Saturday 29 March 2014

too simple, too bright

Well here we are and boy did it rain so hard yesterday, good in that I managed to relax wandering around blogland. Had a quick trip out with daughter and grandson, loved having him to push instead of waddling on my crutches, the heavens absolutely opened as he was being put in the car.  I enjoyed reading all your comments very much, so pleased with your visits. Absentminded goldfish brain was also in gear so sorry if I missed anyone.
Unfortunately my relaxed demeanor did not convey itself into my cards and I am not happy with either of these hence my title. Pay attention Flora when ordering dies, as this hummingbird, which I have turned into a too bright kingfisher is about 10 times bigger than I expected it to be, duh. Must try him with shrink plastic. Please feel free to add advice or just have a giggle at these attempts, sunglasses might also help for the second one, lol. 
Paper  and card - card blank is a 6 inch square 
backing paper from Almanac Collection,
 Dies used :- Memory Box Resting Birds ,
Poppystamps Madison Park Bench and
Magnolia Doohickeys Talk Bubble.
Paper  and card - card blank is a 6 inch square 
backing paper from Papermania,
 Dies used :- Memory Box Loom Circle ,
Spellbinders Square swatches and
Cheery Lynn Hummingbird and
the splash is from an old dolphin die cutter.
Hugs to all.

20 comments:

  1. Two nice cards with birds, especially the one with the bench and little ones perched on it. I too get caught out sometime by the size of dies and they often smaller or larger than I imagine so you aren't alone in this. Have a good weekend.

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  2. Flora these are great. I love both of them.

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  3. Good Morning Flora. Your cards are fabulous. I think you are much to hard on yourself. I love both cards. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs Rita xxx

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  4. Both lovely Flora, I too think you're too hard on yourself. Love that garden bench!
    hugs Jo x

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  5. Two gorgeous cards Flora.xxx

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  6. I have done that when buying something online and then it not being the size I thought! But they are still two lovely cards Flora. Love the "splash". We had that rain here too. Christine xx

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  7. I know it doesn't help when you don't like something yourself..then you don't like it
    but these are too lovely cards Flora, I hate it when I spent money only to find the goods ard not as expected :((
    Hugs Mau xx

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  8. Your cards are gorgeous Flora. I love your designs and great use of the those dies.
    Sue xx

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  9. Hello Flora, I love your cards, I think they are lovely, and why wouldnt the Kingfisher one be bright, this lovely bird is full of colour in the real, love the splash too.
    Fabulous bench die and I love the tiny birds. We are often our worst critics, hugs Kate x

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  10. Hi Flora,
    wonderful cards, made with some wonderful dies. Very clever ideas.
    You take care and enjoy your crafting when you can.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  11. Good afternoon Flora,
    Nothing wrong with either of your cards, they are both great.
    I think we are all too hard on ourselves when we are not 100% happy when we look at our own creations.
    Enjoy your weekend
    Hugs

    Patricia xx

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  12. Hi Flora..seriously these are fab cards nothing wrong with them at all!! Have a fab weekend huggles Sue xx

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  13. Totally understand what you mean about the size of dies - been there too but seriously I think both cards are beautiful, love the little birds on the bench one. I think you should try shrink plastic, I bet it will look amazing. Thanks so much for your visit and lovely comment. Anne x

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  14. I love both of your cards Flora, you can never make things too simple or too bright.
    I love the simple layout on your first card and your humming bird is fabulous, I especially like your water splash.
    I know what you mean about checking the size of dies though, I have been disappointed on many occasions - usually because they are smaller than expected!
    Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
    Pauline
    x

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  15. well Flora, they look brilliant cards to me, I have used the bench, so know the size, but the kingfisher is new to me, think you have done a great job.
    pam

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  16. both your cards are so lovely.like the sentiments
    bibiana

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  17. Lovely cards Flora, you are too hard on yourself :o)
    Jackie xx

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  18. Your being hard on yourself for no reason Flora. I think we are all guilty of it. Both cards are great, glad you enjoyed your walk with your little grandson in his pram, I loved doing that with ours. Hazel xx

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  19. Love both the cards...glad you had a lovely time with your family...Joolsx

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  20. both gorgeous flora.i do love your hummingbird and your diecut bench and birds are fab ;D

    xx coops xx

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Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. I enjoy reading them and knowing that I have company. Crafty hugs. xx Flora