Undersea Spotlight, With Thanks

 

I've been saying for awhile that coloring has been difficult for me of late,

due to carpal tunnel syndrome.

Even typing this post is now difficult because my

hand control is fading and whenever I touch things with my fingertips it

feels as though my fingernail is being peeled backward.

Not particularly fun.

 

As I approach my due date, I may still

post a card here and there but for the most part, I will probably be a no-show

even on my favorite challenges for awhile.

I had forgotten how much I missed card-making and blogging, but

I think a break through July and a little of August is something you'll understand.

Baby H will make his appearance soon and I mostly need to rest

leading up to and after that.

My Robin and Jay still love making cards together and this has been a

fun thing we can do while I've tried to stay off my feet when possible.

However, with my finger dexterity now shot

(and try that on for size when you're a trained classical pianist)

even tying the bow for this card was a chore.

 

 

JUGS #347: Spotlight Technique

I decided to try to make my spotlight look like a bubble as well.

I took some inspiration from Chris's adorable "Just Keep Swimming" card ;)

 

Simon Says Wednesday: Animal Magic

 

Deep Ocean #131: Metal or Wood

(Thanks for the shoutout last week, girls!  You can tell I really liked the

feathered friends theme ;)

 

 

 

Materials Used on this Card:

Cardstock {Rustic white - Papertrey Ink}

Patterned papers {My Mind's Eye, K & Company}

Image {free coloring page online}

Sentiment Stamp {Papertrey Ink}

Ink {Archival Black - Ranger}

Glossy Accents {Ranger}

Dimensional stickers {K & Company}

Wooden banner {Studio Calico}

Rustic woven trim, floral foliage {stash}

Copic sketch markers

 

 

I'll be back at the end of the week with the winner(s) of my Spring Giveaway,

so stay tuned and don't be surprised if I post another one soon.

Craft room cleanout always happens in stages. ;)

 

As always, thank you for visiting,

take care,

be well!

 

--Kathryn