I have a friend who's daughter just turned 18 yesterday and she's been suffering from anorexia for several years. I wanted to make a card for my friend to support her and give her encouragement and this is what I made.
I sponged the background with distress inks in peacock feathers, salty ocean, and broken china, then did the Bokeh technique with some SSS white craft ink and a hand-made stencil I made with circle punches. After it dried, I added the D.R.S. Designs sentiment along a Joanna Sheen die-cut fairy that was gifted to me from Annie. (thanks!) I prefer to think of her as an angel, and I coated her wings with Diamond Stickles for some sparkle. I lightly colored her with Copics, adding more Stickles to the tiny stars as well, and then added a die-cut stitched Lawn Fawn cloud for her to sit on.
I'll enter this into the Happy Little Stampers Anything Goes with Dies challenge.
Thanks for stopping by and I wish you a wonderful weekend.
Carol
I think she makes a perfect angel and your sentiment goes perfect with her. A beautiful, beautiful card Carol and know she'll appreciate it so much.
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A beautiful thought and sentiment Carol. It must be so difficult for her and her parents.
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A beautiful card Carol, a lovely background and fabulous fairy.
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Carol, this is ever so lovely - a perfect birthday card. I do hope the years ahead bring her healing and happiness. I love the bokeh affect your card has!
ReplyDeleteThe bokeh background is so pretty and I think it is a great backdrop for your angel. That is a lovely saying, a good reminder for all of us.
ReplyDeleteOh my, such sweet, delicate and magical card full of love you have created for your friend's daughter!!! Amazing Bokeh background, love the blue tones and it's just a PERFECT match with the angel and the sentiment!!! The tiny stars and the cloud are delicious! This is one of my favourite cards from you!! :)
ReplyDeleteI have to try Bokeh technique... :D
Big hugs, hope that the miracle for that young girl will happen really!
That is a beautiful card and it does indeed promote encouragement. Cute image and I love the wonderful background and fantastic sentiment.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightfully special card, its so nicely designed and delicate with the bokeh background. I like how you subtly coloured the angel/fairy, it gives an ethereal feel x
ReplyDeleteWhat a touching card, Carol. It will be appreciated and cherished. You're a thoughtful friend! I love the pretty modern fairy sitting on her cloud with that beautiful bokeh background! Love the schparkle from the Stickles, too! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteThe background is fabulous Carol and the most gorgeous colours...die looks pretty good too.xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely, uplifting card with the sweet angel and that wonderful sentiment.
ReplyDeleteThis has got to be the most prettiest card, Carol! Love the gorgeous background and the angel is just perfection! Your friend is going to cherish this more than you know! Awesome sentiment, too! Well done! :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunningly beautiful and magical card Carol! It's sure to bring some encouragment! Love that bokeh background and the touch of shimmer on the wing!! Such a great sentiment too!! HUGS
ReplyDeleteLove this technique and it came out so nice! Very thoughtful card.
ReplyDeleteThat sentiment is working in my house right now our son wife and 14 yr old daughter are here It is so much fun watching them interact...………….Lis
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your fantastic project with us in the Happy Little Stampers August "Anything Goes With Dies" challenge and we hope to see you again next month!
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Leslie, HLS Dies Team
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