THE STUDIO

It's been on the cards for the last two years.  Finally, after much digging and moving of plants, I have a sandpit.

The dogs are loving it but not for much longer as the temporary fence is now up.

The levels and string lines are done, now to dig the footings. Hopefully, next week the Kalbarri Boys will bring on the concrete pump.

A big mess in the backyard that I'm more than happy to have. 

I wonder if it will be ready by Christmas?  Things are looking good.

HARDWOOD

What a beautiful stamp and so versatile.  Here is my take on it.  Stampin Up Hardwood

Papers: Blushing Bride, Naturals Ivory and Whisper White

Stamps: Potpourri Papillion, Hardwood, Petal Parade

Ink: Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana and Blushing Bride

Sizzix machine and various dies, hole punch, brown paper, rhinestones and trim.

A Friend of the Duchess

What a sad and tired little chest of drawers.

This little item was made at 136-142 Rokeby Road, Subiaco by A Kooperman, who I suspect may have been a WWII migrant.

Looks like late 1940's early 50's vintage.  The draw knobs are cute and will be re-used.

Wait until I introduce it to Annie Sloane Chalk Paint.  I'm thinking Provence or Florence and Graphite.

Oh Duchess, you are beautiful.

Yes!  Score!  here is my new acquisition.

Not sure what I'm going to do with it yet, just know I wanted it.  May leave it as is or may repaint with Annie Sloane Chalk Paint.  I only wish it could talk and tell me where it's been and what it's seen.

Thinking of using it in my studio when it's finally built.

I have another similar to this but it has been in pieces for years.  Maybe one day it will get put back together.

A Hunting We Will Go

Yippee

Laura and I are heading out for lunch today and I will be on the lookout for a piece of furniture for the entry hall of her new house.

A new project to dress up with Annie Sloane Chalk Paint.

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Dynamic Duos #99 and Retro Sketches #111

This week over at Dynamic Duos Challenge the colour scheme is Black and Rich Razzleberry which has been a favourite colour of mine for a long time, especially when combined with Crumb Cake.  Also allowed a touch of gold.

I've also been checking out Retro Sketches for some inspiration and am enjoying working with sketches lately, something I haven't done before, even though I've considered it.  What a source of inspiration these two sites are with their great design teams and the participants are posting some lovely cards.

Here is my "Black Tie" creation, with a touch of gold of course, that I will posting on both sites.

Paper: Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry, Black and Gold

Ink: Black and Rich Razzleberry

Stamps:  SU Hearts a Flutter

SU Embossing folder Vintage Wallpaper, Spiral Border Punch & Eyelet Border Punch (retired) 

Crumb Cake seam binding ribbon and Marianne Designs Eiffle Tower die.

Hero Arts Sketch Challenge

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Hero Arts is having a sketch challenge and seeing as though I'm on a roll making cards at the moment, I decided to enter  You can enter up until the 25th of May.  They are giving away Five $30 gift certificates.

Here is my entry using Hero Arts Flourish Leaf and Floral background stamp.

I've also used some Stampin Up supplies and you will recognize Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Soft Suede and Crumb Cake cardstock along with the same combination of ink.  Add a bit of bling and a piece of string and the card is complete.

I have some other Hero Arts stamps in my collection but do you think I can find them at the moment?
Three lovely little Japanese Dolls that will, no doubt, turn up when I'm not looking for them.