This is my card for Dina's Mix-Ability Challenge MIX92 - Put Some Pink On It.
This past summer I played around with some free hand watercoloring. I was so impressed with the free form watercolor florals by Sanketi - The Storyteller that I had to try them myself. I love the look! I put the panel aside on my desk (I'm learning Dina - she smiles) to use for a future project. When I saw the Mix-Ability challenge this morning I knew it was time.
My largest background panel was swiped with gesso and after it dried I stamped SNSS Script Background and sprayed lightly with Goosebumps Shimmer Texture Spray. After it all dried, I the stamped the small white leaf sprigs with Hero Arts Pigment Ink (Unicorn). What a nice white ink this is - great coverage. I softened the edges of the largest panel with some Chalk Ink (Chestnut Roan) and then went over the edge with the Krylon Gold Leaf Pen.
The title of my card is one of the most meaningful of my life. You've heard me talk about many of my dear navy friends. This is a verse I share with one of those friends. When I least expect it I'll receive a text message, or an email, sometimes a voicemail. And the only thing I'll see or hear is: Proverbs 17:17
It always comes when I need it the most - isn't God good that way. One dark, rainy morning in November 2007 I boarded a plane bound from BWI to Phoenix. It was early and I hadn't had any sleep for over 24 hours. My youngest sister had been killed. My heart broken, I was on my way to help in any way I could.
Right before we had to turn off our phones, I heard a text come in. I looked down and saw Proverbs 17:17. As we began our roll out the tears began to flow. It's so true, a friend loveth at all times. She understands, accepts, and shares the burden of your pain, and rejoices in your happiness.
Dina, your challenge is so meaningful today, I love that you included it with our last day of the 2014 HYCCT Challenge. I hope that I'll be considered the kind of friend who stands beside and accepts no matter the circumstance.
As always, thank you for your visit today. I appreciate you.
Hugs,
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Sun, Nov 30, 2014 @ 5:31 AM
Oh my - I so glad I stopped by to see what you have been making! This is gorgeous! Such beautiful techniques and colors. The sentiment is sooo true - very few things are as valuable as a true friend! Love the flowers too. BEAUTIFUL work. Hugz
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni