This is for our dear Miss Kathleen. She has brought joy to my heart many times with her kind words. She is so good about leaving love and encouragement to so many and we hope to lift her up with the cards we make with love and caring for her.
I tried the technique of putting the ink on the mat and spritzing it with water and then dragging the watercolor paper through it. (I think this SOUNDS easier than it is) My first attempt left me with inky fingers that stayed the same color after washing, so my hubby lent me a pair of latex gloves for the next attempt. The lattice work is a digital background SVG from Birds Cards and I cut it on my Cricut. The label for the sentiment and frame behind it are both Spellbinder Opulent Ovals. I used dimensionals between each layer to give it depth. The flowers (cut from the same background paper) are Punch Bunch and so are the leaves. Once again my husband's imput about placement and balance assisted me to complete this tribute to our dear friend.
Edit: This is how I completed the inside: (Computer generated)
So hold me and I'll hold you
And together we will find
We're just Angels with one wing
We must cling together to fly.
Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2014 GMT Views: 3130
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Wed, Apr 02, 2014 @ 10:01 PM
Oh my goodness Peggy this is so beautiful. I had a little cry when I read it!! You have created a wonderful card for our wonderful friend. So beautiful.
------------------------------ Susie
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Wed, Apr 02, 2014 @ 10:20 PM
Oh my gosh Peggy, this one hit home with me not only as a pilot student skydiver but also as a friend of Kathleen! That sentiment is heartfelt and combined with your creativity with dies, it's a winner! Agreed on techniques that look easy!!!!
Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40445
Wed, Apr 02, 2014 @ 10:25 PM
Peggy, you have created an incredibly beautiful card for Kathleen!! Love the colours in the bg, it is a fabulous bg, and the dies you have used for this beautiful sentiment are so elegant!!! The placement of the flowers, perfect!!
------------------------------ Sue
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Registered: January 20, 2011 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 7619
Wed, Apr 02, 2014 @ 11:17 PM
Kathleen will love this very special card you made for her. LOVE the technique that you've used for your background ... yes, inky fingers tend to happen anytime water and ink are used together - at least that's my experience The colors are so beautiful, and your fancy cut overlay and label are so pretty. Love the spray of flowers and your lovely sentiment. Just amazing!
Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34509
Wed, Apr 02, 2014 @ 11:22 PM
This is magnificent! The color range is beautiful and uplifting, the sentiment is so touching and true. And yeah, DH for his input. Kathleen will be encouraged by this lovely card
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Registered: April 14, 2009 Location: in my own little PINK sparkly world Posts: 12150
Wed, Apr 02, 2014 @ 11:49 PM
Your bg turned out amaaaaazing....love the colors to highlight the lattice and verse....this will surely help her feel the love...and so glad you could come visit in Teapotterville this week and hope you can come back again real soon
Registered: March 6, 2004 Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 28932
Thu, Apr 03, 2014 @ 5:28 AM
Ooohhh. ... gorgeous. Your bg is lovely, and I especially like the look of the ovals. I have that set and have tried so many different ways to use it - this is one to try for sure.