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Monday, 26 March 2012

A 'beach' of a day....

Wow, what a fabulous day it's been here in Wiltshire......hope it's been the same wherever you are.
Because Alan had a day off, and the weather was so good we packed up the car with all Finn's bits and bobs, chucked Finn in the back and headed off to the beach. Our nearest decent beach is about an hour away, down the Somerset coast, and of course we have to find one which allows dogs too....we ended up in Berrow, a fantastically very long, almost deserted beach . We walked for about 4 miles, with lunch inbetween, altogether a smashing day......Finn loved the beach, but as he's still classed as a puppy (1 year old) we had to stop eventually, as he soon tired.  (Isn't he gorgeous? )

Anyway, no crafting done today, so I'm just showing a couple more of my 'simple' cards from last week, still using Tim Holtz distress inks.........(sorry)
 
This Spellbinder die is very effective but not good to cut, even on my Bigshot Pro, so it doesn't come out very often. I've used distress inks again, on photo paper, then stamped and heat embossed with Cosmic Shimmer black embossing powder. The 'tree' is from Stampin' Up........







This card was an experiment. Just inked and masked, then stamped with my 'Aussie' stamps. Haven't made my mind up about it yet, but it was interesting to do.
Thank you for looking. I do hope you'll leave a comment, either good or bad, I don't mind.
Until tomorrow........

12 comments:

  1. Finn is a magnificent animal. Glad you had such a great day. The cards are lovely as always. I like the 2nd one best. xxx

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  2. Great photo of Finn! Good advert for our beaches too. My favourite card is the first one, a lovely blend of the simple and ornate. (Will be sending you something that may help with the die - lol) You're converting me to orange! xx

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  3. Your cards are lovely, so is Finn, I probably like the first one more but they are both fab xx

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  4. crikey Barbara your cards are really stunning. Finn is gorgeous too xxx

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  5. I reckon blogging is good for you .... making you try all new stuff and learning different skills ... Clever card here! Love Finn as well xxx

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  6. Stunning cards, and your dog is beautiful. xxx

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  7. Love what you are doing with your cards Barbara...experimenting seems to be working well for you. I love the aussie influenced card...so clever! Finn reminds me of our GSD Bruno from the early 1980's xx

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  8. Two beautiful creations Barbara and Finn is a stunner !
    Kerry x

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  9. Oh Barbara he is absolutely gorgeous!! What a handsome boy!!hugs xxx

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  10. Love your Finn Barbara and a lovely photo of him. Your cards are fabulous too.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  11. Beautifull cards Barbara and Finn is a FABULOUS dog. My hubby wants another alli.....
    Hugs elaine

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  12. Thanks ladies, for all the lovely comments about Finn......and for the cards haha xx

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