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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

BLOOM AND GROW

Although I have had regular posts for A Blog Named Hero the last three months, I actually had scheduled those way ahead of time.  I had rotator cuff and bicep tears that needed repair and went to Texas to have the surgery so that my daughter could help me out while I had my arm in a sling for six weeks.  Was pretty helpless with a lot of things and, of course, couldn't drive.  Katherine was a fantastic "nurse" and I am so lucky to have such a wonderful, caring daughter.  I stayed thru Christmas and have only been home since beginning of January.  Didn't make a card the whole time while I was there and thought maybe the inspiration fairy might have deserted me - but she's back - probably because I had to have a card to post today!!

Actually, a card by Michelle Lupton, one of my fellow ABNH FB DT members, inspired me to create this card.  For my card today I am using the HA and Altenew Bloom and Grow stamps.  I began by dropping some alcohols inks on yupo paper, adding blending solution and just playing around with it until I liked it.  Then I stamped the flower and fussy cut it.  Before adhering the flower, I stamped my sentiment, embossed it in white, and added the black and white washi on the side.  Finally added a few white enamel dots and done.

i am entering my card in Virginia's Show and Share and also Lavon's Love Flickr challenge.



Tomorrow starts a new challenge at A Blog Named Hero so be sure to check it out and then make a card for a chance to win one of two gift cards from Hero Arts. 

Thanks for visiting today and love to read your kind comments.

11 comments:

  1. So glad you are back cardmaking Betty. Love this card the pink against the black is stunning!

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  2. Glad you're recovering so well from surgery, Betty!! Great to see this beauty from you - just love the AI flower on the black card with striped washi. Very elegant!!

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  3. Glad to know you recovering well! What a pretty card you got there!!

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  4. Welcome home! This truly is a very striking card...caused me to wonder why we (I) don't use black cs more often! Very dynamic combination.

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  5. I am so happy to see you can make cards again. Love this one. Aren't daughters wonderful? Glad yours could help.

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  6. Betty your inspiration fairy is back in full force. Beautiful card. Glad you are doing better.

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  7. So pleased that your mojo is still there Betty. And I'm glad your surgery went well. Your card is stunning. Love the way the flower goes off the side and love the stripes down the side as well.

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  8. Fantastic design and colouring, glad you're recovering well!

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  9. I'm so glad to see that you're back in the swing of things, Betty! I really love the effects of alcohol inks on your bloom, and that you chose black for your card base...Another really gorgeous card! Welcome back!

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  10. Wow, Betty! this is gorgeous! Love how you used the black card stock with the watercolor image! So glad that you are back and now join the fun with my “Show & Share”! WONDERFUL! Very happy to see your lovely work! Thank you for your support!

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