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Monday, 17 November 2014

Its Travel at Clarity

Hello Lovelies! How are you today? We are all good - I managed to get a swim in before I went off to see Shaun at the hospital - I did 30 lengths and felt very good after it! When I got to the hospital Shaun had already done a walk - the full length of the ward (roughly 25m) and he did it again whilst I was there! I was so choked - I never thought I would well up just watching my husband walk! But there you have it! He's getting stronger all the time! Hopefully tomorrow he will be well enough to go back on the transplant list. Got everything crossed.

I have made a very simple CAS card for my entry to the Clarity Challenge this month. I have used the stencil by Jo Rice plus clarity stamps.



I used distress inks through the stencil and applied them using cut and dry foam - the colours were chipped sapphire and faded jeans. The black stamping was done using black archival.

I would like to enter this into the claritystampchallenge-21 - travel
paulaholifieldcrafts - albc-cas-or-clean-and-simple.

Thanks for dropping by and I hope you have enjoyed your visit!

Hugs Rachel xx



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29 comments:

  1. Hazel17 November 2014 at 22:54

    Great news about Shaun. I bet you were choked with happy tears. Glad you had some me time too. Great card as well. Hazel xx

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  2. Jennifer Johnston17 November 2014 at 23:32

    Hi Rachel, just love this card, so different. Brilliant news about Shaun, it sounds
    like he is progressing well, I'm so pleased. He is a fighter and with your help he'll get there. Hope Lucy and Penny are well, they will be delighted he is walking too. Take care, Hugs Jennifer xx

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  3. Carol17 November 2014 at 23:53

    Great CAS card Rachel, Good news about Shaun too...everything crossed here for tomorrow. Carol x

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  4. Rita18 November 2014 at 00:07

    Fabulous card Rachel. I am so pleased that Shaun is progressing well and that must be such a great relief to you and the girls. Hugs to you All. Rita xxx

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  5. aussie aNNie18 November 2014 at 02:02

    Hi Rachel, good to hear about Shaun ... Love the card and colours you have used. sorry if I miss any cards I am spending more and more hours each day, up to 8 some days with my dying dad. I am having a bit of a break until later this afternoon, need time out.xxx aNNie The Journey is the Start

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  6. Shilpa Nagaonkar18 November 2014 at 02:22

    Lovely card, Rachel

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  7. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)18 November 2014 at 06:44

    I'm back in blogland and hopefully normal services will resume, once I recover lol!
    Fabulous news about Shaun Rachel, he seems to be coming on with leaps and bounds now and fingers crossed for today! Hugs Susan x

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  8. Doreen18 November 2014 at 06:45

    Love your gorgeous card.xxx

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  9. Sue18 November 2014 at 06:48

    Good News about Shaun, he is such a fighter and I am keeping everything crossed for you.
    Your card is gorgeous, such a fabulous design and I love the colours.
    Big hugs, Sue xx

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  10. Patricia18 November 2014 at 07:05

    Great news, onwards and upwards. Glad you managed some "me" time and enjoyed it.
    Love, love, love, your beautiful card, this really appeals to me.
    Sending you all (((((hugs)))))

    Patricia x

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  11. brenda18 November 2014 at 07:18

    Yet another lovely piece of artwork Rachel and so pleased to read positive news on Shaun.

    Apologies for lack of visits, been a bit under the weather.

    B x

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  12. cotnob18 November 2014 at 07:59

    I'm so pleased Rachel, it sounds like Shaun is doing really well, I do hope you get good news regarding the transplant list today and well done for squeezing in time for a swim - you must look after yourself as well.
    I love your card, a fabulous CAS design and great take on the challenge theme.
    Pauline
    x
    .

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  13. Annie18 November 2014 at 08:12

    Hi Rachel x I was so delighted to read of Shaun's progress......fantastic news and well done you on your swim. This card is gorgeous. I love the colours and clean lines.
    TFS and huge hugs
    Annie x

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  14. Jane18 November 2014 at 08:19

    Hi Rachel, I have just been catching up on Shaun's progress and I delighted to hear how well he is doing. I hope he continues to improve and gets back on the transport list asap. You are doing so well yourself, swimming and crafting is a great combination...I'm saying that with my physio hat on. Take care of yourself, sending huge hugs to you and yours xx

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  15. Jane18 November 2014 at 08:20

    PS meant to say that all your recent cards and projects are just beautiful, what lovely work you produce xx

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  16. Redanne18 November 2014 at 08:28

    So pleased to hear the news about Shaun and fingers crossed for tomorrow. Glad you had some time for you too. Your card is beautiful, I love that stencil by Jo, it is really lovely. Big hugs to all of you, Anne xx

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  17. gwen7018 November 2014 at 08:49

    Wonderful card Rachel, do love that stencil

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  18. Naomi18 November 2014 at 10:05

    Super card, perfect for this months Challenge. Thanks for entering and good luck. I am so glad. Shaun is making such good progress. xxx

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  19. Sue's Crafty Corner18 November 2014 at 12:34

    Everything crossed this end too Rachel. Such a beautiful card. I love the stencil and the stamp you've used.

    Hugs
    Sue xx

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  20. crafty-stamper18 November 2014 at 15:37

    Brilliant news Rachel and good to hear you are managing some "me time" too great CAS card love the fabulous image and great stencilling--fingers crossed
    Carol x

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  21. CrisyNoe18 November 2014 at 15:53

    I love work with Distress Ink and I love your job, it´s beautiful!! Hugs xxx

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  22. cuilliesocks18 November 2014 at 16:15

    Great news about Shaun walking Rachel, and also that your are managing to do the things that keep you going too.
    Lovely card, I love the image and the sentiment. fab colours too, hugs Kate x

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  23. Linda Simpson18 November 2014 at 16:35

    Love this Rachel, love the background and the stamps.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  24. Sue18 November 2014 at 18:37

    Fab card Rachel and fantastic news about Shaun!!! lots of huggles Sue xxx

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  25. Jo Rice18 November 2014 at 21:06

    I am so pleased that Shaun is making such progress Rachel...and fingers crossed for more good news tomorrow...
    I love your card and what a great stencil to choose...lol...well I would say that ...wouldn't I ...
    Thanks for your continued support with our Clarity Challenge , best of luck and a big hug....Jo. xxxx

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  26. catherine19 November 2014 at 19:49

    Fabulous news Rachel on Shaun's recent progress and glad your finding some time for you as well.
    This is brilliant and love all those circles. Take care
    x catherine

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  27. Jan 19 November 2014 at 21:19

    Just my style , it's very lovely

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  28. SamsHomeCookedDesigns.com21 November 2014 at 01:57

    Hi Rachael, thank you for entering your lovely card into our Clarity Stamp Challenge. I wish you luck. xx Sam Crowe

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  29. Sue28 November 2014 at 22:24

    Hello again Rachel.
    Just popping back to say, thank you for taking part in A Little Bit Crafty Challenge this month.
    hugs Sue xx

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

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