A second entry for today's alpha challenge. I did an alcohol ink scene on glossy paper and cut it with a tree line die. An equivalent area was cut from a patterned bg and blue mat and card base and all three attached. A piece of vellum to fit the die cut was attached to the back of it and then both attached to the matted card base. Sentiment stamped in Memento teal zeal. Butterfly attached with dimensional pad. Standing the card open, I put a battery tea light inside, and it shines through the trees like a sun.
My youngest DD suffers from PTSD severely and called me this morning. After getting her settled down I made her this card. She can turn on the tea light when she's sad and remember she is stronger than she thinks and that mom loves her. TFL
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 GMT Views: 309
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Registered: March 30, 2008 Location: Somewhere between the Shire & Mordor! Posts: 4642
Wed, May 17, 2017 @ 11:43 AM
Your card caught my eye as I was uploading a card, & had to come back to see it. Your card is SO LOVELY & after reading your details of this card, I was moved! I understand the PTSD thing, my husband has PTSD also. I think your DD will LOOOOVE THIS & the loving thought behind it! ;)
Registered: March 13, 2011 Location: Langley, B.C. Canada Posts: 32102
Wed, May 17, 2017 @ 12:27 PM
Everybody needs a mom like you. This is spectacular. The t- light is an excellent idea to bring that sunshine out! Love that sentiment in the teal zeal and that tree diecut.....Thanks for the enabling, lol....
Registered: October 25, 2010 Location: Switzerland Posts: 420
Thu, May 18, 2017 @ 12:15 AM
Cool blue is so calming and warm sun-light the perfect balance to help keep in balance. What a beautiful card and wonderful inspiration to other card-makers with similar motivations. TFS!
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Registered: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34769
Thu, May 18, 2017 @ 1:00 PM
Ah, Kandie, I'm so sorry that your DD has PTSD. That's such a misunderstood condition, and I pray that she will find some peace it seeing this card and turning on the tea light. May God bless you and her! Hugs!
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Registered: August 22, 2016 Location: Salt Fork Lake Region, Ohio Posts: 3724
Thu, May 18, 2017 @ 3:25 PM
This is so pretty! The blues and that tealight... and what a lovely sentiment for your daughter. I'm sure she will love it! I like your little glass birdie! I have one just like it in pink!
Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 70115
Thu, May 18, 2017 @ 6:26 PM
This is gorgeous! It was made with a lot of love. What a fabulous gift for your DD. Love the light idea. The colors are soothing. Love the verse! Great job with letter L. TFS
Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16610
Sat, Aug 05, 2017 @ 6:28 PM
What a stunning card this is Kandie. And even more so now that I know the story behind it. Your daughter is very fortunate to have you for her mother. My heart goes out to her knowing she has PTSD. I hope that looking at all the love you put into this card will help her every time she looks at it. Hugs mf. ~Karen.