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Sunday, 4 July 2010

My weekend creations !!!

I just thought I'd show you what I've been creating this weekend.



I've been having problems with the sun the last few weeks - shining in my eyes, if I turned things round, shining on my computer screen. Commenting has been so difficult I decided I had to do something. I couldn't move my desk it was too big, the alternative was to push my storage units apart and build a small computer unit between them.
So off I went to the DIY, bought the wood, the drawer runners etc. and started work. It's taken me most of the weekend, it was so hot I had to keep breaking off to drink, before I became too dehydrated. But it's done now - a little small but big enough. Just one thing I forgot - my printer, fortunately my son had a coffee table in storage he wasn't using and unbelievable it fit the space exactly - it's a little deep, but good for putting my feet on until I find of make something better.

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I also managed to finish a card I started earlier in the week. It's for the current challenge at Lovely hAnglars Only





I don't know what it is about this image but I really struggle to colour it, so I am not entirely happy with the results.  The image is coloured in distress inks and the patterned papers are old and I haven't a clue who they're by as I did my usual and cut the label off, but the red is by Basic Grey - Figgy Pudding.
The corners are cut with an EK Success punch, the little 'stars' with a Nellie Snellon die, the flourishes with a Marianne createable die and the butterfly with an EK Success punch. The wonky photographer has been at work again - not only is it crooked, it's slightly blurred - I think a need to re photo it.

I think that's it. i hope you're all having a brilliant weekend.

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13 comments:

  1. this is such a gorgeous card beautifully coloured adore the ocmputer desk too x

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  2. Goodness very impressive - both. Love the Hanglar card actually - all the detail is delightful & that corner punch is something else. Do take care with the heat.
    Paula (PEP)
    http://pepcraftchallexp.blogspot.com/

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  3. Love the desk you created!! Great card, lovely colours. Have a great day.

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  4. Fab dask, love it, and card is awesome, love the image and great colouring! Hugs,moni

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  5. What a great idea for your computer....love the card too.

    Anne

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  6. You now see, I creative mind is good for a lot of things :-)
    And your card is beautiful.
    Hugs, Sandra

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  7. Wow Heather, what a brilliant new work desk, I can't believe you made it, I wouldn't know where to start, lol! I love your gorgeous card, the colours and papers are lovely and your colouring is fabulous! :) Love, Georgia xx

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  8. So gorgeous card Heather,i love the image and the papers.

    hugs Riet.xx

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  9. Your workdesk is brilliant, sweetie!!!
    And so is your card! Fantastic work with both!
    Love your card, it's so beautiful. This image is such a cutie, and your colouring is to die for!!! Totally amazing, Heather! Love it!!!
    There's just one word for this card; perfect!
    Couldn't be better, hun! :o) Such a masterpiece! Fantastic artwork!

    Have a wonderful week!
    Lots of hugs & love,
    Hanna

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  10. You are a very multi talented person Heather. Looks like you've got the perfect set up for your computer now.

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  11. Your card is absolutely cute and your colouring is very sweet.

    Thank you for playing with us at LHO Challenge #03.

    Best Wishes
    Ilona

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  12. who's a clever girlie then - i can see it now, a whole new programme on telly - 'Crafting and DIY with Heather' Must admit i wouldn't know where to start with the desk and i do love the card too!:) xx

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  13. Stunning coloring Heather and a super adorable card. Love the colors you chose! Thanks for playing with us at LHO

    Hugs,
    Iris

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hugs Heather xx