Another long absence! Not sure why, life just happens like that and this week the kids are off from school and the calendar is filling up so I'm especially glad the snow is finally thawing, I must admit I've had enough of it now especially when night-time temperatures dip to minus double figures too!!
This weeks challenge at Less is More is to use stripes and it's one layer week too so extra thinking time is required.
My stripes have been inspired by the pretty colours on the photo inspiration at Jay Gees Nook, aren't those pictures just gorgeous... not to mention the pile of washi tape in the centre photo :0)
So with pretty colours and stripes it had to be a rainbow which went perfectly with this sentiment from inkadinkado......
The cloud and sun are Lawn Fawn stamps and I made the rainbow with part of a clear border stamp that I shaped on an acrylic block. I was able to use my brilliance ink pads for the rainbow, they're some of the first pads I bought but are still nice and juicy!
Well today is my blogs first birthday and I have to say what a fun year it has been, I've met and made lots of crafty blog pals whilst enjoying exploring the clean and simple genre of card making, which has become a more comfortable style for me :0) Now I haven't had a giveaway on my blog for ages so I thought I would mark my first blogversary and going over 200 followers a few weeks back with a little blog candy...... look out for that post later this week :0)
I'm actually writing this on Blogsy whilst waiting at the garage for the car to be checked over, It's been temperamental at starting when the engine is warm which is not a reliable car in my book and with a long journey to do this week it needed checking out!
As for Blogsy, I've been having a play and watching lots of You Tube tutorials and it's a really good app.... just needs some practice that's all. I've managed to do links in this post and insert photos via a Picasa web album, well I hope I have!, the only couple of downsides for me is you're not able to preview your post on your blog so I can't check photo size etc and the choice of fonts doesn't contain the one I use on blogger but this might be something that's easily resolved with further investigation :0)
Right I'm going to post this now..... here goes and thanks for looking, if you can!
Jenny x
Love that sentiment and the little scene you created is perfect for it! And happy blogoversary! I'm so glad to have gotten to know you and your fabulous style! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat card!!! And congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHI Jenny....great take of the stripes for the LIM challenge...you seem be getting on fine with your iPAD...and congratulations on your Blog anniversary.
ReplyDeleteHave fun with the children with week
Anne
Happy Blogaversary Jenny, Blogland is a better place for having your blog in it!
ReplyDeleteYour card is super ... what a cheerful spectrum!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Love your rainbow card..soooo fun! Happy blogoversary!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary! Can't believe you've only been blogging a year though.....
ReplyDeleteI love your card, so creative to make your own rainbow. You could enter it here too http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/2011/02/challenge-103-its-rainbow.html
Tara x
Such a fun and happy card, I really needed a smile this morning and seeing this put one on my face!
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny,
ReplyDeleteYour card is a brilliant take on the LIM challenge. I love your rainbow and the sentiment is lovely.
Happy 1st Anniversary blogging!
I haven't tried Blogsy. I must watch those YouTube tutorials:)
aww what an awesome fun card...i totally love it..
ReplyDeleteThis is such a happy looking card.
ReplyDeleteGreat fun card Jenny
ReplyDeleteMargaret x
What an adorable and very clever card, Jenny! Love your "stripes"! Happy blogoversary, too!
ReplyDeleteLove your rainbow, such a great idea and a fab sentiment too :o) Lisa x
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny! So good to be back in the blogging world so I can look at your wonderfull designs again! I love your take on this weeks LIM challenge!!! Hope to see soon around again! Take care! Emilie xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and happy card, Jenny. Congrats on your blogversary!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Jenny, such a bright and happy card
ReplyDeleteHappy blogaversary :) I feel like I wander around with a sign that says I LOVE RAINBOWS! but I really do - what a clever way to make yours! I love the shading on the sun & cloud too!
ReplyDeleteWell, happy blogiversary Jenny! Love your blog and your gorgeous creations. This card is just wonderful - the shading on your images is fantastic. Thanks so much for joining us at Jay Gee's :)
ReplyDeleteLove your rainbow stripes. Happy Blogversary and well done on mastering all the techno stuff!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic as usual Jenny! Happy blogaversary!
ReplyDeletexx
Wonderful rainbow stripes and great depth on the sun and clouds - fab CAS card!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS card Jenny
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you created a blog, you are a wonderful source of inspiration
Happy blog-anniversary
Thanks so much
mandi
"Less is More"
Gorgeous card and Happy Anniversary :)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Jenny, love the rainbow and the sentiment. Happy Blog Anniversary
ReplyDeleteBeryl x
so pretty Jenny! those sentiments are some of my favorites. happy blog anniversary. i look forward to many more posts :)
ReplyDeleteanother absolutely clever card, jenny!!! love it!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card, and I like the sentiment. So true.
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny - I love your rainbow card, its gorgeous and what a beautiful sentiment! Hugs x x
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool, and what a great take on thechallenge picture! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Valentine's Day, hugs, Karin
Happy Blogversary!! I can't believe it's only a year!! Love your blog Jenny, and I think your card is perfect for the LIM challenge! The rainbow image and sentiment are just great!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable, gorgeous card Jenny.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your blog birthday.
luv
Debby
FAB take on the challenges! LOVE the rainbow!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Jenny's blog!!!
ReplyDeleteLoving your rainbow card and the sentiment is brilliant!!
Hope you have a good half term week and manage to do everything that is on that calendar!
Love Jules xx
Hi Jenny - I was beginning to think that go-karting might have taken over from crafting this week! Hope it's everything James dreamt of! (Although come to think of it, your absence might have more to do with a certain iPad!) Your rainbow card is a great idea for stripy week and what a lovely sentiment to go with it! Happy bloggiversary! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny
ReplyDeleteFabulous card .... All your cards are stunning ... You have great ideas.......
Congrats on youranniversary
Hugs Sylvie xxx
Awesome, awesome OLC!!!! Love how you steamed the sentiment over the cloud. Congrats on your blogoversary! I use blogsy, too :). Post looks great!!!
ReplyDeleteHola Jenny, thank you for to visit my blog every week and post your very kinds comments, i'm glad to see you:D
ReplyDeleteOOOOOOOOh Jenny, what great idea your raimbow,i remember my last trip in London we went to see the wizard of Oz, fantastic!!!and the sentiment...oh dear this little girl is very clever!, good job Jenny.
Have a nice week and happyversary a hug from Spain
Fabulous card, Jenny. It has a lot of depth for a one-layer card. Love the shades of gray in the cloud and the yellow and orange in the sun. Super sweet sentiment, too. :) ann Y.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, Jenny! Love the way you've achieve a look of depth! The rainbow just pops!
ReplyDeleteI just love this Jenny. Makes me smile. Happy valentines day!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant and sunny with the perfect sentiment, love this card Jenny xxx
ReplyDeleteHappy 1st Blogaversary Jenny.
ReplyDeleteLove the rainbow & smiley sun. The fun sentiment is perfect. I was going to use a rainbow for this challenge but changed my mind at the last moment.
Sally M x
Happy Anniversary Jenny! The card is adorable, if only i had that much control with an ink pad!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogobirthday! That sentiment has got to be one of the best I have seen! Wow! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteHappy first Blog birthday! It's amazing how quickly it sneaks up on you huh?
ReplyDeleteLOVE your card! That is such a perfect sentiment to go along with your gorgeous rainbow.
Take care!
I haven't even tried to update my blog on my iPad. I have the first one, so maybe that makes a difference. Good for you for spending all that time to get it figured out -- kudos!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card - I really like your rainbow. So refreshing!
Cheers, Karen
Happy anniversary! That's so awesome! I love your rainbow card--especially the way you inked the sun and the sparkly rainbow. The sentiment is great, too!
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny, Glad you signed up, it's all a bit of a task but I understand why they need to update. Last year we were all up in arms because blogger couldn't cope LOL xxx
ReplyDeleteAmazing card! I love the placement of the image and the sentiment that starts over the cloud.
ReplyDeletePerfect stamping placement on this fabby one-layered CAS creation, Jenny!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Anniversary! :D
Ooh and thank you for your sweet comments and to answer your question about my vintagey card - I achieved that distressed look on the edge of my card base by not using the blending tool and applying the ink pad directly to the edges! I recommend doing this before you stick anything down - go on, I dare you to ask me how I know why! ;D
Hugs!
Aimes
x
What a cheerful card, fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLove your rainbow, what a clever way to use stripes - fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love your rainbow stripey card Jenny - those stamps are wonderful. I have always meant to purchase them. Congratulations on your one year blogaversary. You are a witty, wonderful talent, and I am so happy to have met you out here in blogland. Here's to another year of your fabulous creations, and then another, and another... xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely happy card ......fab!
ReplyDeleteDiane
Fabulous card Jenny! and happy blog adversary ... Thanks so much for playing along with us this month. Ange.
ReplyDelete