Teresa was incredibly fortunate to marry a man she deeply loved and now is on the incredibly difficult path of learning to live without him since his death. This week the Tea Potters are sending cards of hope and encouragement to Teresa. Our hostess, Jacqueline, reminded us that it's darkest just before the dawn and encouraged us to use an ombre effect on our cards.
I wanted a soft feminine bg so I ink blended with shades of pink. And because I always love to include butterflies on these types of cards, I embossed the bg with a butterfly EF. Stamped, colored and fussy cut the images, which still needed something, so I cut a thin frame from gray cs. I had intended to use grays on the flower and girl but forgot my intention and pulled out the pink COPICs instead. I was glad I did. My pic isn't great, but trust me when I say the light pink flower looks lovely agains that bg. I didn't want to cover too much of the bg so I printed the sentiment onto velum using Birds of Paradise font. It would have looked better if it was printed directly onto the card, but I didn't think I could manage that with the embossed bg so went with Plan B.
The script isn't captured well here, but it says: "Listen to the flowers as they sing of the coming of Spring and the time to bloom anew again." Right now Teresa is in the Winter of her grief, but Spring will come to her again. I hope our many beautiful cards and caring thoughts will remind her of that for now. And, I hope your day is filled with "Spring" as well. TFL
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 116803
Wed, Apr 10, 2024 @ 1:35 PM
Wonderfully orchestrated, Debbie. Wonderful and beautiful embossed background, pretty flowers, and fabulous sentiment. Your sweet thoughts behind all this are the best part. Theresa is sure to love this. Hugz
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)
Registered: February 10, 2006 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 15133
Wed, Apr 10, 2024 @ 2:04 PM
Debbie, I just adore your card .... and I'm sure Theresa will, too. Your blossom is so elegant! Your sentiment is just s-o-o lovely and uplifting .... your pink and butterfly-embossed card front is just beautiful! Love your delicate frame, too! Debbie, this is simply stunning in every way!
------------------------------ Rita
God demonstrated His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us ... being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Romans 5:8 & 9
Registered: January 11, 2024 Location: Posts: 4275
Wed, Apr 10, 2024 @ 2:33 PM
Beautiful card! I love the scene you created. The sweet girl listening to the flower perfectly illustrates your wonderful quote. Butterflies also fit the theme, since they emerge from their cocoons after a long winter. Absolutely lovely.
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 51215
Wed, Apr 10, 2024 @ 3:20 PM
That saying is just right for Theresa...I'm sure she'll appreciate it. And I see you and Jacqueline both have that butterfly ef...i hadn't seen it before...I love it! It goes really well with the pale pink flowers. What a beautiful card to show you care.
Registered: September 11, 2004 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 7921
Wed, Apr 10, 2024 @ 5:58 PM
Absolutely gorgeous flower and blended background, and I’m glad you went with a silver frame - works so perfectly with the pinks. Beautiful sentiment as well!
------------------------------ Linda
”From the rising of the sun to its setting,the name of the Lord is to be praised!”
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 140463
Thu, Apr 11, 2024 @ 10:27 AM
That is a beautiful butterfly embossing folder and looks great in the soft pinks. The flower is beautiful, and then I noticed the little girl - how enchanting.
Registered: February 23, 2016 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 25360
Thu, Apr 11, 2024 @ 10:56 AM
That sentiment is just so perfect for our recipient and I love the subtle ombre on your butterfly bg. The simple grey frame works nicely as a counterpoint to the pink while letting the embossing shine through.
------------------------------ Linda aka Bubbles I'm not a Hoarder . . . I'm the Curator of an extensive collection of embellishments!! Proud Fan Club Member Featured Stamper Hostess
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 119359
Thu, Apr 11, 2024 @ 1:00 PM
Your card for Teresa is not only visually stunning but also carries a deeply heartfelt message of hope and encouragement during her time of grief. The soft pink ombre background, combined with the butterfly embossing and delicate images, creates a sense of warmth and comfort. Your sentiment, though not captured perfectly in the photo, beautifully conveys the promise of renewal and brighter days ahead. It's a touching tribute to Teresa's journey through grief, reminding her that spring will come again.
