Here's my entry for the latest Waltzingmouse sketch challenge. A card for someone who has been kind on a sad occasion. I used one of the labels from the new Rescue Remedies set, masking the text and adding one of the sentiments from Rescue Remedies Additions, and turning the label upside down.
I bought the black rhine- stones ages ago and this is the first time I've thought them suitable for a card. I intended to use them on Halloween projects but we don't really make much of Halloween here so I've done nothing with them before.Speaking of Halloween, I had a rather eerie experience the other night. It was about 2.00am and I heard this terrible unearthly screeching outside in the back garden. I thought it sounded like a crow or rook in distress, or one of the jackdaws that live in a nearby chimney. When we went outside to investigate we saw a badger running away but the screeching continued. So I fetched a torch and eventually found it was a hedgehog!
I couldn't believe the noise it was making - the badger must have tried to attack it. Anyway we took it inside and it became quiet. Although it stayed tightly curled up it didn't seem injured and after about 10 minutes we let it go. I did a bit of google-ing later and apparently badgers will eat hedgehogs if they are hungry - so I'm glad we managed to rescue this one.
Ann, that card is a beauty! I love all the details you've added...especially that eyelet border. Hm...that might go on my next PTI order! darn you! :)
ReplyDeleteThe story of the hedgehog in your garden warms my heart. I enjoy reading about animals being rescued. Altho, gotta admit, this is the first for me as the only hedgehogs I've seen are the ones from Penny Black stamps! lol... We don't get them here in Hawaii. And up until now, I've never heard of a badger! That hedgehog looks so cute and comfy curling up in your basket. I'm curious... Are they kind of like racoon or squirrels? I mean, are you able to keep them as pet?
Wonderful card Ann, absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteAnke
Beautiful card Ann, love the blue with the black detail - I'm thinking Tiffany's!! Very elegant card and the sentiment is great. xx
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty card - love the shades of blue. These new stamps make it such to give don't they? Thanks for the inspiration too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Ann! Love your color combo & that WM stamp that you showcased is gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteThis card is so beautiful Ann & will be much appreciated I'm sure - hope everything is okay *hugs* Foxes make quite a racket too - I use to get freaked out thinking it was the kids - such a wretched shrieking *shudder* Enjoy your weekend, Steph x
ReplyDeleteP.S. I succumbed to placing another PTI order & the All Booked Up set is on there lol x
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, Ann! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteThis card is beautiful
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you rescued the poor hedgie
Oh Ann - this is an outstanding creation. Lovely color and design placement! Well done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thank you for rescuing the poor little hedgie. Look at him all curled up so safe and sound. Thankfully, he wasn't hurt at all! Theresa
ReplyDeleteA lovely card Ann which I am sure will be appreciated. Poor hedgepig though!
ReplyDeleteLinbyx
Ann , your card, is wonderfull, and the little hedgehog, oh my--here in Denmark, they slowly dissapers, bacause, being run over by cars, and do not have the right conditions in privat gardens any more. So very sad--great that you rescued this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your dear visit on my blog.
Dorthe
how sweet that you rescued that poor hedge hog...I did not know they were that gentle to allow you to bring it inside!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing to do!
Great card Ann, the black Rhinestones look so elegant! My labels arrived to Germany, I am sooooo hoping somebody will bring them over to me soon....
ReplyDeleteWow, fabulous!!!
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