It's called EWS. I have good days and bad, the symptoms come and go, but it's hit me pretty hard today.
I'm going to need a lot of therapy.
Or possibly chocolate.
Actually, better make that a lot of chocolate (and never mind the 'possibly').
So EWS, is 'Embellishment Withdrawal Syndrome'.
The symptoms are clearly present in today's card, which features no embellishments whatsoever.
Not one.
Nothing.
Nada.
Nicht.
Not even any of my beloved pearls. (yup, I've got it bad)
(OK there's maybe a little stitching, but that doesn't count, right?)
Crafty Little Fairies' new challenge is 'use only one designer paper', so despite the lack of, well, anything, it actually fits that theme perfectly.
I've gone all 'Jen Nelson' on you all of a sudden!!! I love her style, but get the twitches when I try it myself.
So, take a peek while I nip off to find some chocolate to help me recover from today's bout of EWS.
This is also my final challenge with the Crafty Little Fairies, after 12 months on the team. I've created with some lovely ladies, and loved every challenge, but it's time to move on. I hope to see you play along with us this month.
Card Recipe:
- Image - Time Flies by Lili of the Valley
- Typed Sentiment (Wendy Medium font)
- Colouring - Distress Ink Reinkers
- Cardworks Card base
- Lili of the Valley Promises Paper Pad
- The Langton watercolour paper
- Stazon Ink Pad
- Crystal Glamour Dust
- Glossy Accents
- Simon's Monday Challenge - Finishing Touch (Glitter!)
- Allsorts Challenge - A Stitch Up
- NordSalten Hobby Club - CAS
- Sparkles - Things with Wings
Annette
xx
16 comments:
Oooh you brave girl! Beautiful card. I need a lie down in a dark room if I try CAS. Fab papers and beautifully coloured image. Squirrel will be proud!! Supe card hun. Hugs, Jayne xx
And Squirrel is indeed proud! You can see the paper, the stitching and front and centre is that beautiful image so prettily coloured. LOVE IT!! Hugs xx
Annette I think you should embrace the symptoms of EWS when you have them because this card is fabulous!
A large glass of red may help too!! With or without embellishments it's a fab card!! xx
Love your creation! Thank you for sharing it with us at Allsorts and good luck in the challenge.
It's Friday tomorrow and then you will have the weekend to recover. Just keep strong! Gorgeous card and love this pretty image. Beautifuly coloured of course. Hugs, Carol S.xx
your withdrawal has produced a stunning clean and simple card. The fairy is amazing and adorable. Wonderful creation. Take it easy the therapy sessions are tough to get through but you will learn coping techniques for your EWS. Thanks for sharing with us at Sparkles Forum Challenges. Caz
There is no pearls, but it is beautiful as usual. Caught my attention the lack of clouds of background, I love the cloud in your execution. But the a whole again wonderful. I love your work, all!
LOL I laughed out loud at your EWS symptoms... I have trouble putting embellies ON nevermind leaving them off!! But you've made a wonderful job of this CAS card... and you're right, I don't think the stitching does count!
Hugs
Christine x
Gorgeous card, adorable stamp.
Thank you for sharing at Allsorts ' Its a Stitch up' Challenge and hope you will be back tomorrow for the new challenge x Susan x
Love your colouring, especially the way the ground fades out. I'd love you to reply and let me know more detail of the watercolour paper you use - is it hot-pressed? You seem to have a beautifully clear stamped image and wonderful colouring, which is something I've struggled with on w/c paper. Thanks :)
very sweet card! The colouring is great and the glitter touches perfect. Thank you for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog!!
Even though CAS style gives you the 'twitches', Annette, no-one would know if you didn't 'fess up! This is beautiful, and your colouring is lovely (as always).
Hugs,
Jennifer. x
P.S. We will miss you on our Fairy team!
Thank you so much for joining us at Sparkles Monthly Challenges for our 'Things with wings' challenge.
Happy crafting.
Hugs Helen P (DT) xx
Cute card! Thanks for joining our challenge at NSHK. Hugs Rita
Well, I hope the EWS wasn't too bad because the resulting card is delightful! You really challenged yourself with 1 DP AND no embellies... and you nailed it :-)
We'll miss you at Crafty Little Fairies too.
Big hugs, Kat xx
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