I was very sad to make this card because of who it is for and why it will be sent. Our tea party is for a friend of Lee's, Julie, whose 3 week old baby died from a birth defect. Julie also has an autistic son. Oh my, there are no words for this. i can't imagine how they are feeling and coping.
This is a quadruple threat...four challenges. As I said, it's for the tea party for Julie, Karen's TLC (reversing strips), Pol's MIX last week (use cardboard) and today's sketch from Lisa. I often combine a Tuesday challenge with the sketch.
For the TLC, I used umpteen DOx sprays and a Lindy's Gang spray on top. I don't think it looks much different than if I had used it the way I cut the strips but I surely like the effect. I decided to dry emboss the panel too for more texture.
I know the flowers look like white cardstock but I did cut them from a white shoebox I'd saved. There is some nice texture if you look closely and I sponged some Brilliance inks on them. I was surprised how well they cut since the cardboard is fairly thick (it is brown inside).
Very nice sketch, Lisa...I did use flowers, a new funky flower dieset for me. I used very calming colors for this sympathy card.
Thanks for all the challenges and for allowing me to combine.
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Wed, Nov 02, 2022 @ 9:03 AM
I was almost afraid to look at your card because I knew something sad had happened. I cannot imagine what Lee's friend and family are going through right now.
You made a beautiful card for them. The cardboard looks very sutle with the color you used and the flowers so pretty. I know it will be appreciated.
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Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50578
Wed, Nov 02, 2022 @ 9:33 AM
This is wonderful! I really like how you used your cardboard and added the leafy die cuts...it's simple, elegant, yet the texture steps it up a notch. Well done on all the challenges.
Registered: February 19, 2011 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 15112
Wed, Nov 02, 2022 @ 10:40 AM
Well you combined those four challenges into a beautiful and touching card for Julie. I initially thought your "cardboard" was that great ef bg so was pleasantly surprised to read you used a cardboard shoebox for the flowers. You should do that again because they look great. Love the look with the slim white stripes between your inked strips. Your colors are so soft and serene. I find them comforting. I hope Julie does too. Wonderful card, Jean.
Registered: February 22, 2007 Location: L’etoile du Nord Posts: 6389
Wed, Nov 02, 2022 @ 10:58 AM
Your card is lovely, so simple yet elegant. I love how you combined all the challenges.
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105182
Wed, Nov 02, 2022 @ 12:32 PM
This is such a wonderful sympathy card. The textures and die cuts are terrific, Jean.
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