For the Color Challenge today I used Distress Oxide inks close to the challenge colors to stencil a Fall wreath.
This is my first card in over 2 months. I have been grieving the loss of my dear husband. I am hoping that getting back to card-making will help me during this difficult time, though I had to force myself to do it. Now I am glad I did.
Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 GMT Views: 207
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Registered: August 30, 2006 Location: Saugus, Massachusetts Posts: 65056
Tue, Sep 19, 2023 @ 1:53 PM
Oh, I am so sorry for your loss Jane - I hope card making helps keep you busy as you adjust to your new life - what a beautiful wreath you created here - love your leaf stencil with the pretty veins and dots.
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Registered: April 6, 2009 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley Posts: 31101
Tue, Sep 19, 2023 @ 1:58 PM
Jane, it's so good to see you today. I was wondering where you were. Words can't describe how sorry I am for your loss. Sending Big Hugs and lots of Love your way.
Your wreath card is Beautiful, and I'm so glad you forced yourself to create this Beauty. Card making is Great therapy. Don't give it up~
------------------------------ ~Roberta
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Tue, Sep 19, 2023 @ 3:28 PM
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Jane. I love the way your fall wreath is off center; it really adds interest. I am glad you have cardmaking as a source of pleasure during this difficult time.
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Registered: November 28, 2004 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 11207
Tue, Sep 19, 2023 @ 3:28 PM
What a wonderful design - I love the circle off the page idea and the beautiful sentiment. I'm so sorry about your loss and am glad to see you back stamping. Keep taking care of yourself. Hugs!
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Registered: May 18, 2004 Location: Southwest Michigan Posts: 36983
Tue, Sep 19, 2023 @ 5:55 PM
I am so saddened to hear of your loss, Jane; so hard to go back to the things we did before a loss like this. I hope you will take solace in joining back in with this wonderful group of challenge participants.
The leaves you've stenciled for this pretty design are so pretty with the veins and added dots; they look perfect surrounded by lots of white space, and the sentiment is really nice.
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