Wednesday 12 January 2011

WOYWW time

Well it is Wednesday again (I can't believe it has come round so fast) and it is time for another WOYWW.  This weekly blog hop and look round other peoples work desks is great fun and very inspiring so I would encourage you to take a look and join in if you can. My desk can be seen mid crafting session when I am playing with a mixture of inks (mostly distress and Adirondak) using cut and dry foam and my new Lavinia stamps in an attempt to make a scenic card. To the back left, well out of the way of the card I am working on is my traditional mug of tea (half drunk and still nice and hot), and immediately beside it is a toilet roll (to blow my nose on as I have run out of tissues and STILL have a cold). Apart from that my desk is relatively tidy - the only part you can't see is the far left where there are two disastrous prior attempts at this card (they will go in the bin!).
Here is the completed card which I am entering for the 'animals' themed card for the Crazy Challenge, and 'use new things' (my Lavinia stamps) from Pollycraft , 'all about favourites' from Flourishes (distress inks are my favourite things to use as they are so versatile), 'anything goes' from craft your days away.
I was also asked to make a card for a baby girl but not in pink, they requested yellow so this is what I came up with.  The background was embossed using a cuttlebug embossing folder I have had for a while but not used before. The card therefore fits with the 'something new/new beginnings' (a baby) themes from CCC and Stamp, scrap & Doodle, and 'embossing' theme from Simply create. That is all from me for now.  Have a great WOYWW and a good rest of the week everyone.
Love,
Caro
x

23 comments:

Liza said...

Beautiful cards, I love the scene you have created. Thanks for joining us at CCC.

Liza x

Zue said...

Beautiful compositions and you have coloured them in so nicely. They have a sophisticated feel to them.
Sue xx 67

Sue said...

Hi Caro
wow your card is beautiful, a lovely scene you have made,have great day,happy WOYWW, sue,(25)

The Crafty Den said...

Hi Caro, what a refreshing change to see a baby card in yellow :) Love the image and the embossing looks gorgeous. Thanks for joining in with my "something new" challenge over at cupcake craft challenge this week. Hugs, Denise x

Delphine said...

Lovely card, Caro! I love the embossing and Clean and Simple layout! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake Craft Challenges and good luck! Delphine xx

JoZart Designs said...

Lovely card Caro,in fact cards!! The scen card is really effective and special.
Get fully well soon1
Love joZarty x

Minxy said...

You did a grand job of the scenic card, very nice indeed :D
Happy Wednesday
Minxy #2

Anonymous said...

Great scene card Caro, you're getting really good at them. Sweet little baby card too, refreshing change not to see blue or pink!

Hugs
Brenda 99

Marjo said...

Gorgeous scenic card Caro! Love all the details.

Thanks for the peek and sharing, hugs Marjo #23 Happy WOYWW

Kyla said...

Happy woyww, and loving the card, I got some lavina stamps for christmas but not had a play yet, your blog is great.
thanks

Tertia said...

Lovely cards! TFS
Happy WOYWW
Tertia 93

Siobhan Brignull said...

what a clever use of the stamps, something I have never tried, siobhan no 100

katemade designs said...

lovely scene

Carola Bartz said...

I like the scenic card, very beautiful and peaceful image. #109

okienurse said...

Hope you are feeling better soon I love your card! Very creative.

Nicky said...

Wow I love your card I have never managed to create a scene card like that - its brilliant ~ Nicky 45

Scrapcat 1 said...

Love the scene you have made and your fabby cards

MaggieC (Silvercrafter) said...

Love the way you put those stamps together to create that beautiful scene.

Mrs A. said...

Lovely scenic card and dosn't it look great all in one colour. I'm into distressed ink as the mo, walnut stain as it happens probable cos its the only colour I've got so far.Lol. They are jolly expensive here in the uk. Since found out they are a lot cheaper in the USA.
Hugs Mrs A. (now in as no 93)

karen said...

Wow, what a gorgeous scenic card you have created! Your use of Distress inks is incredible!
xoxo Karen

Spyder said...

Your card is fabulous Caro!Just wish Ihad more inks (and the right stamps) to give it a go. fabulous!
Happy (very late) WOYWW! I was here in the week but forgot to comment...if my head wasn't stuck on...


((Lyn))

darling Ho said...

What a pretty scenic card and CAS baby card.
Both of them are wonderful!
Thanks for joining us at CCH this week, hope to see you soon.:)
hugs~darling Ho~

Kezzy said...

Wow the scenic card is stunning, I have some scenic stamps but I have to admit I am a bit scared to use them. I love the baby card ultra modern.