This is the first card I have done using my new Elements of Style stamps from Stampin Up. I used Stampin up cardstock – regal rose and whisper white. I coloured the image with my markers and a waterbrush, and took Dads advice on the colours as he assures me it is an old fashioned rose! I have a rather significant birthday coming up at the end of the week, and in order to avoid it, I am leaving town for a few days, choosing instead to bury my head in the sand  down at Robe, so there will be no updates until I am back on Saturday. My techie Nathan offered to show me how to blog ahead, but to me that feels like writing ahead in my diary.It took me 5 minutes to pack my suitcase, and over an hour to pack my craft supplies ( what to take, what to leave, does everything co-ordinate,can I do without my scallop punch – yes – have I got enough double sided tape  – yes -) and my bag is bulging! I have a little cousin down there who loves to craft so we will make xmas cards for her teacher and friends.Bye til Saturday….