Happy New Year!

Wow! 2018 went really quickly for me but I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels that way.

Last time I posted I showed you a cute little welcome to twins card I made. This time I'm showing you a birthday card I made for my son-in-law who is unashamedly nerdy. He has a PhD in Analytical Chemistry so I'm justified in describing him like that I think.

Anyway, I bought a stamp set called Get Down to Business from My Favorite Things that I thought would be perfect for the job.

 The set includes 14 images and 7 sentiments so I had a lot to choose from. I stamped the images in brown Versa Mark ink and then coloured the images and background using watercolours (from memory Winsor & Newton). Unfortunately, this set has been retired.

I cut a red circle from Stampin Up cardstock using a stitched circle die from Simon Says Stamps.

I'm pleased to report he loved it. It was worth the time I spent on it.

This is the time of year when it is hot, humid and you feel like all your clothes are worn out from all the washing and ironing they've received. I usually am looking for something new to wear. Generally I make my own summer clothes but I've been so busy I haven't had time to make any.

Hopefully, in the coming week I will be finding some time to do just that and if I can I will show you what I've made.

Toodle-loo and a very Happy New Year to you!