Just popping in with a super quick post as I’m off to my summer house as I have girlfriends arriving from the UK and Australia for our annual weekend by the sea”The Balcony Girls” as we like to call ourselves haven’t been able to all get together for three years because of covid. Having a broken arm doesn’t help matters as I love to cook and take care of everyone, this time round I will with all difficulty have to let others take care of me, and being the bossy so and so I am it might be another three years before I see them again.
On to my card……
The gorgeous giraffe die is from Mr. Holtz’s colorize series I’m absolutely loving them even though there are some tiny weeny and I mean weeny pieces that tend to go missing and then turn up once I have cut them out again. My pink giraffe was coloured with distress oxides in kitsch flamingo and picked raspberry. The florals are from Spellbinders Be Bold Blooms set I love this set but once again there are some tiny pieces well actually they are all quite small and I had to cut about 100 flowers before I got the colour combo I liked. Luckily enough this card was made before I broke my arm as I would never have managed it. It’s been sitting on my desk waiting for the right challenge to come along. The wonky sentiment is also Spellbinders from sentiments by Yana Smakula hot foiled in gold.
Addicted to Stamps and More #435 are asking us to use die cuts or stencils
Inspiration Station #35 are asking us to use the photo below “Animal Kingdom” I was inspired by this photo seeing all of the animals living in harmony together.
Happy Little Stampers Anything goes with Dies
Well, that’s all from me as I have to go and give the very patient Mr. P packing instructions for my trip , this broken arm business does have some benefits wink wink.
Take care
Marie
baileyrosy 
Hope you have the most fabulous holiday with your friends, I’m sure that they will look after you just fine. As long as that wine glass stays topped up lol x
Yep they are pretty good at that
So CUTE! Thanks for joining us at HLS!
OH! Marie, you make these dies so fabulous. I LOVE the giraffe in pink, beautiful flowers too, making a Super wonderful card. Wishing you and your Gals a fabulous time, bet you don’t stop talking and having fun.
Thank you Faith we will try our best usually loads of fun
Take care of that arm and enjoy being pampered by the girls. Sounds like it’s going to be a lot of fun.
Another fantastic card. Love your adorable giraffe all decked out in pink! So fun and creative.
Thank you Trina for your lovely comment
Super cute card! Your Chick Trip sounds amazing! Beach and friends what a win! 😊
Shame I can’t get into the water because of the plaster on my arm but just being with dear friends in the sun with a ew cocktails more than makes up for it
your giraffe is pretty in pink…you make it look easy..such a lovely card! Have fun with your friends and let them take care of you, it sounds like you have been there for them! Sending healing hugs for your arm! Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Station Challenge, would love to see your work again in future challenges. Smiles, Kathy
Thank you so much for your lovely comment
Great card and kudos for keeping track of those itty bitty pieces with the broken arm! Enjoy your girl time and Thanks for sharing with us The Inspiration Station, we appreciate your support for our little challenge.
Donna
such a fun card. love those tiny pieces on the card. How cool those card is. Thank you for sharing with us at Inspiration station challenge.
Asha
dt, inspiration station station challenge
What a wonderful card Marie. I love it. I hope you have an amazing catch up with your friends and hope your arm heals soon. Take care. 🙂 Crafty Hugs x
thank you so much
Absolutely gorgeous ! Love every details on this card from the embossed leafy background to the beautiful giraffe and flowers. You may have taken time to chose your combo of colours but the result is just stunning. Hope you had a wonderful time by the sea with all your friends. Thanks so much for sharing and for playing along at ATSM.
thank you so much Izzy for your lovely comment
This card makes me smile from ear to ear, Marie! Your giraffe is just wonderful as are the flowers and I love the texture on the embossed background. You deserve a medal for tackling those tiny pieces lol! I hope you have a wonderful time with your friends and can relax into being looked after for a change.
Thanks for sharing with us at ATSM and I hope you will join us again soon.
Such a fun card and beautifully thought out as always. Love that sassy pink giraffe against the embossed background and all those gorgeous little flowers balancing out your design. Have a cracking time with The Balcony Girls – might as well milk that broken arm for all its worth!! (But seriously, hope you are coping with it okay.) Sending hugs, Vicky x
This is so darn cute, Marie! You must miss making cards so much! I’m glad you are getting together with your girlfriends after three years!! I did that in June and it was amazing. I hope you let them pamper you and I wish you good luck with getting the cast off this month and getting back to normal! Hugs, Darnell