Traveler's Inspiration Challenge 5#

You will not be surprised to hear that it is raining here again today...

I was at an Institute of Customer Services (ICS) training workshop in the city centre this morning and because I have accumulated so much 'time owing' from work I decided to take the afternoon off to do a little crafting!

I am not sure how I turned this fabulous photograph by Claudia aka Clouds, into my two little plain Jane cards. The picture is of Belize, where Claudia spent her childhood. As usual Tina has all the info about the picture over at Travelingmama. You might also like to make a call over at Claudia's blog and leave her a message. She has just lost her Grandma and so is making an unexpected trip home. I'm sure she'll appreciate a cyber hug or two at this sad time.

My first card takes inspiration from the idea that this wonderful beach is somewhere to relax and to 'take time to smell the coffee'. The stamp is from a lovely Impression Obsession Clear set. I have added some very subtle shimmer to the coffee cups with tulip glitter paint.



My second offering again picks up some of the colours from Claudia's picture. It is a card for my friend Mo. She has rather suddenly decided to leave work and I just want her to know how much I value her friendship and how much I will miss her. These two sweet little owls from a Hero Arts clear set and the friendship sentiment seemed just right. The flower is from Prima and again I have added some sparkle with my Tulip paint above the scalloped edge.


Both cards are much brighter in real life, it is just so dull here today even though it is early afternoon.

Finally, here is a picture of Custard the amazing paddling cat!
He is lying on the rug at the top of the stairs and looks a bit shocked as he doesn't often get his picture taken! He has given up on the garden today as it is just too wet for him.

Here's hoping for some sunshine!