Friday 30 September 2016

Smiles on Friday

Happy Friday!

I hope you have had a good week.  I've  certainly had a busy one.

I've been out crafting with friends,  out for lunch twice a visit from the hairdresser  who really is a friend after 10 years and hubby,s cousin came for a visit.

On Wednesday  I  was both surprised and delighted to find that  I  had won  some Tim Holtz stencils on Rachel,s blog.

I've  been having a play and this is my first card using them, together with one of Tim's Crazy Birds.  I know my new stencils are going to get lots of use.

I,m going to the craft show at Stoneleigh on Sunday with a friend.We,ve arranged to meet up there with two blog buddies I've never met before so  I'm  feeling quite excited.

I,m linking up with Annie on her Stitches in Time blog  where we share what made us smile during the week.

43 comments:

Sylvia said...

Stunning card,Barb.You've used beautiful colours.Love the cute bird.Congratulations with your stencils.Enjoy your weekend. :)

Hugs,Sylvia x

Annie said...

Sounds like you've had a lovely week Barb. Love the card you made with your new stash.
Hugs,
Annie x

meg said...

love the colours you chose Barb and that crazy bird is fantastic

Sarn said...

Congrats on your win. TERRIFIC card.

Happy Friday

Hugs, Sarn xxx

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

This is a lovely card Barb. I really like the background that you've created and it makes a perfect backdrop for the Crazy Bird. His little hat looks so cute :). Enjoy your weekend, Sandra X

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

Sorry Barb, I also meant to congratulate you on your win at Stamping Sensations, well done X

aussie aNNie said...

Cute card Barb, awesome stamp..Thanks so much for commenting on my scheduled cards while I was on vacation...appreciate this so much. Have a lovely weekend.xx
{aNNie}

brenda said...

Sounds like you really are on a roll this week Barb (about to reply to your mail). Loving the inky background and colours and the fun birdie.

B x

Glennis F said...

Super card Barb, I love those birds!

Carol L said...

What a wonderful gift - this TH stencil, and I love love love the background you created with it! How perfect to have the number #13 showing with a good luck sentiment! Love it!

Valerija said...

Lovely card. I like the fun image.
Valerija xx

Liz said...

Love this card, Barb. Great background for the lovely Crazy Bird. Have a great time at the craft fair, how exciting to meet up with some blogging buddies! xx

505whimsygirl said...

Happy Friday Barb!! So far I've resisted those adorable little birds but the more I see them the more I want them! Unfortunately I gave away my Cuttlebug and all my stencils and dies - I have no idea what I was thinking.

The young woman did do most of the artwork on her skateboard! It was a black skeleton and she added everything else. She was so sweet to talk with. I noticed her the minute she walked into the place and knew instantly that I wanted a picture. She said everyone asks her for pictures!! haaa I showed her mine and she asked me to email them to her so she must have thought they turned out quite well.

Have a wonderful time at the craft fair! It's great when you get to meet blogging buddies in person!

Hugs,
Kay

Erika said...

Hi Barb, I love your wee birdie and the background is fab. It sounds as if you have had a great week and enjoy Sunday too.
Catch you after the weekend, look forwards to hearing all about Sunday.

Hugs Erika. x

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Hi Barb, that is a brilliant card I just love those crazy birds. Thanks for the visit to mine and have a great weekend, Angela x

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

She could design for the company. I know with the Skis and Snow Boards they are always looking for new designs to decorate them and I should think the skate boards are the same. Angela x

Aquarius said...

How lucky to win some stencils and you've made really good use of them. I love Tim's crazy birds...and dogs...and cats - can't choose between them and to be honest I don't NEED any of them really!!!

Swissie said...

Lucky you! And your card is adorable!
Thank you for all times you've visited my blog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish you a nice, creative weekend! :)
Hugs,
Liv

Princess Judy Palmer said...

What a dapper bird! Great job with the stenciling. Those look like some great ones to play with.

rachel said...

sooo cool Barb - love how you used the stencils - they look wonderful! I've been using the crazy birds myself for sundays post - love them!!! Hugs rachel x

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A fantastic background for your crazy bird, I love the colours you have used.
Lorraine

Kathleen said...

Fabulous card, great background, lovely stencil and that hat on the lovely bird reminds me of my Dad.

Kath x

Tina Z. said...

lovely card with great image!

Jenny L said...

Hi Barb,
what a very brillant card, and such a very lovely design.
Hope you have a great time this weekend.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Veerle said...

Your card looks great Barb, I love it. Have fun on the craft show and with meeting your two blog buddy's. Hugs Veerle x

mamapez5 said...

Your card is fun. I met the crazy birds on Di's blog. They are not a stamp I would have chosen to buy, but I love all the things I have seen made with them. So I should look harder and think about the possibilities before discarding things, shouldn't I?
I hope you have a lovely day out at the craft show. Kate x

KT Fit Kitty said...

Wow, you have had a fun and busy week! Congrats on your win, Barb! Well done! Love how you made good use of your prize - the background you created is gorgeous! I love the look of a stencilled background but I haven't quite got the knack for it - yet! I'll have to start playing with my stencils more! Beautiful card!

LesleyG said...

Wow you have been busy, love your card, how cool to have won the stencils, and have a fab day tomorrow, how exciting! Xxx

hazel said...

Congratulations on your win Barb, I love your card.
xxx Hazel.

Stamps and Paper said...

Great little Christmas card Barb,,,just love these crazy birds

Anne

cuilliesocks said...

Hello Barb, love your fabulous fun card. Great background with those stencils and the Crazy Birds image is brilliant.
Well done on your win and enjoy the craft show, Kate x

Janice said...

Congratulations on your win Barb! I love your card, such cute birds.
Enjoy the craft show, happy shopping!
Janice x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Andorable crazy bird with his hat!! So fun! Beautiful background, too, with the inked stencil!

Elizabeth said...

Sounds like you have had as busy a week as mine was, Barb, and congratulations on your win! Your card is lovely - the background made with those new stencils is brilliant. Hope you have a great time at the craft show tomorrow - I'm sure it will be a lot of fun meeting your blogging friends. Hugs, Elizabeth xx

cotnob said...

A fabulous card Barb, a super background.
Pauline
x

Darnell said...

This is so terrific, Barb! Those stencils went to the right talented person!! Congratulations on the win! Hugs, Darnell

PJ said...

Such a cute card Barb. And how super exciting to meet up with some blog buddies. I also wanted to offer a congratulations on the exciting win.. Good for you. I think you are a gifted artist and deserve it.

Lisa Andersson said...

You´ve been busy :) congrats to the win! I LOVE your card, that background is just fantastic and I love the hat on the crazy bird, haha. It´s a super card!
Hugs, Lisa

Robyn Oliver said...

Hi Barb, yep I'm a bit late with my visits this week, sorry about that. Congrats of the win and super that you've already been able to make a card with your stencils - I'm a TH crazy birds fan too. Love your card and have a fabulous time at the craft show - super to be meeting blogger friends face to face...enjoy. Cheers Robyn

Julieanne..aka pinkjools said...

Hi Barb....What a fun card.....that image made me smile.....Well done on your win...Joolsx

Gerrina said...

That sounds like a super week and a good weekend! Great that a hobby can lead to such fine moments!
Your card is a beautiful one!

Greta said...

Super fun!

Donna said...

Love your muted background.
Fantastic. x