Saturday 30 October 2010

Another fab Blog Girl Day!

Today saw our second "Blog Girl Day" at Sir Stampalot. We had a great time, great company , had a good natter, a yummy lunch, and even made some cards! Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Brenda and Chris for organising the day and designing some gorgeous projects for us to make. Also to Janice and Andy for hosting us, and keeping the shop open for the necessary retail therapy afterwards!

Here's what we made (my versions of Brenda's and Chris's designs). The first two cards were designed by Chris. I admired her pink and bling bauble card when I first saw it on her blog, so I was delighted that she showed us how to make it today. And I love the little step card with the tipsy Christmas trees!


Brenda's creations were equally gorgeous, and both shiny, so unfortunately they haven't photographed very well. The first one uses layers of stamping over a Distress Ink and Glimmer Mist background. The second was made on acetate, with leaves stamped on top using black Staz-on ink, and the reverse coloured with alcohol inks. It was then backed with text torn from a book and crumpled tin foil. The effect of the foil is amazing, and the photo really does not do it justice.

The book chosen for the text caused some hilarity, being a rather seedy crime novel! We had to be very selective about which pages we used! But the end result was very effective. I was proud of the fact that I managed to complete all four cards, unlike the previous time when I didn't actually get any finished on the day.

Anyway, thanks again, everyone, for a really lovely day. Looking forward to the next one!

6 comments:

Sally H said...

It was a wonderful day. Thank you for your company and navigation skills on the journey. I will try and post my cards tomorrow x

Netty said...

Terrific cards here, especially love the Christmas ones. Annette x

Lisa Jane said...

Oh wow Lynn.. they are fabulous ... i just love those baubles with the bling - i rememebr seeing it on Chris' blog and i am really tempted to splash out lol
I am really envious as i would love to spend the day with you girls..
Lisa ;)

brenda said...

Morning Lynne

It really was a great day, thank you so much for making the long yourney to be with us all.

I just had to call hubby to read your comment about his book and Chris di have a word with himn about his reading matter.

B x

Zoechaos said...

Lovely meeting you yesterday it was a great fun day. Your right the tinfoil card is tough to get a photot of such a shame because it is gorgeous. Have to find out about your unusual musical instrument now xx Zoe

chris said...

Hi lynne, so pleased you enjoyed your day I certainly did it was great to see you.
I so enjoyed usung the alcohol inks, think I maybe need a good range of them oh dear!!