Before we get into today’s card, I thought I’d show you how I’m getting around at the moment. I’m in a Cam Boot, which is quite 
cumbersome. I had hoped to be out of it by now, but my broken ankle is very slow healing, so I’m destined to stay in it for an additional three weeks.
At least now I can go off the crutches, and can now use a walking stick, which should make things a little easier.
Hopefully, when I return to the fracture clinic in three weeks time, my ankle will be healed, and I’ll be almost back to normal.
I’ve had to stop going to the gym, and also, since it’s my right foot, stop driving.
It will be great when things are back to normal. Now, onto today’s card!!
This week’s challenge from Just Us Girls is to use a stencil.
I started off by using Peacock Feathers and Wild Honey distress inks on a card topper. I dropped water on top when I’d done sponging, and dried it off. Then I took a Kaisercraft stencil and using Scattered Straw distress ink, I stenciled the background.
Using the first two distress inks (on the craft mat and spritzed with water), I coloured some seam binding. When it was dry, I put some loosely across the card, and glued it down with tiny drops of Glossy Accents. The ribbon has three loops as I wanted it to look full. Once glued down, I added a tiny flower that matched.
Lastly I added a greeting from Inspired by Stamping, from the “Lovely Birthday” set.
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Beautiful card design you made. But sorry you have to wear that cumbersome boot for a bit longer, but if it means a good healing then it is the best. At last you can use a different type of aid to get around now. So progress is being made. Keep positive!
So sorry to hear of your fx. Take it easy, do not get cabin fever due to restrictions; can’t wait to see your beautiful creations. Good luck, stay focused and believe all will be positive in 3 weeks.
Thanks so much, Verna. At least I’m getting a ton of cards made, and editing some non-fiction books.
Using the walking stick is so much easier, so that’s definitely a positive!
Thanks so much, Linda. Yes, keeping the end result in focus to keep myself motivated.
It’s not all bad – I get to make lots of lovely cards!
Love the effect you got on your background Cheryl and that seam binding finishes it off beautifully. Nice touch with the little flower too.
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Thanks so much, Ina! I think the little flower finishes it off beautifully.
What a fantastic background! Love it! I hope your ankle heals fast! Hang in there. Thanks so much for playing along with Just Us Girls.
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Thank you Maria! (On both counts!)