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I have been breaking open my new Serenade cartridge, this is a really pretty one, and of course, the first thing to be cut was one of the birdcages.
The card was a ready made pre embossed one by Laura Ashley, I used quite a lot of gold mirri card, so this card really isn't my usual style at all, but I quite like it
Cricut cartridge - Serenade
Bird embossed with swiss dots folder
Bird embossed with swiss dots folder
silver beads - Michaels
aqua glitter paper - Papermania
mulberry paper rose - stash
mulberry paper rose - stash
inking - cats eye bronze
A frustrating day on some levels today - I was standing in a long queue (line) to use an ATM. Now, the one thing you know when you are waiting to use these machines, is that you will need your bank card. So how come I was the only person standing there with it in my hand? I swear one woman had to decant the entire contents of her handbag, (that was the size of a small suitcase), on the pavement (sidewalk). People have climbed Mount Everest with less equipment than she was carrying around with her. She practically got a round of applause when she eventually located her card. Then the next man had a bit of a problem, the machine kept spitting the card back at him, I felt quite sorry for him, he was all red with embarrassment, and eventually slunk away, cashless. Of course, the woman in front of me didn't want a quick fiver out of the machine, no, she needed to know her balance, order a new cheque book, I'm guessing that she ordered a Chinese takeaway at the same time.....................
I think it's me, I probably dropped my tolerance on the pavement when I had to rummage in my bag to find my bank card (the card I was holding for twenty minutes was my library card)
See you tomorrow
wow en stunning.....love that birdcage cut....and love your story...like me obviously not tolerant of standing in a queue...hugs kath xxxxx
ReplyDeleteWow Enfys, Stunning card and so elegant. Love it. I avoid ATM's like the plague. I had a good chuckle at the library card, what book did it spit out:)
ReplyDeleteMarion
OMG that is hysterical! hahahahaha
ReplyDeleteBless you lil heart. (hug)
The card is beautiful. *BIG smile*
Very pretty Enfys, the little bird cage is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI guess we're all guilty of being impatient when standing in a queue - I mean we're wasting good crafting time lol
anne x
Enfys you are hilarious, wonder how much I could get with my library card lol. Mind you I did try to pay for something in M & S with my sainsbury points card lol. Love this card, I do like using mirri board and I find this whole card very stunning.
ReplyDeletePinky
ohhh I love your card!!!You are sooo lucky I want the Serenade card sooooo bad!!!
ReplyDeletePerfect papers that you used!
hugs
Brenda
he he he you have made me giggle, beautiful card as well, makes me wish I hadn't sold my machine now!!!! boooo
ReplyDeleteOh Enfys you poor love, I had those machines and keep away from they with as much will as I can, and leave that to my hubby to do.
ReplyDeleteI do love your gorgeous card, those birds are beautiful, its a simple but stunning design. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxxxx
Hi Enfys,
ReplyDeleteLove the ATM story! Thanks for the laugh. BTW, love your cards too :-)
Ohhh wowww Enfys,what a beautiful card,so chique.
ReplyDeleteHugs Riet.xx
Sorry it was a bit of a crummy day but WOW! What an amazing card!
ReplyDeleteOh Enfys, this card is stunning!!!! I also love love the "tweet" card, it is adorable, but I am undecided, my love for your beautiful creations, or the fact that your stories make me laugh and giggle so much (pretty much the same thing I know, but at least I wasn't sipping my coffee when I read the end of your ATM story!!!).
ReplyDeleteI love the face painting post as well, Kiki looks so cute, and um, so does Mom...ahhh, the things we do for our children!!! LOVE IT!
Have a fantastic day Envys!
*hugs*
Lisa Sturgill
Stunning card Enfys, love the use of Mirri card, really gives the look of a pure gold cage.
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh at your story and the library card, so funny.
hugs
Kaye x
The card STUNNING...love the bird cage and your story is hilarious!
ReplyDeleteEnfys, your cards never cease to amaze me, this one is simply stunning. And, your stories never fail to bring a smile to my face. thanks .... hugs, eileen
ReplyDeleteLol!! Get cash back instead Enfys! NO queues then! Oh you made me smile!
ReplyDeleteStunning card, I love it, the gold looks so perfect.
Keryn x
Love the card, really classy and your story is priceless! I laughed out loud at the library card!
ReplyDeleteI love your ATM story! I can't tell you how many times I've tried
ReplyDeleteto pay for something with my library card, and somehow I always
get found out!!! Your birdcage
card is very beautiful.
Thanks for you humor as I need a
pick me up often!
-Maryellen
Atlanta, GA
Love the card - it is outstanding. Love the gold paper, too. Nice to have a laugh to start the morning.
ReplyDeleteEnfys ... I really really like this card. That's one cart I don't have and want badly ... see what I am missing out on!!! But at least I can drool over your delightful creations with it! *wink*
ReplyDeleteHugz,
♥Carol♥
Love the birdcage!! Love the ATM story!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love your stories! They always put a smile on my face. Adorable card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card...love the bird cage!
ReplyDeleteI love your stories EN. they always give me a chuckle to start my day. The card is STUNNING! LOVE the shiny wings! Just beautiful! xxD
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely brilliant - the card and the story, lol. Sounds just like me. Card is fab
ReplyDeleteHugs
Suzanne x
What a BEAUTIFUL card! I love EVERYTHING about it!!!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Emma:)
oh you know how to make a girl laugh!!... but we do love a queue and a tut every now and again!!
ReplyDeleteyour card is stunning, so very elegant!!
vanessa xx
You really need to write a book. Your stories are just too funny! the card is very elegant & I really like that gold.
ReplyDeleteLMBO and i thought i was funny!
ReplyDeletebut i do know, your cards are GORGEOUOS!!!!! and this one is no exception! absolutely gorgeouos!
hugs ♥
Your library card!!! How funny! Well at least you weren't alone...But I'm sure you left all your scrappy stash at home, so you didn't have a lot of 'stuff' in your bag.
ReplyDeleteI love your card. I've been wondering about that cartridge. I love the mix of birds and butterflies on my projects. So I've been thinking of checking it out. Problem is....it would be added to an already loooooong list! Have a great day!
It just occured to me... that's probably why our libraries have gone to a key card system. I mean a small card you keep on your key ring. They use a scanner like at the grocery store. It's small and all the other, similar cards, are different shapes and/or colors. So there's no confusion.
ReplyDeleteWhen they first gave it to me, I thought "Oh joy, another thing to add to my already bulging key ring!"(The thing could be classified as a lethal weapon!) But it didn't take long for me to figure out that I no longer have to carry anything except my book bag, and my key ring into the library! Hooray for progress!
LOL funny story! Your card is so pretty. I came across some metalic paper while cleaning my room. I will use it to cut a birdcage. :) Love all your ideas.
ReplyDeleteROFL.. oh Enfys you are just too funny. And I absolutely love that bird cage... I will laugh all day about your ATM experience .
ReplyDeleteIts beautiful Enfys, I love the birdcage!!
ReplyDeleteClairexx
Oh my goodness! This card is stunning, I love it!
ReplyDeleteI don't have much patience, I don't think I would have done as well as you waiting in that line. LOL!
This card is so lovely. The colors are perfect.
ReplyDeleteI love your card, and this cricut cartridge. Provo-craft, must of seen me coming when they designed this one. Love the birdcages.
ReplyDeletethis is truly fabulous...
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always so beautiful and you make them look so easy to do. Ever let me need to be in just a bit of a hurry and I will end up in the same kind of line you were in.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, totally jealous you have this cart ;-) I so want it!
ReplyDeleteAnd I LOVE your card!!! LOVE your birdcage, it's gorgeous, love the paper you used :-) TFS!!!
-Samantha (Wife2TJ)
Enfys, this is such a wonderful card... your card stock choice is perfect for the birdcage. I really want the Serenade cartridge, but absolutely refuse to pay the ebay price. I'm hoping ProvoCraft takes pity and releases it in the US soon. Loved your ATM story. Just recently I was at BP trying to purchase gasoline at the pump, becoming increasingly frustrated that my card wouldn't work. I was about to go inside and confront the poor girl working at the counter when I realized that I was trying to buy gas with a restaurant gift card! I blame it on stress ... not age.
ReplyDeleteJo xx
The card is so cute and the ATM story is too funny.
ReplyDeleteTell Kiki she looks so cute and she's a wonderful face painter.
Hugs
Cec
Such a beautiful card and I hope your day went better. You did have me smiling with your detailed analogy of the ATM line. Why do people do that anyways...wait until the last minute to start digging.
ReplyDeleteSweet Dreams.
~Tonya
this is an amazing card.... i absolutely love it...
ReplyDeleteLaura
Love this card...birdcage so elegant...I love the story you told..sorry you had a bad day though...I hate standing in line too...I do try to have my stuff ready too...doesn't always work out well, sometimes..TFS
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Love, love, love it!
ReplyDeleteYour card is sweet...Your story is FUNNY.....Yep...I have actually been every single character in your story at one point in time...LOL....But you know it is bad when your mom looks around for her glasses for an hour calls you up in tears and you tell her to check on her head..YEP! That is exactly where they were....Poor MOM...Hugs, Krista
ReplyDeleteHi Enfys, I had to stop by your blog and see if there was any new stories and you didn't disappoint me. Got a good chuckle out of the library card. You are too funny. Thanks for the smile.
ReplyDeleteYour friend, Theresa in KY :0)
OMG I forgot to comment on your beautiful card also. Silly me, I love it. I need to get that cart. Thanks again for the story.
ReplyDeleteTheresa in KY
Such a gorgeous card, dear Enfys.
ReplyDeleteReally fantastic.
Hugs
Melodie
What an elegant card, Enfys! I think the gold mirror card looks stunning! I now remember why I don't use ATM's!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS GORGEOUS GORGEOUS!! And so sweet!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
A stunning card and a funny story! It is amazing how many people have trouble with cards, at least twice a day someone will to pay me with a tesco club card when I am infact working at Hobbycraft??? Love love love your card x x x
ReplyDeleteThis is so stunning!
ReplyDeletelove tasha xx
You have a beautiful blog, and I've loved everything I've seen!
ReplyDeleteI'll see you again soon!