Goodness gracious, Denise! What a feast for the eyes 'The Daydreamerie' was for me. Near 'bout every click had me wishing I had those beautiful watercoloring skills. The tree strung with Mason jars just speaks to me.
I had been asked to create a sympathy card for friends who recently lost their dog. We all know how animals tug on our heart strings...but words frequently seem inadequate. And so I began with the sentiment.
our animal friends
give unlimited love
and touch our hearts
in many ways.
The words unlimited and hearts reminded me of the Tim Holtz 'Falling Hearts'. I just adore the irregular shapes. I used scraps from a mixed media project to create what seemed unlimited hearts! The tree is from Wendy Vecchi's Card Art Sentiments set as well. I fussy cut into the leaves and open spaces. The beautiful landscape was all made as my background in scrapbook paper. I just had to adorn the tree, branches, and ground with hearts. The sentiment is nestled between two hedges.
Thanks for having a look. I so appreciate the gift of your comments.
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Registered: October 13, 2006 Location: North Attleboro, MA Posts: 7514
Sat, Dec 16, 2023 @ 1:58 PM
I so envy that water coloring skill as well. Your card is sensational. Your tree is beautiful with the flowing hearts. And the sentiment touches my heart. Love this. Glad you enjoyed the site. I did as well.
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79922
Sat, Dec 16, 2023 @ 2:50 PM
What a beautiful card for your friend! She will cherish this card and your awesome thoughtfulness!! I loved your take on this great inspiration piece you chose. It is always so good to see you in the galleries.
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Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50767
Sat, Dec 16, 2023 @ 3:19 PM
What an amazing interpretation of your mason jar tree! That sentiment is the perfect reflection of the role animals play in our lives. The hearts are a wonderful remembrance of the love felt throughout the years. A beautiful card!
Registered: August 30, 2006 Location: Saugus, Massachusetts Posts: 65337
Sat, Dec 16, 2023 @ 5:33 PM
A lovely interpretation of your inspiration Susan - I'd know a design by you anywhere! A wonderful flow of hearts - and a beautiful card and sentiment for someone who has lost their love/dog
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 84029
Sun, Dec 17, 2023 @ 7:04 AM
So sweet, Susan. This screams love. Wonderfully done!
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