Stampin' on Saturday ~ The Sky's the Limit

This week's class was based around the Sky is the Limit stamp set. We made three cards, one of which I shared on Wednesday*.

I created the background by using a splotch, from Gorgeous Grunge, stamped in sky blue. I stamped the plane image and added a vapour trail, which makes the shape of a heart so I highlighted that by colouring in red. I stamped the clouds in pale grey on a scrap of card, fussy cut and stuck on with foam pads.

The second card started in exactly the same way. This time I fussy cut a second plane, which I added over the first with foam pads, to give a bit of dimension. I left the vapour trail as it was. Stamped the sentiment onto a strip of card and cut a banner end. I then added another smaller banner to balance the composition.

The banner strip was a little longer than required and I meant to adhere it with the excess hanging over the edge so that I could trim it off, but I completely forgot!

*I'm writing a tutorial for that circular spinner card, but the photos will have to wait until we get some sunshine. Hoping that won't be too long. Have a lovely weekend.

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday #348

A class day for me today, which meant a kitchen table full of supplies for double (and triple!) checking yesterday afternoon.

I like to lay everything out, for each individual project, including all the "Blue Peter" bits. Above, you can see what was needed to put together a spinner card.....

.....complete with loop the looping biplane. The sentiment inside reads "The Sky's the Limit". The first time we've attempted a spinner of this style and it was a big hit. I usually do the more common left to right motion like these. All good fun.

Linking up with Julia and The Deskers this bright and cold Winter's afternoon. Happy Wednesday.

Memorandum Monday ~ Sketch

The first Monday in February (Really? I know!) and I'm joining Sian to share something new I learned this weekend.

All that driving is clearly paying off, when my girl can now produce a quick observational "sketch" (her word) that looks like this.

Have a great week.

SIPIDI! ~ January Round Up

I've tried lots of new recipes this month. A few of them have included one of my favourite things. Chickpeas.

These are the ingredients for Spanish Chickpea and Potato Bake.

It looked so good when it came out of the oven that we dived right in and I forgot to take a photo. The filling smells wonderful as it cooks. The Mechanic actually commented on it when he walked in the door that evening. This almost never happens. It's topped with sliced potatoes, which crisp up in the oven and spread with sun dried tomato pesto. Delicious.

Hummus is regular fare around here and often on the lunch menu. There are some unusual variations in Anna Jones' book, A Modern Way to Eat, using different pulses. The Happy Pear has a trio of hummus recipes too. The beetroot variety is a fantastic colour. I've not tried that one yet, but the roasted carrot version is lovely.

A quick mention for avocados,  which Deb talked about earlier in the week. Another favourite lunch staple of mine and something I've been having on toast for the last twenty years. Lots of great variations on the theme, if you're stuck for inspiration.

Links to everything on my Meat Free Pinterest board. If you've joined in with SIPIDI! this month leave a comment so that I can find your post and I'll pin you to the board. Have a great weekend.

Snap! ~ Frogs

Joining in with Helena's photography meme again this week. To find a visually linked set of between two and four images.

The hooded cloak I got married in.....

.....and the beautiful coat I found in a charity shop yesterday.

Both with frog fastenings.

I popped into the charity shop, in search of a cheap duvet cover or sheet, to make a muslin from, and couldn't believe my luck when I stumbled across the coat. It fits me perfectly and cost the princely sum of £8.50. If you'd like to see it in all its glory there's another one for sale here. I don't think I'll find a better bargain this year.

Memorandum Monday ~ Bananas!

Well, you just knew it was going to involve food, didn't you?

Sliced banana, drizzled with honey, ready to be roasted in the oven. Then blitzed in the blender with a can of coconut milk, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Into the freezer in a plastic tub and stirred every 30 minutes. Trying hard not to devour the lot before it set. Yes, I made ice cream for the first time and it was delicious.

Waving to Sian, on a Monday which doesn't involve a 200 mile drive. Have a great week.

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday #346

It's the third Wednesday of the month, which means another class at the Arts Centre for me. It also means there was something on my kitchen table to snap. Not the most exciting shot I'll grant you. This was the state of play at lunch time yesterday. Kitting and making all the in between stages, ready to demonstrate.

And this is what those pieces of Spring green card stock turned into.....

.....a box to house a set of Thank you cards.

Linking up with Julia and the Deskers today. Thank you to everyone who took the time to return my comments last week, even though I wasn't joining in. Your kind thoughts on my set of cards were very much appreciated. Happy Wednesday.