Friday 19 March 2010

Secret Crafters #74 - Anything Goes

Hi girls. thank you for coming to visit today. I really appreciate your interest in my blog and I can only hope you enjoy your visit. I will not be around for most of the day today. I will be going to Carlisle to attend the funeral of a family friend my husband and I have known for nearly 50 years. He was a devout Christian and after a long illness his passing is a happy release.
I made today's card to send to his widow but decided to enter it into the Secret Crafters challenge since none of the family are likely to see it here. I have not shown the inside of the card because of the personal nature of the content. This card is similar to one that I did at a Stampaholics class a few weeks back. The idea and inspiration are not mine - they are Siobhan's, the owner of Stampaholics, whose creative talent never ceases to amaze me.
The stamp of the Bible is from an Inkadinkado set I bought after the class. The papers are Graphic 45 - Baby and Bride Collection -"Love is Blue" and the image is stamped on to a brushed silk paper. I have used different shades of green Bazzil for mounting and the punched border. I have used Nesties and Martha Stewart punches and a small retro flower punch. I have also used green seed pearls for embellishment.
I would love to hear your opinions on this card so if you have time to leave a comment for me it would be really greatly appreciated. I hope you have a happy and productive day.
Hugs,

11 comments:

  1. So Sorry to hear you have lost an old friend.I hope the funeral went as well as it could. Your card is beautiful, the image,colours and design is so calm and serene.Hopefully a little comfort in a time of such sorrow.
    Lisa ;)

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  2. I'm sorry to hear you've lost an old friend.
    Your card is gorgeous!
    The image, the colors and design are just right for this sad occasion.

    Hugs,
    Marina

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  3. sorry to hear your sad loss,
    this card is so subtle and beautiful,
    Hugs
    Angie

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  4. Awww Fiona so sorry to hear of your loss,thinking of you in this very sad time hugs xx jo xx

    card is lovely!

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  5. This card is so lovely, she will treasure it I'm sure. It is always very sad to loose a loved one, I hope the day goes well for all involved.
    My sympathies hun,
    Hugs,
    Teri x

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  6. Beautiful, elegant card. Sorry to hear of your loss.
    luv
    Debby

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  7. It's beautiful Fiona, I'm just sorry that it's for such a sad occasion.
    Hugs
    Nicola

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  8. Beautifully done, Fiona. These cards are so hard to make but you've risen to the occasion, however sad it is. xxD

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  9. A beautiful card but for a sad occasion, sorry to hear you've lost a friend.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  10. so sorry for the loss of your friend. your card is very fitting.
    Linbyx

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  11. Im sorry to hear of the loss of your friend...his family will love this beautifl soft card
    Mina xxx

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Hi, Thank you for visiting my little blog. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. They are all so helpful,
Hugs,
Fiona x