so proud of you

 hello!

Feeling crafty today - that's probably a good thing.  I thought a challenge would be fun and I found one that enticed me from the lovely people on PerfectlyCAS. 

The first challenge for 2021, #11: 

I like this CAS idea of using only 1/3 or less of the card, which suits my (emerging) style.  Not always, but I think the cards I like most are simple and surrounded by white space. I'll try to do more of them and see where it leads... 

I've always liked the look of a single leaf. There's something natural and powerful about it. It says 'This is me, just as I am".  No pretence.

Thanks for stopping by!

supplies: 

Craft giraffe stencil: circles

Altenew inks: dew drops, galactic stream

Altenew stamp: sentiment strips

Stampin Up! stamp: Loyal Leaves

it's your day

 hello everyone!

I don't know where the last month has gone - xmas then new year then recovering, I guess. lol 

I have been making cards, well trying out new stamps anyway, but today I decided to do a challenge to get my head back in the game.

AAACards CAS game #181 presented a nice idea - use up to one-third of the card, with a summer in January twist.

Since it's actually summer in January here, I felt right at home. One glance out the window, and there's plenty of inspiration!  I must admit, I simply can't do snow, especially in January. Is it just me?

I recently received a stamp set which has cherry blossoms and I looove it.  Beautiful. Now I know cherry blossoms are traditionally associated with spring, but in early summer the petals start to fall so that's the idea I went with.

I think a subtle design and a subdued colour palette is relaxing - just the ticket in this balmy weather. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Supplies:

Altenew stamp: Under the cherry blossom

inks: Altenew sea glass, dusk, pink diamond, memento tuxedo black