Starting with Susan... one rather special lady... she makes very beautiful and intricate cards that often have hand stitching on them ~ something that is not easy for her to do.... I love the way she makes them. She has taught me how to make beautiful watercoloured backgrounds as well... But yesterday I was inspired to try some sewing on some pretty patterned paper. I did the sewing at home and took the piece to group, to pick her brains on how to complete the card....
The purple butterfly and the brad in my crochet flower were her suggestions... and yes Sue, they did work! I haven't put a sentiment on it yet... may wait till I use the card to do so...
Now on to Jacqueline.... another very special and courageous lady currently suffering some health issues... I have oft admired the cards and tags Jacqueline makes... I am the lucky owner of one or two. Anyway of late, Jacqueline has been using a Hero Arts Frame stamp to perfection. I bought the stamp and then was a bit daunted to use it as I felt my work would not be up to the wonderful standard of hers. However this week I jumped right in and used it... first on my little owl card (here) and then these two cards...
Both use other Hero Arts Stamps and Distress Inks. The orange one also as a Rubbadubbadoo stamp along the bottom. The background paper for the second one was made with Pearlescent water colours paints that I used following Sue's instructions. Looks really stunning for real. I finally felt these came up to standard and I feel more confident using the stamp now. Thank you to both of these ladies for their inspiring work.
I have entered these into Virginia's Stamp your Hero HeArt out challenge.
And a big thanks to my lovely readers.... I do appreciate that someone out there visits and leaves me comments...
Have a great week... I will be!!!! Something special happening on Tuesday....
Take care
Dawn
