Hi! This card was made for todayÂ’s Ways To Use it Challenge: All that Glitters.
Our house is quiet this morning, and I decided to stamp to relieve the BLAZING headache. I’ve had this headache since I was awoken yesterday morning to the news that my mother had died. I swear, stamping is the perfect stress relief. I didn’t have to think about anything but the card. Last night I shared some insight with my Stampin’ B’s buds about how the rituals relating to stamping, (the choosing of paper, embellishments, stamps and ink), the calming effect of coloring, and the satisfaction of creating helps to relieve the pressures of life. My mother used to say that drawing and painting helped her escape. You know what? This morning, was the first time in over 3 ½ years that I didn’t wake up and immediately worry about my mother. Don’t get me wrong, I thought about her, and the fact that she was finally at peace. Darn it! the headache’s back! (Yes, I’m smiling and sighing at the same time!)
The image was stamped Palette Hybrid Ink Jardin Moss. I off-stamped the image twice and then added in Flower Soft and Glitter. The background was airbrushed in with a Copic. (I colored in the charm with the same marker.)
Finished card size: 4 ¼” x 5 ½”
Total time to complete: 19 minutes.
Registered: April 18, 2009 Location: Boston suburbs, MA Posts: 14060
Thu, Dec 16, 2010 @ 11:57 AM
Beautiful as always, Faith. The colors are gorgeous, and your glittery sparkle makes this special.
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Thu, Dec 16, 2010 @ 2:02 PM
Beautifully done and I do believe this is a wonderful therapy and just what you need.
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Registered: August 30, 2006 Location: Saugus, Massachusetts Posts: 65251
Thu, Dec 16, 2010 @ 2:19 PM
Sending hugs to you Faith in the loss of your mum - what a lovely card you created while you didn't have to worry about how she was feeling anymore..... prayers coming your way....
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92630
Thu, Dec 16, 2010 @ 4:47 PM
An outstanding card.....as always, Faith! Lovely!
My condolences on your mother's passing. I know there is relief that she is no longer suffering, but there is loss too....there is no one like a mother and her love. It's wonderful that your card-making can help bring you peace.