Here we are at the start of a new week, we are half way through March, how's crazy is that!!! I looked at the calendar yesterday and we only have like 12 weeks before we go on holiday!! We are going 2 months earlier this year because my darling daughter decided she wanted to be September bride like her mumma and her Nan too, this clashed with our usual holiday dates, she also decided that she'd like us around for the couple weeks before hand in case she needed us 🙄 So we looked at alternative dates and June worked best for our budget and dates girls could do as they can only take leave in term time! It's both frustrating and funny that our holidays are still dictated by our girls term times, we thought that ended more than 5 years ago!! I do still think its nice that they want to come on holiday with us, although it isn't as relaxing as when its just the two of us.
Our New Challenge
I couldn't make my mind up for our new challenge, I thought about colour or shape, but wanted something that would encourage us to use things that we have in our stash but forget to get out and use. So I combined 3 things that I know I forget to use.....
Embossing/Stencils/Masks
We all have Embossing folders and Embossing Powders, I'm pretty sure that most of us have Stencils and Masks, I've had some for over ten years, (although I do question why I bought some that I am yet to use)!
You can use any of them as the main focus of your card, journal page, Thrinchie or Snippet, or just use for a bit of background detail. It's surprising what a difference a tiny bit of Distress ink through a stencil can make. I want to combine stencils with my Gelli plate, so watch this space.
I hope this challenge gets you all inspired to create and maybe try something new, get those embossing pastes and mediums out, have fun, ink up your embossing folders, get a bit messy, most of all my lovely friends just have fun 😘
Have a great start to your week,
Sending my love and hugs to all of you,
Sandra xxx
You’re right, this year is going far too quickly! I think June is a lovely time of year to go away It May not be as hot but for me more enjoyable It is lovely that a) BECCA wants to get married in September and b) the girls want holiday with you
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for the challenge I only have a few folders most of which don’t get used and stencils too
Off to library in a mo I’m hoping to deliver the animals!
Take care everyone xx
Lovely examples for the next challenge giving everyone great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSandra I’m sure the weather will have got warmer by the time you go on holiday. When you return it will be to be a very exciting time planning Becca and Adam’s wedding, enjoy every moment. You will both be in need of another holiday afterwards.
Time for bed, I didn’t sleep very well last night so hoping tonight will be better, i was still wide awake at 2.30 this morning.
Take care everyone, love and hugs, Brenda xxx
Hi Sandra and all looking in.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards and that gorgeous tag to inspire us. All three things are ones I rarely think to use. I doubt I will get to join in but I honestly do enjoy seeing what you all are creating. This year will be an odd one for you but at least you will get some of your lovely home grown veggies and fruits xx
Every day at the house this week but Gary is helping Chris for the next two days so that will make such a difference. Their first plan tomorrow is taking apart Mum and Pops bed frame. It is very sturdy as Pop always made sure anything put together was done very well. Not so easy to dismantle though!
Hope you all sleep well. Take care. Love Sue xx