Thistle

Good morning all, 

From a lovely, sunny Cheshire. 

I do hope you have some sun today, it really does make everything seem that bit better.

I know that a few of you have got to the stage where you are struggling now.

Please just keep going for a bit longer, 

Hopefully things will slowly start getting back to some sort of normal. 

Yesterday it was the ODS on HOCHANDA for Aall & Create, and 

It featured some fabulous new stamps by Tracy.

This is one of my samples, and I was so pleased that they 

got to the studio in time. 

I am lucky to have some lovely crafty friends north of the border and this thistle stamp is just perfect 

for them, so I was thinking of them when creating this design.

I started off by finding a map, and yes, it actually is Scotland. 

I tore the edges , added some ink and some stencil work. 

Next I stamped the thistle, added some colour and gave it the vintage treatment too, 

Next to the assembly, and I knew I had some ribbon somewhere that would be perfect. 

Oh it took me ages to find it, 

You know what it is like 

In our craft space...

As you know I love the finishing off details, so a scrabble letter and a rusty safety pin.

In my head the ribbon reminds me of a kilt and the safety pin is the kilt pin.

And that is all I am saying !!!!

I do think that this type of design would be good for a man’s card too.

I still get excited when I see my designs on tv, 

Leonie made some wonderful pieces too and all Tracy’s samples were fabulous. 

I hope you managed to tune in.

Today I have craft jobs to do this morning but I 

have promised myself the afternoon in the garden. 

Sometimes we just need to take five minutes out, and that is how I feel.

I know it will just refresh me as I have another busy couple of days ahead. 

Thanks for popping in 

As always 

Take care 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx