It has been a bit of a topsy turvy weekend, so I'm later getting here than intended. There I was Saturday afternoon starting my LIM card and suddenly it was walked over by an ant! I cleared my craft space and found one more, removed the packet of boiled sweets and sat down to craft again. Five minutes later there was another! I've still not found where they are coming from, but I have spent some time crawling round on my hands and knees!
Anyway, I finally finished my card for this weeks Less is More challenge.
I have emptied my craft space a further twice today, chasing the elusive blighters, and found them very distracting, hence just the one card! However, it was not all bad, as I was delighted to discover I have won some flitter glu and Yorkshire Dales mega flakes in the Samuel Taylor April challenge. That definitely made my day! Right, off to lay some traps and peer at the skirting boards!
Thanks for looking!
You should put some ink on the ant's boots, they might make some interesting patterns on your cards!
ReplyDeleteThis is a super one without their help however!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
OH heck.. i don't know what u can do about the ants .. but maybe they love your art work -just like we do.. another fabulous card
ReplyDeleteLisa x
I was thrilled when I saw you'd won this morning. Husband is waging war on little cotton nests of spiders he keeps finding attached to our front door - as for the hand sized one that he trapped under his paper clips container as it rushed at him......well I was called upon to help evict that one.
ReplyDeleteGlorious soft background & I love the pop of colour with the butterfly & the way the cursive script is echoed in not only the butterfly wings but the foliage.
Just lovely.
Paula (PEP)
Lovely bottom sponging~
ReplyDeleteOh this is fabulous,love the image and a great design.xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the card, it's stunning. Hope you find the source of the ants.
ReplyDeleteHola Sally, fantastic card a great colouring, well done.
ReplyDeleteA hug from sunny island
Hi Sally - what a beautiful tranquil scene - the soft brayering is fabulous, and I do love the Indigo Blu images.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the mention BTW - that was so kind of you.
I do hope you get rid of those ants. It reminds me of a holiday in a hot climate a few years ago - woke up one morning to find an army of the little blighters running around on the bed-sheets IN our bed. I was ever so slightly shocked!
Have a happy, ant-free week!
Hugs, Sylvia xx
Your card is absolutely stunning and I love the sentiment! I would frame this card and hang it in my house!
ReplyDeleteps: Ants are absolutely relentless! I live in Australia so I see lots of creepy crawlies! Check this out for advice:- http://homes.ninemsn.com.au/outdoor/ecoliving/8362215/pest-laid-plans-natural-pest-solutions-for-your-home
Also try citric acid - good luck!
Fabulous card.
ReplyDeleteHope you conquer your ant problem soon - why oh why can't they just stick to the garden and not invade our space.
Lovely card, Sally - beautifully made and oh so subtle. Love those stamps and especially the words. Congratulations on your win and I hope you find those dratted ants!!
ReplyDeletewonderful card, like the sentiment.Congrats on your win!
ReplyDeleteLove the gorgeous card Sally. It's so calm and peaceful looking it makes you feel you could lay on a blanket and just daydream .............. and hope you don't get attacked by pesky ants. I have to say I detest the little blighters and each year they try to take up residence under the ceramic floor tiles in my conservatory/craftroom. I found three scouts doing a rekkie over the weekend so eviction measures are called for I think. I have an advantage over you though cos I know where they are coming from, lol! Hope you get rid of yours quickly.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Lesley Xx
Have you got ants in your pants, Sally. Sorry couldn't resist. That'd be something your school children would say isn't it. Hope you get rid of them soon.
ReplyDeleteLove this card. I saw Sylvia's too and they are both beautiful. Who can resist grasses and butterflies.
hugs Lisax
Such a beautiful peaceful card Sally and the inky background is stunning. I had an ant problem once and it was the same thing - a boiled sweet had fallen out of a packet. The trouble was it had melted and so even when I thought I'd removed it there was still a sticky residue. When I'd done a deep clean I never saw the ants again! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card Sally! I love these peaceful scenes you create so well.
ReplyDeleteI came home to an army of ants in the kitchen a couple of weeks ago! I've never seen so many in one place!! They were getting in under the back door!!
xxx
Caught up at last, fab cards you have produced recently, love the union flag one. Sorry can't commment on each one tonight.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the combination of stamps Sally. You should get one of those wee ant traps. It would drive me crazy knowing they are there!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sally, I love the little butterfly.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Anke
Sally, what a beautiful scene.Great CAS card!
ReplyDeleteYour post made me smile with the card being so nature friendly, I wondered if the ants just want in on the act! Like you, I prefer my nature outdoors. Gorgeous soothing card and a great sentiment!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Sally
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scene
Hope you get rid of those ants!
Thank you very much
mandi
"Less is More"
Hi Sal
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous.
Love the image and the soft background .. .. brilliant sentiment too!
Were those ants after your cough sweets?
Love Jules xx
A beautiful card Sally - the sentiment was almost made for your little unwanted visitors.....
ReplyDeleteHi Sally...Your card is absolutely beautiful. Fabulous stamping....as always.
ReplyDeleteDebbie x
Hope you got your ant problem solved ! Gorgeous card, such sensational stamping and you have created such a lovely scene for us.
ReplyDeleteMarie