Saturday 29 September 2018

Creativity

I have been busy creating this week.  First there is a birthday card for our nephew.  I do like the vintage look the brown ink and Kraft card gives. I made the stripy envelope just for something different.
 This was made for a colleague at work who keeps forgetting to drink her water.  It actually worked yesterday too as she finished the bottle.  I put some Glossy Accents on the water droplets to make them shine.
 I have recently got a couple of new stamps about being creative.  At work, I often get bogged down in the constant filing, updating spreadsheets, recording information, photocopying, etc. that are part of an admin job.  I made these to remind me to be a bit more positive and remember that there is more to life than work, although I do realise I am lucky to be able to work part time and lucky to have a job.  I really enjoyed making this one, using stencils and stamps.
 More reminders to be positive... I really like the girl's 'sassy' attitude.
This one was inspired by hearing the song 'Life's what you make it' by Talk Talk which is on Youtube here.  It's really bright and colourful and I used lots of ink splat stamps to make the background.  Now I just need to practise what I preach!

7 comments:

  1. You have some beautiful stamps. I love the sepia, vintage effect too though the bright colours make me happy xx

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    1. Thanks, Cheryl. I'm the same - drawn to the bright colours but enjoying the sepia tones now and again too.
      I have got quite a lot of stamps now and just as I think I have all I could ever need, along comes another set and I think, "Oooh, I need that!" Somehow I doubt my collection will ever be complete!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. I love your creativity - which seems to be an integral part of who you are.
    And here's to dancing in the rain!

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    1. Thanks, EC. Making things is more and more important to me, whether that's papercraft, jewellery, baking, sewing, felt making (or any combination of the above). Gardening and reading are also important. I do appreciate that I have the money and time to indulge this part of myself and really enjoy it (even if the end result isn't quite what I had hoped).
      I'm not so good at the dancing in the rain bit - something to work on, I think!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Cute cute cards. LOVE the water one. I used to be so much better at drinking my water, my co-worker and I would remind each other. Now that I've retired...I get no reminders.
    Sandy's Space

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    1. Thanks, Sandy. It sounds like you need to make yourself a reminder too! My noticeboard at work is looking much more bright and colourful now. I enjoyed making them too.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. I do need to make myself a reminder. Let you know how it goes. Just out blog walking again this am. Hope things are going well for you.

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