Saturday 31 March 2012

Spring Time

Good after noon every one and I hope that you are all having a lovely weekend so far. Its turned a bit chilly down here in London so i may have to get my coat back out!.  I have spent a wasted afternoon running around looking for Game shops that are still open. My son received quite a few gift cards for this shop and has been saving then up. We heard recently that they would be going into receivership so thought we best spend then quick. We were quite surprised when we found an open shop to be told that although Game was still trading and may be bought out by an American company they had been told not to honour any of their pre-sold gift cards!!! My son was quite upset I can tell you. I have told him that I will give him the money that was on the cards. After this experience I will never again give gift cards, its just too risky in today's climate. I feel so sorry for the staff of this shop having to pass out the news to disgruntled customers. Enough moaning and on to my card.


Now I haven't used a Hanglar for quite some time but this image had been stamped up and was in my tin of uncoloured images so I spent the evening going through the images and colouring some up.
I cant remember what she is called but i am sure that someone out there in blog land will be able to tell me.
I have coloured her up using copic markers 
E55,E53,E51,E50,E13,E11,E21,E00,YG25,YG23,YG21,BV02,BV01,BV00
The papers are Tilda and bought from Hobby Craft. The buttons, ribbons and lace are from CraftsuLove. For the paper lace I used a Magnolia Doohicky and the ovals are spellbinders nesties.


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Thank you for taking the time to visit me your comments are always appreciated

Hugs
Jayne
x

18 comments:

Anne-Marie said...

It's flippin' cold here, too!
Love this card....the papers are so very pretty, and I like the overall shape....all comes together so nicely.
My sister had the same problem with gift cards from Peacocks....had saved them from Christmas, and was told they couldn't be honoured. She wrote and emailed, and finally got her money back....might be worth a try,....frustratin' to say the least!

sue w. said...

Hi Jayne, this is fabby, I love the image and you have coloured her perfectly and the papers are super.
Can't believe they would not honour the gift cards, and it doesn't do them any favours, I wouldn't want to give them any custom in the future. Have a great weekend.
Hugs Sue W.

CraftyC said...

What a beautiful card Jayne, the colours are so pretty and love the shaped card
Clairex

Doreen said...

I love this Jayne...A gorgeous image and coloured beautifully.xxx

Joey said...

Jayne its been cold here today too, brrr. Your card is gorgeous love the cut at the bottom. My hubby got the same reply when trying to use his gam,e giftcard, its so sad for the staff who havent been paid either :( I still think they should honour whats already been sold! Joey x

Pop's Cards said...

Hi sweetie Oh my this is stunningly gorgeous, fabulous colours too hugs Pops x x x

Sally said...

How annoying about the gift card Jayne. Hope you can get your money back.
Love your card. Fab colouring, image and layout.
Hugs Sally xxx

Chrissy said...

Gorgeous card Jayne,loving the shape and image, gorgeous colouring...fabulous..and so sorry for your son, that is not good at all, and now you are out of pocket, so unjust...

Luv CHRISSYxx

Mina said...

its turned chilly here too today Jayne, thats awful about your sons gift card, there seems to be loads of companies going bankrupt now...far too many...your fabulous hAnglar image is coloured to perfection, beautiful
Mina xxx

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

This is gorgeous hun, love the colours & papers!
I hope it warms up, we're off down to Devon for the week on the 7th!
Hugs Shell xx

Tracy said...

Wowzers Jayne! Your coloring is always amazing. :-) Glad you had some play time, but so sorry to hear about your troubles with the gift cards for your son. Honestly that doesn't sound legal. :-(

Have A Scrap Happy Day said...

Ohhhh, so adorable. The DP's are awesome too.

Shelby said...

So these companies just keep the monies given them for gift cards and then break their contract with the customer? Wow. You're a much better woman than me not to have lost your mind. Anyhoo...wonderful shading and highlighting with your coloring and I adore the unique shape you've used for the base. Gorgeous work as always Jayne.

Shelby

Sue said...

Beautiful card Jayne and fantstic colouring:)

sorry to hear about the game vouchers, it just isn't fair.We had loads of game points that valued a lot of money so I'm pleased we used them up at christmas

sue
xx

Debbie said...

Gorgeous card Jayne...love the beautiful image and lovely colouring too.
Debbie x

June Nelson said...

This is a stunner Jayne and what a lovely Hanglar image too, Ihave this one somewhere in my collection, this makes me feellike I should be hunting it out, gorgeous xxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Kirsty said...

Hi just awful but you are a super mum ! I love your colouring ! And papers are so pretty ! Really is a lovely design ! Its here cold here ! Got scarf on today ! :D

Sandy said...

You are quite talented - copics and pencils. Beautiful colors.
Sandy

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