Sunday, July 13, 2014

Virginia's View Challenge - use a diecut

Good morning! Hope all is well with you. I am looking at the lavender that is blooming in my garden and enjoying the red plum tree that is growing just above it... hmmm, I am thinking that red and lavender would make a lovely color combination for a card, with a touch of green. Maybe I will work on that one.


This card is for Virginia's challenge, which can be found here. I do not have a diecut machine, but I do have lovely fellow card-makers who send me them. This one is a circle diecut that Sue sent me ages ago. I have tried to cut out a circle with scissors, it is never perfect. Actually I was inspired by Virginia herself as she has used alcohol inks on her card backgrounds a lot lately.
On this card I used alcohol inks on glossy card stock for the background and white embossed the image. For the circle I used distress inks to stamp this Poppy from Hero Arts. Surely I thought the colors of alcohol and distress inks would not let themselves be combined, but they do. My other source of inspiration is in this post from Laura Jane. She reminded me of the Tapestry background stamp from Hero Arts, which I have used on this card.


Just sharing a photo of Mother and child. Vivian with a sleeping Seréna in her arms. Actually I have some photos of her now with her eyes open and she is beginning to recognize us and smile. 


Rodney is home from Hospital but his intestines are playing up again while the ulcers in his mouth are clearing up - seems a no-win situation at the moment. Here is an article which was published to promote awareness of this illness, as it seems that in the UK alone, 260,000 people suffer with it.

15 comments:

  1. Beautiful card, Jacqueline and a gorgeous picture of "the girls"! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. your girls are gorgous and so is your card - what a beautiful pic of baby! prayers for your son - thanks for article.

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  3. Gorgeous card! The swirly colours of your alcohol ink background is just beautiful.

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  4. How SUPER precious is the photo of Seréna and Mother! Continued prayers for your son.
    So honored to think that today's beauty of a card was prompted by one of mine. Thanks for the mention:)
    My mother has had good news! God is Faithful..ALWAYS GOOD.

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  5. What a fabulous card Jacqueline, you make such beautiful cards. I am your latest follower.Gorgeous pic of your DIL and granddaughter too. I also have a young granddaughter, we are so lucky! I hope your son improves soon :) Viv xx

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  6. You certainly have the back with that stamp Jacqueline, love your card and the beautiful photographs.

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  7. I am an amateur photographer and I love the photos in your post. The mother daughter is beautiful. I am glad Rodney is home and he is in me prayers daily.

    Your card is soft and caring. The subtle colors are perfect paired with the sentiment. Excellent.
    Jim

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  8. gorgeous card and what gorgeous photos of your granddaughter. Continuing to send prayers for your son's health.

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  9. Your card is just Beautiful, love the background, lovely colors and like how you popped up the flower!!
    Your grandbaby is just so precious, love it when they start to recognize and smile!!
    Hope your son can get relief from it all very soon!

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  10. Your card is gorgeous Jacqueline, as is your sweet DIL and granddaughter. Hope your son's situation will improve soon, all the best.
    Ira’s Crea Corner

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  11. Gorgeous card Jacqueline! Beautiful photos of your DIL and grand-daughter! Hope your son feel better soon, and thanks for sharing the article!

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  12. I am in awe of your beautiful card, Jacqueline..but then I read that you were inspired by my alcohol inking...SQUEAL!! Thank you for the mention. HUGE congratulations to your family for the new addition! Your granddaughter Serena is so sweet and precious! May the Lord bless her with great health and happiness! I hope Rodney's condition will improve! HUGS!

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  13. Gorgeous card and gorgeous photos!! Sorry about your son ... I too know people with this complaint ... it is very debilitating ... I have IBS and that is bad enough!

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  14. Magnificent card and lovely photos of some wonderful sweet moments. Mom & baby are just beautiful and what a treasure this photo will be as Baby grows. Love the combo of colors in your alcohol inks. It blended so well together to make a fabulous background for the pretty poppy. Well done! TFS

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  15. Your grandchild is just as sweet as your gorgeous poppy card Jacqueline! Great news that Rodney is home, I'm just so sorry that he is still not 100% better!

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