Safe and sound and a challenge!
Hi there! Tonight I sat down to make some cards for a dear friend who is not well and whilst I set about trying to decide what to do I thought I would try a sketch challenge for some inspiration. I have recently found a few new challenge blogs thanks to my gorgeous creative and very busy downline Gardenia. Gardenia never ceases to amaze me with her talent and eagerness to join in any number of challenges. You can check out her incredible work here.
Anyway I stumbled across Just Add Ink via Gardenia a little while ago and have been a keen follower since but this is my first challenge. This week’s challenge is a sketch.
and here is my take on it: I changed it a little as I’d already used my sentiment in the main section.
Stamp set: Cute & Curly
Cardstock: Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Inks: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Scallop Edge punch, Curly Label punch, Bella Blue DSP, Rhinestone brads, Flower Fusion Too, Choc Chip ribbon
I know this is quite simple but I hope you like it!
Well we survived the Storm of the Century here in Perth yesterday and although it was absolutely amazing I’m sure glad I was safe at home with my kids when it hit! It was pretty incredible – we just don’t get storms like that and the hail was absolutely freaky.
These first two pics are taken from my bedroom window:
and you can see the size of the hail stones by the holes in our patio!
It would seem we were pretty lucky with only a few torn flyscreens from the hail, a little water damage where the gutters flowed back into eaves and water ran down the walls in a few rooms and only lost power for few minutes. Some areas will be without power till end of the week apparently! Our next door neighbours had badly damaged flyscreens, smashed windows and dented caravan! Luckily ours is fibreglass so it was unscathed. Trees are down all through the area and generally looks pretty messy. I keep thinking about some of you Queenslanders and wondering how you do this time and time again! Thank God no one was hurt hey?
That’s it from me tonight. Till next time….
Cheers
Posted in Cards, Challenges, General
March 24th, 2010 at 5:13 am
Hey Lou!
I am soooooooo glad you guys are ok! Isnt this weather freaky at the moment! We have never had hail here that I can remember!!
Your card is just beautiful! I am getting together with my friend on Friday for a cardmaking day and I am sooo gonna case that one! LOVE IT!!
Karen
x
March 24th, 2010 at 5:44 am
You card is lovely Louise. i love the DSP and the rhinestone brads! very pretty! JAI is a great challenge blog and even better because its an Aussie one! Very glad to hear that you got through the storm mainly undamaged! was thinking about you!
March 24th, 2010 at 5:44 am
Hi Louise! You called your card simple, I would call is pure elegance! This is just gorgeous! I love it. Thanks for playing!
March 24th, 2010 at 9:50 am
Stunning card, with clean lines – I love it.
March 24th, 2010 at 10:30 am
Glad you weathered the storm Louise. We’ve had hail here but certainly not the size you had. Have just experienced Cyclone Ului and even though we are 52kms south of Mackay, the wind here was absolutely dreadful. Very scary. There’s still people around this area without power and will be until the end of the week. Like your card.
March 24th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Hi Louise. Glad you could join in this week. Your card is absolutely delicious. Love the colour combo you chose. The photos of the storm are amazing! Wow, Australia has copped a beating as far as freaky weather goes lately.
March 24th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Hi Louise! Firstly, thanks for playing! We’re glad to see you ‘here’. I love your creation, it’s stunning. Secondly, I hope your friend feels better soon. And lastly – I am so glad you shared your photo’s of the storm! I’d heard about the ‘golf balls’, but hadn’t seen them! WOW! We got off lightly too at our place – no hail but lots of tree branches (in the street luckily!) xx Amanda
March 25th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
WOW go Louise, first time playing at JAI and you are a top pick! Thats my overly talented Upline for you!
well done!!!
March 27th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Congratulations Lou! This card is absolutely stunning, I love everything about it. I hope your friend is well soon and that the storm damage is repaired quickly over on your side of the country.