That soup looks delicious. Perfect cold weather food. I was inspired by the colors, the sprig of herbs, and the 'white space.'
I found this ancient piece of leafy patterned paper in my paper tower and went with it as I didn't have a white-ish woodgrain. The green polka dots are SU, and the orange cardstock is just scraps. I used an RC tag die, a few sequins, a Pinkfresh sprig, and the sentiment is a sticker from dear Darnell.
My next card is nearly a one-layer card:
I started out with some Gina K. kraft. It's the best, I swear. I used a Stamp Market polka dot stamp with VersaMark and love the way it looks. I trimmed the panel down ever-so-slightly. The arrows are from C9, stamped in navy blue, and the sentiment is from HA stamped in red. EZPZ. Good for a fella, don't you think? Might make more similar to this to add to my pile....Anyway, hope you're having a great weekend, and as always...
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"More normal" sounds marvelous! Great that John is stronger and Iryna is meeting your cleaning need, so that WE get to have more time with YOU! Your soup inspired card is delightful; love those warm, comforting colours! Your arrows-and-polka dots card..swoon! Crisp and fresh! I need some 'pretty' kraft; the cardstock I have - even though it's Neenah - is very dark! I'm going to see if 'local retailers' have access to order some Gina K papers; definitely intrigued!
hugs, love and misses,
~c
Wonderful cards and I wanted to drop by and thank you for visiting my blog. I have a lot of challenges in my life at the moment and don’t get around to visiting as much as I would like, so please excuse me. But this is when I notice when someone had made an effort to come and see me, when I know what a tough time they are having. I am glad things for you are improving and long may it continue. Hugs Sandie xx
Sounds like your life is busier than ever lol. Love that you are finding more crafty time and the arrow take on the sketch that you created is fabulously clean & simple with that perfect amount of Wow!
Oh Bev, it's soooo good to see you out and about so much more ... how brilliant that Iryna is working out so well ... and prayers answered that John is doing so much better ... long may it continue! A souper duo (sorry, couldn't help it!) ... that sweet little herby sprig is delicious against the warm yellow/orange ... and erm ... polka dots ... need I say more? Talking of polka dots ... the tone on tone ones are perfect for a masculine card ... the arrows are deliciously graphic ... and I love the pop of red in the sentiment! Miss you heaps, my sweet friend ... big hugs and bisous, Anita :)
Two wonderful cards, well designed and love the colours.
Wonderful cards! Great take on the inspiration photo! Thanks for playing at Inspired By!
Wonderful to see you having more craft time, Bev. It's great that you have Iryna to look after the chores and you take more time for yourself, and of course, John. Glad that he is doing better. Seems like life is definitely getting back to a better normal!
Sweet cards. Love the first one with the inspiring soup. I have a butternut squash in my fridge, just waiting to be made into soup. Yum, yum! Not only delicious, but a gorgeous colour. Love the sweet tag with the herb sprig. Your polka-dot card is so fun ... agree, would be great for a guy. xx
YES! I'm so happy for YOU bev! Sounds great and just what you needed.
How fun that you have 2 cards to share today and they're both awesome. Love how you were inspired by the photo. Love all the layers!
Such a great nealy one layer card, gotta love those polkas!
How lucky are we that you are playing cards, AND I'm finding you in our challenge galleries, too??!!
SOUP-er take on that IB photo - the paper worked its charm! and YES to polka dots ALL of the time!
So happy that John is doing a bit better … and that you have more time to take care of you! xx
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What a happy post Bev...so glad to hear that things are going better for both you and John!! And I think it would be really nice if you'd share your cleaning lady...just put her on that boat of ours that you're going to get, ok?! Oh I came here to comment on cards didn't I?! LOVE your squash soup card...you're making me hungry!! Love the color and that little sprig on the tag is just the perfect touch! And your polka dot card with the arrows is just plain FUN and perfect for a guy! And I have fallen in love with Gina K's cardstock too...it's perfect!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend my friend!! Hugs! :0)
I am so happy to hear that you and John are feeling better. Getting time in my craft room always helps me feel better too-at least mentally. I am glad that you are able to spend a bit more time. LOVE the squash soup card. I am trying to do that card at the moment and finding it difficult. I cannot get past the bowls to the colors! LOVE the second one with the arrows. The arrows are PERFECT for this sketch!!!
Glad to,hear that hubby is doing better! Continued prayers for you both! Loving your cards this week! Great colors for the first card and the second one is great for guys...simply to the point!
Sorry to be so late visiting, my little friend! I love your takes on these two challenges and expect to see you in the winner's gallery! You've given a lot of thought to all the elements and relayed them perfectly on both! Of course, it's wonderful to hear the lightness in your voice now that your life is less stressful because of Iryna. What a difference a cleaning lady makes! Long may she clean and long may John do well-ish so you can continue to play with us!! Love you and miss you! Hugs, Darnell
I am terribly late again in commenting but I wanted to let you know how happy I am that you have more time creating and blogging! So exciting to find posts from you more often again! Glad you DH is a little more independent and you are being a good girl and leaving the cleaning for Iryna!
Your cards are fun and fabulous and perfect for the challenges!
I am so glad you're getting to spend more time in the craft room, Bev. Your cards are wonderful and I bet it felt good making them.
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