Not surprising to me, late again! But there is always time for a hot cuppa and a savoring of this weeks TeaPotter, right? I can't wait to see the gallery for Carol (bobbiesgirl). I have been blessed to know Carol, blessed by her talent in my mailbox many times, and thankful for her steadfast prayers behind the scenes. I hope these cards in her mailbox this week will brighten her days and be a symbol of how much she is loved here and there....
I had to peruse her gallery for inspiration. There are so many elements she adores...vintage, sheet music, cityscapes, THAT face, perfume bottles, ships, bikes, flowers to name a 'few'. It was a trip I enjoyed taking.
My card is a combination of those favs lace sun and Sunset Sailing and Journey. I had to drag myself away from Carol's gallery...
I first created the ocean waters with Distress Oxides. They got really wet and took a day to dry...but I love the colors. The mixed media paper was then dry embossed with the 'Tide' ef from LifeStyle Crafts. I tore the upper edge as that is something Carol would do...& distressed the edge with a tool.
The lace doily stands in for the golden sun...embossed with clear. I used an unknown sentiment that journeys are NEVER straight lines...which got me to thinking...do ships sail in straight lines??? I think not.
I tucked a tag into the water with a 'C' stamped on it. Pull it out there is a message there. And I just had to use my LIFE~Saver. I braided a gold piece of twine to attach it to the message...
grab that Life~Savor....
Thank you for contributing to the gallery for Carol this week and your comments are sincerely appreciated.
Date: Saturday, September 22, 2018 GMT Views: 711
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Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50578
Sat, Sep 22, 2018 @ 4:33 PM
Susan this is brilliant! What a great idea to incorporate bits and pieces of Carol’s own cards in your design. I also love the color of the water and the doily sun....the life saver is genius! Fav’d!
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83088
Sun, Sep 23, 2018 @ 5:52 AM
Such a thoughtful creation, Susan. How special that you perused Carol's gallery for inspiration. This is very special and very comforting. Love the way you made the pull out with the life savor on it. Super special creation. Hugz
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