Ooops! ....... I missed the boat!

Happy Wednesday ......

Don't worry, I didn't really miss the boat.  I'm not going anywhere, well apart from Kirk Michael at the weekend that is, and I don't need the boat to get there!

 

What I did miss was, the deadline for the first of a brand new Blog Challenge ....... Color Hues .... the color challenge

I do love a new challenge so, off I went, made my card and then realised that it's actually a two weekly challenge and the deadline was Monday!!  Oh well ..... must try harder next time!

The colour hues for the first challenge were Yellows and Greens ..... 

All is not lost though because this is perfect to link up to Darnell's NBUS Challenge

This Stampin Up! set has been on my shelf for months and has never seen an ink pad.  In fact, I don't think it had even been opened before ..... all the stamps were still connected in their piece of red rubber (shame on me!) making it ....... Never-Before-Used-Schtuff! 

I stamped the lemons and limes all over my card front and added one of the sentiments from the set ....

I did a bit of ink splattering on to the background, and finished off with a touch of shimmer to the slices using a clear Wink of Stella pen ..... done! 

I did added in a few Nuvo Jewel Drops here and there to give the look of juice ..... hmmm, is it too early for a G&T?!!

It's been really weird around here the last couple of days, hubby has been working back in the office.  After having him working from home since the beginning of March it's strange him not being around ..... the house is really quiet!!  

I don't think he's going to be in there everyday yet but, at least it's another positive step on the way to our new normal! 

Sadly though, our little island has seen the return of a few new Covid cases but, fingers crossed with all the regulations we have in place, and the fact that those who are travelling are isolating on their return, things are being kept under control ........ for now anyway.

Thanks for popping by ..... enjoy the rest of your day.

It's been lovely here today, blue skies, warm sunshine and a lovely breeze.  I took full advantage and have been in the garden all afternoon.  I did mow the lawn whilst I was out there so I think I've earned that G&T ...... well it is 5 o'clock after all!

Cheerio until next time ......

Products used:

Stamps: Lemon Zest (Stampin Up!)

Inks: Versafine Clair - Cheerful (Yellow), Verdant (Green), Nocturne (Black)

Other: Clear Wink of Stella  sparkle pen

Less is More ..... on a Tuesday!!!!

Morning everyone,

A bit of as flying visit today I'm afraid.  I'm doing 10 jobs at once ....... going at 100mph but hey! things are getting done - yeah!! (Thank goodness)

The dancing has stopped and it's back to work.  Thank you all, by the way, for your comments and congratulations on yesterday's news.  I've actually sent off my first DT project for the Craft Stamper Take It Make It (TIMI) Challenge (whoo hoo!).  No sneaky peeks I'm afraid ...... you'll have to wait for that one.

In amongst the chaos that is currently going on in the old craft room, I did make time yesterday to enter this weeks Less is More challenge ........ a bit early in the week for me I know, but I'm trying to get organised!!

It's Colour week and the ladies have challenged us with a taste of spring ......we have to use

Yellow and Green

Hmmmm ..... not the first colours I go for but, I gave it a go .......

What do you think?  You can just about see in the background, the sun is shining again this morning.  It's a bit on the chilly side, but spring is definitely in the air.

The pretty daisies are from a Stampendous Perfectly Clear set (Daisy Stem Trio) and they saw their first ink pad when I made this card .... goodness knows how long they've been in the old stash.  

They've been stamped using Memento ink and then coloured with Copic Markers.  I added just a touch of fine crystal glitter to the centres, for a bit of sparkle.

The dotty ribbon was from my bit box (love the colour) and I added a cute yellow button to finish off.

The 'hello' sentiment was from the same stamp set

Of course I've stamped the design on the inside too........ a nice finishing touch I think

I'm beginning to like yellow and green .... looks clean and fresh.  Maybe I'll start using it more often.

Oh well, back to the craft room it is.  It's more IndigoBlu samples today ....... new stamps (hehe!) Kay's back on our screens at the weekend ...... Sunday 9th March, I think it's 9am and 3pm (I'll confirm this later in the week though).  I'm going all out today to try and get them finished ..... well it's my birthday tomorrow (oops! another hint there!) and I don't really want to spend the whole day in my craft room ......

Thanks for popping by today .... enjoy your Tuesday.

Cheerio until next time

Linda

xx