Friday, February 4, 2011

A Little Less Ink....

Sadly, I am on very LIGHT duties (both crafting and computer duties) at present due to a neck and back problem that has flared again. The physio and I are seeing a LOT of eachother. Let me tell you....strapping tape and 39 degree heat do NOT mix...LOL!!! I have been told that I am allowed 15 mins on the laptop TWICE a day and little to NO crafting for the foreseeable future....at least until the niggle settles.

Needless to say....I am going STIR CRAZY. So.....if I could not stamp....perhaps I could punch some things....and I recalled this card fm SCS. So...obeying the physio...over the course of the next week....I came up with these....























In my continuing paranoia to not have 2 cards the same....I switched the orientation. I also mamaged to nearly Match the paper with SU inks. The paper is from the DCWV Jewel Coloured Collection and I matched it up with  Orchid Opulence and Tempting Turquoise.


I stamped off the filigree from Vintage Vogue to stamp the breast of the bird and also sponged chalk onto the back white wing just to help it stand out a little. A rhinestone eye, a twig, gold sticker sentiment and all done!!

The cards (altho not very fancy or complicated) helped to keep the insanity at bay for at least a little while!! Thanks for stopping by...as I have exceeded time time allowance by a smidge...hee hee hee. Will be back soon.

Stuff used:
CS: (SU) Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss,  DCWV Jewel Coloured Collection
Ink: (SU) Stamp and Write Markers in Orchid Opulence, Tempting Turquoise
Stamps: (SU) Vintage Vogue
Punches: SU 2 Step Bird XL punch, Martha Stewart Deep Trellis Border Punch
Other bits: Dimensionals, Kaiser Purple rhinestones, Green rhinestones fm stash, Gold Upkit Happy Birthday Stickers

Lynda xx

4 comments:

Kerry Parkinson said...

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the cards and colours, but so sorry to hear of your enforced hiatus! If I am allowed a poor pun, that's a pain in the neck!!! But get with it, girl, next time get him to ban housework, not craft!!!! ROFLOL! Hope you are better soon, sending lots of hugs and well wishes :) xxxx

Andrea L - EnchantINK said...

Poor baby ... you must be going insane! But ... I like the way you adapt to the situation. Fab cards hunny! And ... I soooo need that bird punch!!!! Hugs xxaxx (Thanks for the emails ... it nice keeping in touch!)

Anonymous said...

I am trying again to leave a comment on your blog. The last one never appeared so I don't know what happened. So sorry to hear your back is playing up... I sooo know that feeling though I have a fantastic chiro now and mine is much better.These cards are so cute! Thanks too for stopping by my blog so much - I really appreciate your encouragement!
Hugs, Christine

Jenny Hayward said...

Great cards Lynda. I love that border punch!!!
You take care of yourself. I know it must be very frustrating for you.
Love and hugs,
Jenny