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Monday, 27 July 2020

A prickly new home

Hello, crafting friends!

When a young man moves into his new house, it is important to encourage all the good vibes! My youngest son, who has just moved into a shared house ready to start his second year of university, texted me to let me know he's unpacked his bags and made his bed up, so I thought I'd send a card to celebrate ;)


I think I've mentioned that he is a keen cactus grower. I chose a tiny pot from Waffle Flower's Books and Coffee as well as one from Woodware's Succulents. These were stamped, coloured with alcohol markers and fussy cut, ready to place onto the background.


That background was made by sponging ink into one of my favourite Funky Fossil stencils, Funky Circle, and letting it fade towards the edges. I stamped over that with a banner and some hearts from Uniko's Simply Said Blocks, and a sentiment from Stampin' Up's Holiday Home.


A sprinkling of bright enamel dots and the card was done! I shall package it up with a treat for him to share with his housemates.

EDITED TO ADD AN AWARD
Delighted this card was one of the picks at Freshly Made Sketches!


CHALLENGES
The lovely citrussy colours at The Color Throwdown are my favourites so I couldn't resist joining in there; I've used Jen Mitchell's great sketch at Freshly Made Sketches so I'll link up there too.


AND IN OTHER NEWS
No time to chat today because Someone is harumphing...


Apparently it was time to go out like FIVE minutes ago!!!

Hugs,

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18 comments:

  1. Diane27 July 2020 at 19:05

    Wonderful colors and what a fun design.

    Hugs Diane

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    1. Vicky Hayes27 July 2020 at 19:37

      Thanks Diane! Love these colours and I think my son will like them too :)

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  2. Faith A at Daffodil Cards27 July 2020 at 19:13

    He's going to love this card, especially as it's so personal to him.
    Faith x

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    1. Vicky Hayes27 July 2020 at 19:38

      I know he'll love the cacti! Aren't we lucky to be able to make things personal for our loved ones! x

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  3. Kathleen27 July 2020 at 21:23

    Super image for your Son and like the addition of the sun rays.

    Kath x

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    1. Vicky Hayes29 July 2020 at 21:13

      That stencil does look bit like sun rays doesn't it! Thanks Kath x

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  4. Wanda Cullen27 July 2020 at 22:08

    Your son will love this sweet card! So glad you were able to play along with us at CTD!

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  5. Joanne James - The Crafty Owl28 July 2020 at 08:27

    Love this Vicky - zingy colours and a great take on the FMS sketch too! I’m sure your son will appreciate your care package in the post. Hope you enjoyed a good walk and it stayed dry for you yesterday!

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    1. Vicky Hayes29 July 2020 at 21:17

      Thanks Joanne. I've been very lucky about dodging the showers just lately! Yes my lovely son will be very pleased to get a parcel and a card :)

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  6. Sarn28 July 2020 at 09:25

    Perfect new home card for your sun(!).

    Hug x

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  7. Viv28 July 2020 at 13:32

    Great card Vicki - the stencil sun and it's citrus colours make a perfect card!

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  8. Em Louise Fairley29 July 2020 at 14:24

    Another gorgeous card, Vicky xoxo

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  9. Karen29 July 2020 at 23:19

    Perfect take on the sketch ~ Wonderful color inspiration and stamp choice! Give Eva an extra treat from ME

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    1. Vicky Hayes30 July 2020 at 18:07

      Thanks Karen! She had the lid of a natural yoghurt to lick at lunchtime and was in canine heaven!!

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