Out of the darkness springs hope. As I watched the catastrophic images on 911, and all the days that followed, breath taking, heart stopping scenes of heroism, self sacrifice, and the power of human spirit blotted out the darker images of evil. For the F4A290 to show hopeful change, I have a black bg covered with a kelidascope of bright images. For Lydia's mixed media challenge, I added colorful stars with stripes. Finally, for the CT0815, there are perfect pearl dots everywhere. It is a day for random acts of kindness... let someone with more groceries go ahead of you, smile at everyone and wish them well, and drop the cards from your stash at a local senior center or nursing home. TFL, Francie
Date: Friday, September 11, 2015 GMT Views: 2158
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Stamps: The rubber cafe stars and stripes, Judy Kins sand and sea cube
Paper: Bristol CS, black canvas CS
Paper Size: A7 card
Ink: Versa fine black
Accessories: Perfect pearls, glossy accents, super thick craft foam, regular craft foam, ribbon and yarn, caran d ache supracolor watercolor pencils, sizzix corner dies
Registered: June 9, 2006 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 55667
Fri, Sep 11, 2015 @ 12:41 PM
Right on girl!!! I love your brightness instead of anything dull. I love your optimism and hope. You really rock Francie!! I don't want to be down today. It was bad enough that so many had to suffer on that day. Yeah to you and your bright card!! :>)
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105272
Fri, Sep 11, 2015 @ 1:14 PM
We would all do well to follow your lead, Francie.....not just today, but every day! Lovely, colorful and interesting card.
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.
Registered: March 29, 2011 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 32470
Fri, Sep 11, 2015 @ 3:14 PM
Into my faves, this is fabulous with the vibrant colors and rich textures. If you don't already work on canvases, you should! Your creations are definitely frame worthy!! Great message in your posting too!
------------------------------ Carla ~ Proud Fan Club Member and Dirty Dozen Alumni.
Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Fri, Sep 11, 2015 @ 11:19 PM
Francie, your interpretation of the challenge is stunning, it lifts my spirits just to look at it! Pure joy!
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