We are tickling each other this month for Teapot Tuesdays and Jen/Miss Boo, our hostess, challenged us to use an encouraging word or quote as the focal point, then to use two complementing patterned papers. Extra points for using autumn colors - I hope I get cookies!
I do hope that Jen will give me a pass for not using exactly two patterned papers - I got carried away and used 5 instead! I was trying to case this card by Shannon Kay, so I hope you forgive me! I did not have a die to cut these papers, so I just cut it freehand. As for the autumn colors, the patterned papers I used have yellow, olive green, brown and specks of orange and red, and of course, the flowers are red (aside from the obvious fact that I used orange for my background to make up for the lack of it in the card, LOL).
I remind myself of this quote a lot - I like to think that I am patient with other people, but for some reason, I am impatient with myself. I do think that most people, in general, put a higher bar on themselves. If someone needs help, we are probably the first ones lending a hand, however, when we do need help, we are probably the last one to ask for help. This is basically a reminder to treat ourselves more kindly - because we cannot be strong all the time.
Thank you for a challenge that made me reflect, Jen, and thank you also to Sabrina, who keeps our Tuesday tickles running smoothly! Most of all, thanks for looking!
Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2021 GMT Views: 561
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Wed, Sep 29, 2021 @ 5:08 AM
How beautifully done!! A great sentiment!!!
------------------------------ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6
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Wed, Sep 29, 2021 @ 11:36 AM
A great and encouraging sentiment - thank you for sharing it with us all, as well as whoever is lucky enough to get this card. I know how pretty those little floss flowers of yours are , and the curving strips of DP are lovely.
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Wed, Sep 29, 2021 @ 2:28 PM
I love the mix of papers you used, and the freehand cut gives you more interesting curves than with a die. I haven't seen the floss flowers before, but I'm intrigued by them.
, and the curving strips of DP are lovely.
