tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post671663500673933399..comments2024-03-23T12:41:51.389+00:00Comments on Barbara Gray's Blog. One Day at a Time.: Gentian or Columbine - that is the question....Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13395889137439058863noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-58043986179960197792015-03-18T08:36:44.263+00:002015-03-18T08:36:44.263+00:00Hi Barbara. Wonderful, I love how the words still ...Hi Barbara. Wonderful, I love how the words still show through after colouring. <br />By the way I am with you on no.3 from yesterdays post : )<br />I hope you get a swim today. Take care. Mrs Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16179962719631818018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-72478365871238685502015-03-17T18:14:05.339+00:002015-03-17T18:14:05.339+00:00Hi Barb,
Brilliant design, I cannot tear pages ou...Hi Barb,<br /><br />Brilliant design, I cannot tear pages out of a book even though I love it as a background.<br />Hope you have a fun time at the NEC.<br /><br />Love & hugs<br /><br />Jacquie J xxx<br />http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602720429681598496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-26310718016497659582015-03-17T18:13:43.471+00:002015-03-17T18:13:43.471+00:00I love what you and Maria have done with this set ...I love what you and Maria have done with this set of stamps. Not sure if I have yet overcome my lifelong dedication to keeping books in good condition but you never know. I have been playing with this set today and they are great, even if I have overcooked my first one (I did not listen to your voice in the background telling me to stop). Make sure you get plenty of rest in this run up to the NEC.. xxx MaggieMaggieC (Silvercrafter)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13560733295194874288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-78863397269112933752015-03-17T17:58:58.214+00:002015-03-17T17:58:58.214+00:00I love this gorgeous flower Barbara and the Spectr...I love this gorgeous flower Barbara and the Spectrum Noir pencils have coloured it beautifully. I love Maria's Gentian too. Although floosy is there, on the right hand side just under on of the leaves is the word flower which certainly is appropriate, but perhaps you chose the page for that reason. I hope the NEC goes well. I wish I could be there but sadly cannot! xPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02889103826921393113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-81535849595671220202015-03-17T16:03:21.912+00:002015-03-17T16:03:21.912+00:00This is a great idea for a card. I don't know...This is a great idea for a card. I don't know if I could use a page from a book, but like you have done here an old dictionary may be a good choice. Fantastic flower stamps. XxDonna Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17501493511153954956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-68233486556505373362015-03-17T14:41:48.065+00:002015-03-17T14:41:48.065+00:00Thank you Pam, off to check it out :-) xxThank you Pam, off to check it out :-) xxBrenda Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17319199253488833078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-10185879945095799252015-03-17T14:24:34.272+00:002015-03-17T14:24:34.272+00:00Hi a Barb,
This is gorgeous and so is the one from...Hi a Barb,<br />This is gorgeous and so is the one from Maria. I really love these stamps and the more I see them the more I want them! I love to see the finished cards with the text behind and would love to try it but I can't bring myself to tear up books! I do like Rolfi's suggestion of using a newspaper though I could easily do that! Love Alison xxalimeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17590486915910442414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-49632465566734757242015-03-17T11:04:45.313+00:002015-03-17T11:04:45.313+00:00Lovely card, the flower pops off the printed page ...Lovely card, the flower pops off the printed page with the shadows of the distress inks. Wish I could attend the NEC; I doubt my hubbie would spring for a trans-atlantic flight just for that. I can dream though.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09879197658664109280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-78816228850528817642015-03-17T11:02:53.093+00:002015-03-17T11:02:53.093+00:00Lovely, I am liking this style of card more these ...Lovely, I am liking this style of card more these days. Would have been difficult for me to tear edges etc at one time everything had to be perfect. Yes, will be at NEC always enjoy the day, also coming to Open Day in June and booked on retreat this year so you might be sick of the sight of me by end of the summer. Looking forward to seeing all that you do. xxLynne Bishophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09205309312606315349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-38497534264100750772015-03-17T10:50:22.344+00:002015-03-17T10:50:22.344+00:00Both these cards are fabulous Maria is a clever la...Both these cards are fabulous Maria is a clever lady and so are you Barbara. Gentian and Columbine are on my wish list, I'm hoping for some spending money for my birthday next month as this months money has gone on re mewing my stamp club subscription and upgrading to add the stencils too. Mmmmm that's probably next months cash as well lol.<br />Wish I could get to the NEC but it's not to be, hope you have a great time<br />Jackie xjackiescraftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02096021247778212879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-15719127339312231392015-03-17T10:04:45.700+00:002015-03-17T10:04:45.700+00:00That Maria is a clever girl isn't she? Gorgeou...That Maria is a clever girl isn't she? Gorgeous card she sent you and what a compliment that you want to use it for inspiration to make a similar gorgeous creation. Make sure you don't blink or you may miss our lovely Maria - she looks fantastic. Have a great time at the NEC. Wish I was coming but pennies are a bit tight after hubby lost his job. I will def yry to be there in November tho. Xx Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425384614933870763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-29222533834971053982015-03-17T09:51:39.148+00:002015-03-17T09:51:39.148+00:00Love both cards - so clever, and I really like the...Love both cards - so clever, and I really like the print coming through the colouring on the flowers and leaves. Luckily we have foreign guests who sometimes leave books behind, so I use those for my artwork (as I can't read them!) - no way of telling if there is anything a bit dodgy in the text though!!! Hope your preparations for NEC go really smoothly, Susan xssn.wht@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04186066471808821798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-84501498704295052682015-03-17T09:46:44.648+00:002015-03-17T09:46:44.648+00:00I love this card not seen this done before I love ...I love this card not seen this done before I love Maria she's so gifted you card is lovely I'm defo going to have a go xxxxthank you love June horrocks xxxxJune Horrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07811117723024733024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-85489256904833353002015-03-17T09:38:06.436+00:002015-03-17T09:38:06.436+00:00I absolutely love that stamping over a page of a b...I absolutely love that stamping over a page of a book. I'm off to find a book I have already read to try that out. See you Sunday. xJocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14372208307069143534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-65458655538636707922015-03-17T08:43:10.233+00:002015-03-17T08:43:10.233+00:00Hi Barbara, stunning card. Our daughter is having ...Hi Barbara, stunning card. Our daughter is having a clear out of her books. l'll have to find a suitable one to try this tecnique.Berylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08903055311523690569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-85829830879478981342015-03-17T08:39:13.530+00:002015-03-17T08:39:13.530+00:00Hello Barbara, lovely card, can't wait for Sat...Hello Barbara, lovely card, can't wait for Saturday to see you and Maria at the NEC I will try this card if I can bring myself to tear a page from a book....... I wonder if hubby would notice a page torn out of one of his many Tram books............. probably HO-HUM. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582459153396686382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-87318382241593112002015-03-17T07:37:05.432+00:002015-03-17T07:37:05.432+00:00Stunning artwork from yourself and Maria. Must pra...Stunning artwork from yourself and Maria. Must practise my shading.<br /><br />I like your attitude Barbara, baby steps are really good, you can't change everything in one day. Well I had breakfast, read several blogs (does that count) and walked the dogs 3 times. I start at the beginners (again) running club next monday. Enjoy the NEC xLisapmachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12695918651363501014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-11646315334739078692015-03-17T07:30:33.548+00:002015-03-17T07:30:33.548+00:00Hope your foot feels better asap xxHope your foot feels better asap xxLisapmachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12695918651363501014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-17202952170185817872015-03-17T06:43:51.507+00:002015-03-17T06:43:51.507+00:00Great technique! Thank you for sharing. I must try...Great technique! Thank you for sharing. I must try it! Good luck with your venture! XAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14063129589078593364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-63212397144888180322015-03-17T06:19:28.476+00:002015-03-17T06:19:28.476+00:00Hello Barb, wow both your card and Maria's are...Hello Barb, wow both your card and Maria's are awesome, love the flower stamps, and the idea of using a book page. Glad to hear that you have done step 1, the others will come over time. So wish I could get up to the NEC, it would be amazing to watch you and Maria. Have a great day all. BxBridgetCGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08370944108823972025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-992513795025454252015-03-17T06:13:58.382+00:002015-03-17T06:13:58.382+00:00Hi Barbara - I loved the card Maria did and I ador...Hi Barbara - I loved the card Maria did and I adore your version of it and must give this one a try! Glad I am not the only one who finds tying bows a blooming challenge! LOL they really perplex me can never get them to look good and the knot always looks a mess! So well done in getting one done! <br />You and Maria will rock at the NEC - as to swimming as you say - baby steps but well done on breakfast - the all important first first meal of the day - try Alpen porridge - tis yummy!!!<br />Much Love<br />Kim xxVacantmomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13640424665632267681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-16687201714979564032015-03-17T00:36:12.839+00:002015-03-17T00:36:12.839+00:00Hi Brenda, I put the recipe for Summer Fruit Puddi...Hi Brenda, I put the recipe for Summer Fruit Pudding on yesterday's blog for you. Luv PamxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01983486787561915557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-72280675943081283462015-03-17T00:25:42.934+00:002015-03-17T00:25:42.934+00:00I just love everything you do!I just love everything you do!krcmasterpiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507600072493974487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-62327970350400644192015-03-16T23:42:50.365+00:002015-03-16T23:42:50.365+00:00Hi Barbara.
What lovely stamps and a great techniq...Hi Barbara.<br />What lovely stamps and a great technique too. I have a collection of old books which I bought especially to use the pages for stamping.Guess what? I can't bring myself to tear a page out!!! I find old reference books fascinating. See you at the NEC.<br />Hugs from Chris XChris Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14877620818923735944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-90854235645068412512015-03-16T23:33:01.788+00:002015-03-16T23:33:01.788+00:00Argh the book pages! I do love this and Maria'...Argh the book pages! I do love this and Maria's card and in fact many that i have seen that use old books. Alas no matter what i do I just can't bring myself to use the old pages. I don't even think I can even use the new pages of crappy books. It's funny what we can and can't do. I do really fundamentally believe in, and commit to recycling too! LOL Good luck with the NEC, have fun. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06410343402944855488noreply@blogger.com