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 24, 2007 Location: Hamilton, ON, Canada Posts: 115
Fri, Dec 17, 2010 @ 4:17 PM
Faith, I always check your gallery, not only to see your amazing creations, but also to read the stories of what's going on in your life. You are a gifted story teller as well as an amazing creator of beautiful cards. I'm so sorry to learn of your mum's passing and I pray God's love will comfort you during this very difficult time.
Registered: December 29, 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 773
Fri, Dec 17, 2010 @ 7:25 PM
Faith, it's so very hard to lose your mom isn't it? there is no relationship quite the same as that between mother & daughter. My thoughts are with you and your family. I also cruise the gallery looking for your art, also to enjoy your stories. Your card is beautiful, take care of yourself during this sorrowful time.