Saturday, 13 January 2018

Got the blues

Hi strangers!  I've just noticed I haven't posted anything for a whole week.  I need to get myself sorted!  No excuses, just busy in work and then can't be bothered when I get home.  Thankfully we've managed to miss the flu (so far!) which is going round like wildfire along with a nasty stomach bug too

Anyway, just a couple of quickie cards this evening. I've been using some oldie stamps again ... I've a voucher from Christmas burning a hole in my pocket that needs spending on some new crafty goodies but I can't decide what's top of my list ;)

My sympathy card is coloured with watercolour pencils and clear gloss added to the little pink flowers.  I also chalked up the BG with my chickenwire stencil in pale pink and blue but it doesn't show up on my photo.


Looking at how this card photographed, I've decided that my immediate crafty goal is to study how to colour faces with my watercolour pencils.  Mine always end up either a bit pale and pasty or a sludgy brown!

Clear gloss and glitter added to the balloon and to the cat hat's nose.
I saw someone outlining their card recently like this, so thanks if it was you!

12 comments:

Patti J said...

Love both of these, Lynne! The sympathy card is so warm and comforting, and the second card is just plain fun and adorable! I've been MIA too....working on a remodeling job at home, it's tax time, etc....just haven't had much time in my CRoffice. Soon, I hope! Hugs...

Unknown said...

Fabulous cards, love both images and great colouring :)
Hugs Kaz xx

Cheryl W. said...

These cards are both great. I think your coloring is beautiful - even Wryn's cute little face! As for not posting for a week, we all need a break occasionally. I have been posting older photos of cards that somehow didn't get posted when I made them. It has given me a little time to rest from all that goes into making/photographing/getting ready to blog.

brenda said...

Two great cards Lynne and the first very elegant for purpose, many thanks for joining us at Allsorts challenge this week.

B x

Kath Stewart said...

beautiful sympathy card Lynne, thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge, hugs kath xxx

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous cards Lynne, the sympathy card is beautiful, always sad to make but this is perfect!

Love your 2nd card too and think your colouring is spot on! her skin tones look great to me! :-)

thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge
Luv
Lols x x x

AO Creations said...

Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at ATSM, good luck!!! Amy DT

Michelle Lupton said...

Love the glitter! Thanks for playing along with us at the CAS-ual Fridays Challenge :)

Jo Ann said...

Both cards are so adorable. We are grateful that you joined our Challenge here at Word Art Wednesday. Leaving you with the inspiration that comes from God's Word in Romans 1:17 which says, "For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” Have a blessed week.

JO ANN
http://jatterburycreations.blogspot.com

K M Meena Herale said...

Beautiful card, Thank you for joining at Addicted to Stamps and More and waiting to see next time.

Hugs
Meena DT

Dotstolines said...

This is such a great sympathy card! Simple and elegant, catching the essence of the message! Thank you for playing with us at Through The Craftroom Door ATG challenge! Good luck and looking forward to seeing you again!
Regards,
Sunila & Aditi- DT
Dots to Lines

Craftnut said...

Thanks for entering our challenge at allsorts Tracy