendous here, with the roof of the horses' field shelter hanging off!
Anyway, something quite exciting to tell you, that revolves around this card:
I made this for my friend Michelle, as I know she loves lilac and purple and thought it went really well with this stamp called Cold Crisp Kisses from Little Claire Designs .  It's beautiful to colour in, it fascinated me in all sorts of colours.  The sentiment is from Little Claire's, too.
Then, on the Little Claire's blog, just before Christmas, they asked for people to send in cards they'd made using LC stamps, so I sent in this one and this one:

I got some lovely comments on their blog, and then, to top it all, yesterday I read that they are going to give a prize to everyone whose cards were shown, so I get to pick a stamp!  What a great way to start the New Year.  I am so thrilled.  I've actually had a look and I'm dithering between two stamps, so it's time to make my mind up and go and choose.
Back soon, everyone!
Jane xx

Comments

  1. Michelle4 January 2012 at 19:53

    Congratulations and how exciting! You deserve to win a prize, the card is even more beautiful in the flesh. I'm so pleased for you x x

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  2. Enfys4 January 2012 at 21:07

    Brilliant! Well done Jane, your cards are lovely.
    Happy new year
    hugs
    Enfys x

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  3. Margaret5 January 2012 at 00:16

    WooHoo! well done :o)

    Margaret xx

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  4. coops5 January 2012 at 12:01

    stunning cards jane.your colours and designs are really gorgeous and i love the images :D
    well done on your win :D

    xx coops xx

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  5. Bonnie5 January 2012 at 15:45

    Congratulations Jane! Both of these are beautiful cards. How exciting to win new stamps.

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  6. Vicky Hayes5 January 2012 at 20:29

    What a great way to start the year Jane! Have fun choosing! Vicky x

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  7. Ann Schach6 January 2012 at 05:17

    Awesome, Jane! It's always fun to get new stamps! And the top card is gorgeous, by the way!

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  8. Sarn6 January 2012 at 10:02

    Congratulations!

    Love both the cards you've shown. I got the LC Cold Crisp Kisses stamp for Christmas and haven't played with it yet.

    Happy New Year to you x

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  9. Jean6 January 2012 at 23:28

    Way to go! Congratulations. Picking the right stamp will be hard, but I'm sure you're up to it. *LOL*

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  10. Mimi and Tilly12 January 2012 at 12:24

    Congratulations, what a lovely way to start the year! Your cards are absolute works of art. I hope you had a lovely Christmas and new year. Wishing you a amgical 2012. Em x

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