"We do not remember days, we remember moments." Cesare Pavese

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Time to Celebrate...

Hey there!! Saturday is over in some parts of the world, almost over in my part of the world and I'm just finally getting my Less is More post done.  Usually I get my LIM card done by noon, but today was obvisously different.  My whole week, in fact, has been different to say the least!  I worked and that always throws me off.   Add to that the fact that I was extremely tired this week, as well and that is a recipe for absolutely no mojo or crafting time!   And the challenge that Chrissie and Mandi set for us today did not help at all.  They want our card this week be related in some way to a cocktail.   I'm going to be completely honest and state up front that this challenge had me pretty stumped as to what I would do.  I tried looking up some cocktails to see if I could get inspired that way.... and got nothing.   I don't have any clever stamps that evoke a cocktail, either.   But in between taking the boys to swimming and dropping my oldest off at a birthday party I remembered that I had a set of drink stamps from DeNami Design and so I decided to go with that.  I finally got a chance to get something made with one of them this evening.




My card is a 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch square.  The drink image was stamped on white cardstock using Memento Tuxedo black ink and then colored with Copic markers (BV0000, BV01, BV13 & BV17).  I used my Quickie Glue pen to add a bit of glue to the edge of the glass and the umbrella and then added a bit of glitter.  The piece was matted using dark purple cardstock.  The sentiment is from a My Favorite Things  a la Modes set "Time to Celebrate"

Supplies:  Cardstock:  PTI white & royal velvet; Ink:  Tuxedo Black; Copic markers; Stamps:  DeNami Design & My Favorite Things; Glitter:  Art Glitter

30 comments:

Brenda said...

I would have struggled with this one! So I can understand what you went through, but you still managed to pull out a really wonderful card which is spot on for the challenge!

Scrumplescrunch said...

Just perfect for the Challenge Rosie.
A gorgeous card.
Smiles:)

Lisa Lara said...

This is awesome Rosi. I love all the white space and your black mat. The glaze on the glass is perfect.

Barb said...

It would have stumped me too, Rosie but you came up with a wonderful idea! Love this sweet card!

Chrissie said...

You always make your cards look so elegant and classy Rosemary!
It is quite something to find a challenge which posed a problem for you... however it was nothing that you couldn't overcome with ease!
This is perfect!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Linby said...

Glad you found an image- it's lovely,like the sparkle and the little umbrella.
Linbyx

Kathyk said...

This is a super card - I'd drink one of those cocktails!

Kathyk

joy said...

Cute card, Rosie!

Anonymous said...

Just perfect! Hope you're feeling better soon! xx

Jenni's Jems said...

A simple but elegant card - lovely x

Sandra said...

Beautiful card, Sandra

Andrea said...

perfect!

Saints Rule! said...

What a cute card!

Mandi said...

Fantastic as ever Rosie
No sign that your mojo had gone awol at all
Thank you as alwyas
Mandi LIM

Viv said...

I struggled too Rosemary,I know just what you mean !!!!this is a super card though, knew you could manage it with ease! hope next week is better for you and you feel less tired ((((( hugs ))))) :O) Viv xx

Christine said...

Hello Rosy,
First I will thank you for your lovely comments on my blog. Then your card, she's really stylish and oh so beautiful!
Christine

Susan said...

Great white space on this card! And...a perfect card for the challenge! I had a great deal of trouble with this one! LOL!~

Gibmiss said...

Hi Rosie
Fabulous card ....i am stuggling with this one .....gORGEOUS CARD ...
hUGS SYLVIE
XXX

Greta said...

Just right! Very effective card, Rosemary!

kingstonmama said...

Great card, Rosemary. I love your touch of sparkle and the little umbrella. :) Ann

Beryl K said...

Simple and elegant. Great card
Beryl x

Vicky Hayes said...

I thought this was a tricky one too - but you've pulled off a gorgeous sparkly little number here!

Elizabeth Allan said...

Cute and refreshing :0) I never seem to notice that your mojo is low Rosemary. You always seem to be at top speed!

GinaA said...

Great colours and I love the touch of sparkle.

Jenny said...

Stylish and CAS Rosemary, love the monochromatic look too. Denami has such a lovely hand-drawn style to their images :)
Jenny x

Lynne said...

Your card is fabulous Rosie, love this style.Definitely my kinda card.
Lynne xxx

Maureen said...

Lovely card, well done. You can view my card here Maureen........x

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

CAS perfection, love the bit of sparkle.

Michelle said...

love this cas design! you do simple with perfection!

Elise said...

I am SUCH your sista on the work thing - MAN! What a mojo-sucker! Sorry to hear you "had it, too!" LOL! But clearly, this card shows you to be in complete recovery! Well DONE!