Loving Thoughts

Hello dear blog friends,

It is so good to be back in blog land after a three-week break. I was discharged from hospital about a week ago after my knee replacement surgery. After some setbacks and complications I am regaining strength to start my physio exercises and will  soon be walking effortlessly again.  I have the privilege to be the guest designer for The Shabby Tea Room Week #103 Challenge – Shabby Shutters. The challenge is to create a card or project inspired by a photo using navy and blues, neutrals and a distressed element. For my card I used a stamp from Make It Crafty, added shades of blue paper roses, seam binding and layers of distressed papers.

Challenges:

• Sugar Creek Hollow Challenge (ends 03/02) – Inspired by a Photo
• Jellypark Friends Friday Challenges (ends 03/02) – The Oscars Challenge (Favourite film: A Room with a View)
• Crafty Emma’s Store Challenge  #74 (ends 03/03) – Colour Challenge: Blues and Creams
• DYSU Challenge #60 (ends 03/01) – Distress
• Moving Along With The Times Challenge (ends 03/01) – Lots of Layers
• The Corrosive Challenge #143 (ends 03/04) – Another Dimension (Foam squares on window shutters)

The inspiration photo:

 My take on the challenge:

A peep at the inside, decorated with butterflies

Project details:

• White, navy and ivory paper
• Navy and ivory polka dot designer paper
• Make It Crafty stamp – Open Window
• JustRite sentiment stamp
• Crocheted lace
• Seam binding “Queen Blue”
• Heart charm
• Paper roses
• Martha Stewart butterfly punches
• Skwiglues glitter glue “Silver”
• Leaf punch
• Lyra-Rembrandt aquarelle water-colour pencils

Thanks for visiting today and have a wonderful crafty week.

Regards from South Africa,

Amelia