Book Worm ...

... Good afternoon! I've a fun clean and simple card to share with you this afternoon:

Stamps: Clearly Besotted - Book Worm
Inks: Versamark - Onyx Black; Distress - Spiced Marmalade
Accessories: White Lustre Card; Stampin' Up! DP - Pumpkin Pie; Zig Brushes; Istencil - Circle; Clear Embossing Powder; Wink of Stella - Clear, Gold, Black; Glossy Accents

When I saw this week's challenge at Less is More - LIM#302, where the theme is Books/Literature, I knew exactly what stamps I wanted to use. Indeed, Anita had already used my favourite little book worm on her lovely bookmark. I used my MISTI to line up the images and stamp them in Versafine onyx Black. I heat embossed the images with clear powder. I used my Zig paint pens to colour the images. I cut masks for the bookcase, the book worm and the sentiment and then I lightly stencilled a pattern over the images. I finished the front by adding some clear sparkle to the book worm and glossy accents to his specs. On the inside I cut a mat layer of orange design paper and on the white panel added another sentiment along with the book worm sitting on top of a nice big book!

I used the colours from the new challenge at Colour Throwdown - CTD#419.

I can't imagine a house without books. In our house we have book cases everywhere and they are mostly full. At our old home in Wales, we had so many books that the book shelves were overflowing. When we moved to the States we had to re-home many of our books. Going through our vast collection and picking only a few to bring with us, was one of the hardest jobs I had to do. My local charity shop were delighted with the number of books we donated - many of them hardbacks in excellent condition - I think they raised a fair sum!  Since arriving in the States we have collected more books, but nothing like the number we used to have. Jonathan has moved to e-books, but I still like to have a real book in my hand. And one of my favourite ways to spend the day is to sit with a good book and cup of coffee - my idea of heaven!!!

That's all for now!

Book worm ....

.... Good afternoon!  I've a cute little card to share with you today - made with a couple of challenges in mind:

• Less is More - LIM#194 - Little creatures
• Colour Q - cQc#264

Stamps: Clearly Besotted - Book Work
Inks: Memento - Tuxedo Black; Versafine - Onyx Black; Stampin' Up! - Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: White Lustre Card; SU Card - Wisteria Wonder; Washi Tape; Copic Markers; Glossy Accents

I think I'm just about in time for this week's Less is More challenge.  I've been going back and forward all week thinking about what "little creature" to use on the card, then I found this cute little book worm.  I made a small gift card (5" × 3½").  I used Washi Tape to make a book shelf.  I stamped the books and book worm on some scrap card, colouring both with Copic markers.  I fussy cut them both out and adhered the books flat on the card and used dimensional gel for the worm.  I added some Glossy Accents to the worm's glasses.  I finished the front with a fun sentiment - I tend to find that this one is often true!!!  On the inside I cut a mat layer of lilac card and stamped another sentiment.

I had a really fun day yesterday - I went to a friend's wedding.  I was invited to be a witness and after the service we went back for a small lunch and some champagne.  I took a few informal photos at the lunch. 

I made card last week using some pears - this is the gift bag that I made to go with the card.  The glasses - for the champagne toast!

I told you the photos were informal!!  From left to right - Nicola, Seya, Sophie, and the happy couple - Nathan and Lucie.

Nathan and Lucie - a bit more formal this time!

I've got to get a good head start on my upcoming Design Team cards.  My son, Ben will be coming over for a couple of weeks in November.  I'm so excited and really looking forward to seeing him - it's been nearly a year since we last got together.  He's bringing his girlfriend, Sophie, too.  So, it's going to be a busy few weeks, and that's all for now.