Thankyou...

Hello, dear Blogfriends! 
Let me start by saying a big thankyou for all your kind comments regarding the mammogram.  I am delighted to say there is nothing sinister going on, it turns out I have cysts (a lot more than I realised!) which is a major relief.  I have been sick with worry, as you can imagine.  So sick, in fact, I couldn't make it to craft class on Wednesday, which I never miss, so that shows you how bad I've been.
I did have a really lovely day on Monday with the local WI who hosted a craft day.  Everybody took along something they were working on (in my case, cross stitch) and we had a wonderful lunch together.  I decided to walk home to burn off some calories!
I decided to send the hostess a little thankyou note, so this is what I made:

This stamp is from the Fresh Vintage set, and I really love it.  I totally understand that people are using this stamp a lot to go with the Everyday Enchantment paper, and rightly so, as they're designed to go together, but I feel this is a really versatile stamp which will look good no matter what ink you decide to use. 
I have actually used Rich Razzleberry, Elegant Eggplant and Old Olive.  I've obviously used the pens on the stamp, but the background is actually inked in Old Olive and it's come out a lot paler for some reason.  I really like it though.  The sentiment is from my Trendy Trees set.
I'm totally excited about my craft day tomorrow and can't wait to show you what we make.  I am actually babysitting for our neighbour that evening.  I hope the children behave, as I'll be so crafted out, I'll have no control whatsoever!
Thanks for dropping in today, and don't forget to leave a comment, I love to hear what you think. 
I'm off to see if I can make a quick Christmas card...
See you all soon,
Jane xx

Comments

  1. Stamps and Paper17 February 2012 at 18:53

    Jane you must be so relieved...I know how you feel as I have had the same thing and you cant help but worry...Hopefully now you can get on with your crafting....Yes I agree with you about this little stamp set you dont have to use the backing papers to produce a lovely card...Enjoy your craft day

    Anne

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  2. coops17 February 2012 at 21:07

    gorgeous card jane.the stamp and colours are beautiful ;D

    xx coops xx

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  3. Margaret17 February 2012 at 21:41

    That's a beautiful card, Jane. Hope that you have a great day tomorrow and don't forget to take lots of photos. Could be a scrapbook page in the making lol

    Margaret xx

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  4. Michelle18 February 2012 at 18:55

    Great card. That stamp set is so versatile isn't it. Mine came today and I am so excited. Enjoy your day and hope to hear all about it soon. Michelle x x

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  5. Jean18 February 2012 at 18:57

    Once again, tasteful and elegant. A lovely personalized thank-you, for sure.

    So glad to hear about the mammogram results. Now go out and enjoy yourself--you've earned it.

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  6. Sarn21 February 2012 at 15:55

    Yay for the good news.

    LOVE this card xxx

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  7. Marisa1 March 2012 at 15:29

    You have used the stamp to create a BG beautifully. Love the pop of colour with the frame around the focal image too. Lovely card.

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