Sunday Snippets - 'You are unique'

My snippets card this time was triggered by the arrival of a surprise package from a lovely friend. Amongst the delicious hand crafted goodies, templates and ideas she had included the offcuts from some Gelli plate pulling she used when making up the package contents. It called out to me, so I made this to share with you:

I used:

- 4.75" x 3.5" silkweave pale ivory linen card blank, side opening - odd size due to being left over from making A2 cards from the same card pack. Therefore a snippet!

- the gelli pull paper snippet wasn't huge but so very lovely and I knew fairly quickly exactly what to do with it - first of all I mounted it onto a snippet of white card using double sided sticky sheet 

- worked out the positioning and size of the main stamp and trimmed the gelli snippet to the size I wanted, then backed it with a slightly larger black frame using a snippet of Tonic 'Black Velvet' Satin effect mirror card - used Collall glue for that step. Sort of working backwards at this point - with the trimming to fit the card size

- then stamped the image, using a stamp from the AALL & Create 'Long-Eared Mammal' set of stamps and a VersaFine Clair 'Nocturne' ink pad

- then picked out a 'You are unique' sentiment strip from the Clarity 'Words Sticker Collection' and popped it into position on the lower left- hand side of the little panel (cheating but quick!)

- finally, added the completed panel to the card front, using thin sticky strips - and called it 'done'!

I loved making this card, wanting to do the background piece of paper worked by a friend some proper justice. Quietly rewarding I think.

I'd like to enter this card into:

Darnell's NBUS Challenge#67 - the AALL & Create 'Long-Eared Mammal' set of stamps was having a first outing

Also Allsorts #802 - under the anything goes option

Dudley Pupdate: During this previous week, Len and I went together to have our Covid and flu vaccinations. A saga ............... of which I'll spare you all the details - be grateful! However, whilst waiting for me outside the Chemist's shop with Len, a defensive Dudley barked at anyone who walked past the door where he last saw his Mum - naughty boy! Then, not content with that - up came the rear end and he did a full squat to leave his little trademark 💩. WHAT? He already did that earlier on home territory - did he keep it in reserve? Thank goodness for always having emergency poop bags on hand! Smiling here - I think that Len returned home rather traumatised and ready for a lie down in a darkened room! I think we've moved from StroppyTeenager to Antagonistic Adult overnight!

Very importantly, we have a new Challenge #491 being run by our lovely Sarn over HERE! Do please come and play - no doubt there will be goodies for cooler days to be had in the tree house!

Love from myself and Dudley, 

Sunday Snippets - 'Thanks a bunch'

My snippets card uses a leftover panel from when I was playing with the fabulous Vincent Van Gogh washi tapes the other week:

I used:

- white card blank, trimmed to 5.5" x 4.25", side opening

- a 'frame' of Tonic mrror card in  'Inca Gold' - trimmed to 5.25" x 4" 

- a piece of the same white cardstock measuring 5" x 3.75" - onto which I glued the strip of card with already made up washi strips (3 of them). I trimmed it flat across the top, glued it in place and then trimmed off the overhang using Fiskars sharp dressmaking scissors (kept pirely for paper I should stress)

- then did the little sentiment strip - using a NBUS set of stamps and dies by Apple Blossom - called appropriately enough 'Vertical Sentiments and Stamps Set'

- first I stamped the selected sentiment onto a snippet of leftover white card, using a Misti and VersaFine Clair 'Morning Mist' ink

- then die cut the sentiment using a matching die from the same set by Apply Blossom. It's always best to make a 'jig' to do this by die cutting the aperture into scrap card, place that over the sentiment, image or whatever then 'nestle' the die in place so that it cuts perfectly lined up to where you want it - low tack sticky tape is always best to use to make sure things are held well in place during the process

- die cut the gold backing panel from a little snippet of 'Inca Gold' mirror card then glued the actual sentiment onto the gold panel before gluing it to the card front, left hand side

- final step was to add the whole panel to the card front, using narrow strips of thin foam tape - finished!

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

- Darnell's NBUS challenge #67 - HERE - the Apple Blossom set of vertical stamps and dies were being used for the first time

- Allsorts Challenge #801- HERE - under the 'Anything goes' option. 

Dudley Pupdate: Dudley has got it into his head that one treat at a time simply isn't enough and so he comes back asking for a second one before the first one has had time to even hit his tummy. It's tough but for his own good - Len will give in at times, I just don't look at the little scamp's pleading little face. Yesterday it was time for his monthly application of flea prevention, always a battle as it means a really thorough grooming session beforehand - not just the lighter ones in between times. Dudley looks on it as his total responsibility to give me a good workout as soon as he sees the dreaded grooming trolley! I'm typing this whilst watching him out of the corner of my eye - immediately after the workout/grooming session and  he's lying on the floor looking super smart, telling Honka all about what a bad Mum I am. Not sure which one of us is more worn out ..... and, I didn't even give him an extra treat!

Remember, the results from Challenge #487 are now published in the Snippets Playground HERE. 

Do come and play with us in the Snippets Playground - I think, given the recent drop in temperatures over here, there could well be hot chocolate and even toasted muffins on offer! I think that Brenda might even turn up with a load of conkers - I'll bring the string! Sarn is super efficient and I'm counting on her to arrange the practice sessions and if nobody has resorted to biting and scratching, let alone hair pulling - perhaps we'll think about a proper knockout competition!

Love as always, Dudley and yours truly,