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Sunday 11 January 2015

Two cards for colour challenge

Evening all. I hope you are well. We have had an okay weekend - the girls went to a party on Saturday and I went to my mums and did a little crafting. Today I managed to finalise the time for Shaun's funeral and took the girls to the cinema to see Into the Woods. Strange film - but I did enjoy it.

Here's the card I made at my mums - its for the nurses that looked after Shaun.


I've used stamps from the current release at Chocolate baroque and worked almost wholly with distress inks. I've used colours from the current colour challenge.

Here's another one following the same brief that I made before Shaun passed away.


Again the stamps are from chocolate baroque.

I'd like to enter these into the chocolatebaroquechallenge-six


Big Hugs

Rachel xx

33 comments:

  1. Lovely cards. My thoughts are with you. Sending cyber hugs.

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  2. Rachel, two beautiful cards, love the colours you have used. The nurses will appreciate your thoughtfulness. I am so glad that you are doing things with the girls and that they went to their party. At least you have got the time for Shaun's funeral finalised, it a worry off your mind. But please still take each day as it comes. ((((((Hugs)))))) Hazel x

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  3. Gorgeous cards. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Big Hugs Marlene

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  4. Two beautiful cards Rachel, the colours are lovely. Hugs for the days ahead this week. Carol x

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  5. Glad you had some good times this weekend, its so important in the healing process. Both cards are beautiful and such lovely colors. I'm sure they will be appreciated.

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  6. So beautiful Rachel, happy to hear you are doing stuff, whether it be crafting or other, sending you a huge hug huni xxx

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  7. Good morning Rachel,
    Two stunning cards, whoever receives them will be delighted.
    Glad you are doing things with the girls and getting time to craft, which is obviously your way of coping.
    Getting things settleded for Shaun's funeral is a good thing as well.
    Please remember to take each day as it comes.
    Hugs a plenty

    Patricia xx

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  8. These are so beautiful Rachel.
    I am pleased that your weekend went okay for you and your girls.
    Thinking of you and sending you big hugs
    Sue xx

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  9. Hi Rachel, 2 gorgeous cards that I'm sure the recipients will love. Glad you are finding time to do things, sending hugs, Cathy x

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  10. Beautiful cards Rachel, both of them! I am sure the nurses will so appreciate that you made something for them! Glad you have the energy to create despite everything, - I so admire your courage! Sending big hugs and strength for the days ahead!

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  11. Two fantastic cards Rachel.

    It must be so hard to try and keep things normal for the girls...

    hugs Diane xx

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  12. Two gorgeous cards Rachel.xxx

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  13. lovely cards Rachel.....thinking about you and the girls love and hugs xxxxxx

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  14. A very quick visit Rachel, we've had no internet the last few days and sounds like it's going to be off again for server maintenance but just wanted to check on you and say hello.

    B x

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  15. I'm glad you had a good weekend and you managed some crafting time with your Mum. Two wonderful cards. I especially like the Thank You card for the nurse's, so much thought has gone into it.

    Hugs to you all.
    Sue xx

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  16. Great to see you crafting Rachel, I am sure that is what Shaun would have wanted for you to go on with life..Gorgeous creations, great colours and fab design.xx
    {The Journey is the Start – my personal blog}

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  17. The nurses will appreciate the thoughtfulness behind this gorgeous card Rachel. You are such a kind person. My surprise is on it's way from the Ribbon Girl they have told me today so thank you once again. Big hugs to you and the girls.
    Lorraine

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  18. These are two beautiful cards Rachel, I am sure the nurses will love these. I wish you and the girls well.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  19. Both cards are beautiful Rachel and I am sure the nurses will love and appreciate it. I am thinking of you, as always. Hugs, Anne xx

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  20. Hello Rachel, two very beautiful cards, I'm sure the staff will appreciate and love it. I'm pleasde that things are moving along, thinking about you Hugs Kate x

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  21. Hi Rachel you have made two lovely cards. The staff will really appreciate that you have made them yourself. Its good that you have been able to finalise the date for Shaun's funeral that is one less thing to have to deal with. So pleased you are able to get out and do things with Lucy and Penny, you are all in my thoughts and I just wish there was something I could do. Sending big hugs Susan x

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  22. Oh these are so pretty.

    Hugs diane

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  23. Hi Rachel - so pleased you had a good weekend with the girls. It can't have been easy for any of you but take each day as it comes and go steady. I'm glad you found some more "me" time too ... that's going to be really important for you over the coming months.
    I love both your cards and I'm sure the nurses will really appreciate the time that went into your card for them.
    You're all in my thoughts every day and I'm just sorry that I'm so far away to be able to help you. Sending you all huge cyber hugs and love ...
    Helen xxx

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  24. Two beautiful cards Rachel, I'm sure the nurses will really appreciate the time and thought you have put into making a card to thank them.
    I'm so pleased that you had a little time for yourself and also spent some fun time with the girls.
    You are all in my thoughts, take care.
    Pauline
    x

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  25. Both of these are so pretty. I know the nurses will really appreciate the one you give them.

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  26. Both cards are very beautiful using a wonderful combination of CB's gorgeous stamps. I apologize as I'm not sure if Shaun was your husband, but I understand that you've had a great loss. I'm so sorry. Take good care and thanks for joining us again at Chocolate Baroque's challenge, Shirleyxx

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  27. Hi Rachel
    Two stunning cards....i am sure the Nurses will love them.......
    Happy the girls are having some good times...
    Take Care
    Lots of love Sylvie xxx

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  28. Good to hear you and the girls are having some me time and love the cards sure the nurses will appreciate the thought -Love the images and colours-take care
    Carol x

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  29. Hope you are coping with everything day to day Rachel, still thinking of you all. Also just to let you know that my fabulous package arrived today, thanks again so much.
    Hugs,
    Lorraine

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  30. Hi Rachel. Hope you girls are OK. I saw that film advertised and wondered whether to put it on my DVD wish list. Two beautiful cards. Love your hearts card. So perfect. I am sure the nurses really appreciated it. Thank you for playing along with the Chocolate Baroque Color Challenge.
    Hugs, take care, Flo xx

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  31. Rachel, hun, I just read this.. I had no idea! I am so sorry to hear about Shaun. Please accept my deepest condolences! My heart goes out to you and the girls! Sending all my love! Xxx

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  32. Two gorgeous cards. I am sure the nurses loved it and appreciated it. Take care.
    Mags
    x

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