A Grungy LO

I've had fun over the past two days distressing,misting,embossing etc. for this LO.

Everything is Tim Holtz/Ranger except the Cosmic Shimmer Mist.

I though this style suited these photos from 1986 perfectly.

A quick update... my shoe LO was chosen as inspiration of the day yesterday and the grungy LO above has been chosen as LO of the week! Both on WeScrap.:)

I now have some b'day cards to make so my grunging has come to a stop. :(

More Challenges.

This LO was made for a challenge to use black,grey and blue as the main colours on a LO.

Cardstock - Bazzill, stamped with images from TJ designs "Journey to France"

 and Tim Holtz ATC and "French Market" using Stazon ink pads.

Patterned papers - "Scott" by Emma Rehri for Toga

Woodware circle punch for title - written using a stencil

Journalling tag cut using the Slice and "Noteworthy" cartridge.

My Sewing Machine

My sewing machine has seen the light of day after over 20 years of inactivity - surprisingly it still works!

I've been wanting to try machine stitching on paper so gave it a go on this LO. Fortunately I was going for the "shabby chic" look (well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!) as I am really out of practice at sewing in a straight line.

Cardstock is Bazzill, papers are by Cherry Arte (scraps from another LO), two fabric squares and photos from 1992 around the time of DS's 3rd b'day.

Along with the machine I found a load of unused patterns (charity bag fodder!) and lots of material left over from when I made myself two skirts (back in the early '80's), kitchen curtains from mid-80's and a shirt that I started making for OH (also in the '80's) - I don't think it will ever be finished now!

What's Rockin' My World Friday

Can't believe it's Friday again - where did the week go? It doesn't help that I'm losing Weds. again because of the meds I inject on Tues. evening - the injections were supposed to  stop the nausea I was experiencing with the tablets  - oh, well...

I do have things to be thankful for..

1. The crop last Friday was great and I managed two LOs.
2. We have a long weekend.
3. I found my sewing machine and it still works! After over 20 years of not being used I was amazed! Also found the shirt I started making for OH all those years ago - don't think I'm going to finish it somehow!
4. I've been using the machine for stitching on a LO - this is typical me - don't use things for what they're intended e.g the iron is for flattening soda cans.
5. I successfully resisted the temptation to fall back into a destructive pattern of behaviour. I am getting stronger.

ATC Swap - June

Hi girls!
Time for the next swap. This month's theme has been set by Donna and it's a good one!

If you were an animal what would you be?

SusieJ - Donna
Gina - Bev
Alma - Tania
Carole - Val
Jenni - Gill
Maria - Sue-bubbles
Donna - SuzieB
Bev - FionaK
Tania - Karen
Val - Joanne
Gill - SusieJ
Sue-bubbles - Maria
SuzieB - Carole
FionaK - Jenni
Karen - Alma
Joanne - Gina

Have fun girls - any problems, addresses etc. please contact me.

Fat Book for Tracy and Daisy Ann

Photo slideshow made with Smilebox

Today's Question

Does Lemon Cheesecake  count as 1 of your 5 a day?
That's what I had for dessert last night - only a small slice - honest!