Sunday 10 May 2009

Sketch saturday


I needed to make a card for hubbys uncle so looked for a sketch I liked - well might as well do a challenge! Found sketch saturday so had a go. Image from Calre Curds fellas range, coloured with promarkers. Card blank papermania and papers stampin up. Large button from stash and the smaller ones are stampin up too. Great Sketch I really enjoyed it.

Had a visit from sister in law and her hubby last night and Grandad too. We had a takeaway curry which was lovely mmmmmm. A lovely sociable evening although what was the nicest thing was how much they fussed both James and Meghan encouraging them to play the piano and generally showing lots of interest in them and their lives. Both of them shone at the attention and it was lovely to see James laughing and smiling again after the disappointment from Goldsmiths. They chatted to him about his options and provided him with a good sounding board. This sounds like we dont but im sure every parent recognises that their kids take more notice of advice from others after all we are only mum and dad and what do we know! I think this evening provided James with a good perspective on what to do next and he is able to move on to the next hurdle with his confidence restored if still a little dented. I thanked them all as they left - they just behaved so naturally but their love and care meant even more than usual last night. Thanks Linda, Stu and Harry you are my heros today :0)

9 comments:

  1. Oh this is a great post to read - family are so good most times ah!
    Oh yes should tell you I've found Jo!!
    Sue

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  2. This is a lovely card Janet. Great image and the papers and colours are so crisp and vibrant, I love it. Pleased to hear you had a good evening and that it gave you all a lift after your disappointment.
    Hugs
    Pat xx

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  3. love the card, glad james is feeling a little more postive. Bee

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  4. Fab male crd janet, love this image. Thanks for joining us this week at SS.. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
    Hugs
    Tracie :)x

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  5. Great cards Janet and the lace looks different again, I coloured some broder anglaise last night and quite like the look. Glad you had a good night. Sounds like there was a lot of luv buzzin around.
    x Michelle

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  6. Great card Janet I love the papers you have chosen to go with the image so funky! Hugs Pascale

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  7. This is a great male card...I always find them soooo hard to do...and you've done such a great job.

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  8. Oh what a gorgeous card, I fall in love with this image the more
    Thanks for joining us this week at SS !!
    Hugs COCO

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Thanks for taking the time to stop by and look at my bits and pieces. If you leave a comment I can pop over to yours and have a peep at your work too.