Today's efforts

 The last canal layout-leaving the canal). I used 2 Jillybean soup papers and a stencil tag I won. (Just the basic facts). I doodled a border around words on the layout to make them stand out more.

There is also ricrac and washi tape across the bottom This was the B side the other side was bright orange.

Sketches in Thyme plus two others

 

Here's the sketch I used.

I had a second photo of the life ring so cut it out and popped it behind the photo to become one of the circles. Using embroidery thread I stitched through it to look like rope.

The filmstrip is from darkroom door and the wood veneer is from Kaisercraft. I had already made the tag I tucked behind the photo mat. The kaisercraft fish themed collectables were used up on here also.

Background paper is Basic Grey Bow ties. Here's some close ups.

 I also made this layout today, just to use up the canal photos.

Plus this one of the Atrium on the ship. The mini tags were all used on this now, so that completed those. The card with the quote came in handy on here.

More little tags on here plus washi tape and some hearts from the thickers pack.

Craft Rocket

 At Craft Rocket challenges they're having a layering challenge.

I like those because you can use up bits and pieces.

For this card I have4 layers, The yellow then the green floral, then the green vellum and finally the daisy picture and the white rhinestones. I repurposed the sentiment from an old Christmas card.

This will sell for Mother's Day.

Challenge Yourself

 

This is the current challenge at Challenge YOUrself.

I've had this photo of myself since I first stepped on the cruise ship. I walked to the front of the ship and had a Titanic moment! With both hands out in the air and facing the ocean I felt free and happy. (Couldn't believe I was actually there)

I used a chipboard chicken wire square and painted with dark blue and an ochre yellow colour through the same frame. Then I matted my photo and adhered the frame on top of my blue paper.I used 2 tags either side in a pale blue and pink. I also inked around the paper in brighter pink. I added trims on the mat using a border strip in pale orange and ribbon in a darker orange. The spotted card with my title also had 2 different coloured orange dots. That covers all the colours in the palette.

Just for fun, I added a chipboard flower with a dark blue painted flower on top. It was Spring when I went on my cruise so I can justify a flower. It also matches my top. Then I painted wave crests to make the blue look like the ocean.

Everything is straight on here. I had to photograph it outside as the layers are too thick to scan.

Love those pretty papers challenge.

 I've made a floral card this morning. I kept it simple as it is a sympathy card.

I just added a piece of vintage lace under my message. Thought it would be nice for a woman recipient.

I'm entering it at Love those pretty papers challenge

Entering the canal

 Here's another layout of the Camal using 3 photos showing the entrance and the locks.

I used a Becky Fleck sketch that I found on Pinterest.

Time out challenges

 Today I'm making a couple of cards.

The first is for Time Out where the theme is sweet treats.

I found 2 ice creams and orange ribbon to match, so I made this card.

The other two cards were to use up some paper I had. Here they are: