This is for TLC191 to use pink as our main color to remember Breast Cancer Awareness Month and also to use Twinkling H20's. I really have lots more blue and green than pink but I loved the idea of sitting under an umbrella in the sun along a creek with pink flowers and a radiant glow of hope and expectation. Even though this is for special health aware I thought I would send it to my dear friend, Vicky Gould. I had her in mind the whole time I worked on it. Maybe you could let me know if you think it is inappropriate. I love to give what flows out of my heart and this golden scene certainly did as my heart is full of sadness for Vicky suffering the loss of her Bill.
I stamped the chair and used a brown pencil to highlight areas and then painted with a few colors of *twinks* but never really got totally happy with the color. I stamped the umbrella on scrap watercolor paper to cut so I could pop up over the chair. There are no other stamps involved as I used olive, blue and rose pink pencils to create the scenery around the chair and washed them with the *twink colors*. The olive H20 almost has a gold to it and it reflects beautifully in different light. Sadly none of the gorgeous glow shows up in this photo but all of the H20's create wonderful colors and shine. I used watercolor brushes and pencils to create the scene. www.rubbernecker.com
Registered: April 12, 2005 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 63356
Mon, Oct 20, 2008 @ 5:09 PM
Vicky will treasure this Kittie. Your card is beautiful and very peaceful. I think you captured the essence of the challenge and the heartfelt thoughts for Vicky shine through as well. Awesome job my friend!
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Mon, Oct 20, 2008 @ 5:15 PM
Kittie I just love your little scene here! That popped up umbrella is a real winner! Your chair looks so inviting! Very pretty card! TFS :0)
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Registered: April 16, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 2235
Mon, Oct 20, 2008 @ 5:25 PM
What a stunningly beautiful card, but as beautiful as it is, it doesn't compare to you. I'm sure Vicky will truly appreciate this wonderful card, and knowing that she has such a kind friend will hopefully help her through this time too.
Registered: March 5, 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1087
Mon, Oct 20, 2008 @ 5:26 PM
Beautiful card, I wouldn't hesitate to send this to Vicki. It's so easy to get lost among the flowers.
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Registered: April 20, 2005 Location: The only Eaton Rapids on the Earth, Michigan Posts: 57568
Mon, Oct 20, 2008 @ 5:40 PM
I agree with everyone that this beautiful, serene scene is the perfect card for Vicky! I love the popped-up umbrella and the beautiful flowers along the creek. So very lovely, Kittie!
Registered: November 1, 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 10773
Mon, Oct 20, 2008 @ 6:52 PM
I think this is so serene and beautiful. I think it is totally appropriate to send to Vicky. All she'll care about is that you took the time to make her a special and beautiful card.