6 January 2013

proud of you

For a long time I've wanted to get my hands on Hero Arts Large Flower Background and I must say, having finally got the chance to ink it up, it didn't disappoint!




I white heat embossed onto soft stone card and then used Distress Markers to colour one of the flowers. I added a touch of perfect pearls for a little shimmer too. The flower was cut out and mounted over a panel of the background. This panel was in turn mounted over a raspberry ripple card base stamped with Hero Arts Designer Woodgrain in Versamark.

Hope you are enjoying your weekend. We have had the best news. My sister's operation went well. The hospital has an 'enhanced recovery' policy which means that the patients are got up the day after surgery and encouraged to move about with the aim of getting them home as soon as possible. The theory being that people recover better in their own homes. My sister has recovered so well that despite a 15 inch scar and 48 staples she is home after only 6 days in hospital! There's a long road ahead but stage 1 is complete :)

Supplies: Stamps - Hero Arts large flower background CG403, designer woodgrain C5208, Papertrey Ink tiny tags; Inks - Versamark, Versafine smoky gray; Distress Markers; Card - Stampin' Up naturals white, raspberry ripple, Papertrey Ink soft stone; Paper - Lily Bee Design persnicket; Dies - Spellbinders small circles; Hero Arts white embossing powder; Papertrey Ink twine; Perfect Pearls

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24 comments:

  1. aaga6 January 2013 at 12:34

    Happy for you! :)

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  2. Elena6 January 2013 at 12:35

    Absolutely gorgeous card! and sending prayers for your sister...hugs!

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  3. Vanessa6 January 2013 at 12:53

    You are a genius, this card is stunning! I've seen so many cards with this stamp, that I didn't want to use it any more. But your use of the stamp is just amazing!

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  4. Marlena M.6 January 2013 at 13:18

    Your card is beautiful Debby~so happy for your sister too!

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  5. Lynn6 January 2013 at 14:35

    Debby, such wonderful, wonderful news for your sister! So happy for her! Your card is gorgeous...amazing coloring.

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  6. Stephanie6 January 2013 at 14:51

    A fantastic card & FANTASTIC news about your sister :) xxx

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  7. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)6 January 2013 at 14:53

    Stunning... I tried my hand at your technique with the new HA tweed background, not sure how you got yours to look more raised, you didn't mention embossing, but perhaps I'm just blind?

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  8. Unknown6 January 2013 at 15:17

    gorgeous! i love the soft colors...beautiful!

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  9. shirley-bee6 January 2013 at 15:17

    Beautiful card, Debby, and good news about your sister.

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  10. Aimes6 January 2013 at 15:18

    Absolutely stunning work, Debby! Though I expect nothing less here!
    That stamp was well worth the wait for inking up :)
    So glad to hear that Stage 1 of your sisters treatment has gone so well! Fantastic news!
    Hugs!
    xx

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  11. Deb6 January 2013 at 17:04

    Gorgeous card, Debby! And I am glad that your sister is doing well. Hugs!

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  12. Alyssa S6 January 2013 at 17:23

    Fabulous news, Debby!! Sending lots of get well vibes across the pond :o)
    On another note, I adore this card!! It's absolutely, stunningly beautiful! It's nice to see you use some deeper, richer colors too

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  13. ~amy~6 January 2013 at 17:42

    WOW!

    Awesome news about your sister too!

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  14. Meg6 January 2013 at 18:26

    Beautiful card, as always and great news about your sister.

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  15. Kristen6 January 2013 at 18:57

    Hi Debby, great card I love the stamp and coloring. Glad to hear about your sister too, great news. Hope your day is great!

    xo, Kristina
    www.pearlgateway.com

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  16. Gibmiss6 January 2013 at 19:19

    Hi Debby
    Good news about your Sister...... Fabulous card.... I have had this stamp for ages ... Love but uninked as yet....
    Hugs Sylvie xxx

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  17. Songbirdcards.blogspot.com6 January 2013 at 19:45

    Very pretty! Love the embossed background. Glad your sister is doing well.

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  18. Danni6 January 2013 at 21:04

    Wow!! This is stunning and just so gorgeous!

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  19. Michelle6 January 2013 at 21:06

    Great news about your sister, Debby! I hope her recovery continues well.

    Your card is out of the stratosphere amazing! I'm pinning, and I will probably CASE it too! :-) Beautiful work!

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  20. Tasnim6 January 2013 at 22:04

    Wow this is breathtakingly gorgeous! I love how you used the background stamp! The coloring of the flower is perfection!

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  21. jintyoo76 January 2013 at 23:16

    This is absolutely spectacular, Debby! Wonderful news about your sister, may her positive progress continue :)

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  22. belldoubleyou7 January 2013 at 01:23

    Gorgeous card -- and even better news!

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  23. My Paper Epiphany7 January 2013 at 04:49

    I love how you used this stamp - so beautiful! I love the contrast of the background with the single flower. I hope your sister continues to improve - amazing how quickly people are sent home these days, but there are probably leads germs at home!

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  24. lostinpaper7 January 2013 at 07:33

    Absolutely stunning!

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