There is nothing like that first cup of coffee in the morning - I love to savour it!!! I realise coffee is not everyone's thing - but it is for many of us - I am a professional coffee drinker...and love it!! I do have to say though, I have gone from 4-6 brewed cups of coffee a day down to 1, maybe 2 and that is fine...but...how true is this sentiment!?!
Another Emerson and another great sentiment - love these quirky gals - according to two of the boutiques that sell my cards they really appeal to the 40 -60 age bracket - so that put me in my place - no more denial - sigh!!
This card is for the Die cut Dreams Challenge: http://diecutdreams.blogspot.com/
which Susie and Vikki run each week - it is a lot of fun - if you haven't already checked it out - you need to! This weeks theme is Black and White....as tempting as it was to do an elegant card, which B&W just scream for, I did a CLASSIC - and there is nothing more 'classic' than Emersons!! LOL!
I have also used recycled packaging from a 'faux fur' throw rug we brought and have used the SU Eyelets Border Punch on it and I have also used an old buttin for the flower centre- so hello 2RedBananas: http://2redbananas.blogspot.com/
who are all about reuse, recycle and reduce this week! I love it when I can do more than one challenge with the one card - it's a bit of a 'buzz'. So with that in mind The Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge: http://flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com/
for this week is all about Shimmer and this card has that - I have used CE on the sunnies and the coffee cup, as well as silver and charcoal glitter pens on this gal's dress and the chair - you can't have an Emerson gal with out the bling (in my opinion!)
Thank you for looking and for your lovely comments - you make my day - and don't forget...ENJOY YOUR COFFEE!! There is more of me on my Blog: http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com/
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 GMT Views: 437
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Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Tue, Jul 21, 2009 @ 12:08 AM
Love those elegant papers with that fun image and saying , Linda! These must be flying off the shelves at the stores - really fun images and so beautifully done! That is one fancy brad / gem in your flower! Great card!
Registered: July 1, 2007 Location: small town near montreal, quebec Posts: 26677
Tue, Jul 21, 2009 @ 4:58 AM
Very pretty and as usual so funny this gal! I figure this gal would have problems without cafeine, but she is nothing like you, busy bee! Love it. TFS Linda.
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Tue, Jul 21, 2009 @ 5:37 AM
Oh, such truth in a stamp! Personally, I have just gone from a pot a day (yes!) to two cups, and right now that lovely brad you used looks just like my cup, with fine vanilla creamer swirling about....yumbly. Wonderful layout, and I love the panel in the bg and wonderful punched border. Great job sistah! LYMI
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: January 1, 2009 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 44
Tue, Jul 21, 2009 @ 11:31 AM
This is a great card - love the image and sentiment, love the flowers and the background paper. Great job reusing. Thanks for playing in 2RB's challenge.
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Registered: April 15, 2008 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 25018
Tue, Jul 21, 2009 @ 12:03 PM
Well I just love this Linda! I'm sipping my latte wondering where I'm gonna get this image to make a card for my doctor! Hah! At least she can feel gratified that I'm down to just one venti quad shot non-fat latte a day, and ice tea! That's the best I can do!
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Registered: April 22, 2006 Location: SCS in NC Posts: 20914
Tue, Jul 21, 2009 @ 7:34 PM
This is a super card Linda. I love these images. They are so fun. I don't do coffee and wish I did. It smells so good. I like it with lots of cream and sweetener but my butt doesn't...LOL. Thanks for joining in on the 2RB challenge too. Hugs.
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Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Tue, Jul 21, 2009 @ 8:54 PM
You've really made me fall in love with these Emerson Ladies. You do such a great job with them and I can see why they are selling so well!! And, all the challenges - you go, girl!! I did my first "comedic" card as a tribute to Anne Ryan. You'll have to check it out and see what you think. It was actually fun jazzing up ole Anne there with the bling and fake tan I gave her. Back to your card, I LOVE the papers you used, your coloring, and that flower treatment. What a fabulous job you always do Linda!! TFS!
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