Another 'Spotlight' Challenge Card

Good Monday Morning ladies,

I hope that you all enjoyed the weekend, Janet you had me in stitches yesterday, I would love to have seen you, good job it's warm otherwise getting so wet would have been even worse if it was freezing cold, thank you for the smile xx
Pat it sounds like you had quite an eyeful, maybe it's fancy swimwear that they were wearing, I have to say that after seeing some of the girls on this program that the girls watch (love island), nothing would surprise me, to be honest I can't see the point of some of the bikinis the girls were wearing, clearly having your bum cheeks covered is a thing of the past, they have bikini tops that don't quite meet your chest, so they have lots of 'under boob' on show.  I am so relieved that my girls are very reserved and like to keep everything covered, Becca is another story, she doesn't mind being adventurous with her bikini, I like that she has the confidence to do it, I certainly don't !!

Val, I totally get what you mean when you say that you wish you hadn't started your craft room, you start with enthusiasm but then you look round and think WHY?!!,  Like you I had kept so many tiny bits of paper, so pointless as I never used them, after having a huge declutter I now look at a piece of leftover card differently, most will go straight in the bin.  Crafting in your Bra and pants sounds ideal, especially this last week, unfortunately my bedroom is opposite a window beside the front door, I will say that if I have to do anything in the morning I usually do it with little on as I like to go and shower after I am finished, clean house, clean me, so I keep my dressing gown on hand in case the Post man knocks!! Its all about being comfortable, who cares what anyone thinks!

Now onto my 'Spotlight' card, I used my 'Woodware Single Layered Collage' stamp, I stamped it out twice, I added embossing powder and heat set, which I think makes it easier to colour.  I mounted one onto a piece of Gorgeous Grape card and onto my card base. I took the second stamped piece and fussy cut the section with the safety pin and flowers, I coloured the background with 'Soft Sky'  Stampin Blends and the flowers with Gorgeous Grape and Granny Apple Green Blends, I made sure to include the bit above that sentiment strip to finish the look.  I added foam pads to the back of both pieces and replaced it onto the stamped image.
So the 'Spotlighted area is the coloured area, I love this stamp and like how this card has turned out.

I can't wait to see what you are all making xx

Brenda, wow what and incredible experience your Grandsons are having, I can't wait to hear more about their travels, I bet Sam is going to love teaching in the local school, I expect there will be lots of things to keep Dominic busy too. I totally understand your relief at hearing that they had arrived safely, how lovely that they thought to message you to put your mind at rest, thank you for sharing the first leg of their adventure with us, xxx

Maria, I don't know how you have kept your patience with that bloody woman next door, she sounds likes she is deranged, is she an alcoholic or something?  I think that you are going to have to have a word with the man or get Rik to, I am glad that you got to catch on a little sleep though.  I am so glad that you enjoyed the challenge too xxx

Lynda I hope that you and CU had a lovely weekend xxx

Margaret, I hope that you have had a lovely weekend too, did you manage any crafting, I do hope so as it's so therapeutic.  I am happy to do loads of die cuts for you if that would help you my lovely xxx

Michele it was lovely to read that your FIL was able to join in a little bit at the summer fair, it was so lovely that you went to support the home.  Sorry that the weather stopped your gardening, we were lucky and the sun shined all day Sunday,  hopefully you found something more relaxing to do xxx

Karen, You were in my thoughts all day yesterday, I love that you get to share Gary's Birthday with his friends at the zoo too, thanks again for sharing that amazing card and poem and thanks again for last weeks challenge xxx

Ladies, I loved reading all of your comments on yesterdays blog, it really made me chuckle (janet) and smile (Pat and Brenda), I do love when you share your stories, it's the one thing that makes 'Our Blog' so unique xx

Lilian, you are VERY missed, I hope that you are well sweet friend xxx

Love and hugs to all of you,

Sandra
xxxxxx