Tuesday 29 April 2008

A Whinge & Wednesday Stamper (Insects)

This is my Wednesday Stamper contribution this week - the centre of the ATC is made from frosted shrink plastic which has been stamped with a large Stamps Happen image (Bugs Galore). I had coloured it on the back but I glued it on with Dimensional Magic and of course most of the colour dissolved! Wasn't thinking, that's for sure. I love that protractor image too - always makes me think of the cycle of life.

PS And now for The Whinge!! I know everyone that adds word verification to their blog comments does it to avoid spam but it really puts me off commenting as I have SO much trouble reading those little strings of letters!! They all bump into each other and a "l" followed closely by a fat round "o" really looks to me like a "b". Sometimes it takes me three goes to get it right! Am I the only one having this much trouble??? And I am the only one that gets really really long strings of letters??? So time consuming when all I want to do is read more blogs...

21 comments:

artisbliss said...

Your ATC reminds me of those old navigational maps with the compass done in pen & ink. I like it.

I know what you mean about the letter verification thing. It is annoying.

Jodene said...

I'm with you, I hate those letter verifications too. They drive me crazy! Even when I think it's right I get it wrong!

Anonymous said...

its beautiful.

Julie said...

There seems to be a worse problem than ever with the verification thingy at the moment. My hubby has sight problems and he's finding it nearly impossible to leave comments. Very annoying.

Pat said...

Couldn't agree more on the word verification and we are not alone. By co-incidence I just foound this
http://lostluggage.typepad.com/the_land_of_lost_luggage/2008/04/is-this-necessa.html.

moi said...

love your piece debbi. great colors

Unknown said...

The atc is wonderful, love that stamp,
and yes the word verification has become really difficult lately, I thought it was just me, have taken mine off, trouble is last time I did that I had a very rude comment LOL

sharon young said...

Lovely ATC Debbi, my favorite part is the ladybirds and the other bugs, the colours are great too.
I know what you mean about the word verification. I have the same problem. I think I took it off mine and just left the comment check on, as I was having a lot of silly comments, so ineede something.

Doreen G said...

There seems to be a lot of people frustrated with the word verification lately I noticed yesterday that there were a lot of complaints.

Maureen said...

Love the ATC, colour is great. I'm with the others re the word verification - it's a pain!

Mescrap said...

This is beautiful. love the background colour.

Jen Crossley said...

I just cant do those Verification things They are so frustrating!!!

On a more pleasant note your work always brings a smile to my face you are wonderful
Jen

ANNETTE HUSBAND said...

Hi Deb
that looks awesome and I like the subtle bugs colour like that...had that problem with the dimensional magic a few times myself.
cheers
Annette

Sandy said...

Wow this is brilliant. Stunning work. Love it.

Dawnie said...

Love all you do Debbie and YESSSS, I avoid leaving a comment with the verivercation sometimes, but if its a fav blogger I only give it two goes them Im outa there.I do see it as a shame but, Ive seen a few comments left from spammers.
Ive never been left rude comments either, but have heard about a few.
seems you have a 'here,here'on that subject.
Thanks for sharing

Viola said...

It looks so beautiful, Debbi!
And it`s for the new theme "stripes" of WS, too! :o)

Jacky said...

I'm with you Debbi, I get stumped on those word verification letters too... seem to get them wrong more often than I get them right!!!
Your insect ATC for Wednesday Stampers is wonderful, love the lady birds!

Bethel of Bethania said...

G'day Debbi
Great ATC ... I seem to be running into you all over blog world lately ... ha ha I don't seem to have too much trouble with the verification thingo but there again I gotta have something going for me ... ha ha
Have a great w/e ... luv ... Bethel

Susie Campbell (Sue Smith) said...

Oh, I do like the way you've put this together, Debbi! Wow, you are nearly on holidays!!!!! I'm so excited for you!!!!! You are going to learn so much in those classes at the retreat... I'm so excited for you!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

No, you are NOT the only one that dislikes those fuzzy, funny letter thingies. :P

Very pretty piece of paper art, too.

:) Linda

Danielle D said...

I switched letter verification on yesterday after receiving yet another spam comment. Then I read this, and thought a bit about it, and have changed to comment moderation.

I just can't let those spammers get away with it!