Less is More # 406

Hello there,

I'm back with my entry for the latest challenge at Simply Less is More which is a colour challenge.

I've been really busy this last week with commissions and family cards which has given me some time to think about how to use the challenge.

It was during a conversation mid week when someone pointed out that my newest Gt grand daughter was a rainbow baby. I'm sure you all know but for those who don't, a rainbow baby is one born after the loss, through miscarriage, still birth or early death of a baby. 

Actually my eldest grand daughter, my gt grand daughters mum is also a rainbow baby so I've used that for my design. Rainbow babies are extra special.

I started with a heart stencil from Studio 75 and used a piece of scrap card with a die cut heart over the top.

I then used Versa colour inks in Orchid, Marigold, Canary, Lime, Cyan and Heliotrope.

The words dies are from Brittania dies cut from silver mirror card.

Thanks for popping in x

Baby book card

Hello there,

On September 24th my newest Gt Grand daughter Elsie Mae was born. She was 8 weeks early, weighing just 3lb 3.5 oz but she's doing extremely well. She's breathing on her own and just has a feeding tube but is gaining weight and able to have cuddles from mum & dad.

Backing papers are by The Lovely Studio
Doily die by The Works
Letter dies by Yvonne Crafts
Pram Die by Joanna Sheen
Flowers by Wild Orchid crafts
The border at the top and bottom of the pages is a punch from X cut.

I love making these book cards but they take a long time and are quite fiddly, especially the pages. I had 3 of them to make last week and by heck is was quite stressful working to a deadline. I really don't think I could do this as anything other than a hobby.

Thanks for popping in x

Less is More # 405

Hi,
Welcome to my new blog and a very big welcome to my followers, old and new. I'm so glad you found me and as soon as I can I'll take a look at your blogs too.
I must admit, as I've got older, setting up this blog has been a lot harder than my old one. That was 10 years ago and now  I keep looking at things and haven't a clue what to do. No doubt I'll suss it out, it'll just take a little longer lol.

I'm here today to share my entry for the new challenge at Simply Less is More which is a recipe.

It could be, Sparkle and Gloss
                   Sparkle and Matte
                   Sparkle and Pearl
           or     Sparkle and Chalky


I've gone with Sparkle and Pearl

 and a close up

I've used snippets for the die cut tree's, some pearlized card, some patterned paper and some glitter card.
The sentiment is stamped in Versacolor Magenta and embossed in clear EP then cut out with a slim rectangle die.
The dies are from Simply Graphic.
The glitter card is an unusual shade of green but I can't remember where I bought it. It could be The Range or The Works or, more than likely one of the Pound shops because I'm classy like that lol.
I've added a few flat back pearls to finish.


Thank you for visiting x

A brand new blog

Hello there and welcome to my new blog.

You all know me as Lynne from Cards from Lynne's Loft but I have struggled for a long time with a poorly lap top and my posts have been few and far between. My lovely daughter in law gave me her old laptop when she got a new one and at last I can use it properly.
Unfortunately someone who will not be named but who is the partner of my daughter in law ( hee hee) messed all the settings and passwords up for the old blog so I'm starting afresh and he isn't going near this one.

I'm starting with a male card, always tricky for me but I'm pleased with this.

I made a book card. I've made lots of these type of card before but always either for females or babies with lots of flowers and a big blousy bow.

I had to think hard to get this NOT looking feminine. I think I pulled it off

The 'pages'

Inside

The backing paper is Ticking by The lovely studio

The leaves and numbers are made using card smooshed with distress inks and sprayed with gold glimmer mist, then cut out with dies from Sizzix, The Works and Memory Box.

I struggled to think how I could close the book without a ribbon and then had a light bulb moment.

I cut a strip of card 3 times longer than the width of the book spine, then scored into thirds. Then used a corner punch to round the corners off.

I covered it in the backing paper and added a small square of a Velcro strip to the front and back and Voila!

If you come across my little blog please follow me. It took me a long time to build up my following and I don't want to lose the friends I've made over the years.