Tuesday, 12 March 2019

All the Jazz!

Hello Everyone, I hope all is well with you and are having a good day..perhaps you are having stormy weather, we are and the rain is lashing against the windows. Great to be indoors!!

Been trying to get some housework done as I'm feeling a bit better, but it's slow going as my energy levels are low, so it's just a wee bit done then a rest then another bit. 
I managed to get to choral practice last night, but was there only in body and not song, too much pressure on my throat, so just had to mime, but at least I was there to hear any instructions there was.

Thank you all so much for the lovely comments on my last project, and a warm welcome to my latest Follower...Faith from Daffodil cards. I hope you will continue to like what I do and pop in often.

I have a card for our friend Stewart's 70th birthday, he is a jazz lover and he and Alistair goe to the Edinburgh Jazz Festival every July,
I found this fab image on the Net and thought it perfect for the card, as musicians look a bit like Acker Bilk and one of Stewart's favourite bands. The other images are from one of the Creative Stamping magazines out last year, I just cut them out to make embellishments. I hope he will like it. His birthday has come and gone, but as he is in New Zealand won't find the card on the mat till he get's home in April. 

Well, it's gotten so dark now, lights will have to go on, and it's only after 3.30.  That's me for now, take care and see you soon

36 comments:

brenda said...

We have the same dreadful rain Kate, been lashing it down all day, he dogs don't want to go out and Poppy the terrier has been under my desk all day. Your card with that super Jazz image sounds just perfect for your friend. Keep war, I found Manuka honey and lemon a great remedy when I had it, it's a tad expensive but well worth it and very good for the immune system as well.

B x

dutchess said...

Hi Kate...that’s a great card...my hubby is into jazz and that image would be perfect for him too.....we have a really windy cold day today after lashing rain this morning,weather warnings out for tonight so just like you staying in ,keeping warm and dry and doing some more sorting out in my craft room.....hugs xxxx

Christine Harrop said...

Hi Kate, As son as I saw the image of your card, before I even read your post, my immediate thought was Acker Bilk! I used to love him when I was younger. I'm sure he will love it. Like you we are having it pretty rough with winds and rain so it's a fine time to be tucked up inside. Glad you are feeling better. Take care. Hugs Christine xx

Dortesjs said...

Love your beautiful card - hope you are better now and your energy levels are high by now

Marlene Atkinson said...

Sorry I haven't been around, there isn't enough hours in the day, so pleased your cold is getting better. Your cards are so pretty and I love the colours. Marlene

Margarets designer cards said...

Fabulous image for someone who loves Jazz.
It makes a brilliant card for him
We have had heavy rain and gale force wind too. And there’s more coming, hope you stay safe

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

Love your musical themed card Kate and the way that you've embellished it. It's been raining here for the last few days and it's been very cold again. I think we were spoiled in February with all that sunshine. Take care of yourself. Crafty hugs, Sandra x

Mac Mable said...

Yes lashing with rain with us to x
What a thoughtful and unique card. Loving the layout and the design. I am sure he will love it x
Take it easy and sending hugs x

meg said...

Brilliant card Kate love the warm colours in the image and your fabulous embellishments, Only 50 miles away but we've had glorious sun shine, some high winds but no rain yet, hope you are feeling a bit better today, take care x

Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog said...

A very neat jazz card!

Jenny L said...

Hi Kate,
yes we too have lashings of rain today and lots of windy weather.

I love your wonderful card and it's so wonderfully created.
Love the 70 in form of the record.
I too turned70 on Satruday it was definitely a good year. LOL.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Wendy L said...

Wonderful card Kate,
Now I feel like I am starting with a cold, yuk, xxx

Lorraine said...

A fabulous musical card Kate. Great image
Lorraine x

Rainey's Craft Room said...

I've had to go out twice today and got soaked both times :( Hoping for the better weather to come soon.
A super card for your friend, what a fabulous image for him, he's sure to love it.
Lorraine

Mia said...

Take care of yourself, Kate. At least until you are completely well.
I love your beautiful card, my friend. It is perfect for a jazz lover. Hugs!!!

Pink Rose said...

Hi Kate what a beautiful musical card,we are in our Autumn here so we havent had much rain yet,keep dry my friend and i hope you have a wonderful day xx

Lisa said...

Wow, this is so gorgeous!! I love the image!! The colors are beautiful!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Peanut said...

Oh my!!! What a fun fun fun card, Kate! Love it.
Sorry I haven't been around much. Life is a little bumpy and my crafty mojo is rather temperamental as a result. Hope you are well. xxx

MiamiKel said...

Kate, this is adorable! I love the musical theme - very creative! I can almost hear the music! xx

aussie aNNie said...

Kate a really fabulous card, Your friend will absolutely adore this.x

Jannet said...

We have gusting winds and rain here too! A wonderful Jazz Card Kate, I am certain he will love it ! Take it easy hope you keep feeling better xx

Linda Simpson said...

Such a fabulous card, love the theme too. We have had some really horrendous rain and windy storms here in my part of the UK. Stay safe my friend.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Anne said...

The card is fab Kate, that image is perfect for Stewart and I love how you've 'jazzed' it up!
This awful bug takes some time to get over, I hear of people being ill for nearly 4 weeks so take it easy xx
Anne x

MiamiKel said...

Oh Kate, I hope you have great weather soon! Being in the Highlands, I imagine it to be beautiful (but probably not like in the movies!) Love your musical themed card - super jazzy! xx

Águeda said...

Que bonita Kate, el disco de vinilo y el gramófono me encantan. Felicidades, besos y feliz semana

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Glad you are feeling better but not overdoing it. It takes time to get right, my cough is almost better but still not gone completely, over two months now. Your card is perfect for the occasion, great image, so colourful

Jules said...

Hi Kate

Pleased you are starting to see some improvement.

I have a friend who has been struggling with the same for weeks. She has ended up sleeping in a chair for ages because every time she lay down in bed she would just cough and cough. Thankfully she is back in her bed now though and showing signs of improvement.

Loving your card. That is one fabulous image. You did well to find that. Just perfect.

Rubbish weather here this morning. We have a mini river flowing down the road!!

Love Jules xx

Karen Dunbrook said...

what a fun card...love the whimsical look of the images.
x Karen

cotnob said...

A super card Kate, such a fabulous image and your embellishments are perfect. I created cards for Creative Stamping using those stamps - seems like a long time ago!
I'm so pleased that you are feeling a bit better, take it easy though.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

rachel said...

A wonderful image Kate - what a great find! Love it! Hugs rachel xx

Donna Ellis said...

Hi, Kate! Stewart is going to love this brightly colored jazz creation! I especially like the feel that they have either been playing all day "long into the night" or... that they have been playing all night long and only realized that the sun is emerging! Fantastic! hugs, de

Mrs A. said...

Oh yes the image is just like the Ackerr Bilk players. The extra cutouts on the card compliment it perfectly. Hugs Mrs A.

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Lovely card! I have the magazine stamps too, and your card is so inspiring!
Hugs, so glad you are well now

Sally H said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Kate! I love it and I am sure he will too. We have had some very windy days and squally showers, but it doesn't sound as bad as it has been for you x

Sue said...

Colorful and bright and fun! Love it.

Hugs
Sue

Anet's Crafting said...

Just beautiful Kate. Love all the pretty embellishments. Hugs Anet.