This is for today's sketch and yesterday's teaparty for Susie. Susie's husband died of brain cancer and Susie is feeling his absence. I decided to go a bit different direction and create a strong, female card with the beautiful wolf stamps from TJ.
A legendary alpha female wolf named 832F (or 06) lived in Yellowstone National Park until 2012, belonging to the Lamar Canyon Pack. She was the dominant breeding female from 2010-2012, strong, beautiful, intelligent, and protective of her cubs.
I don't care for cute animal stamps; if I'm going to buy an animal stamp, I want it to look like the real thing. It sounds like Susie is a strong woman, trying to find her way back into real estate and has a great relationship with her daughters and grandchildren. Besides the TJ stamps, I used some smaller HA stamps, like the one in the top left corner and the two small sentiments.
The paper I used is paper I've had for such a long time, I don't remember why I bought it. I might have bought it for my son's high school graduation scrapbook; Joe graduated in 2004. Yikes! Use it, Jean, use it!
I'm always happy when Wednesday rolls around and I can use the sketch for several cards. Thanks!
Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 GMT Views: 311
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Wed, Jan 17, 2024 @ 2:29 PM
Fabulous female forward card and I have to say the design in the left corner caught my eye immediately. I thought it was a wire do-dad you's attached, so imagine my surprise to read this was a STAMP!! Beautifully executed.
------------------------------ Linda aka Bubbles
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Wed, Jan 17, 2024 @ 5:51 PM
Wowza, what a great wolf image to have in your stash! Love the sentiments!
------------------------------ -----Liz "Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, ..." ~~1 Thess. 4:11 (NIV)
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Wed, Jan 17, 2024 @ 7:10 PM
I love wolves and your stamp -- it's gorgeous -- and you definitely nailed strong and competent. What a terrific message to send Susie right now as she regroups. Love your write up about 832F too. My friend and her husband are big supporters of a wolf rehab center in WA. I went on a tour with her once when visiting. Wonderful experience.
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Thu, Jan 18, 2024 @ 5:52 AM
oh my gosh - this card is absolutely stunning. That sentiment is perfect for so many cards. Love your disign/layout. Such a tremendous, uplifting card !
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