Good morning mon petit pois. Hope that you are all well?
I've been busy pottering in the garden whilst I am feeling up to it as there is 2 years of cutting back shrubs to do. Mr D was not allowed to wield his chopper in my flower beds........only the lawn is his department.
Have also been busy doing more samples for Mr Lockwood ready for Thursday and also, I've had a few birthday cards this month too and I also have our anniversary card to sort out for next week and a workshop with John on Sunday...............phew!!!!!!!!
And what heat we have had. Its ok during the day but on a muggy night, I'm sweating more than a turkey in December. Goodness knows what will happen when menopause strikes.
I have been having a fan wafting over me in bed (an electric one rather than someone who likes my blog), despite Mr D's protests about "the horrendous draught". I have set it on a plug in timer so it switches off after I have, hopefully, dropped off to sleep rather than it going all night.
The poor Girls have been searching out every cool nook too. They are 10 months old now so its their first Summer and what a scorcher for them.
Now, back to the official stuff and another one of the samples I made for John's last shows, again going with the non Christmas use of a Christmas stamp set.
Ingredients
White and grey card
Paper from DCWV (I think as it was a loose scrap)
JND Media Plate Rectangle Frame dies
JND Christmas Music stamps (Man & lady)
JND Anniversary Sentiments stamps
Bling on a string (on my website)
Memento Dewdrop Grey Flannel ink
On this one, you can pick up some of the sparkle from the diamante.
I just thought that the carol singers looked like they could be a bride and groom so I stamped them without their baton and song book and used a grey fine liner to make them look like they were holding hands.
My mind works in strange ways most days but I thought I'd run with it.
I shall be back on Friday with a card from John's new collection.
Hope you enjoy the shows on Thursday and Friday.
TTFN
Ang x
How clever you are at adapting! Mind you the groom is quite portly! Gather from John’s blog that you’ve been busy for him.
ReplyDeleteAs for the garden, blink and it’s grown a meter, despite no rain.
Jan
Northampton
Hello Ang, a really clever and inventive card, love it. You really are busy aren't you, and you have prompted me to think about my anniversary card for next month. Take care, and try stay cool. Have a great day everyone. Bx
ReplyDeleteMorning Ang,
ReplyDeleteGreat card.
Lydia
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Very clever, Ang. Not much papercrafting for me this week as I am on a lace course but yesterday evening I made a very quick 100th birthday card for a fellow pacemaker.
ReplyDeleteAnne (Northampton)
Love the card Anf and a brilliant idea. Will look out for more of your samples on John’s shows.this weather is too hot for me. Am staying in the cool as much as possible.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Ang .
ReplyDeleteElaine H X
Hi Mrs D, Very unusual use of stamps,the groom reminds me of Mr Pickwick !! and you think your mind is strange,however I like it a lot.I am looking forward to shows as usual and think Mr L is on another winner.Stay cool,Lots of Love Barbara D xx
ReplyDeleteHi Ang, brilliant use of the carol singers, make a super bridal card. Lovely colours too. Ooooooo you are clever. Heaven to Betsy... the girls are 10 months now, time flies. Don't overdo things in this heat, take care, Kate x
ReplyDeleteAfternoon Ang, fantastic card, elegant and a great way to utilize the stamps.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing John's new release, he has been teasing us for days now.... I will have words with him when I next see him....... ha ha.
Yes the heat is awful, we have a ceiling fan going all night and have done for the past month, goodness only knows what my electric bill is going to be, we get a winter payment if the temperature goes down for a period of time, I think we should get one for the extra cost we all incur because of the heat, what do you think.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hello Ang,
ReplyDeleteWith a mind like yours I'd run away from it, not run with it!!! Like Barbara D "Mr Pickwick" came straight to mind, but I admire your ingenuity all the same. For a moment I had visions of a Punkawallah standing at the side of your bed fanning you, then I realised that it was an electrical contraption. Ah, this new fangled living ha ha.
love Maureen (now known as Grease spot!!) xx
Beautiful card Ang I love how you’ve stamped on patterned paper - but then I’m not really a stamper It works! They do look like a couple holding hands.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Ang.
ReplyDeleteYou will fell alot worse when menopause strike, only had mine for 10 yeà rs or more and the heat kills me in summer here. Xx
I remember this one. I thought..."who would have thought?" and I realized you have that gift. Very imaginative and although the groom does remind me of Mr. Pickwick as Barbara pointed out, there are grooms out there shaped a bit portly like him. Loved this card and can't wait until tomorrow evening to see what other new delights John has in store.
ReplyDeleteThose kitties....growing up too fast.
Stay cool,
Stephanie K
SC/USA...hotter than the UK usually although you are hotter than here tomorrow....
Hello Ang,
ReplyDeleteI think you are rather clever at using Dies in many different ways! Yes Mr Pickwick I can see but maybe your couple found love later in life!! You are right the photo does show the sparkle on your “ bling on a string!” It really is lovely. I shall add it to my next order hopefully!
Punka Wallah - oh Maureen , you made me laugh - again!
Looking forward to tonight’s and tomorrow’s shows.
Love Myra xx
Oh dear Ang.... I can't get passed Mr D attempting to wield his chopper!... poor man lol
ReplyDeleteLove the card and how you've adapted Mr & Mrs Pickwick
I love the heat but it can be as bad as the cold weather for the old rheumatoid disease. Mr F has installed an overhead fan for me (like you not one from my blog, or even a punkawallah!) in my craft room and I also have to use another fan in the bedroom (asthma this time!) My timer for that is Mr F asking if it can now be turned off before he freezes! lol
Take care Mrs D
June x