I made my Tims tag for September the other night - I'm determined to try and do one new thing a week and I had a great feeling about what I wanted to do with this - I have this as Shaun's bookmark in the hospital - I read a few chapters to him every day of the last Stephen King Novel - his favourite - and I sit it on the bed when I'm reading to him - its very much to him - from me - I hope that he can recover from this heart attack and I hope that he can be happy again and enjoy our children grow up.
Here it is - I used the techniques from tims tag this month although I found the first step pretty tricky - anyway I improvised and I'm pleased with the result.
I just adore the butterfly die cut strip from Tim Holtz. All the colours are from alcohol inks and I used TH rub ons and TH braid. I chose three colours of the thread - one each for me Lucy and Penny. I plaited them and added them to the top of the tag. They represent our combined strength in our hope for a return to normal or something close to it.
I'd like to enter this into timholtz-12-tags-of-2014-september.
Thanks so much for dropping by today . It may be a while before my next post but I will try to keep you updated on progress.
Big hugs
Rachel xx
Hi Rachel!
ReplyDeleteGreat news about your hubby, slowly but surely things will get better. Xx
Your tag is the most wonderful! Love all the butterflies, gorgeous colours too!
Take care, all the best and big hugs!
Ingrid xx
Rachel, a long hard road for you both but things will work out in the end....things happen for a reason and if Shaun likes Stephen King novels as I do, he will recover well as he will want to go onto the next chapter....love your tag of HOPE, one never gives up.xxx
ReplyDeleteAn example, my dad nearly 102, has had his last rights given by the Priest 7 times and each time he bounces back...love hope and faith.xThe Journey is the Start
Hi Rachel that sounds really positive about Shaun, good to see some good news! Keep reading to him he will be hearing your voice and that is what he needs to keep fighting! You are doing a great job Rachel and good to see you are squeezing a bit of crafting in because it is so therapeutic and you need to look after yourself at the mo! Great tag/bookmark I love the colours. Sending big hugs to you all, Susan xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update, good news and let's hope the news gets better each day. Gorgeous tag and yes hope is what we all have for Shaun xx
ReplyDeleteI am pleased to hear so positive news about Shaun.
ReplyDeleteI admire your strength Rachel, I am sure that your love and positivity is helping Shaun to pull through, he has so much to getter better for.
This tag is stunning, your design, made with so much love, is so beautiful and very special.
Sending you big hugs
Sue xx
Beautiful tag Rachel, and I am so pleased to read all the comments of encouragement, lots of people out there supporting you. Come on Shaun you can do it, xxx
ReplyDeleteoh at last some progress....Rachel I am thinking about you all,
ReplyDeletelove the tag! xxxxxxx
How good it feels to hear something more positive about Shaun. Long may it continue Rachel and he can return to his family. Your tag is beautiful and will always be treasured. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to hear you have positive news and I am sure Shaun will enjoy hearing you read to him. A beautiful tag as always!
ReplyDeleteSending you all lots of hugs
Linda xxx
Just wonderful all round Rachel !!
ReplyDeletehugs Diane xx
Hi Rachel, I had tears of joy in my eyes reading your post this morning, so pleased to hear Shaun is making progress, fingers crossed for you that he continues to improve and thank you for the update. I adore your tag and you can see the love that went into it, what a very special tag this will always be for you and Shaun. Mo x
ReplyDeleteSo glad to read your more positive news Rachel, and I hope that Shaun has turned a corner on his road to recovery. A great tag and so special to you.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sue xx
Hello Rachel, this is good news Shaun is gradually coming round, it's so positive. Keep reading to him your voice will mean so much to him, and your bookmark is beautiful, made with Love and Hope. Keep you, Penny and Lucy very much in my thoughts, and sending hugs to you all, love Kate x
ReplyDeleteEncouraging news! Soon he'll be reading on his own! Love your tag, great colors and well balanced!
ReplyDeleteFabulous tag and great colors. Glad to hear things are improving.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad there is some positive news today Rachel, Shaun is definitely a fighter and with your love and determination I'm sure he will pull through and you will both go on to enjoy your beautiful girls together.
ReplyDeleteYour tag is fabulous, a reflection of your spirit.
Pauline
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Gorgeous Tag Rachel....Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers, take care my friend. Love S xx
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous Rachel, made with so much love......you could add many more strands to Shaun's tag cos we're all rooting for him! Stay strong, my friend, lots of love & best wishes to you all
ReplyDeletehugs Jo x
Oh huni we are all waiting, praying and hoping for that too. It is a really beautiful book mark and I can feel the love, hope and need that went into it. You are always in my thoughts huni and here's a huge hug from me Karen xx
ReplyDeleteGood news Rachel, just give him and his body time to recover, reading to him is helping you both. Even telling him what the girls have been up to and every day things is good for hi to hear. (((((( hugs))))) Hazel xx
ReplyDeleteHope your hubby continues to get his strength back day by day. He has a loving family to spur him on. Your tag is really lovely. What gorgeous vibrant colours you have used. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteOh Rachel, this is such a beautiful tag, so full of hope and love with the tree and butterflies and wonderful words. It is so good to hear good news about Shaun. I really do hope that he continues along this path and comes back to you very soon. Thinking of you my friend. Big hugs, Anne xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous tag Rachel, beautiful colours and so meaningful to you. I was so sorry to hear about your husband but how wonderful that he is starting to make progress, long may it continue.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining this trip on a Vintage Journey. Sending you lots of positive vibes and good wishes.
hugs Brenda xx
Glad to hear Shaun's doing a bit better Rachel, hope he continues to improve... thinking of you all. Love your tag... gorgeous colours and details, just perfect. Hugs, Lisa x
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Rachel and so poignant just at this time! Continuing to send good thoughts and prayers. I know that what you are doing is very important to him. Good things are looking up a little...
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Hi Rachel this tag is so meaningful and gorgeous...sending you lots of hugs to you and your family and so glad to hear Shaun is making progress lots of huggles Sue xxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag Rachel very meaniful to you both and full of hope and good to hear small signs of recovery
ReplyDeleteCarol x
This is a beautiful tag Rachel and it has such a special meaning. I am glad to hear there are some signs of recovery and I hope it will get better every day. Many hugs to you
ReplyDeleteRachel, big hugs & lots of continued prayers that Shaun continues to heal & get stronger. This is a very special card, and I'm certain in years to come, you both will look at it and feel the strong message that you've put into this card, with all the love too. TFS it with us. It's just beautiful in the execution, but even more so in the message it is sending. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Rachel. I hope things are improving for Shaun.
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What a beautiful card, Rachel. So glad to hear Shaun is improving. Stay strong and take good care of yourself, my friend!
ReplyDeletehugs, Asha
This is just beautiful Rachel. I am so glad to hear your news and I am keeping you all in my thoughts
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Hi Rachael
ReplyDeleteFabulous card... So glad there is an improvement in Shaun ... It must be so upsetting for you and the Girls...
Sending you lots of love and Hugs
Sylvie xx
So pleased to read that there is some improvement with Saun - long may it continue - Hugs
ReplyDeleteYour tag is wonderful the butterflies delightful
Hilda x
What an inspiring tag on both counts...Blessings,
ReplyDeleteFabulous Project, beautiful colours and the Butterflies are fantastic
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Jools x