Papertake Weekly Challenge

Morning folks... thought I'd start the day off with a little challenge card to join in the fun over at Papertake Weekly.

I did have a card to make for a young girl (early 20's) who is going through an operation today. We met in hospital almost 2 years ago and the poor soul has had somewhere in the region of 8 operations during that time... we are so hoping that this will be the final one for her. Her health has been really bad during this time and she was laid off of work last year due to the fact that there was no signs of her being able to return to work in the forseeable future. Now there was something nice came from it all.... we have maintained our friendship.... and..... during this time she has taken up card making and even sells her cards in a friends shop. I'm so very proud of her as when I first spoke to her about card making she thought I was bonkers... now there's no stopping her.

Anyway, best get on with busines eh! This is a little card for her but I didn't want to make it a 'Get Well' so decided upon 'For someone special' instead. Also tried to use some brighter colours to cheer her up, without it being too bright.

What did I use:

Papers are Basic Grey - Eva (French Lace) and Urban Prairie (Hayfield and Morning Glory)

Dovecraft textured cardstock

Personal Impressions stamp - Image & sentiment

Prima flowers

Card candy from Craftwork Cards

Hat pins, pearl button & gems all from Hobby House

Fiskars paper punch - Apron Lace

Image was coloured using Sakura Metallic & Stardust Pens

Guess I better get my insert done now and post this off to my dear friend before bashing on... housework to do... think I may need to squeeze in a visit to my local craft shop... need to organise some stuff for my demo and would be nice if I can tend to another bit of the garden too...keep fingers crossed.... lol

Catch you all later.

Toodles

Lorraine xxx