My card this week isn't inspired by another card but by the card maker herself -- this week's Featured Stamper, Shirl (aka Shirl19). Shirl has such a big heart. She continually spreads joy, kindness and support throughout this site whether it's the many beautiful cards she makes for the challenges, her lovely comments filled with encouragement and praise or the offers of prayers and support to others in the Forums. And, whenever I see her profile picture pop up I smile because I think she has one of the best smiles on the Web.
On my card I tried to incorporate items that reminded me of Shirl and things you would see throughout her great Gallery. She has used a similar frame die on several cards; she uses a lot of flowers and butterflies; several cards have black open images to let the card base show through; and she often uses die cut sentiments. I tried to spy a "signature color" in her Gallery; but her color is the full spectrum -- just like a rainbow. So I used my favorites of greens and blues for one of my favorite stampers. I smooshed the bg with DOX and die cut the frame. Stamped the open flowers for the bg. Die cut the heart. Mounted on the card stock and embellished with butterflies and the sentiment.
Congratulations Shirl. You have a wonderful Gallery and like many others have already said, I have a whole lot of tabs open right now because there are several of your cards I would love to CASE. I have also bought some new crafting supplies -- LOL. Enjoy your week and all the beautiful cards that your beautiful cards have inspired. And I hope everyone is having a joy filled weekend. TFL
Date: Sunday, September 5, 2021 GMT Views: 516
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Awww! This is such a beautiful tribute to Shirl! I love that you took inspiration from who she is and what is in her gallery! So sweet! Shirl definitely spreads joy wherever she goes! I love your background color paired with the black. Really stunning!
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Mon, Sep 06, 2021 @ 4:13 PM
Your smooshed background is so lovely .... I just had to stop and spend some time enjoying your gorgeous card! It's so elegant and the colors are so soft! What lovely comments you shared about Shirl! She is, in deed, a wonderful and caring lady and very special!
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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
I love how you made this in honor of Shirl and pulled in so many things that remind you of her and her style. She is a special lady and well deserving of this week! Your card is a masterpiece. Love every stitch!
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Sat, Sep 11, 2021 @ 9:30 AM
This is simply Beautiful, Debbie! Your soft watery colors mixed together with the gorgeous black flower image and then to top it off with some black butterflies and the heart with love in the center; I l♥ve all of this!
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