Monday 28 February 2011

Three squares 'Less is More' card ( week 4)




Here is my finished card, for the' Less is more '  challenge once again, hope you like it.I cut three squares from what I thought were the best coloured bits from the sheet below, (see there details of how I made it)......reminds me of swirling sea foam ! Then I stamped some script and swirls from stamps I have for a little interest on the end square using vintage sepia ink to keep it soft. The font is called Champignon Alt Swash ( thanks for the help Chrissie), computer generated of course. I am quite pleased with the end result now and may do more of these type of cards. Thankyou so much  Chrissie and Mandi, I am really thinking about trying out new ideas now. I may make the sentiment lower down next time and also the squares, you are so right when you leave suggestions for everyone too C&M so thanks again,we are all learning as we go I think.
Viv xx













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Watercolouring idea

This is a new technique for me. I watercoloured a page with different shades of watercolour paint. Then I sprinkled course salt over some parts. This pic was while I was waiting for it to dry. The idea is that some of salt absorbs some of the colour and leaves a  mark behind. Anyway I am now going to mess with  an idea and try and make a card with it......................wish me luck! I will post the results good or bad!!! Viv xx
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Saturday 26 February 2011

Freebie papers !


Here are a few freebie grungy papers for you today. I made them in psp, in spring colours.
Usual terms apply, use them on handmade cards as you wish but please don't sell them or place online for others. Instead direct others  here to get them. Left click to make larger then right click to save to your computer.Please leave a comment if you take any.If these prove popular I may make it a regular feature on my blog. I know I can't have too many papers :O) Enjoy!
Viv xx


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Friday 25 February 2011

A few more !

So lovely to see them appear,
Spring is really here now !


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Spring flowers

Some lovely Spring flowers
in my garden today !
Thought you might
like to see them.


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Male card


A male card today, so hate making male cards!!!! Anyway I messed and messed with this card and was quite pleased with the end result. This is for my son- in -law , hope he likes it now.
I have added some cute hanging hearts I altered in psp today, don't ask me how I managed to make/ add them but I did and all by myself too ........hmmm now I see a line around them ....not so clever then lol! will work on that bit....watch this space Hope you like them anyway :O)........and the card.





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Wednesday 23 February 2011

Another card for the ' Less is More' challenge ( week 3)

I was awake most of the night again, Rh Arthritis is at
it's worst this month for me. The rain really sets it off and I have a
lot of pain everywhere, can't take any medication after 30 years of having it
due to stomach issues blah blah blah.Anyway I thought I might have
another bash at the 'Less is More' challenge again so here is my second effort.
Made this at 5.30 am feeling like a zombie lol................anyway quite pleased
with how this one turned out.

Tuesday 22 February 2011

'Less is more' challenge week 3

Week 3 of the 'Less is More'
challenge. Really struggled this week,
I am taking my time more doing these
cards are they are not easy. The content
and placement takes ages to get right. I
ummed and ahhhed whether or not to add
a yellow ribbon along the top. I decided it was
just too much in the end and this is now my
finished card. I messed with the wording quite
a bit and like that bit now, I glittered the flowers
too although you can't see that so well.
Hmmmm I may make another card !!!!!!!!!

Monday 21 February 2011

Lots of 'bunny' cards and bookmarks.


Here are all of the 'bunny' cards and 'bunny' bookmarks  for an order.I think the bunny charms are sooooo cute !!! Kept me busy for quite a while doing all these.I have another order for 4 more cards too........busy busy! I now have to try and catch up with other family/friends cards I have to make .....................not enough hours in the day lately!

'Bunny' cards and matching 'bunny' bookmarks.




A closer look at two of them.She wanted some of each of both designs when I showed her them.These are two of the 'bunny' cards and bookmarks for an order I made recently. They are now winging ( or hopping) their way all the way to Singapore.Btw. the rabbit is this year's symbol for the Chinese New year.

Saturday 19 February 2011

Another award !


 My second award I have received is from Suze over at  
 and also from Lynsey over at http://lynseyslittleworld.blogspot.com/
Thankyou so much Suze & Lynsey !
















The conditions of this award are:



                                                 Step 1 - Make a post linking back to the person who gave you the award.
Step 2 - Share 7 random things about yourself
                                  Step 3 – Award 15 recently discovered bloggers with this award
                                            Step 4 – Contact these bloggers and tell them they’ve won the award


 Okay, 7 random things about me...

1. I have been happily married for 40 years( celebrated last weekend). 
2. I have a love of all things pink lol.
3. I love crystals/semi precious/precious stones and like to have them near me, esp. crystals
that's probably why I make jewellery!
4. A large bear ( escaped from local circus I think ) once got loose in my primary school playground when I was about 6 and I watched it with a teacher from a window, we were both terrified.
5. I love the sun :O)
6. I hate the rain...........makes me so achy...I call it Cryptonite ( I have Rh. Arthritis).
7. I have a love of scented candles.......expensive ones mostly alas!

I  don't think I can manage 15 lol.......so here are seven I have found and like.

Tracey at  http://derbyshireducks.blogspot.com
Issy at      http://issyspatch.blogspot.com/
Becky at  http://handmadebybecky.blogspot.com/
Cathy at  http://ellieskeeperscreations.blogspot.com/

Friday 18 February 2011

'Less is more' challenge week 2

Here is my second card for the
'Less is More' challenge. Very simple CAS card
again ......bit last minute too as I just realised
I should be making one lol.I have been sooo
busy making cards and bookmarks for
orders.......pictures later!
Anyway hope you like it !

My very first award!!!

I am so excited today as I have my very first award.
It is from Anne at http://cardmakingwithanne.blogspot.com

She saw my blog through the 'Less is More' challenge.
Thankyou Anne I am very happy to accept it !




I have to pass it on now and these are the conditions:


1) You have been tagged, do you want to accept? YES! then create a post on your blog and post the love blog photo.

2) Link back to the person who gave you the award and say if you accept.

3) Choose 3-5 of your favourite blogs to tag, link these in your post too and tell the lucky people they have been tagged.  As the aim of this award is to bring unknown good blogs to light, please don't tag somebody with 3000 followers.



So I am passing these on to bloggers who have given me inspiration and deserve to be visited by more people and more often (all have less than 50 followers) and they are:


1.  Caroline at  http://ohmyprettypaperthings.blogspot.com/
2.  Suze at      http://cant-stop-crafting.blogspot.com/
3.Janey at  http://janeygrey.blogspot.com




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