I love stencils so I was so happy to see the teaparty friends are all digging theirs out this week.
The cards are going to a lovely crafter battling Stage 4 cancer. My gosh, what a bad time to be facing something like this - visitors are restricted and it must seem like you are alone and very clinical.
She loves purple so I painted up some loose flowers and drew in the details on my card and my BAJ page (Psalms 107). Then I sponged on some vintage colors using a brush and some stencils.
On the card, I wrote in some prayers for Cammie in the flowers and leaves. Prayers of comfort and love and strength. I wrote them super small but they are there.
On the BAJ page I wrote all the words of Psalm 107 in the flowers, leaves and vase. They are scattered around but the are all there. There are some very comforting words in there. The Psalmist recounted some harrowing times and showed how the people were rebellious and stupid and then realized what they were doing and turned to God. When they cried out for help, He saved them. The Psalmist speaks of how we should be very Thankful for all this and for His enduring love and comfort. Even today, we need to cry out and be thankful.
Thanks for looking, I know BAJ is not everyone's cup of tea, but it is very comforting to me these days. The writing of the words in the flowers was especially comforting. I read them upside down while writing them so I had to really focus on the words and what was being said. I may have to try upside down reading more often. LOL.
Now I am off to find some cookies! I would have brought some but don't have any brown sugar or chocolate....got to figure out what kind to make with nothing fun. Maybe some pecan sandies?
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Wed, Apr 08, 2020 @ 5:16 AM
Nancy these are so lovely...the purple flowers combined with the vintage sponging is a wonderful combo. I'm sure your prayers will be a comfort to Cammie.
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Wed, Apr 08, 2020 @ 2:36 PM
How stunning this card and BAJ page are Nancy. You do such beautiful work and to know you water colored these images and drew in the details is incredible to me. I love the stenciling you did behind the flowers and the gorgeous vintage colors you used too. Cammie is going to be thrilled with this amazing card you made for her. You are right, it is so important to be grateful! ~Karen.
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Wed, Apr 08, 2020 @ 5:51 PM
Nancy, your card is so beautifully done, love the gorgeous flowers - I can see your words around the blooms and leaves! The bg looks terrific, too. This will surely bring Cammie some comfort~
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