Which currently stands for Blasted (or other expressive B word) Bristol Board. Oh, and Blaaaahh! Today's card isn't today's card. Today's card is now languishing in the bottom of the rubbish bag. Having spent a while faffing about with paper piecing, I went to Distress Ink the rest of the image only to discover that I had a blodgy sheet of Bristol Board. This happens on rare occasions, it is as if the finish on the sheet of paper isn't right, and the ink soaks in like it was blotting paper.
I sent a complaint to Winsor & Newton (the manufacturers) who sent a rather curt reply telling me to return it to the retailer. Excuse me guys, but it isn't the retailer who makes the paper. I was letting you know that you appear to have a glitch in your process. Not interested? Apparently not. If I could find an alternative, I would be using it.
So, you aren't getting that card. You are getting a quickie LOTV Art Pad one instead.
So, I have used a James Bear image from the Art Pad
A sheet of Bo Bunny Double Dots
And a Die-Versions border die
And that's kind of it
Keep your fingers crossed that tomorrow's session is more successful.
Hugs all
Squirrel xx
What a "B" nuisance!! Nonetheless you replacement is fab!! xx
ReplyDeleteI love your quickie the image is fab wish LOTV would do this James as a stamp and the colours are just my cup of tea. I have been looking at border dies but as even my fussy cards aren't really fussy i wasn't sure how I would use them as there are some fab ones out there, but love how you used yours . Should just have asked you so thank you for sharing your lovely card.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful sweetie, hope your having a good weekend huggles Pops x x x
ReplyDeleteI know what you are saying Squirrel..my last batch of card was a bit "different"to say the least.. and the blending oil reacted with the ink..but use some old stuff..no problems..but I love this card..the papers are a fabulous colour and love the birthday die and that sweet Bear..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Love this card, and the die is perfect. Sorry to hear your woes with the BBB. Hope you were not too far into your image before hitting the B spot!
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Annette
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Love today's card, fab cas style and gorgeous birthday die.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend
Lorraine x
Love your replacement card, so cute and a fab colour and I love the die cut down the side. Hugs, Claire x
ReplyDeleteI think if that was me, it would be an F situation :P
ReplyDeleteSeriously though, I hate crappy customer service, it really sucks.
The card you made instead is lovely anyway though :) I can't wait to actually get making cards again - I've been making wedding invitations for a couple for the last THREE MONTHS, and I finally handed them over to her on Thursday, so glad I never have to see them again haha :D I have literally made like three other cards since Christmas, don't know if I'll even be able to remember how to colour at this stage haha! Taking the weekend off and then straight back into crafting on monday, looking forward to it hehe :)
Tags xx
Totally fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteDebs xx
I love today's card, cute image,
ReplyDeletehugs Dorte
This is gorgeous,fabulous image and design.x
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous,fabulous image and design.x
ReplyDeleteOh, how annoying and crazy they ask you to return it to the retailer.
ReplyDeleteHowever, your replacement card is wonderful. I LOVE the image and fabulous sentiment die.
hugs Sue xx
And another B, this time for BAD Customer Service from W&N - hope they realise how crafters "chat" amongst themselves.
ReplyDeleteYour replacement card is just delightful though, thanks for sharing
Kathyk
My dad used to use the word 'Bar-Steward' a lot ;0) Fabulous card sweetie of course I lurbe the lush lotv image & the die is fab!! Bit of a crappy response from the manufacturer mind, I've never used bristol board for distress ink colouring, tbh I keep forgetting its in my drawer :0(
ReplyDeleteLotsa hugs Vicky xxx
Quickie or not, it's a gorgeous card. I do like that border die :o)
ReplyDeleteJackie xx
What a fantastic card, this really caught my eye! Love the cute image and gorgeous colour. The Birthday border looks stunning!
ReplyDeleteRebecca.
Sorry you are having these problems with the card. I'm not half the artist you are, but I've had success with the reverse side of Crafter's Companion's Centura Pearl cardstock. Sheena Douglas uses it for all inky things and I've found it takes painted distress inks well. It might be worth a try :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Squirrel, I like the design the adorable image and the colours.
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Oh dear, B to the board but this is fab. That die sets it off beautifully x
ReplyDeleteQuick or not its a fabulous card squirrel...
ReplyDeleteAnne
"And that's kind of it" isn't at all bad, in fact bl..dy brilliant :)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Squirrel, sorry you had to use the B word on your other creation.
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Cathy
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so stunning squirrel.james is gorgeous and I really love the diecut birthday down the side :D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
I can think of a few 'B' words that would have been appropriate here! So frustrating for you :-(
ReplyDeleteI'm glad this card had a chance to be made and shown though because it is downright FABULOUS! Really, for a card with so few elements, the design is sooo eye catching - straight on my Pinterest board with that beauty :-)
Big hugs, Kat xx
This is a fun card. I love the border die. And BLAH! to the paper company who won't listen to what a customer has to say.
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