...couple o' things

Edited 16th Oct 2008 - The resist was done by stamping in versamark, clear embossing and then sponging the red ink over after - hope that helps Tracy.

I was on the floor, picking up lego, playmobil - that sort of thing, in the girls room when i spotted a length of black thread poking out from under the dolls basket - I pulled it and instantly discovered two things I didn't know before - 1) spiders legs pop off if you pull too hard, and 2) I will push a one and a half year old out of the way in order to escape from large spindly spiders.

Right now I'm calming down with a cup of tea and posting a few cards.

I so love the leaf stamp in PTI First Fruits set - I think it qualifies as one of my all time favourite stamps. I made some background paper with it using what is apparently called the rock and roll technique. Added a sentiment, some ribbon, pure poppy card base (all PTI) and pouff!! All done.

The second card is the beginning of my Christmas production line this year - In a small, totally inadequate way i'm attempting to bring home the bacon this year (that's what I say when I'm asked but really, lets face it, it's all going straight back onto PTI goodies!!). Anyhow - I wanted to start with some simple easy to make cards that I can sell as wee sets etc.

Inspired (who isn't) by Pinefeather I did some resist snowflakes - the third card is the same as the first just finished differently - I think they're fairly self explanatory and I need stronger tea, but any questions just email me.

Oh aye, and I managed to use some bling - not a big fan but I'll let it go this time.

Apologies also for anyone who likes card recepies - I always for get to list these but I'm going to make a big effort to improve on that score.

Hope they tickle.

Stuff used.
Card 1: Pure poppy cardstock, Vintage Cream cardstock, Inks - Pure poppy, Plum pudding, Raw Sienna, Burnt Umber. Ribbon - Pure Poppy saddlestitch, Nestabilities Ovals - leaf stamp - First Fruits, Sentiment from Mixed Messages. - ALL PTI

Card 2:Kraft cardstock from my local printing supply. Versamark Ink and clear embossing powder - LSS. White versacolour Ink - PTI Aqua Mist ribbon and cardstock. Snowflake Serenade stamps and Mixed messages sentiment - both PTI. White sheer ribbon - Offray. Making memories slot punch tool.

Card 3: White cardstock from my local printing supply. Versamark Ink and clear embossing powder - LSS.Snowflake Serenade stamps and Believe sentiment - both PTI. Pure poppy Ink and ribbon - both PTI. estabilities long rectangle. Bling by Papermania - crystals on snowflake and star crystal on 'wishes'. Making memories slot punch tool.