This week we are sending shades of purple cheer to purple loving Ashlie. Ashlie was viscously attacked by a dog and is undergoing extensive surgeries and treatments to repair the damage. It sounds painful and difficult.
Today I discovered that, for me at least, purple is not really a happy color. It's a gorgeous color, it's a serene color, it's a regal color; but it's not a happy color. At least it didn't look happy on the first two cards I tried. I wanted a happy card for Ashlie so I invited Gladys to the party to liven things up. Honestly, I said "party"; she heard "Mardi Gras". Seriously, any excuse to pull out those purple feathers and green beads.
For my card, I die cut Gladys and colored the various parts with COPICS. Added some flowers from a Sizzix die set. Punched the small circles for beads and glued them to a very thin strip of paper I could wrap around her neck. Her base was cut two more times in black so she would stand out a bit from the bg, Yeah, she asked for bubbles too. So I stenciled those in the same colors as her outfit. Inked direct to paper for the framing.
Well, I think Gladys brought the happy and I hope she makes Ashlie smile. I hope she makes you smile too. TFL
Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 GMT Views: 524
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Registered: October 23, 2011 Location: Western, NY Posts: 7517
Tue, Aug 15, 2023 @ 8:40 PM
Fun, Fabulous, and Amazing! The stenciled BG, Gladys, and the rich colors scream "Bring it - a smile to your face". Outstanding design!!!
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Wed, Aug 16, 2023 @ 5:33 AM
Oh my goodness this card is nothing short of fabulous! Super die cuts, great fun color combination and love the fun additional decorating you added to the fun flamingo too.
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 132008
Thu, Aug 17, 2023 @ 10:46 AM
Gladys is fun and fabulous!! I like the green circles in the background - they made me think what would happen if her necklace broke and bright beck memories of the pop -together beads I had when I was little. A great affirming sentiment for Ashlie.
Registered: February 28, 2010 Location: Eastern Ohio Posts: 6277
Thu, Aug 17, 2023 @ 12:16 PM
did someone say Mardi Gras---lets party---your card sure turned out great with all those colored circles and die cut Gladys--she is ever so cute and just made your card and am sure will be loved
Registered: February 10, 2006 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 13158
Fri, Aug 18, 2023 @ 12:10 PM
Gladys is the PERFECT critter to bring joy and cheer to Ashlie! Wow, she surely has lots of sparkle, pizzazz and great style! I adore your happy stenciled background, too!
------------------------------ Rita
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
Registered: March 13, 2011 Location: Langley, B.C. Canada Posts: 32126
Fri, Aug 18, 2023 @ 3:09 PM
Oh my gosh, Debbie, I am so happy you brought Gladys to the teaparty. I am smiling now! Loved reading your story. Ashlie will love this super fun and bright and happy looking card and will get her smiling for sure. Your stencilled bubbles are so fun and I am glad she requested some! That is a wonderfully positive sentiment you have added to bring this altogether. 3 Cheers for Gladys and you!!
Registered: February 16, 2004 Location: Western Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 30976
Fri, Aug 18, 2023 @ 11:20 PM
How delightful and HAPPY is Gladys! She alone will put a smile on the recipients face! I love your dotted background. This card is just awesome and I love your colors and that sweet die cut too!