I'm so immersed in my card making, I haven't had time to write a second post till now! But I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the generous help I've been receiving from so many sources. I commenced this year as a novice at card making, but through support now feel part of this lovely 'community'. Last year I attended a class at U3A - one afternoon a week for six weeks, which was an enjoyable introduction to the world of cards. This year, I have visited my dear friend Val, who shares her home with a few friends one afternoon a week, and she has taught me so much - I am so indebted to her! I have thrived under her guidance, and love our afternoons together. Then there is the internet - for the first time I have turned to the internet to learn a skill: from Gina K (who seems like an old friend now with her no-nonsense style and approach), to Splitcoastampers, who seem so young and professional I wonder what I'm doing visiting them, but they have such a lot to teach me too, to more local sites, such as Stamp Embellish Create (through Annabelle Stamps) who are equally professional and talented. So there I am - caught up, or should I say addicted? - but enjoying myself immensely! My dear husband is so supportive, as always!
Words, words and more words ...
I don't know what it is about the latest challenge # 191 at Less is More this week, but each morning I have woken with a new idea in my head. I will, however, only be entering this first card, but I had fun trying to make my ideas work. I failed miserably with my final idea this morning, which was to use my Portrait (very new and I have no idea of graphics!!) to create a design which resembled the iPhone app called Word Storm. I did manage to create an octagon, then a border around it, and then the 8 sections, but when I added the small octagon in the centre, I realised I still did not know how to remove the crossed lines in the centre shape. Oh dear, back to the drawing board, or to the internet to search for lessons, but I had fun trying to solve my problems. If anyone reading this could point me in the right direction for good lessons, I would be most grateful. Now to my actual entry - this is a little 'Itty Bitty' by Unity Stamps Co - heat embossed and sponged w
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