Good morning, it's been another hot and very dry week here, haven't felt like doing a lot! I've sat about reading a lot of the time, made a dress for my youngest granddaughter...she loves it because it 'spins' when she 'swishes'! Had a lovely afternoon with my two sisters a few days ago- it's always great to see them both together, my brother who lives locally wasn't invited as he has covid for the third time! This time the symptoms were worse than previously but fortunately he's over it now. My two youngest granddaughters and DIL came for the afternoon on Wednesday, and at last, Charlotte the 3 year old, has decided that Marvin is not going to eat her! No shrieking in fear every time he gets within 10 feet of her and it was a real joy to watch them playing together and see her laughing when he tried to catch the bubbles! Marvin had a great time too- two little girls to play ball with, he couldn't believe his luck.
I made this card just because I could, the sweet little mermaids are both Mo Manning digis, coloured with Copic markers, papers from theWorks, some stamped shells and starfish, hand-drawn seaweed (I don't have any seaweed dies!) and lots of tiny pearls.
It's a glorious day today- warm sunshine, cloudless sky and a lovely cool breeze so I'm off to sit in the garden and read for a while- I'll try to ignore Marvin with his pesky ball as I know he's going to join me! (It won't be easy!)
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| Marvin with his beloved ball Thanks for visiting, have a good weekend Chris x Challenge entries: colourcrazy #30 mytimetocraft #487 digichoosday #31 shoppingourstash #476 digidoodles #52 worldwide #7 |
Everything about your card is perfect,love the beautifully coloured mermaids and fabulous,papers,embellishments and layout.Really pleased to read that Charlotte has overcome her fear of Marvin,enjoy your afternoon
ReplyDeleteI think your card is really beautiful, real 'under the sea' vibe and pretty mermaid.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've had a very busy week, we are not so lucky with the weather, although it is apparently due to roast us next week, something to look forward to!!!!! Its all so crazy isn't it, not very English haha.xx
Super cute Chris. FABulous colours and your design is GORgeous. LOve your touch of seaweed, who needs a die when you can make them like these.
ReplyDeleteGrandson & partner have just got over their third lot of Covid too. It's still going strong out there so I'm still taking care.
Sounds like you've have a lovely week and a great photo of Marvin.
We've had two lots of rain again today! Definitely need it for the garden, but, would like a couple of sunny days up here. Every time I face time my daughter? she always as the fan on. I'm sitting here with a cardigan on lol. Sure have funny weather.
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Sounds like a lovely family orientated week Chris as well as a really sweet card and photo of Marvin of course.
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What a lovely post Chris, a great read and Marvin is adorable and glad he had company of the girls to play ball..your little mermaids are gorgeous, beautifully coloured and love the sweet sentiment and of course a fabulous card shape design and details..
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Chris: Your mermaids of the ocean card is mer-mazing!!! Wonderfully made! Thanks for linking to MTTC! --Becca/DT
ReplyDeleteI love mermaids so this card is right up my street. Loved the little mermaid as a child and as an adult. I also have red hair which means I always wanted to be Ariel when I was young. Your colouring is gorgeous and the card is just so sweet. Thank you for sharing and for taking part in the Polkadoodles digi choosday challenge. Happy crafting! Mel x
ReplyDeleteFabulous colours and brilliant design. Loving this... ♥
ReplyDeleteGreat pic of Marvin, Bella's twin...
Perfection!! Beautifully put together!! Way to go shopping your stash!! Thanks for playing along with our "she sells seashells" challenge over at Shopping Our Stash.
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet little mermaids ... thanks so much for joining us at Shopping Our Stash.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card and a great shape, too. Good to hear that you've been getting some family visits; hope your brother recovers soon. After all this time the 'rona eventually got me at the beginning of the summer holidays but thankfully I got off pretty lightly. Marvin looks as cute as ever! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card, beautifully coloured and I love the sea. You've got to love a swishy skirt. Thanks for Shopping your Stash with us this time.
ReplyDeleteThis is just full of sweetness and delight Chris I have enjoyed reading your post I am so glad that the little one has got used to Marvin it makes such a difference when they are not frightened and have fun together, it is going to be another hot week which I am not looking forward to fortunately my mum's room is quite cool so I am able to do some coloring and make up a few cards. Take care
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lorraine x
The dress sounds delightful Chris, you need to show it to us!! My grandsons used to be very fearful of our dog and now they are the ones who tease the poor old fella lol. If you throw a ball for him he gets it then hides it as he is just too old to be bothered! I absolutely love this mermaid card, so stinkin' cool!
ReplyDeleteLovely project Chris. Thank you for sharing with us over at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge.
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Could NOT possibly get any cuter than this, Chris! Love those wonderful colors, and Marvin looks just like the card on your other post! How creative to make a spinning card. Such sweetness your family shares! Love hearing about how much you are appreciated! Big hugs, de
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card Chris! Those two Mo cuties look adorable together! I have them both I think and feel guilty neither has seen ink, so I must remedy that! The waves paper is just gorgeous on this and I'm well impressed with your hand-drawn seaweed, looks fabulous! Stunning colouring too, love their hair! Sounds like you've had lovely days with family too, fabulous for Marvin to have a willing playmate now in your youngest granddaughter. Big hugs, Wends xoxo
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