Wednesday 25 April 2012

Waste Not Wednesdays wk16

It's week 16 of my little Waste Not Wednesdays challenge, here to encourage you to dust off all that forgotten, unused or neglected stash and get it on a card :o)  My card's a bit boring I'm afraid, but I'm quite pleased that it's made entirely with old/ unused stash...



The image and sentiment are from an Elzybells set - I've got loads of their stamps, and lots of them are still unused (like this one was), but I still wish I'd bought even more of them before they closed... I miss Elzybells!  Coloured with promarkers and flexmarkers.  The papers are Dovecraft, the flower, button and twine are from my stash, and the pink trim is... oh... at least 3yrs old.  One of those things I just had to have but it never gets used - I've got it in blue as well, and there's quite a lot of it!

I'm entering my card for the following challenges:

Hubby's still not too good... he saw the doc this morning and they gave him some anti-sickness medication, because one of his antibiotics isn't agreeing with him but he needs to stay on it.  And his blood pressure was even higher than on his last visit - 190 over something... although the doc strangely didn't seem as concerned as he was on Monday.  So we went to the chemist again, got his new prescription and went home... we'd been home about half an hour when the doc rang and asked if he could come back in!  They now wanted to do some tests because of the high blood pressure... So back we went this aft, and hubby now has to spend most of tomorrow at the hospital having more tests.

So I apologise for being a bit rubbish lately - I'm trying to keep up with you all, but I'm not getting much craft or blogging time with a poorly hubby around all week!  The challenge is 'just for fun' again this week - I'm thinking of having a little prize for the first week of every month though, think that might work :o)  Hope you all have a lovely evening, see you soon!

55 comments:

Joey said...

Gorgeousness Lisa, I love this, I loved the Elzybells stamps too, would have gotten round to getting some eventually had they not gone, love the colours on this. Joey xx

Liz McGuire, said...

Hope hubby is on the mend soon. This is a very pretty card - love that sentiment!

Liz x

Unknown said...

Love the idea of using waste up on Wednesday.
Lovely card.
Hope everything goes ok at hospital tomorrow x

amanda stokes said...

Hi Lisa,
Gorgeous card,i love elzybells images too,only have a few myself and would have bought more if i'd known they were going to close too.fab image and sentiment
Hope hubby feels better soon :) xx

Anonymous said...

Oh I do hope hubby feels better soon, you must be very worried! Love your card though, a great image and lovely colours! Thanks for joining us at Divas too!
Helen x

Sue said...

Hi hun
lol what a fab image & great sentiment totally agree with it, great colour combo, fab papers, sue,x

Unknown said...

Hi this is so super cute. I so love this image

heidy said...

Hi Lisa hope hubby is on the mend soon hun!!
Love your card,it's just so funny!
XXX Heidy

Anonymous said...

Oh Lisa, I do think Pav has been messed around. Is he on Clarithromycin tablets? They're what I had and they made me feel sick. When I asked about changing them I was told they were the best ones for pneumonia (I know they haven't said that's what Pav's got, but it makes me wonder). You must be so worried, and poor Pav must feel so awful! I hope they sort him out tomorrow.

Your card is gorgeous and I love the stamp and sentiment.I miss Elzybells too.
xxx

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

What a great card Lisa I love the image and what a shame they have closed. How true is the sentiment!!

Janette said...

Oh Lisa hope your O/H is ok sweetie, don't worry about blogging hun, family first....
Love your card, I think it's fabulous....

Take care hun.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Debs M said...

great card...i only found out about it as it was closing.
Sorry to hear you're hubby is unwell, hope he has a speedy recovery x

Catherine said...

This is gorgeous, just love that sentiment. Hope hubby feels better soon....

Lisa said...

Hi Lisa, Gorgeous card! Love this image. Sorry to hear hubby is still not well ... hope he feels better soon.

Lisa x

carrie-lee said...

lovely design sentiment is fab xxx

Jenny said...

I love the elzybellls stamps too and this is such a fun image... Great sentiment :0)
I've just caught up with your last post and today's, Lisa.....
Hope they can help make your hubby feel better, sounds like he's having a rough time of it at the moment :0(
Jenny x

Carol said...

Great card Lisa, love the image and sentiment. Hope they get hubby sorted soon. Carol x

gina g said...

Gorgeous card Lisa such a cute image and pretty papers.

I hope they sort out your hubbies high blood pressure and that he's soon feeling better hun.
Take care luv gina xx

Angélique said...

Fantastic card! Miss Elzybells as well and also wish I purchased more ;)

Hope your hubby will be better soon!

The Crafty Blonde said...

Fab card, love the image and brill sentiment. Hope your hubby is feeling better soon.
Lyndsey xx

Kat said...

This is lovely Lisa, sometimes simple works really well as it does here. I don't have much from Elzybells but I love them too.

Hope hubby's feeling better soon. Sounds like he's not a happy bunny at all!

Kat xx

Kelly Schelske said...

What a super cute card Lisa!

Hope hubby feels better soon and the tests tomorrow give some answers:-)

Hugs, Kelly

Amanda said...

Fab card Lisa, I didnt buy this set and am now wishing I had, so miss elzybells. Ho hubbie feel better soon. Hugs, Amanda x

Kim said...

Lisa I hope your husband gets better soon!
Your card is definitely not boring, I think it is rather cute!

Lorraine said...

Your card is just adorable, Lisa! I love that stamped image and the sentiment and the colors you used. Sending prayers out that everything goes okay with your husband. and hugs to you!

debby4000 said...

Oh this is so cute Lisa and gorgeous too. Hope Hubby feels better soon.
luv
Debby

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card, so cute hope hubby is better soon, Mary x

Digi Stamp Boutique said...

Hope hubby feels better soon...xx

Love this card Lisa...as far as I know Elzybells are now designing thro Penny Black....I've seen a couple aready....I loved them too.

I'm happy to do prize for this btw.

xx

Aileen said...

Hi Lisa, hope Hubby is on the mend. Love your card and the sentiment is fab with the image. x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Aw poor hubby, yiu take care of him and hope he is better soon. Very sweet card.

Riti said...

Gorgeous Card there Lisa...
I'm sorry your Hubby isn't feeling too well. I hope he gets well soon !!
Take care of him....

Hugs,
Riti

Riti said...

ooops I forgot to mention that I have taken up this challenge here. And for the unused items that I have used on my card is the Neon colored cardstock which has been lying around in my craft room since years. Glad I used it..

Hugs,
Riti

Alyce Kit and Clowder said...

Lisa this is so super cute!! Love the image and all of the colours and layout are adorable :) Aww hope hubby is feeling better soon...that is terrible! I got my goodies today too!! Yay - thanks so much - they are awesome! I don't even think we get those little round things in Australia so that is super cool :D

coops said...

gorgeous card lisa.fab image and i love the fun sentiment and colours.
i hope all goes well for your hubby today.

xx coops xx

Jackie said...

A beautiful card and I love the sentiment :o)
Jackie xx

Mary J said...

Hello Lisa! I love Elzybells too - I think she has done some designs for Penny Black so hopefully there will be lots more!

Such a sweet card (if you pardon the pun!) - love those papers and the ribbon!

Christine L said...

Hi Lisa

Gorgeous card... love that image and such a funny sentiment! Made me smile anyway...

OOooh I do hope your hubby is on the mend soon..... glad they are doing tests to find out what's up then they can sort him out and get him back to tip top condition!

And don't worry about blogging.... it shouldn't be a pressure when you have other things on your mind.

Big Hugs
Christine x

Nannieflash said...

Oh dear Lisa, so sorry to hear hubby is going through the mill, I do hope they discover whats going on, good luck for your hospital visit tomorrow. I love your card that image is just gorgeous. hugs Shirleyxxx

DesignerDiva said...

Lisa your colouring is always amazing! This is so gorgeous and I love that you made it all out of unused stash!
Thanks for playing along at Diva's this with your 'Buttons & Bows' and good luck with the challenge
Hugs Laurie x

Donna Mosley said...

Gorgeous card Lisa, love the image and so beautifully coloured as always. Hope Pav feels better soon.

Donna x

Little K Smith said...

Oh love this card Lisa! A fab image and design and I love the sentiment too! :D
Hope your hubby gets better very soon, take care hun :)
Kelly.x

xxxtglxxx said...

LOL!! :) Awesome sentiment and image Lisa! I think this looks fabulous hun - definately NOT boring, its brilliant! :)

hugs

xxalisonxx

Heather said...

A fabulous catd Lisa, your image is so sweet and I lovr the sentiment.
Do hope your Hubby's soon better.

So great you could join us at Simon Says Stamp challenge

Heather xx

melsanford said...

Fab card! Love the image and sentiment :-) I hope your hubby is well again very soon. Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

Unknown said...

Hi Lisa, just catching up with blogworld myself. So sorry to see that your hubby isn't well. Horrible spending the day at hospital having tests - been there, done that!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery for him.

Oh and a gorgeous card as well - not boring at all, just another of your clean lined beauties!

I liked Elzybells as well, but never brought that many as I could never think what to do with the images. My colouring skills weren't that good then and I wasn't sure how to colour.

Sarah

Michelle Short said...

Gorgeous card Lisa, I love the colours and I miss Elzybells too! Love that pink trim. Hope your hubby is ok, sending get well thoughts xx

Laura Bradley said...

Lovely as always Lisa! And perfect colouring! I got some of that paper you recommended, it is fab! Thanks for joining us at Divas. Laura x

Lily Anuska said...

Lisa Sweet card in every way. Cute image and sentiment. Have a nice weekend. Lily

Annie said...

Gorgeous card Hun, love your image and sentiment!

Hope your hubby is feeling better soon

Hugs Ann x

Jules said...

Oh dear Lisa .. .. poor hubby!!

He is more important than blogland that's for sure.

I hope he is starting to make some improvement now.

Your card is lovely. Great colouring. I too miss Elzybells!!

Love Jules xx

rosie said...

absolutely fab card Lisa. love the image and the sentiment x

Lori Barnett said...

I miss Elzybells too! I have a TON and they really need some lovin' :) Your card is sooo CUTE!

Linda said...

What an awsome card, it all ties together perfectly!

Thanks for play with us at The Squirrel and The Fox!!

Hugs,
Linda xx

Mandy said...

Gorgeous card Lisa, so cute and I love that setiment, I was an Elyzbells fan too.
Poor Pav I hope he is feeling better now hun.
Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp
hugs Mandy xx

Tammy said...

Praying for you AND your hubby!!! BORING??? no way---your card is uber cute!! I love it!!! Everything about it---the way you colored the super cute image and sentiment, the ribbon, the cardstock:) You did a super job!! Thank you for sharing and for allowing me to pray for you;) be blessed
~Beyond Measure
Tammy
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