The weather here is positively springlike. Warm and sunny, the washings gently wafting in the breeze, what more could a girl want? Well lots actually but getting the laundry dry outside will do for now lol. Simple pleasures!
Got lots to get through today but I`ll try to keep it short and sweet.
First off, I`d like to say a huge welcome to my new followers, Darnell,Kym Lainey and Olelly. Thank you for choosing my little blog to follow.
Then I`d like to thank Mandi and Chrissie for picking me as the february winner on Less is More. I am chuffed to bits and still walking around with a big grin on my face. Also a thanks for the mention of Ruby on the site.
Speaking of Ruby, she is still coping really well with the chemo. She had her second lot on Monday and was a bit whiney (?) and clingy on Tuesday but by wednesday was back to her normal self. I just hope the tumour is responding as well as she is.
Last weekend she wanted to feed the ducks so Mum and Dad took her to the park.
I also want to say a massive
Thank You
to you all, not only for the fantastically generous donations to the Candlelighters appeal but for all your lovely comments, the good wishes and support, they really mean the world to us.
You really are THE BEST.
Right after all that waffle, I`d better show you some cards hadn`t I?
Mandi and Chrissie want, not only a one layer card but with script this week at Less is More.
Now one layer cards don`t hold the terror that they once did with me but I did have a scratching the head moment with the script.
Apart from some Christmas stamps I only have one small script stamp so I`ve gone with that one for my first card.
The tulip is a digi stamp from, I think, Fred She Said, printed straight onto the card and then onto copy paper to make a mask. The script stamp is by My Minds Eye Wild Asparagus set stamped in Versafine Onyx Black. The tulip is coloured with Promarkers and my new Spectrum Noir pens ( brilliant).I was quite happy with this one until I stamped the sentiment (Flourishes Tag Lines) and I think I put too much pressure on.
My second card is really very simple.
The stamp is by The Stampman, Aspects of Design 1 Floral set which I`ve had for years. I stamped it in Versafine Black and heat embossed in clear EP. Coloured with markers and thats it.
Not sure if the Chinese symbols are classed as script though.
I`m sure Mandi and Chrissie will let me know.
Well if your still here after all that...Well done and thank you lol
Thanks for popping in...Lynne xxx
Two great cards Lynne....pleased to hear Ruby is coping well with her chemo...
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Hola Lynne, good news about Ruby, i'm so happy to read this report:D
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards Lynne, very elegant designs, i prefer the first one, but both are beautiful!well done.
a warm hug for you, your family and Ruby.
Two beautiful cards as always Lynne - you have such a knack for this style. Well done on your win at LIM too - very well deserved!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so pleased that little Ruby is coping well with her treatment. Sometimes the little ones cope better than we do!!
Continuing to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers,
xxx
Beautiful cards Lynne - love them both.
ReplyDeleteI hope Ruby's health continues to improve as she copes with the treatment. Thinking of you and yours - Sylvia xx
Two beautiful cards, love the colour on the 2nd one
ReplyDeleteI would have thought that the Chinese writing was "Script", having said that, I think both your cards are fab!
ReplyDeleteBoth fab Lynne but the first one is my fave. Congrats on being the Feb winner - very well deserved. So pleased Ruby is back to her normal self after the chemo. Bless her, she's just so gorgeous!
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Fab cards Lynne, and great to see a pic of Ruby doing fun things!
ReplyDeleteScript is script whatever language it's in and I think your second card is my fave!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Beautiful cards Lynne, Glad to hear about Ruby
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Lynne. Lovely picture of Ruby enjoying herself. xx
ReplyDeleteSuperb card Lynne, the poppy looks fabulous
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear your Ruby is coping well, everything crossed it all goes away soon and forever
special hugs to you all
Congrats again n the win...well deserved
Thank you very much
mandi
"Less is More"
Two great cards Lynne, love the Aspects of Design image.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear Ruby is doing well.
Avril xx
I love both cards Lynne - they're perfect! Pleased to hear that Ruby is doing well, and am still skipping round for you over the LIM win! Well done :) OK, so when are you going to come and play in the snippets playground again? Mrs A has been causing uproar but things are calmer now! Di xx
ReplyDeletetwo fantastic ards Lynne, so CAS.
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I'm not seeing anything wrong with the pink card. I think they are both stunning! I do like the Asian script with the red more though; it's just more striking to me and is now in my binder of favs. I stayed through the whole thing and enjoyed every word. And thanks for the welcome!
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ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful makes .. .. I love them both.
I am pleased to read that Ruby is responding well .. .. what a worrying time for everyone. I shall be thinking of everyone.
Well done on your LIM win.
Love Jules xx
Hi Lynn, lovely to see photos of Ruby enjoying the usual fun things kids like to do, so good that sh'e bouncing back from treatment each time :0)
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards...love the idea of Chinese text, clever thinking :0)
Jenny x
It's great to see the photo of Ruby having fun feeding the ducks Lynne and it has to be good that she's recovering well after each chemo. Really pleased to see you win Feb LiM too and love your entries this week, especially the dramatic poppy. Vicky x
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are simply stunning x
ReplyDeleteboth cards are absolutely beautiful, lynne... but i am a bit partial to the first one... i love tulips!! congrats on your LIM win!!! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Lynne, I am so pleased to hear that Ruby is responding well to her chemo, and it's lovely to see her feeding the ducks...Bless her!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! on being chosen as the February winner! So well deserved.
Both your cards for this weeks challenge are beautifully stamped, and coloured...so pretty x
Two super cards again Lynne,...still not sure about my Spectrum Noir pens though lol.So pleased to hear Ruby is doing well too :) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteThey're both gorgeous cards Lynne :o) Lovely pic of Ruby, glad she's coping well with the treatment. Lisa x
ReplyDeleteLovely to see Ruby out and about.
ReplyDeleteLove both ideas for your card especially the chinese script. x
Congratulations on your win! It's lovely to see a photo of Ruby feeding the ducks. Your cards are stunning, and I am in love with the vibrant poppy in the second card. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteBoth are lovely cards - why do we crafters have to point out every fault with a card? No-one else can see it - I can't and I'm a card maker! Congrats on your win.
ReplyDeleteI really hope your little 'uns journey will be smooth over the coming months - our prayers are for her hugs Karen
Gorgeous cards, Lynne!! Congrats on your win! Glad your grandddaughter is doing better...hope it continues!
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