I only had time to start my research on quotes this morning as it took me a couple of days to recover from that trip, and then we had a work outing on Wednesday to see Evita (after dinner at Ramsey's Savoy Grill!!) and it took me a couple of days to recover from a fabulous - late - night out!
Anyhow, I decided to play with some of my new goodies - as you do!
and my Lavinia toadstools
then came a bit of a disaster and I should have started again really... I wrote out my quote, that was ok. but I attempted a flourish by hand instead of searching for a stamp..
I also attempted to use some Chunky White Embossing powder to create some star effects in the background, I think I need to practice this!
Entering the Craft Barn challenge here
Love the quote, love the toadstools, not heard about the blender thing. Well done Helen. Xx
ReplyDeleteLove the shades in this, glad you like the colourless blender - I didn't get one lol!
ReplyDeleteLove those Lavinia toadstools and nearly bought them too but found a Sweet Poppy Stencil with similar shapes & got that instead, thinking the stencil will be more versatile, play time will tell.
ReplyDeleteFantastic page for the Challenge. Found my words a few days ago, waiting for some inspiration to strike so might look again.
Funny that Val didn't get a PP Blender especially as she told me she only had 6 and then put them ALL out to sell lol. Hope she manages to get them back in soon! :-) xxx
Great page Helen..love that background and of course those gorgeous toadstools! xx
ReplyDeleteGreat page, I agree the blender is fun isn't it. Love that stamp, might have to get some more at some point when the cash flow allows - lol.
ReplyDeleteSam xx
Love the colour of your background and the toadstools are fab. Great quote too. Keep thinking I'll enter these challenges but never do, so we'll done you xx
ReplyDeleteDinner at Ramsey's eh, well, la-di-dah! Lol - hope it lived up to its reputation.
ReplyDeleteThose stamps are fabulous with the drops of water on them. So real looking. I like your background colours and the quote is fab.
Thank you for your lovely comment on my page - two sleeps to go, and the excitment is mounting :o)
Great quote, fab page Helen! x
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I'll probably be getting some pan pastels for Christmas... haven't ever used them, it'll be fun!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Helen. I haven't come across the colourless blender before. I've still got to get to grips with my pan pastels - one day!! I bought only a few, mostly primary colours, hoping to be able to mix and blend them, so perhaps the new blender will be useful. Off to find out about it.
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I love that quote Helen. The blender sounds interesting too - not heard about that before.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Helen! Wishing I had got those toadstools-talked myself out of them!!! Love that quote too. Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteFab pages and love that quote!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving that stamp - something else to add to my wish list! I think 3 of us have used that quote - just proves what a fab one it is!!
ReplyDeleteDarn... another product I need on my list! Never heard about the blender so just looked it up and it sounds the answer to a smooth pastel blend. Great page and great choice of quote.
ReplyDeleteThe chunky embossing powder must be difficult in a journal as it's better to heat them from underneath to avoid blowing it away.
What you call disaster, I call Flopportunity. You did a sensational job of elevating the quote AND the artwork to a spectacular level. I really like it!
ReplyDeleteLove the effects you have created with your new stash. A meal and a show...I'm well jealous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful page. Have to check out the blender, sounds as if I absolutely need it *lol*
ReplyDeleteFab page, the toadstools look great.
ReplyDeleteNice page in beautiful colours!
ReplyDeleteGreat page and quote - glad you enjoyed the show and have loads of new toys :)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done.
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful page.
ReplyDeleteLove the toadstools and your choice of quote. I like the way you have used the border stamp - finishes off the page beautifully.
ReplyDeleteGreat choice of quote! - I used that one too, good to see how we all illustrate it differently! And I love your toadstools! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Helen, love your Journal page and quote. x
ReplyDeletepan pastels are on my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteLovely stamping.