Here For You

Hello there!

I've been playing around with inks... practicing sponging - what I was aiming for was a stormy sky... It's a scene that's been in my head but trying to translate it onto a card is another matter ... I am by no means a trained artist, I just try to learn as I go.

 This card isn't meant to actually cheer someone... It's more to say "hey, I know how you feel - and I'm here for you" 

I used a torn piece of paper as a mask to blend my inks and as AAA Cards has a Masking challenge 

I'm hoping that this will qualify

There are many times in life we just feel alone...tossed by the storm and that's what I was trying to capture... Maybe practice will make perfect one day

Still I'm pleased with this effort and you know, if you squint and tilt your head ... It would make a good cover for a book Lol!

Kind of funny the things that go around in one's mind  but at least I got this one out

Have a beautiful day/evening - We've had lovely sunshine here in the UK
I'll be back tomorrow for the new challenge at City Crafter, till then be safe

~ Ros ~

Vacant

Hello!

I can hardly believe another week has flown by and it's time for a new word prompt at

Our Beautiful World

This week I've chosen the prompt and it's 

Vacant

Way back in May this year my husband and I took a trip to Majorca... to catch some sun and relaxation

Unfortunately for 3 of the 5 days we had rain and cool temperatures and though the hotel was quite full, the sun terraces were vacant

 Not one seat taken and no one on the balconies

Even the lovely sun beds overlooking the sea were vacant

The pool was still... Umbrellas closed against the wind

Even the outdoor restaurant area was vacant

I'm hoping to go back maybe next month and keeping my fingers crossed that the sun will shine!

Check out the photos the rest of the team have come up with this week on the Blog and share your Vacant photos with us at 

Our Beautiful World

Have a lovely day and thanks so much for stopping by

~ Ros ~

Hello

Hello there ...

The week has flown by and I've had no time for creating this week ... I do however have a card I made a while ago using WPlus9 Doodle Buds 

The eagle eyed amongst you will notice some very old Basic Grey DP here... I love the autumnal colours in this paper and it's one I've hoarded

The leaves are just coloured with Promarkers and I used quite a lot of  liquid pearls ... something else that I haven't used in a while ... trends quickly change in the crafting world

I like the fact that though the card looks dimensional, it is quite flat and therefore mailing will be easier

Have you had a good week so far? I hope so ... 

Enjoy your day and I'll be back soon

~ Ros ~

City Crafter 274

Hello!

I'm hosting the new challenge over at City Crafter today

For the challenge I have chosen a collage to inspire you which was created by the lovely 

Wen Sylvestre of Apple and Apricot

These image really captured my heart ... made me think of days gone by... British beaches, salty breezes, shell collecting and the muddy grey waters that often match the sky

The challenge is to create a card or project based on the photos 

 You can use any of the elements - Shells, houses etc, or maybe just pick out the colours or even create a beach themed project

Here's what I came up with

It kind of speaks for itself really....

Sponging, stamping... a little white paint smeared onto some torn DP

I got that little stone from my garden and coated it in glossy accents

For the next 3 weeks we are happy to welcome a Special Guest Designer to CCCB the talented Suchi ... Please click on her name to go visit her lovely blog...

I'm really looking forward to seeing your creations this week ... you always amaze me!

If you are looking for more inspiration go check out the rest of the projects by the City Crafter team Here

Have a lovely day

~ Ros ~

Herb

Good Morning!

Herb is the new prompt word over at 

Our Beautiful World 

this morning - Picked for us by Kirsty

I have a few growing in the garden... This is the last of the Chives

I love onion and garlic so Chives fit perfectly into my lifestyle ... The flowers have died off and even they look pretty

On my windowsill I always have fresh basil

Another herb I use a lot ... It's wonderful in pasta and really compliments any tomato dish

Mint grows wild in the garden and there are a few varieties so I'm not sure which one this is but I put it with new potatoes

One other herb I love and use frequently is Rosemary

This grows in a tub in my garden ... Recently I came across a bread recipe on Pinterest 

 Rosemary and Garlic Bread (Here) 

It turned out exactly like the photo and tasted wonderful ... I made it a few times and tried bread flour which worked perfectly - It's wonderful with cheese toasted on top too

For my UK friends - I don't have a "skillet" but I do have a heavy casserole dish that resembles a skillet and it worked perfectly... Give it a go

And do hop on over to Our Beautiful World Blog to see what my friends are sharing ... I hope you'll share with us too.

Have a beautiful day

~ Ros ~

True Friends and Happy Mail

Hello there...

It's a beautiful morning and the sun is shining at long last!

Today I have a card that I made for a friend's upcoming birthday and also some Happy Mail to share

Here's my card first

I love these pups from Avery Elle and they are so easy to fussy cut - I used ProMarkers to colour them

The sentiment is from a Christmas set from Wplus9 (Winter Pals) I love to mix and match and you can see I did a little sponging here too

The friend this is going to has a young dog called Stanley! I know she will appreciated this

On to my Happy Mail ... A beautiful card arrived from my sweet friend Sue Lelli

How gorgeous is this! Looks just like me too Lol! 

Then just this morning I got a package from my dear friend Stella with another gorgeous card and prettily wrapped gifts

Want to know what's inside?

Gorgeous little wooden shapes!! Look at those little flip flops!!

I'm one lucky lady!

Thank you Sue and Stella ... One day the 3 of us will get together and it will be a blast!

Wishing you all a beautiful day

Till soon

~ Ros ~