Happy Sunday! Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend! Today I have a special card to share for the 2nd week of the
CR84FN35 Color Challenge but first I would like to thank all who have joined in the fun thus far and to all who leave such kind comments :)
The beautiful photos of inspiration used to create the graphic are courtesy of
Leslie from a creative mint. I repeatedly profess, making masculine cards are not my forte but I needed to make this card for my 49 year old brother who is battling terminal Stomach cancer hence the Periwinkle ribbon. I am at a complete loss of words and my heart goes out to him. Simply said, You are in my Prayers Albert.
My brother was an avid outdoorsman so I know he will love this sweet bird from JustRite Stampers
Back Yard Birds. I stamped the image on a piece of patterned paper from the
Pink Paislee Parisian Anthology Collection then using chalks, I added a bit of color. A technique I haven't taken time to use in what seems to be a million years!
I colored the ribbon periwinkle/lavender since that is the color of ribbon that represents Stomach and Esophageal cancer awareness.
Thanks so much for visiting and if you think about it, please keep my brother, Albert and ALL the other Cancer patients around the world in your thoughts and prayers :)
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Supplies Used:
Stamps:
JustRite Stampers CL-02165 Be Strong,
JB-09230 Back Yard Birds
Die Templates & Machine:
Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG,
Grand Calibur
Patterned Paper:
Pink Paislee Parisian Anthology Collection,
Butterfly Garden Collection
Cardstock: SU, PTI
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50 Sweet Comments So Far:
Mona - I so sorry to read about your brother Albert - this must be such a difficult time for you all. Your card is really beautiful and I'm sure he'll find much comfort in it. I'll be you all in my thoughts. Take care. xx
Mona, so sorry to hear this news about your brother! We will certainly keep him in our prayers! I'm sure he will be comforted by this beautiful card!
Sweet card for your brother! Love the masculine theme! Sorry to hear the news about his cancer! I will keep him my thoughts and prayers!
I'm really sorry to hear such news about the one you love... I will also pray for him. And the card is simply beautiful:)
Such a beautiful card Mona and made with such love for your brother Albert. My heart goes out to you, your brother and family.
xx
Gorgeous card! Sorry to hear this news about your brother! He will be in my prayers! TFS!
So gorgeous Mona! You don't seem to have any problems with masculine cards! I'm sure your brother will appreciate it! Sorry to hear this sad news; hopefully things will work out for him! I will include him in my prayers! Thanks!
Oh, Mona, I am sincerely sorry to hear this news about Albert! I hope his health improves! I think your beautiful card will help his spirits! TFS!
Such a beautiful card for such an awful reason. i am so sorry about your brother. Hugs
Beautiful and very creative masculine card! Love that bird image and how you coloured it! Wonderful! Sorry to hear about your brother. I hope your card cheers him up!
So sorry about your brother ... I'm sure your beautiful card will cheer him ... it's just perfect
Mona, I'm so sorry to hear your news about your brother. Your card is beautiful, and I'm sure it will put a smile on his face. Take care, Pauline xx
Mona, I'm so sorry to hear about your brother... what a difficult time you must all be going thorough.
All the best to him and all your family - I know he will treasure your beautiful card,
Big hugs, Rx
healthy wishes and prayers to him and the family, mona. lovely card, and the chalks are the perfect look for this card:)
Mona I'm so sorry about your brothers illness, I have two older brothers and we're very close so I can't even imagine what all of you are going through. Your brother and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Your card is gorgeous I love your soft coloring in the bird image!
So sorry to hear about your brother. It just seems the bad news just keeps coming lately. I always hate hearing that someone is terminally ill. Please let him know I will say a prayer for him and his family. You did a beautiful job with the chalks. I have mine stashed in a drawer somewhere. It gives it a softer look. Beautiful...I mean handsome! :)
Hugs~
Oh Mona, My heart goes out to you and your brother's family!!!!
Your card is beautiful!
{{{{hugs}}}}
Wonderful card for your dear brother! I really think you did a great job with the masculine theme! I'm so sorry to hear this unhappy news! We will definitely keep him in our prayers!
Oh Mona, I'm so sorry to hear of your brother's illness! What a difficult time you andmust all be going thorough. I am sure that this gorgeous card will help! So many beautiful details! TFS!
Love your beautiful masculine card, Mona! Sorry to hear the news about Albert! This has to be a very difficult time for you and your family! I will pray for you guys. Thanks!
Mona, I'm sorry for your brother's cancer! I hope this card helps him find strength! It is a magnificent design! TFS!
Mona, I am very sorry to hear the news about your brother's terminal cancer. I will keep him in my prayers! I am sure this is a very difficult time for your family. I know he will be comforted by this gorgeous card! Thanks so much for sharing both the good and the bad with us! Have a wonderful Sunday.
Sorry to hear this very sad news! Mona, I will surely keep you and your family in my prayers. I hope Albert finds comfort from your beautifully designed card! Thanks for sharing!
Oh Mona this is beautiful! My prayers and thoughts go out to your brother and your family.
MOna I am so sorry for your brother Albert. Cancer is such a horrible disease and it's hard to see your brother who you love so much suffer. I will keep you, your brother and your families in my thoughts and prayers...
Cancer turns your world upside down; I know a bit about what you must be going through..Hugs! X
Mona, Im so very sorry to hear about your brother's battle with cancer! Such a difficult time. I know that your beautiful loving card will bring great comfort to him. Will keep him and you in my prayers. Hugs
Beautiful card, Mona! Love the chalk coloring. I am so sorry to hear about your brother. It must be so difficult. I will keep him and you and the rest of your family in my thoughts.
So sorry to hear about your brother, Mona. The card is absolutely beautiful and I'm sure it will bring him comfort.
What lovely chalk coloring on this card for your dear brother Mona - I will keep Albert and the doctors treating him in my prayers.
Love the beautiful way you colored thus stamp, Mona! Gorgeous work as always! So sorry to hear this news about your brother! He will be in my daily prayers!
Mona this is such sad news! I am so sorry for your brother and the hardship for you and your family. I can only imagine the difficulty. Please know that you all will be included in my prayers...
Warmest Hugs,
Barbara
Elegant and so lovely! The bird on the text is a briliant touch. So pretty!
Mona, I'm very sad to hear this unsettling news about your brother, Albert. I hope that there will be some medical breakthrough that will, at the very least, improve his quality of remaining life! I will keep him in my prayers as others have promised.
Please know that your card is amazing as usual and I'm sure he will enjoy it's beauty and message!
Mona, I am deeply sorry to hear this terrible news! I hope that your beautiful card brings your brother some peace! TFS!
I am praying for your brother and your family, Mona! Such sad news! Thanks for sharing this wonderful card you made for him with us! I hope it cheers him up! Thanks!
I'm so sorry to hear about your brother, Mona! Will surely think of him and wish him all the best and also for you and all his other loved-ones. Times like that are so difficult! It happens all around us, but it's something you can never, never get used to... He will surely be lightened up by this card you made for him, it's very pretty! Love the way you colored the bird.
All the best!!
Hugs, Wendy
I am truly sorry to hear about your brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and your family.. The card you made for him is so beautiful. I am sure it will lift his spirits..
Hugs, Linda
So gorgeous, Mona! I love how you added color to the bird! I will keep your brother in my prayers.
Mona this card is heavenly! I'm sure Albert will appreciate it! So sorry to hear this news! I think he will have lots of your papercrafties like me praying for him! God bless!
Sending you hugs and prayers to you and for your brother Albert. He will love and treasure this gorgeous creation for sure.
Mona I sincerely pray that your brother improves! Your gorgeous creations are sure to cheer him up! Thanks for sharing with us all!
May God bless your brother and keep him strong.
Mona you always create such amazing cards! I am sure that this will lift your brother's spirits! I will keep him and your family in my prayers! TFS!
I'm sorry to hear about your brother, I will certainly add him to my prayer list. The card you made for him is beautiful, I'm sure he will enjoy it.
Mona, I'm so sorry to hear this terrible news about your brother! I will keep him in my prayers! I'm sure he will be comforted by this beautiful card!
This is just BEAUTIFUL, Mona! LOVE LOVE LOVE that bird and the text and the buttons! I am so sorry about your brother. This is the perfect card to let him know how much you LOVE him.
Mona - sending positive thoughts and prayers to your brother. Wishing him strength to fight this horrible disease.
Your card is EXQUISITE! WOW! The chalk is such a lovely, soft way to color the image! Like Sue said, what a great way to send support and tremendous love his way!
Mona, I'm so very sorry to hear this sad news about Albert. I will definitely include him in my prayers! I hope your beautiful cards will lift his spirits! He is lucky to have such a talented sister! TFS!
Mona, I'm truly sad to hear this terrible news! I hope your brother will have comfort and peace in the coming days! With strong support from his family, I'm sure he will find strength! Thanks for sharing this with us, your card is divine!
Oh, no sweet Mona! Sorry to hear your brother is sick. You and your bother will be in my thoughts and prayers. Your card is absolutely beautiful.
hugs,
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