Hi there! Hope you are all enjoying your weekend! It's already the second week of the CR84FN36 Color Challenge ~ time sure flies ~ especially my crafty minutes :(
I made this card for my dear friend/colleague who lost her 13 year old son this past week. No words can express how sorry I am for her and her family's loss nor can I even begin to imagine what she is going through during this difficult time. Please keep my friend and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
I FINALLY pulled out my neglected
Ranger Picket Fence Crackle Paint! I applied it to the Tattered Angels Butterfly chipboard butterfly and sat by impatiently waiting for the crackling to begin. It was like magic! To enhance the cracks, I rubbed
Ranger Antique Linen Distress Ink all over the butterfly then popped a flower embellishment in the center.
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Supplies Used:
Stamps: PTI
Die Templates & Machine:
Spellbinders Lattice Rectangles,
Grand Calibur
Ink:
Ranger Picket Fence Crackle Paint,
Ranger Antique Linen Distress Ink, Memento Tuxedo Black
Other: Prima flower, Fiskars border punch, ribbon from stash, Tattered Angels Butterfly
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55 Sweet Comments So Far:
Gorgeous card!
Beautiful card. Gorgeous crackle butterfly and then the yummy gold sparkly flower is the perfect detail. Elegant and beautiful!
Absolutely stunning Mona, your butterfly looks fab!
Such horrible news. I always hate hearing about children passing away. I am sure your friend will cherish this sweet butterfly card. The crackle paint and pretty flower are perfect. :)
Hugs~
Oh Mona, that's just the worst news possible for any parent, and my thoughts and prayers go to your friend. I'm sure that your beautiful thoughtful card will bring her some comfort. Xx
Oh what awful news ... your friends will be in my prayers ... it's happened in my family on a few occasions ... so I know how devastating it can be ... On the lighter side ... your card is gorgeous ... I have recently crackled a few of these myself and I too am impatient!! But it's worth the wait ... stunning card that I hope will in someway help your friends ... Enjoy your day
Lovely card, Mona! Love the crackle effect on the wonderful butterfly! My heart goes out to the family... such sadness and heartache.
AMAZING!! Love the crackle on the butterfly. Beautiful card.
My deepest condolences to your friend.
Your beautiful card is sure to lend some comfort to your dear friend during such a difficult time. My heart goes out to them!
So, so gorgeous! Love that butterfly with the crackled look! I really love how you used the colors. It looks so rich and elegant.
What terrible news! I will keep your friend in my prayers! This incredibly beautiful card will certainly help her! TFS!
just love the crackled bfly, mona! my heart goes out to your friend--so very sorry...
Mona, GORGEOUS butterfly and beautiful card for such a sad sad occasion. LOVE the flower in the center and how it's kinda monochromatic. Really makes your sentiment and true wishes stand out.
Oh my, Mona, this card has left me breathless! What a divine card! Love that gorgeous crackled butterfly and the beautiful flower! I am so sorry for your friend! What a painful experience. I can't even imagine what she is going through right now! I will keep her in my prayers!
Incredible design, Mona! I really love that butterfly and these gorgeous colors! So sorry for your friend's loss.
Mona - I cannot begin to imagine the loss your friend has experienced. My thoughts go out to her and her family. I think your card is simple, beautiful and the message of support will be much appreicated by the family.
Your friend and her loved ones will definatley be in my prayers. Such a tragic loss. I know your lovely card will be greatly appreciated.
It's beautiful. I used to have a yellow and pink crackle paint, it's all dried out now. Time to get more!
Beautiful card Mona, the crackle butterfly and the flower with glitter really make it!
Mona, this is absolutely gorgeous! I've been looking at the color scheme on the challenge blog and debating it. You sure make it look yummy! Fantastic work!
WOW...talk about gorgeous, Mona! Stunning card!!
Gorgeous card Mona! Amazing looking butterfly and flower! So sorry for your friend's tragic loss...
Ohhh my what a gorgeous sweet card! Just love the butterfly and flower! Sweet border and lovely ribbon! Great card, Mona! Your cards are always so inspiring! Take care!:-))
Am so sorry to hear of your friend's loss. Am keeping the family in thought and prayer, hugs!
What terrible news, Mona! I can't even imagine losing one of my children at that age (or any age). I will include your friend in my prayers! This card is absolutely divine! I hope it helps your friend through this difficult time! TFS!
So sorry to hear such a news..It is too sad to think on this matter..hope she will overcome this..
it is nice of you of making this beautiful card..she will treasure your heart of making this card..
I am so sorry for your friend, my heart goes out to her and her family!!! It's one gorgeous card, that flower is amazing.
Pretty, Pretty my friend. I love that crackle paint on that butterfly.. Looks fab.... Hope you had an awesome weekend..
Hugs, Linda
This crackled butterfly is so sweet! It gives a special look to this beautiful card:)
Super gorgeous and thoughtful. Love that flower. :)
Beautiful Sympathy card, love the added crackle to the butterfly! I'm sure your friend will find comfort in your lovely card! Keeping her in my prayers!
Your card is stunning Mona, the soft colors with the gorgeous flower and butterfly are very serene!! Such a heartbreaking thing to loose a child. I know that your thoughtfulness and card will bring some comfort to your friend.
Oh Mona reading this has brought tears to my eyes and saddened my heart for your dear friend. My prayers and thoughts go out to her and her family, and to you who might be able to show her a little 'light' in her life right now.
Your card is just gorgeous! I'm sure it's beauty will help sooth her.
Hugs
Mona, this card is absolutely stunning! I love the crackling on the beautiful butterfly! Just breathtaking! I feel so sad for your friend! I can't imagine losing a child! God bless and keep her. She will be in my prayers.
Wow, Mona, this is incredibly beautiful! I really want to give this TH technique a try! Absolutely gorgeous! Sorry this is for such a sad occasion.
Gorgeous card, Mona! Wow!
Gorgeous card, Mona! Love the layering and the crackled paint technique! These colors are perfect! My heart goes out to your friend for her tragic loss! I will keep her in my prayers. Thanks.
Such a beauty, love the layering you did! It's just gorgeous!
Beautiful card Mona! I couldn't even imagine losing a child.Those poor people! My prayers and thoughts for peace and comfort to your friends.
Amazing card, Mona! I love the beautiful butterfly with that doily frame and gorgeous bloom! Magnificent! I hope it helps your friend through this very difficult time.
This card is GORGEOUS! That cracked paint is fabulous!! WOW! These colors make such a soft and comforting card - I'm sure this will mean so much to your friends. There are no words for such a sad, tragic loss….
Oh, So sorry to hear of the loss of your friends son, Miss Mona... You are so right, there are no words for such a tragedy... My heart and prayers go out to them.. Your card is Absolutely Gorgeous! Love all the wonderful details.. and you can see all the Love you have poured into it for them..
Big hugs to you Miss Mona
Shannon
Stunning card, Mona! The colors are beautiful and so is the focal point. The cracked paint technique is fantastic! My heart goes out to your friend!
So stunning, Mona! I love the crackle effect on that incredible butterfly! Love these colors too! TFS and I'll pray for your dear friend! How incredibly sad.
Fabulous card!!! So many gorgeous details! I really love that butterfly and the background doily frame! You are just so creative, Mona! I hope this helps your friend. My heart goes out to her and her family.
So lovely, Mona! That butterfly is amazing! Love the Ranger crackle paint! It turned out beautiful! Sorry this is for such a sad occasion!
Wonderful card! I love the butterfly!
This is awful.. There is nothing as worse as loosing your child. I'll keep them in my prayers....
Your card is a jaw dropper. So subtle and elegant and I know for sure it will comfort them. But it's also hard for you; someone so close to you is going through such a dificult time and there is so little you can do. Take care.....
So sorry to hear this sad news! I hope this phenomenal card helps your friend! This is so gorgeous!
Mona this card emotes a soft caring touch. Such a lovely sentiment. May God watch over the one who made this card and the one who received it.
Incredible card, Mona! So beautiful and caring! This terrible news makes my heart ache and I don't even know your friend. I hope and pray that she will find strength and peace soon! I know your gorgeous card will help! It really shows how much your obviously care!
Mona, I'm so sorry to hear about your co-workers son....my daughter is 13 too...I can't even imagine!!!
I know this beautiful card will put a smile on her face...hugs ~S~
Fabulous card, Mona! Love that crackled paint on the butterfly, that pretty square doily and the gorgeous bloom! Sorry it wasn't for a happy occasion. This is the worst possible news for any parent. I will keep her in my prayers!
So soft & pretty, Mona. I hope it brings your friend comfort.
Absolutely gorgeous!!! Your creations are always amazing! Congratulation being featured on Melissa Frances blog! That card was beautiful as well.
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