'What you do speaks so loudly, I can't hear what you say.'
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Saturday 10 May 2014

Still Practising Gratitude!

I’m still following Bernice’s course, even if my pages don’t seem to be strictly based on her fabulous inspirational videos and links – what a treat it is to focus on our blessings. I just won’t have time to journal daily – unless I just do small things…

Sometimes life isn’t quite as easy as it is at others, but I know that being thankful to God for what I have is what keeps my head above water.

Life is a gift :-D

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I’ve been enjoying playing with Twinklers after a few years away from them – they blend so well and layer up really easily.  I’ve also stamped with them underneath the black flutterbies, though you may not be able to see it – the pearlescent sheen is there.

I had a much needed playtime and intend to make time for some more this coming week – I have a few important things to create!

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I also used acrylic inks when colouring these – I’ve only had them for around 12 years ;)  It’s great to put old stash to good use, though. Love these Stampendous butterflies.

The Stampalot Challenge this month is Anything Goes, so these will be my entries.

I just discovered that some of my journal pages made Number One in the Make My Monday Top Three – what a lovely surprise!  Thank you. VERY much – I’m honoured.

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Have a great weekend!

xxx

15 very kind comments from lovely people:

Sarah Anderson said...

Lol, I had that same thought this morning; knew I should have done tags, they're quick. Love these pages, and the cards are gorgeous - fab, fab backgrounds!! X x

froebelsternchen said...

wonderful spread and cards and such a nice idea of inspiration you gave us with the link!

massofhair said...

Stunning backgrounds, stunning colours and beautiful butterflies. Congrats on your Journal pages making the top three, you must be enjoying the gift of blessings on this day:-) x

cockney blonde said...

More beautiful pages Cath. Twinklers....a blast from the past. I must get mine out for a play as I so love their effects, x

Rosie said...

Gorgeous pages and cards, Cath. Love the wonderful colours you used.

Have a lovely weekend.

Bernice Hopper said...

Fantastic journal page background

Karin said...

beautiful pages and gorgeous cards, love the butterflies!
Groetjes karin

brenda said...

This is a really super piece of work for our challenge Cath, thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us at Stamping Sensations.

B x

Anjas-Artefaktotum said...

WOW wonderful pages and cards. I love the combination of vibrant backgrounds with the Butterflies.
Big hugs Anja

Anke said...

Wonderful pages and cards, I love the background, the colours and the butterflies.

Hugs
Anke

Silvia(Barnie) said...

These are amazing pieces.

Unknown said...

First of all, congratulations on your top 3. Love your work, so full of colour and inky goodness! Enjoy life, it is precious. Thanks for joining in with us at Stamping Sensations this month. Maddy

Dotpat said...

Well Cath, they are fab but I always love what you do

Darlene said...

wow what a great idea, so thoughtful. I am sure she loved it

Ellie Knol said...

I added your blog in a post on my blog....a post about the blogs I became follower of lately... glad I found yours!
This is the link : http://elliecreahoekje.blogspot.nl/2014/10/blogs-i-became-follower-of-lately-no-9.html