Tuesday catch up

Good afternoon everyone, 

Thanks for joining me today .

How is Tuesday treating you ? 

I have just got home after spending a few hours with Karen, 

I used to live next door to her...

I can’t believe that we have been here for five weeks now..

We are just getting to the end of our boxes , 

and it was great excitement the other day when our bins arrived .

Karl was out and had our number on them quick as a flash 

It will be great to use them and not have to take everything to the tip.

I must say we have been blown over by the lovely messages, cards and gifts 

that we have been given 

Thank you all so, so much 

We really appreciate them all....

My craft room is slowly getting sorted, 

I have a light now .

And the dogs have found a place to sleep whilst I work 

Look 

Can you see them both, under the table ? 

I still need to buy more storage units, 

But that will have to wait, workshops and magazine commissions to do first 

I did manage a play the other day with a new die from Clarity 

This is what it cuts out 

And this is what I created 

I do love to make my own backgrounds (as you know )

I started by blending my inks. 

If you remember I like to add the top and bottom ink first 

Then add the middle one blending it into the top and bottom, in one go. 

It really makes it so much quicker and easier 

Do remember to put a bit of time and effort into the blending 

And you can go from this to 

This 

Next I added some water splats 

Love that 

To enhance it more , I added some splats of Inka gold (silver )

When dry , I assembled the card 

I find that dries clear glue works well to attach the die to the card, 

Using a fine nozzle or a cocktail stick to apply it 

Here is a closer look 

I do love the contrast with the autumn colours and the white...

I do believe we may be getting our first autumn storm tomorrow..

Safe travels ladies and see you in Hazel Grove .

Before I go,,,

Here is a photo of a certain little man at the zoo,

He is a big fan of ice cream...

Thanks for visiting,,,

Take care all

Much love and hugs 

Jo. xxx