26 June, 2010

Been a while...

It's been a while since I posted because I've had a bad run of luck. Our house sale has fell through at the 11th hour.  The laws in England mean that we can do nothing about all our costs and the costs of those involved in the chain.  Grrrr.  Still we have now decided that why bother moving- we'll stay put and use the money we saved to go on holiday instead. Hoorah! 
Anyway enough of the moaning!  Here is a card I made for one of Lolli's friends.

I used my very favourite papers (Papermania- never thought I'd say that!)

A very cute Hanglar image.  Unfortunately, the photo is a little washed out because of the lighting.




The tri-fold card opens out with images on both sides and this one at the back.  I know the recipient really loved the card. 

Also catching up from last week's Pencil Lines Sketch.  I did a digi layout for a change.


Lauren is cartwheel-mad at the moment.  We went to Avoncroft Museum which has a splendid windmill. 
Papers, flowers, pear: Nitwits (Pefect Pear), Letters, file folder, tag, buttons: Shabby Princess, Brush: Design Fruit

I have done a ton of cards in the last few weeks for birthdays. I promise to be a little quicker with my next post!

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your weekend!
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13 June, 2010

Sketch Challenge

Nicki and I run a monthly crop here in Solihull and we've started setting a layout challenge each month.  These have normally been some sort of sketch.  So I thought I'd share this month's sketch with you all.  It would be so lovely if some of you would join in with the challenge.  I'm sure I'll be able to find a small RAK for one lucky participant.  So if you're up for a little challenge here goes:



I've used one large photo for my layout, but I'm sure you could squeeze in some smaller ones.



I took this photo at a recent trip to an openair museum.  I found this old barn door and got Jacob to pose.  It struck me that he only had a week to go before his 10th Birthday (today).  He just looked so grown up.  I've no idea how that happened so quickly!


I got to use some of my favourite embellishments which have been 'rusted' using Vintage photo distress powder.


You can of course use any of your own embellishments if you're taking part in the challenge.  I hope that you do.  Just upload it to your blog and post a comment here.  I'll pick a winner at the end of June (assuming I'm not moving house).  I'll go and find some candy.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.  Thanks for popping in.

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08 June, 2010

Good Luck

I am hopeless at entering challenges.  I normally make the card then not get around to photographing it on time.  This card is one of those.


This image is a Hanglar or is Stanglar (never know which is which).  The papers are of course My Mind's Eye - it is rather a large paper pack so it is on a lot of cards!



Image is coloured with Copics.  I'm trying out a few new colours for me (like the green top).

Thanks for popping in.

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06 June, 2010

Pencil Lines Sketch



I love this week's sketch from Anna. 



This month we have been sponsored by My Little Shoebox. My collection was Little Critter which features the cutest hedgehogs and pears. I intended to use the three photos as in the sketch but just had to use those cute characters.




The photo was taken just the day before I scrapped it (miracles of miracles).  We were at Cotswold wildlife park so very appropriate.



I cut out the tiny pears from the Sweet and Sassy paper before mounting on to foam tape.  I also created a cloud mask before spritzing with Distress Ink.

I love the freshness those pears bring to the occasion.

Thanks to Anna and My Little Shoebox for all the lovely papers and alphas.  I tons more stuff to play with.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

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01 June, 2010

One for the Boys

I don't know if you are like me, but cards for men are so hard to come up with.  I had a little play last month for my brother's birthday.


I used the Gears stamps from Paperartsy which have been embossed with Distress powder to create a rusty look.



You can really see the effect on the key.  I also did a bit of masking and general distressing to create the backgrounds.

I'm off to see Shrek Forever After later at a preview.  Yay! 

Have a great day yourself.
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