My shining star

My shining star

Saturday 27 December 2014

A big thankyou to Chris and Dave

Hello Lovelies - how are you today? I hope you are well and happy and weren't too hindered by the snow. We didn't have any in Lancaster - yet anyway - but my relatives in Nottingham had quite a lot last night. I hope we manage to escape for a bit longer too! Shaun has been good today - he was less down which is great and we managed to communicate a little bit better too - although its hard work.

I have a card to share with you today that I made as a thanks for a lovely couple in my village who have been very kind to my family and I wanted to make a card for them. Here it is:


most of the stamps are from Tim holtz as is the stencil I used to create the background - I used tumbled glass and tea dye distress inks and a sepia archival too. the butterfly is a dina wakely stamp - from the scribbly insects set. the ribbon is from TCP. 


here's a closer look! 

I would like to enter the following challenge:
vintagejourney -ring-out-old-ring-in-new - I have used lots of new goodies I bought at CVC during their fabulous 24 days of advent. I have also used my inks which have been with me for a long time.

Big hugs to you all and thanks so much for any comments you choose to leave!

Rachel xx



20 comments:

  1. Rachel, so glad Shaun has had another good day, that's a lovely card for your friends. Hazel x

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  2. That's wonderful news about Shaun, hopefully it will get a lot easier for you both very soon!

    Your card is wonderful and so full of Tim goodness - I love that fantastic quote. Thanks so much too, for joining in our challenge at A Vintage Journey. Hugs, Anne xx

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  3. I'm so glad to hear that Shaun was good today and that communicating was a little easier - it must be so frustrating for you both.
    Your card is beautiful, I love the colours and your gorgeous image and butterfly - a perfect thank you card for your lovely friends.
    Pauline
    x

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  4. So happy to hear that Shaun is progressing along. Fantastic card you have made . I love those colours together. Hugs Mrs A.

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  5. What a lovely thank you for your neighbors - beautiful colors and design - thanks so much for joining us in the AVJ challenge!

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  6. I am pleased that Shaun seemed brighter today.
    Your card is stunning Rachel. I love the image, beautiful soft colours and a wonderful sentiment.
    Take care, sending hugs
    Sue xx

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  7. Wonderful card Rachel, love the sentiment, so true, hope Shaun is good again today, see you soon

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  8. Gorgeous card Rachel. Take care dear lady. xx

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  9. Hello Rachel,
    Glad to hear Shaun is making good progress.....onwards and upwards.
    Love your card, great image, sentiment and design.
    Have a good day
    Hugs for all

    Patricia x

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  10. Glad to hear you've not been snowed in and are still able to get to the hospital. Good news that Shaun is progressing. A beautiful card and lovely colours, I love the sentiment you've used too.

    Hugs
    Sue xx

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  11. Hi, love your card, the colour is perfect, wishing you lots of good days for Shaun.xx

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  12. Beautiful card Rachel, so pleased that Shaun is continuing to make progress
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  13. I've just been scrolling through the last few posts to catch up with the news on Shaun. It's good to hear that there is progress, slow but steady, and I hope that 2015 will see a smooth road to recovery. Wishing you lots of good days...

    This is a beautiful card to thank those who've been there to help through these hard days.
    Alison xx

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  14. A lovely card Rachel and glad to hear that Shaun is doing well.
    Mags
    x

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  15. Hi Rachel we haven't had any snow either thankfully lol-good to hear Shaun is still improving-love the card too great images and sentiment
    Carol x

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  16. Fabulous card Rachel and glad you have wonderful people nearby to help.
    Great news on Shaun . Wishing you and your family all the best for the new year.
    x catherine

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  17. Lovely colours, images and cute designs in general so appropriate for the lovely neighbours...Fantastic to read Shaun is improving. He has become a big part of our lives too....my dad will be 102 in two weeks so he too is an amazing man...love to you all...xx
    {The Journey is the Start – my personal blog}

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  18. Hi Rachel, your card is so beautiful and a great design. Thanks for joining in the challenge at AVJ and good luck.
    Julie x

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  19. Thanks for sharing a great card at AVJ Rachel and with a fab link to the theme. I love the colour palette, the patterns, image and design, this is such a beautiful way to say thank you. Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy and creative 2015.
    Hugs Brenda xxx

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  20. I should of course also have said thank you so much for joining us on A Vintage Journey.
    Alison xx

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