Hello all! Well its been a terribly scary 24 hours - my sister lives in Kaikoura in New Zealand where they experienced several large (7.5, 6.8. 6.2) earthquakes and aftershocks in that time. Thankfully I can say that my sister is safe - but it seems that the town is devastated. I do not have many details as yet - but from reading on the internet I can see they have no water and are cut off - the road networks look a real mess. Many of you will know that I planned to be going out there for a holiday in December with my kids and mum. This is very uncertain now - we will have to play things very much by ear. But at least my sister is safe - my heart goes out to all affected.
On a lighter note I went to coffeepot today - I was treated to using a rubber stampede stamp that Diana brought with her and managed to make a couple more Christmas cards.
What an unusual stamp - I love this!
I stamped this one in Versamark and added gold glitter embossing powder. I then used distress inks to paint the pear and holly and Noel letters.
This one I stamped in sepia archival and I used a gold pen to colour the letters and the star. The pear was stamped onto gold sparkly paper and added on top.
I hope you have had a good day!
Big hugs
Rachel x
These are gorgeous,, gorgeous designs. Big Hugs Marlene
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous,, gorgeous designs. Big Hugs Marlene
ReplyDeleteWow! What a stunning stamp Rachel and I love the different colourways you've used. So pleased your sister is safe, but my heart and prayers go out to her townsfolk .... sad times :(
ReplyDeleteHugs, Helen x
Two stunning cards Rachel, I love them both. I'm glad that your sister and family are OK, I hope that they manage to get things sorted soon.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sue xx
These are stunning Rachel, saw on Facebook you had finally heard from your sister, such a relief for you huni xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards, such a great stamp and I love how you changed the colours to get different looks. So glad to hear your sister is ok, I hope it doesn't take too long for the community to get back on it's feet xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel, thank goodness your sister is safe, that's the main thing, and as you say, you'll play it by ear about your visit there, but hopefully you'll get that sorted out soon. My hubby was there in that town many, many years ago and there was some bit of a small earthquake,such a new country and still settling.
ReplyDeleteAnyway your cards are gorgeous, it's a beautiful stamped image and your colours are lovely. Big Hugs Kate x
Another dreadful natural disaster Rachel and always so scary when you have friends and family there, my friend in Italy who I stay with often was in the same town as the last one over there and thankfully like your sister was OK.
ReplyDeleteLovely creations today.
B x
Beautiful cards Rachel... so glad to hear that your sister is safe, such a relief for you to know that. I really do hope you will still be able to make the trip, I am sure your sister could use the moral support at such a devastating time... Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Rachel, a lovely stamp.
ReplyDeleteI'm so pleased to hear that your sister is safe.
Pauline
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What a shock for everyone Rachel and such good news for you all that your sister is safe. Going to be very hard for them all......
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards as always sweetie.
hugs Diane xx
These are gorgeous Rachel. So happy to hear your sister is safe and my heart goes out to all who have been affected. Take care.
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Linda xxx
Glad to hear your sister is safe my DIL's sister and family live in NZ too but not near the earthquake area-beautiful cards and stamps and love the sparkle
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Love this gorgeous work here, the colours and added goodies are just perfect... Hope your day is good.xx {aNNie}
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Rachel...I have that stamp ..lurking somewhere! Glad your sister is safe, it is so scary. xx
ReplyDeleteThese are simply beautiful hun really classy love hugs cheryl xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful stamp Rachel x love the glitter and colours of DI used. How awful for your sister.......you will be so worried. I do hope you manage the trip to NZ as it will be lovely for you all to be together, but you are right to be cautious
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend
Hugs Annie x
Wonderful cards! That stamp is gorgeous. I am so glad your sister is safe amongst the chaos, bless her! xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel, lovely cards. You've reminded me that I have that stamp, and haven't used it for years! Must get it back out. I love the traditional feel of it. I do hope things are improving for your sister, how awful that was to read about. But she's safe, and that's the important thing. Hugs, Shaz xx
ReplyDeleteYou okay Rachel ? x
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