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Saturday 13 September 2014

Sleeping Shaun and Guest Designer at Little Claire

Hello Lovelies - How are you? I am well but not happy without my Shaun. He's still in intensive care - he is not being sedated any more but unfortunately has not woken yet. I believe they said the fact that his kidneys and liver aren't functioning properly means that the sedation isn't being removed from his body which is part of the reason why he hasn't woken. He looks very peaceful but I will be much happier when he wakes.

I almost forgot to post this - its my card for the latest Little Claire challenge. The challenge this month is Birthdays and here's the card I made.



I made the background paper using distress inks then stamped the images in black archival and added some clear embossing powder before heat setting. I used the whisper-a-wish-stamp and the silhouette-gardening-stamp-set.

I hope you like my card and thanks so much for all your positive wishes both on here and on facebook.

Big Hugs 

Rachel x

31 comments:

  1. Good to hear from you Rachel. Hopefully things will improve soon for Shaun. It must be such a worry for you all. Your card is gorgeous and the colours are outstanding. Sending Love and Hugs. Rita xxxx

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  2. Ah Rachel, so good to hear from you, I hope you are managing to cope, your often in my thoughts. I hope Shaun's condition improves soon. terrible worry for you and the family, but stay strong.
    Your card is wonderful, I love the colours and the lovely images and design, loads of hugs, Kate x

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  3. Hi Rachel! Oh my goodness, I totally missed the news about your husband whilst I was away, just found out, read back your posts.. How awful! I'm glad that his condition is improving and I'll be thinking of you both! Best wishes!!
    Gorgeous cards, all of them, you are a very talented lady! Xxx

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  4. Aww Rachel, so sorry to read your news. I am sending the biggest of hugs to you and get well vibes to your lovely hubby. What a fraught time you must be having. I really hope that Shaun's health improves soon. Your card is stunning - love the colours. Keeping you in my thoughts, hugs, Jayne xx

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  5. Sorry to read about Shaun, I am saying my prayers and thinking of you and your girls. Another beautiful card hun. I am home now if you need anything just let me know.
    Crafty Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  6. Rachel you and your family are pretty much a constant in my thoughts right now and it's good to hear Shaun continues to fight. Your card as ever is lovely. Huge hugs, Jenny xxx

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  7. Rachel you and Shaun plus your beautiful girls are constantly in my thoughts and prayers right now. I'm really hoping that he will wake soon and hopefully be on the road to recovery. I wish there was something all of us could do to help. Please, please take care of you and know that we are all here. What I am surprised about is the fact that you took time to share your beautiful card. Absolutely stunning card hun Karen xxx

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  8. Rachel
    You are showing the most immense courage at the moment. I was thinking about you earlier today, wondering what today had brought for Shaun and whether he was making good progress. They do say that sleep is a healer (which I do believe in) so let's hope that while Shaun is in this state his body is beginning the healing process.
    This card is full of such warmth, really lovely.
    Sending a bundle of positive wishes.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  9. Rachel, you and your girls continue to be in my thoughts. I do hope that things start to improve for Shaun soon.
    Your card is gorgeous, I love your design and beautiful colours.
    Take care of yourself, sending you big hugs
    Sue xx

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  10. Good to see you're hanging in there Rachel. You and the girls plus Shaun will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers, and I hope Shaun comes around soon. Great card and beautiful colours too.

    Sue xx

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  11. A beautiful card Rachel. Shaun is obviously a fighter and I am sure he is aware that you are with him and willing him on to recovery. You, Shaun, Penny and Lucy are constantly in my thought and just wish there was something I could do to ease your pain. Big hugs Susan xx

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  12. Hi Rachel, thinking of you and your wonderful hubby Shaun and of course your beautiful girls. I hope and pray Shaun will wake up soon, hopefully his body is healing during this time, as another of your followers mentioned, sleep can be a great healer. Take care of yourself too Hun. Loving your card, the colours are lovely and I like the little scene you have created.
    Hugs Jennifer xx

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  13. It's a beautiful card Rachel, your background is stunning. Hoping Shaun wakes soon to give you some piece of mind. Take care. Carol x

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  14. So sorry to hear about Shaun Rachel, sending prayers and hugs to you all. Your card is beautiful too, love the silhouette in the warm colours, Cathy x

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  15. Beautiful card Rachel. I hope Shaun wakes up soon. Take care of yourself and your girls. xxxx

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  16. Stunning card, Rachel. Prayers said here for Shawn to wake up soon.

    Take care, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  17. Gorgeous card Rachel. Hugs and hopes that Shaun wakes up soon x

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  18. A gorgeous card Rachel, love the contrast between the black stamps and those glowing background colours. Prayers continuing for Shaun to wake soon. Good to see you can keep the crafting going!

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  19. Thinking about you, Shaun and the girls. Keeping him calm will help his body heal, hang in there.
    Love your card, great image, colours and design

    Patricia x

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  20. I am sure Shaun will wake any time now Rachel.....Love your card.xxx

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  21. thinking of you all and hoping Shaun will wake soon....xxxxxx

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  22. Beautiful card Rachel, see you soon

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  23. Love the orange, great card and very creative! Thoughts and prayers continue!

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  24. Thanks so much for the update, I do hope that Shaun's sleep is a healing one and that he is soon fully back with you. Take care my friend. Big hugs, Anne xx

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  25. Thinking of you all Rachel, I'm sure Shaun will wake when he is ready, they say your body is healing when you sleep, make sure you get some rest as well.
    Your card is beautiful, such gorgeous colours and fabulous silhouette images.
    Pauline
    x

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  26. Take comfort Rachel that I and many other bloggy friends are constantly thinking of you and praying for Shaun to continue to improve, sending you and the girls a big hug whilst you patiently wait for him to come round.
    Your card is really pretty, love the silhouettes against the sunset background.
    Take care Mo x

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  27. Beautiful card Rachel. Stay strong and thinking of you all.
    Mags
    x

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  28. Hi Rachel, gorgeous card as always. Sending you all love, hugs and positive vibes. Thinking of you all. Don't forget to take care of yourself too
    Claire xx

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  29. Thinking of you all at this time, they say sleep is the best healer. Shaun's body is repairing it's self. Look after yourself as you have to stay strong and calm at this time, hard I know, but I know when our son had his second kidney transplant and things weren't good for a good few days, we had to stay calm for him. Hazel xx

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  30. This is one gorgeous creation, Rachel I am loving those colours and image are adorable. Take care and Shaun will be home soon.xxThe Journey is the Start

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  31. Beautiful card Rachel love the silhouette images and rich colour-hope Shaun wakes up soon but as everyone says the body heals whilst sleeping-you take care
    Carol x

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Thankyou so much for leaving a comment - it really does mean a lot to me! Hugs Rachel xx