Just taking a test spin

My eagerly awaited orders arrived today - firstly the new MM trimmer, my Artbase bling and a few other things order, and a couple more orders of small bits and pieces!

So the perfect excuse really to test out the trimmer was the most recent card dare at the Daring Cardmaker's blog - well the trimmer does cut like a dream. Bit of a nightmare to get in the huuuuge packaging - had to use wire cutters and pliers to detatch the big staples. I do love this trimmer, the only thing is that it's missing this magnetic catch on the underside to keep the trimmer in the folded position when it's not unfolded (as it says on the back of the blurb). So I've caught my fingers a few times picking the trimmer up. But I am sure this can be easily solved by purchasing some magnet bars... just where to get them is the question!

Anyway, yes on with the show. Here's my response to this week's dare for a manly card with ribbon... Bit straightforward and plain I know, but have a thousand things going on (so much for a relaxing day off - a load of DIY issues, people getting locked out of cars, being requested to assist on said DIY issues while buried under a load of stuff that needs sorting, having to hold the fort while this that and the other are getting done! Leave me alone people!!!).  But I won't bore you with that. Needless to say, the pre-crop challenge has not been started yet.

Soon - she says!

Comments

[Lynne]

Nice card. Love the colours you've used.

[Rachel]

great card, love those papers

I don't think it's plain - I think it's fab :-)

Enjoy your new goodies

Debbie
xxx

[Rhi]

Ooooo I like it, simply stylish! Thanks for sharing. Sorry to hear youre having one of those days, hope tomorrow is better, Rhi x

[Saffa]

WOW..well done you! Great card and well done for being so quick off the mark.

Hmm I am ever so curious about the trimmer now my xcut is great but so big and cumbersome

xxSaffa

[Kathy]

I like this, Natty

It's smart and stylish and unfussy - just like most men THINK they are!

Thanks for playing along with the Dare

[Gillian Hamilton]

Really cool card Natty,
You have a very nice style..

[Jo]

Definately not plain, it is a gorgeous card, so stylish. I love it :)

Jo x

[Kel]

I love the card Natty - it's pretty, yet masculine. Well done!

[Tracey]

Another brill card Nat - better get my skates on and actually think about making one!

[Paula]

Very masculine card. It looks very chic & designer so you must give this to some posh bloke!!!

[Natty]

Thanks you guys, and posh bloke eh??? Do they have those for sale on the Internet, otherwise I ain't got one. hehe