Friday, 30 October 2015

'Strength', Weathered Clock, Female

I know that some of you are going through really difficult times right now.  I guess that's the thing about blog posts...  'life' spills into them from time to time, enabling us (the readers) to catch small privileged glimpses that you choose to share with us.

So with that in mind I made this card...





I wanted it to be more than a 'sympathy' card or a straightforward 'thinking of you' card..  so I came up with a design that has a symbolic message...  and one simple word.



Inks used:
Tim Holtz Distress Ink 'Peeled Paint'
Tim Holtz Distress Ink 'Walnut Stain'
Tim Holtz Distress Ink 'Antique Linen'
Memento (Tsukineko) 'Love Letter'
Memento (Tsukineko) 'Tuxedo Black'

Stencil used:
Memory Box 'Leafy Stems'

Die used:
Sizzix Bigz Die 'Weatherd Clock'

Stamps used:
IndigoBlu 'Flutterby' Dinkie Cling Stamp
Inkadinkado 'Belle Fleur' Wooden Backed Rubber Stamp

Other:
Ranger 'Crackle Accents'



Challenges I'm entering...

(Butterflies + 'N' is for Numbers/#41)



(The patterned paper is from my 'snippets' collection...  and the butterfly and flowers were both stamped onto 'snippets' of white card)



(Anything Goes)


(Challenge #270 'Anything Goes')


(Challenge #99 'Off the Edge')


(Challenge #197 'Die Cuts and/or Punches)



Sometimes being 'strong' is as simple...  and yet as difficult as continuing to put one foot in front of the other.

Take care...

Donna.


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38 comments:

  1. Di30 October 2015 at 15:31

    Really beautiful card Donna - and Hope is such a lovely word. Without it I think we should all shut up shop and go home really. Tons of gorgeous detail in your card - perfect!

    Spotted your comment about the Centura White Pearl card, I got my latest lot of 'Fresh White' from eBay. Decent price I thought - with postage it worked out at 40p a sheet (might be cheaper with a bigger order), arrived quickly and also well packaged. This is the link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380564936718

    Hugs

    Di xx

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    1. Donna30 October 2015 at 16:20

      Thank you, Di :)
      I'll check out that link and get back to you...

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  2. Di30 October 2015 at 16:00

    Ooops, I only spotted the Hope on the Scrabbleand not the Strength on the card itself - working on a baby laptop right now and not picking up as much as I should! :) Makes the card even lovelier Donna.

    Hugs

    Di xx

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    1. Donna30 October 2015 at 16:09

      No need to 'ooops'...
      I was originally going to have the word 'hope' on my card, but the style and font didn't work for me so I went with 'strength' instead.
      It's all part and parcel of the same 'message' really... and we all need them both from time to time :)

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  3. My Card Attic: Hazel30 October 2015 at 17:25

    Beautiful concept Donna! Also a great design! Love it! Have a great evening! Hazel xx

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  4. Anonymous30 October 2015 at 18:59

    This is stunning Donna! Hope you have a great weekend :-)

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    1. Donna30 October 2015 at 19:04

      Thank you. I have to admit I may keep this card for me and use it for making a copy from :)
      You have a good weekend, too. It's cold here!!!

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  5. Jeanne J. 30 October 2015 at 20:41

    This is beautiful Donna! I love all the classic design elements and the detailed stamp images!

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    1. Donna30 October 2015 at 20:57

      Thank you, Jeanne :)
      Sometimes a girl sees a stamp and she's just got to have it. That's what happened when I saw both of these!!!

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  6. pam30 October 2015 at 21:00

    Beautiful card design Donna, love your colours and layout, perfect.
    Hugs Pam x

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    1. Donna30 October 2015 at 21:16

      Thank you, Pam :)
      My favourite colours!!!

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  7. Mrs A.31 October 2015 at 02:24

    Oh my Donna, This is lovely. The colours are so me and I love your clock face. Great thinking. Thankyou for fluttering by my #41. Hugs Mrs A.

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    1. Donna31 October 2015 at 06:02

      Hello, Mrs A :)
      The colours are so 'me', too!
      Glad you like it. X

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  8. KraftyKoolKat31 October 2015 at 13:07

    So pretty. Thank you so much fro sharing your lovely creation with us at Creative Card Crew.
    Hugs
    Cathy DT Member
    xxxxxxx

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    1. Donna31 October 2015 at 15:02

      Hello, Cathy :)
      Thank you. Hope you're having a good weekend :)

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  9. Maarit at Violets Corner31 October 2015 at 20:03

    Such a fabulous card, Donna, I like your blog name too. I have my crafty corner in a cupboard. Take care!

    Love and hugs
    Maarit

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    1. Donna31 October 2015 at 20:11

      Hello Maarit :)
      Glad you like the card.
      I have no craft room or craft corner... I craft from the bedroom and have supplies crammed into my cupboard and under the bed!!!
      I did buy a folding table that's permanently out, too... and needs a huge tidy!
      So my name came from trying to figure out how to make more 'room in my cupboard' for my craft goodies!

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  10. Teresa Kline31 October 2015 at 21:35

    hi donna! sweet card, luv the distressed look and the gorgeous butterfly! I am thrilled you played along with us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

    I am having a giveaway on my blog for world kindness day, stop by and comment for your chance at winning!

    http://paperieblooms.blogspot.com/2015/10/the-best-day-ever.html

    sparkle & shine *~*

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    1. Donna31 October 2015 at 21:56

      Hi Teresa :)
      Thank you... I am rather partial to distressed looks!
      Will stop by your blog. :)
      Thanks again :)

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  11. Bonnie1 November 2015 at 00:18

    What a beautiful card, Donna! I love all the dimension and texture and that butterfly is gorgeous!

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    1. Donna1 November 2015 at 08:21

      I think this may be my favourite card that I've made so far... and it's lightweight and fits in a normal sized envelope! (That's always an added bonus in my book).
      Thanks for stopping by :)

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  12. Stamping With Bibiana1 November 2015 at 03:33

    very nice
    "- what is the ghost's favorite fruit?
    - the BOO-berries :)
    Happy Halloween!!!"
    hugs
    Bibiana

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    1. Donna1 November 2015 at 08:16

      Have a good week, Bibiana... and thanks for stopping by :)

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  13. Unknown2 November 2015 at 14:25

    Simply stunning! I love all of the layers you have used here! Great butterfly too! Thanks for joining us at 4 Crafty Chicks this week.
    Tina - 4CC DT

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    1. Donna2 November 2015 at 14:35

      Thank you, Tina :)
      My first time using this butterfly. It was a MUST buy when I saw it. I'm sure you know that feeling!!!

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  14. Sarn2 November 2015 at 15:22

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this creation and its sentiments Donna.

    Beautiful work.

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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    1. Donna2 November 2015 at 15:36

      Thank you, Sarn.
      Have to admit I went on quite a cathartic rampage with this one... then sensibly deleted it all. Too much personal information can scare people, me thinks!!!
      Glad you like it. x

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  15. Marybeth3 November 2015 at 13:02

    What a beautiful post, Donna! Beautifuly written . Love that gorgeous timepiece and flower card....just gorgeous!
    P.s. Most of my tree was made of cut up thick ribbon:)

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    1. Donna3 November 2015 at 13:12

      Hi Marybeth :)
      If you ever have the time to read my 'about me' section you'll understand a little of why this resonated with me.
      We've all been there in some shape or form... and if not we undoubtedly will be at some point.
      Hope you are having a good week. Have you seen the ribbon tree on 'sending hugs' blog? You may like it :)
      Bye for now. X

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  16. Jenny L5 November 2015 at 11:54

    Hi Donna,
    congrats on being picked as one of the top 5 with this delightful card.
    great designing.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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    1. Donna5 November 2015 at 15:44

      Thank you, Jenny.
      I do love Mrs A's challenge :)
      Thanks for stopping by. Will return the compliment as soon as I can. Chasing my tail today!!!
      Donna. X

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  17. Jan 5 November 2015 at 21:58

    This is great thanks for joining us at CCC xx Jan DT

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  18. LesleyG6 November 2015 at 07:46

    Beautiful card, love the clock face and butterfly, and echo the sentiments . Wishing you the same xxx

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  19. Darnell9 November 2015 at 05:05

    Your card is really beautiful, Donna, and your sweet words even more so! Hugs, Darnell

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  20. Donna9 November 2015 at 05:23

    Thanks, Darnell.
    Hugs to you, too :)

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