Juggling life through a bi-polar lens. Sometimes up, sometimes down. Mostly trying to tread water in the middle. Creating a likeness to a normal life. Whatever "normal" is...

Tuesday 26 August 2008

"Saturday Sketch" Challenge

Two, because I missed last week's, being away! (I'll post some photo's from our trip later in the week- still going through them!)

First, last week's challenge.
This was the 'sketch', or layout:And this is my interpretation:I lined it with matching paper. You can just about see it here-Don't ask me the make of the stamp- I've no idea; I bought it from E-bay and it doesn't have a label! It arrived when I was away so this was the first time I've used it. Many thanks to Miss Peach for suggesting I try E-bay for a more economical way of finding nice stamps!
Next, this week's sketch:And this is what I came up with:
I'm quite pleased with them. Very pleased with the robin card! The robin image is from Crafty Individuals.

20 comments:

L. Alida said...

Yay, you're home! I popped in on a hunch. :) Sorry about so much rain, but, I'm happy that you had fun.
Your new stamp is so cute! I have to try e-bay. At our local craft store nice big stamps average around $15.00! Ouch! I did buy three on sale though. :)
I need to update my blog. Probably after I wake up. It's after midnight Tuesday morning here.
Have a wonderful day and give your kitties a smooch for me when you see them!
Hugs,
Lorianna

BumbleVee said...

The robin is lovely....
and it is interesting how you used ribbon to get the small rectangles...great idea there....

I really must try some cards one day....

Sharon said...

Two great bird cards there. Love the stamp it is lovely!
Thank you for all your lovely comments on my blog, I appreciate them. Sorry it rained so much when you were away but I hope you had a good time.

Rach said...

two beautiful cards.I especially like the robin one.xx

Dragonstar said...

Those cards are so lovely! Every time I see what you've done it makes me want to try. One day ...

Becky said...

What beautiful cards, I love the soft colours. I agree that Ebay is the place to bag a bargain on stamps!
Love Becky xx

mrsnesbitt said...

Great stuff H.
I love your interpretations.

Dxx

Jo said...

2 fab cards! love the robin one,
Thank you for taking part,
Jo xx

ps. you can also nab a bargain stamp or 3 from ebid ;)

CherryPie said...

I love the Robin too, I find them such cheeky little birds :-)

Brocéliane said...

Love your two gorgeous cards :)*Brocéliane*

Becky said...

Pretty! I can't decide which one I like best. My mother-in-law makes cards, too... I'm trying to NOT get involved in another hobby!! But this is awfully tempting... You do beautiful work, Helena!

i beati said...

I love the contrasting yet dicersified twist and turns of these. I hope you willsell some for Christmas ??sk

carolann said...

Wow what a absolutely stunning cards hun well done xxxx

Mary said...

Love the robins! I like the vibrant colors! you got some great stuff here.

Debbie said...

Two great cards. I love the robin image.

sally in norfolk said...

what lovely cards who ever you send them too will be delighted with them :-)

Unknown said...

Great work! I wish I could do stuff like this. I am creative in other ways, but you are just brilliant! Keep up the great work. Glad you had a nice holiday, even if it was wet!

Mrs Mac said...

Coooooooooo thanks for all the lovely comments!!!! I've gone all pink.

Debbie Sp said...

Hi!
Debbie, one of Amy's Friends. I left a message on Bob's blog.

Just so you know Amy is in the hospital right now.

If you'd like to email me fee free to: debbiesp at gmail dot com

I know she'll be ok.

-Debbie

Mrs Mac said...

Debbie,

Oh dear! Thanks for letting me know- I'll email you. Thanks!