Swanlady Impressions

Monday, 25 November 2019

Robin & Baubles

I think this is my year for birds on Christmas cards. I've just received a few of the Cool Chicks from Stamping Bella.

Following the inspiration from Julie Beech, I changed the chicks into Robins.

A different angle to catch the sparkle and shimmer.

My entry to ...

... Perfectly CAS : Christmas

... CAS(e) This Sketch #349

... Just Add Ink : Choose 2 (Stars, Spots, Sparkle). I chose Spots and Sparkle.

Friday, 22 November 2019

A Mini Christmas

I could not resist getting this stamp set ... my first card.

My entry to ...

... Freshly Made Sketches #412

... Addicted to Stamps and More : Holiday

Tuesday, 19 November 2019

This is the day ...

CASology Challenge has a new challenge - and the cue word is FAITH.

Watercolour is not usually connected with CAS cards, but I find that if you contain the image to a smaller area, then you still have lots of white space.

Come and be inspired by a visit to check on the creations of the design team. Looking forward to seeing your take on the cue word.

Deidre Payne

Jacquie Southas

Janet Ribet (you are here)

Jen Wills

Guest Designer :

Sponsor : Stamplorations

Sunday, 17 November 2019

Framed Robin 3

Here is the final in my trio of framed robins (Here is the first and second).

I decided to put the "snow" in the frame this time.

Here is the Merry Trio ...

My entry to ...

... Perfectly CAS : Christmas

... Addicted to Stamps & More : Make your Mark

... CAS on Sunday : Use a Frame

Friday, 15 November 2019

Ink and Spritz

I love the ink and spritz technique ... lovely watercolour effect!

My entry to ...

... Day of the Month Card Club : Look for Circles

... The Flower Challenge : Add spots or stripes

Sunday, 10 November 2019

When those big Birthdays come around, you need to up the ante. I had a lovely rose gatefold card, but I wanted to make it extra special. So I added numbers from the Concord & 9th Double cut numbers die set. I love that you can give that extra pop.

I felt the rose needed to be more grounded so added a knotted string along the green base.

I also made an envelope to match.

My entry to ...

... AAA Birthday : Include a number

... Seize the Birthday : Off the Edge

Friday, 8 November 2019

Golfer's 60th - Stencils

Playing around with more of my golf stamps and some stencils. I was inspired by the design of Karen's card.

I thought the plaid was a good fit for a golfing card. I like the feel of depth even though this is a one layer card.

My entry to ...

... AAA Birthday : Add a Number

... Inkspirational : One Layer

... CAS of Friday : One Layer

Wednesday, 6 November 2019

Golfer's 60th

It's my husband's 60th this week ... and he's a golfer!

This set comes with some great sentiments, so on the inside I stamped the "Always and FORE-EVER awesome!" one.

Here's the angle to catch the gold cardstock.

My entry to ...

... CAS(e) This Sketch #346

... AAA Birthday : Include a Number

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Tuesday, 5 November 2019

Appreciate

The weeks are flying by and it's time for a new CASology challenge. The cue word is APPRECIATE.

Although we tend to highlight it at this time of the year, it's something we should be doing all the time ... appreciating the people in our lives, the little and big joys and blessings!

I've just watched the acceptance speech of Mr Roger for his lifetime achievement award for the third time. I love what he says ...

".... All of us have special ones who loved us into being. Would you just take, along with me, 10 seconds to think of the people who have helped you become who you are, those who cared about you and wanted what was best for you in life. 10 seconds silence, I'll watch the time. Whomever you've been thinking about, how pleased they must be to know the difference you feel they have made. ..."

Perhaps it's time to send one (or more of them) a card showing them our appreciation.