Hi everyone. Haven't had much time in the studio the past several days. My DSIL is very ill with Cancer and I've been taking her for some of her treatments. It's been such a difficult time for her, and so I've tried to be there for her as much as possible and to help in any way I can.
I did have a little time a few days ago, so I CASE'd (copy and share everything) one of my own cards. I am planning a card class for the beginning of February with my crafty girlfriends. The card above is a re-make of the one below, which I made in August of last year. It uses the same stamps and ink colors, but is quite a bit different in the feel of the card. My plan is for us to make both cards in the class to highlight the versatility of just changing up one element (layout). I think it's fun ... and I hope they will too. I will be designing more cards for the upcoming class over the next while - I just love having these classes and sharing my passion for card making!
Here's the card from last summer that I CASE'd for the card above. Click here to see the details.
Stamps: Agapanthus Long (Stampendous); En Francais and Pocket Silhouettes (SU!)
Paper: White
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Old Olive (SU!)
Accessories & Tools: Big Shot, Embosslits Beautiful Wings (Sizzix for SU!), small oval punch, sponge, adhesives, glue dot, and dimensionals
Here's a close-up of the main panels from the first card:
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I've had a couple of successes over the past week. First, this card was picked for "A Cut Above" at Paper Players ... and this card made the Top 3 at CAS - Colours and Sketches Challenge. Thanks so much to Jaydee and Jacqueline for picking my cards!!
18 comments:
wow this is stunning!!! I LOVE the design and the butterfly!
One of my very first flower stamps - I still love it! Thanks for inspiring me with your gorgeous cards to get it out again! Both are perfection!
Also meant to say congratulations on your recent card successes, and also I'm so sorry to hear about your sister-in-law - I seem to hear of someone else with cancer every time I turn around these days, and I find it so sad to think of so many people suffering from such an awful disease. My best wishes to her and to you.
What a beautiful image and a lovely card, so peaceful! I'm sorry to hear about your DSIL:s illness, my best wishes to you, her and the rest of the family.
Soft and lovely, Lolly! You've done a brilliant job of CASEing yourself! I was wondering what was going on with you, so thanks for sharing. I'm very sorry about your DSIL. You are a blessing to her in her difficult time of need. Hugs! Dolly
Both of these cards are stunning and I love the soft pretty colours too! Sorry to hear the news of your dsil - life is really hard and unfair at times - big hugs to you all x x
Absolutely stunning Loll - can't decide which one I like best so I won't! Congrats on the success of your cards - now why aren't I surprised? Sorry to hear about your DSIL - what a blessing for her to have you for support at this difficult time.
Hugs.
Karen x
Beautiful cards Loll but just live your Agapanthus blocks lovely soft colours
..so sorry to hear about your DSIL
Anne
Praying for you and your family and hoping that all goes well with treatments for your SIL. Love ly cards, both versions!
My favourite stamp Loll and you've applied it brilliantly, love both cards:) So sorry to hear about your SIL, hope all goes well for her.
Val x
Hopefully Loll you and Moe can have some fun time together sharing your wonderful memories while she goes thru her tx's. So pleased you got to find time for yourself too.
Your cards are perfect examples of very different looks from the same colors and stamps just by changing the layout. TFS and always inspiring.
Both of these cards are beautiful! Congratulations on your card successes, I've only recently discovered your work and am so glad that I did, you are such an inspiration! Hope all goes well with your SIL's treatments.
First of all, congratulations on your well deserved wins! And I remember the second card as one of my favorites and think it's a wonderful idea to do both to show the versatility of the stamps. I have such a hard time getting 4 squares adhered straight though. I need to come to you class I think! Ha! Wish I could!
Gorgeous, simply gorgeous. loving them all. Caz
gorgeous cards Loll!
Just love your cards Loll. I saw your card cased by Curt and had to come and have a look. I battle with CAS cards, but yours are beautiful, so if you don't mind, I am going to follow what Curt did. Ursula xxx
Congratulations Loll on your recognition your work is always beautiful well done ! Sorry to hear about your SIL how very sad and I know how difficult it can be and the stress involved so sending you lots of positive thoughts.
Your cards are amazing and the different looks you have achieved by changing things up a little is incredible. I do wish IO could attend your card classes.
Marie
My fave is the one where you cut the image & inked the edges. Well deserved wins I think!
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