Due to impending flood waters, we have been out of our home since last Saturday (and I have also been working out of our disaster recovery center since my office was evacuated as well).
Thankfully, a dear friend took in two refugees and provided us with a safe and comfortable place to ride out the storms. The other good news is that she has a stamp room in her basement (she was the one who introduced me to stamping so many years ago), so when I remembered at the last minute that I agreed to host the Inspiration Challenge at SplitcoastStampers this week, I was able to use her supplies and pull a card together.
Thankfully the barriers held back the water & the crest was lower than initially anticipated, so we suffered no damage and will be moving back this week.
I chose this Retro Rosana Plate from Decorative Dishes for my inspiration.
I used various markers and pens to add red & green highlights and then finished with a few paper flowers for accent. Not particularly my best work, but given the week I've had, it makes me pretty happy.
Registered: July 19, 2010 Location: Conway, MA Posts: 7513
Sat, Oct 01, 2016 @ 9:57 AM
I'm so sorry, Stef, to hear of your displacement from your home, but glad to hear you will be back having escaped damaging effects.
I love the snippets of color in your lovely focal image, and the supporting cast of color in your background panels. Very pretty!
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Registered: August 30, 2006 Location: Saugus, Massachusetts Posts: 65057
Sat, Oct 01, 2016 @ 11:39 AM
I wondered if you were affected by the waters Steph - so glad to hear that you were safe while evacuated and are now able to return and no damage was done to your home! thanks for hosting the challenge - love the bright colors and fun inspired design on your card!
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Registered: November 1, 2004 Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Posts: 9611
Sat, Oct 01, 2016 @ 11:49 AM
Wonderful card! Beautiful under any circumstances. So sorry to hear about the flooding, I can't imagine the stress! Glad to hear you're returning home and hope you didn't sustain any damages.
Registered: February 22, 2012 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 43340
Sat, Oct 01, 2016 @ 3:46 PM
So glad to hear you have no flood damage and that you have such a good friend to share her home (and craft stash) with you. Fabulous take on your inspiration piece. thanks for hosting!
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Registered: January 27, 2010 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 51736
Sat, Oct 01, 2016 @ 4:41 PM
Pleased to hear that you will be heading home, although it sounds like you found the perfect place to park for awhile. What an awesome card - so fun. A great challenge Stef - thanks.