Friday, 24 September 2010

a card and a giveaway...

Morning all....hope you have all had a good week...i am off to London this weekend with just me and my husband this weekend...time just together...i cannot wait!

Anyway...i have a few things to share with you today so bear with me...

First things first...the call has gone up for Midnight Rooster...you can see it here... i will not be re-applying but please all try out!

Next up .....i feel like i need a drum roll for this.....i made a card!!!!!!!!! please insert shocked face here. I have been suffering with a block in my creativity...i have spent the last few months banging my head ( not literally i may add) against the wall of my scrapbooking room. It has been a struggle...there have been points where i have hated being in there...i closed the door and walked away...part of me never wanted to go back in...have you ever felt like that?

Yep this has happened before but never for so long...but yesterday i went back in...sat down and made a card...




now i am not saying it is the best card i have ever done...it took me hours to make ( far too long actually) and the ideas are not yet flowing back into my brain...but it is a start i suppose.

Also here is my halloween giveaway...




i will leave this open while i am away this weekend and close it on monday morning ( uk time)...this is open to everyone regardless where you live. BUT PLEASE...if you post a comment then please come back and check to see if you have won...i have still to hear from the lady who won the pins...so will have to re do the giveaway for that again.

Have a good weekend...i know i will...i am off to Harrods!!!! not to buy anything as i dont have £100 for a packet of biscuits...lol but i love looking round that shop...full of such beautiful things...oh how the other half live!

53 comments:

Julie said...

what a beautiful card, I love the bunting - very cute.
enjoy your weekend with hubbie xxx

Papertrails by a paper lover said...

First hope you have a great time in London. shopping in Harrod's is so much fun! I like looking around on every floor. Sorry you hit a creative block. This cards looks fabulous! Maybe after a weekend away your mojo will come back? Hope so! Lots of cute items for the giveaway thanks for the chance to win!

LG said...

Hi Wendy

I am so happy you were able to make a card. We missed your gorgeous works. I hope you'll be able to relax during your weekend getaway. Have fun!

shaggyfish said...

the card is great! and harrods definitely lots of good stuff to look and see:) enjoy

Lianne Carper said...

Hope you have a wonderful weekend with the hubby! Thanks for the chance to win. We all get the creative block from time to time - I'm sure it will come back. At least I hope so, because you are uber-talented!

littlen said...

beautiful card. glad you got your mojo back. have a great weekend. would love to visit london - maybe one of these days (big sigh here).

Jayne said...

I love your blog, thank you for sharing and inspiring us, I love halloween, can't wait for this as we are having a party so will have lots of pics to scrap!!!

Carol said...

Glad you got your mojo back...your far too creative to have a block!! I enjoy your work! The Halloween stuff has me drooling!

Deanna said...

Fabulous card as always Wendy! Love the pennant banner--never would've thought to do one on a card!

Rhonda said...

Glad you are getting back your creative thoughts! Love the card. Thanks so much for the chance to win such a cute Halloween pkg. Enjoy your weekend.

PollyA said...

Have a great weekend with your husband in London! Glad to see that you are getting creative again! The halloween goodies look really fun!

Nitasha said...

OhMyGoodness, your card is as lovely as your layouts and projects! And your giveway is gorgeous too!

Anita said...

So glad to see you back in blogland again Wendy, especially as you have that gorgeous card to show us....loving the bunting across it like that and the random stitching! I hope you both have a super time in London and when you come home you find that your mojo is fully back and raring to go( it's certainly made a good start!). Loving the halloween goodies...we always enjoy halloween, its my lovely Mum's birthday so we just love to celebrate, thanks for the chance to win it.
warmest wishes Anita..xxx

loriann said...

so glad you went back into your scrapbook room. I stop by daily for inspiration! it was wonderful to stop by today and see such a beautiful card.

Anonymous said...

love your site Wendy ... and love your card - am off to see some of your other work ... to see if I can work out how to make some similar bunting ... hope you don't mind me using it as inspiration. have a lovely weekend with your hubby ... I am also having some great time with mine (youngest son now living away for his studies and eldest son although back living at home now is currently on his hols with his girlfriend). Happy days. Have never been in a position to potentially win a giveaway, so something to check back for ... however, i'll still be back to check your site as it is good viewing. all the best ... gail xx

sherree said...

your card if lovely!!! have a wonderful holiday :)

Arlene said...

Love the embossing and design. The rich colors on the white card just set it off.

I would never have known you had a creative block with the event of this card. Have a wonderful weekend - the time will fly...

April said...

What a great card! Thanks for the chance at some goodies. :)
- April W

buzzn2scrap said...

Awesome card! LOve the Halloween goodies. Enjoy London and have FUN!

Alison

mustangkayla said...

How fun for you and hubby! Enjoy your time together!

Beautiful card! What yummy goodies you have to share too! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Holly Saveur said...

Hi Wendy
Hope you two have a great time!
For me its 27 years ago since I have been to London(had an English/Spanish boyfriend for 3 1/2
years) loved it all the shopping so MUCH choice.
Marks and Spencers were one of my favs.
LOVE your card beautiful in detail and color!
I have it too that it's difficult to make a card at times ,then i look around and read blogs and feel even more that i can't make a thing...everything is so beautiful.

Rebecca said...

Hope you and your husband hae a wonderful trip! Your card is beautiful and sorry to hear your having a scrap block! I would love to be the winner of one of your great giveaways! Thanks for the chance!

Diana said...

yes, I do know about non inspiration! This card is beautiful--hope you have fun in London with your hubby! And thanks for a chance to win! :)

Anja (scrappie) said...

Enjoy your time in London have some great quality time with your hubby. And oohhh lack of inspiration is killing I know but your card is as always stunning so after your trip you'll be creating I know. And what a great give-away, thanks for the chance to win.

María Castillo said...

Hi Wendy!! Enjoy your weekend!! Your card is great, the banner looks awesome!! Thanks for the give- away!! Cheers, María

Wrightboysmum said...

The card is great and I'm glad the mojo is being restrained back in instead of wandering around. Enjoy London.

lenainwonderland said...

I hope you guys have a great trip! I'd love to visit London one day =) Glad your creative drive is back too...I know how terrible it feels to lose it sometimes. And thank you for the chance to win!

Cassie_lu said...

i think the card looks great and I really like what you did with the banner.

Aubree said...

Have a wonderful weekend in London! Will miss seeing your creations at MR but thanks for posting the call...thinking about submitting. We'll see.

Anonymous said...

Love the banner card, you have lots of beauties on your blog.
Hugs, Traci from Ga.

Ruby said...

Beautiful card, I love your style, it's so happy! Fab giveaway too! Have a wonderful time at Harrods, don't spend too much ;o)

Spardha said...

the card is soo beautiful!.. thank you soo much for the lovely giveaway!..
have fun there! :D

anet said...

What a beautiful card! So sorry to hear you will not be designing for Midnight Rooster anymore - that's how I came upon you blog. Glad I did though.

Melinda AKA medialady said...

Beautiful Card! Thanks for sharing.

Ellie A. said...

Awesome card & sweet giveaway! This weekend I will be celebrating my oldest son's 12th birthday. Have a wonderful weekend! :)

ruth said...

Your card is so sweet!!!

Betty said...

hi wendy - your card is lovely - enjoy your weekend in london - i just booked my annual christmas trip there to spend with my family. love the halloween goodies - hope i win!

LuAnn said...

Enjoy your time away - sometimes it is the perfect thing to jump start the creativity! your card turned out great - I'd love to create one that beautiful. My cards are very amateur-ish while your cards have a very elegant flair!

Denise said...

Wendy, your card is lovely! Love the colors and textures.
Thanks for a chance at the Halloween goodies. Love the fall and all things Halloween! My favorite time of year!
DeniseB

Sara said...

Wendy, I have just found you through Pencilines and I love your style, gorgeous, gorgeous stuff! I am in Suffolk, not sure if you are nearish or not? If so do you teach anywhere in the area?? Sara x

Sara said...

Wendy, I have just found you through Pencilines and I love your style, gorgeous, gorgeous stuff! I am in Suffolk, not sure if you are nearish or not? If so do you teach anywhere in the area?? Sara x

Jak said...

Love the card, especially the bunting element.

The Halloween goodies are so cute, thanks for the giveaway :)

Sarah said...

Aaw lovely card :-) And congratulation on being a guest on pencil lines this week, your LO on there is amazing! Great giveaway too, thanks for this.

Erica Hettwer said...

I'm glad you're slowly getting your mojo back. I love your work!

Anna said...

Georgous halloween embelishments Wendy and lovely card! X

Ladybird said...

Great, thanks, that's so inspiring...

Princess Danell said...

Love the Halloween goodies. Hope you have a great time at Harrods. Just walking around is fun stuff! Have a great weekend.

Fiorella said...

Absolutely lovely card!

Tanya Tahir said...

What a stunning stunning card, Wendy! I'm so glad "it's back" :)))

Mary said...

Stunning card....you are very talented.

Lan said...

What a fun giveaway! Great card. Have a great time in London.

calamityjane said...

Hope you had a great weekend!! Love your card!! Hope I'm not too late..but would love to win that Halloween giveaway!

silvia said...

Hope you had fun in London!! Cuuute card!!