Stamp With Us Sketch Challenge

It was a tough one this week, and not one I'm completely happy with but hey ho, a challenge is a challenge. So I thought I'd make an acetate card but the stuff I found in my bottom draw is rather thick and very difficult to score and fold. The thickness actually makes it very springy even though it stands as solid as a rock but I persevered. They're not that easy to photograph either...lol Anyway, here's the sketch.... and my attempt...I'm having a run on using Fresh Cuts this week. Such a pretty set and one that looks fabulous with the Fresh Cuts Notes too. I did make a thank you card for my best bud Karen using both of them but as usual I didn't get a minute to take a photo. Typical of me! I'll just have to make some more won't I? Recipe: Stamps - Fresh Cuts Inks & C/s - Regal Rose/Choc Chip/Pretty in Pink DSP - Sweet Always (Last Chance List) Accessories - Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon/Scallop Border Punch/Scallop Oval and Large Oval Punches Other - Acetate I'm away for the week so posts will be a bit thin on the ground but I will have a post scheduled for Friday. And you know what day Friday is right?? Yes it's 1st October, the first day of the New Idea Book & Catalogue...yaaay! Have a good week and if you get chance, pop over to SWU and see what the other DT have produced. Better still have a go yourself! Tfl and see you in a week. Jo :)

A Flying Visit

I had a lovely Birthday on Sunday and thank you all for the birthday wishes - it made my day along with some really beautiful handmade cards from friends and fellow bloggers. I haven't got round to taking a pic just yet but fingers crossed it happens tomorrow. I know it's a flying visit - my bed is calling - so very quickly here's a card for you. I can never have enough 'thank you' cards at the ready and this one is for my MIL & FIL. I've been harping on about getting a bike for two years now and this year I told my family for my birthday that's all I wanted, so I've been given money to go and chose which one I like. It all started on a short break at Centre Parks......anyway, I digress. lol This is the thank you card from me to them.... Recipe: Stamps - Fresh Cuts Inks & C/S - Pretty in Pink/Barely Banana/Whisper White/Basic Grey Accessories - Basic Grey Taffeta Ribbon/Scallop Oval and Large Oval Punches/Scallop Border/ Dazzling Diamonds Right, off to bed for me. Catch you again soon and tfl. Jo :)

SWU 'Recipe' Challenge

This weeks challenge for Stamp With Us is for a recipe - no patterned papers, 2 stamps and 2 ribbons. It took me awhile and a good flick through the new catty for some inspiration but I got there in the end. I like my DSP so it was very difficult with only 2 stamps to come up with something. Here it is though...Not such a good photo, it was taken very late at night, so I might take another if I get chance. I've scheduled this post as I've a busy weekend coming up...or rather had a busy weekend - today is my Birthday! I'm 22 according to Jake - bless him, if only. Lots of places to go and family get togethers so I probably won't be able to post again till Monday. Hope you've had a good one and tfl, Jo :)

With Sympathy

My MIL and hubs have a funeral to go to today so I wanted to make a card for my MIL's best friend who's husband past away peacefully last week. I've never made a 'with sympathy' card before and I don't have the correct sentiment so I went with 'thinking of you' instead, because I will be. (I can't make it as I have to pick Jake up from school.) I've kept it very simple and used my brush markers to ink up the stamp with lovely soft muted colours of bashful blue and almost amethyst and a touch of certainly celery and barely banana for the butterfly. It will be a sad day but at least he will now be pain free. RIP Les.