Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Sympathy Card Using CTMH Lollydoodle Paper and Cricut Artiste Cartridge

                           DT Project for Digi Stamps 4 Joy  - Challenge 92  - Anything Goes


Hi to all my wonderful friends in blogland.  I just returned from a two week vacation to visit family in MO.  We have never taken that long of a vacation before.  I had planned on going to MS to watch my grandson's graduation; but I had some very rough times while there with my allergies; so we had to cancel that part of our trip.  It is so hard to attend anything with even a few people; but graduations are even harder.  I have an allergy to cologne, perfume, hairspray, deodorants; basically anything with a smell to it.  I have difficulty breathing when exposed to any smells.  I very rarely go into places that I can't control my environment; but it is so challenging for my family and friends to understand my problem.  It causes a lot of hard feelings.

I am glad to be back in CA; as I have more control over my home and where I go.  We have a few restaurants who allow me to sit in a corner away from people; so it makes it easier to go out.  The restaurants in MO were very accommodating for me as well.  We had a good time; and were able to rest a few days due to me not feeling well.  It is always good to be home.

I hope everyone is doing well.  We had really cool temperatures and lots of rain while we were staying in Branson, MO.  I enjoyed it; and heard it was over 100 degrees here while we were gone.  I was glad I was in MO.  LOL!  I prefer rain and cool temps over 100 degree weather.  

My brother-in-law, Darrell, had high dose chemo and stem cell transplant last week for his cancer; so we really need your prayers for him.  He has a slow recovery ahead; and then he has to do it all over again.  It is pretty tough for him and his wife; as they are having to seek treatment in Indiana; rather than MO for this type of cancer treatment.  We had also planned to spend a few days with them while we were there; but they were not able to be there due to his treatments.

I created this card for Digi Stamps 4 Joy  - Challenge 92  - Anything Goes; before I left for vacation.  I used DS4J Flower Frame Digi for this card.  I fell in love with this Digi when I saw it.  It could be used for any type of card.  Be sure to check out the Mid-Challenge DT cards as well.


Image - DS4J Flower Frame


Inside Card  


Supplies used to create this card:

Dies:
Card Base - Cricut Artiste Cartridge
Flowers - Cricut Art Philosophy

Paper - CTMH Lollydoodle
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy and Cotton Candy
Image - DS4J Flower Frame
Front Sentiment -  CTMH 4 My Friend D1510 (retired)
Inside Sentiment - CTMH Words of Comfort C1524
Ribbon - Offray
Bling - Recollections

Markers:
CTMH Juniper and Juniper Light
CTMH Cotton Candy and Cotton Candy Light




I am entering this card in the following challenges:

4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Thursday)
Crafty Little Fairies - In The Garden (1 of 3)
Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes With A Ribbon (1 of 5)
Cute Card Thursday - Hand Made Embellishments (No limit noted)
DL.Art May Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 a day)
Craftitude - Anything Goes/Use A Die (1 of 3) (Friday)
Crafts 4 Eternity - To Die For (1 of 3)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (Use Digi) (1 of 2)
Digi Haven - Spring Has Sprung - Use Digi (1 of 3)
QKR Stampede - Punch or Dies (1 of 3)
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit noted)
Stampin With The Dragon - Flowers (1 of 1)
Color Me Creative Challenge - Pretty Pastels (1 of 3) (Saturday)
My Sheri Crafts - April Showers/May Flowers (1 of 3)
Open-Minded Crafting - Use Some Ribbon (1 of 3)
Suzy Bee's Bloomin Challenge - Clean and Simple (No limit)
Time 4 Scrap - Anything Goes (No limit noted)
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes (Sunday)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes/Option - Use 3 shapes (1 of 3)
Come and Get It - Bingo (3+ layers, Digi stamp, flowers) (1 of 2)
Ditzie Digi Designs - Anything Goes (No limit)
Dragonfly Dreams - How Does Your Garden Grow? (No limit noted)
Lacy Sunshine - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (Tues)



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29 comments:

  1. This is so beautiful Gloria, I like the image and the gorgeous embellishments.
    Kevin xx

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  2. What a beautiful card. Love your choice of colours and the sentiment is lovely. Michelle x

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  3. Gloria, this is so pretty. Thanks for joining us this week for our "Punches/Dies." Come back to join us again and good luck.
    Karal QKR Stampede DT

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  4. Gorgeous card Gloria thanks for joining us at crafts 4 eternity this week hugs x

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  5. This is gorgeous!! LOVE all the wonderful flowers!! Love the colors you've used!!! Just gorgeous!! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenges!!! Good Luck! I hope we see you again!!

    - Susan, Co-Owner @ Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenges
    {Scrap A Thousand Words}

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  6. Beautiful comforting card. All the scents you mentioned give me headaches so I can relate. I will keep your brother in law in my prayers. Take care.

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  7. Lovely, caring card Gloria. Love the colours. Hugs, Carol S.xx

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  8. Hey, Gloria. This is a nice sympathy card inside and out. I like the die/punch and the embellishments. Thank you for joining us at Come And Get It challenges. Bunny-DT

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  9. What a lovely sympathy card. The dies that you used compliment everything so perfectly! Thanks for joining us at Craftitude! ~Shana DT

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  10. Thanks for sharing your lovely creation for Suzy Bee's Bloomin' challenge 29: 'clean and simple' - hope to see you again soon, Hazel, DT x

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  11. So beautiful! Thanks for joining at Lacy Sunshine: Anything Goes
    Hugs
    Dewi

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  12. Your cards are very lovely. Great colors.

    I too have been to Branson recently. We had a wonderful time.

    Your allergies sound horrible. How sad not to be able to attend functions. My allergies go haywire when I visit San Diego to see my daughter. Part of it for me is that her cat gets it going, then the flora picks up from there. I always take a huge bag of allergy medicine with me when I visit.

    Take care and thanks for joining our die cut challenge at Crafts 4 Eternity.

    Mari

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  13. Glad you had a good hol, those allergies must be difficult to manage. Your card is so pretty, thanks for sharing at crafty ribbons and crafty little fairies. I have some candy on offer so hop over

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  14. Fab card! Thanks for joining us at QKR Stampede! Hugs, Susanne.

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  15. Fab Card, love those 2 colours together. Thanks for sharing with us at Open-Minded Crafting Fun.
    Julie DT

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  16. Fantastic card love the vibrant & bright colours.
    Thanks so much for joining us over at Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenges, good luck and hope to see you again.
    ~ Denise DT ~
    Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenges
    {Denise's Patch of Creativity}

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  17. beautiful flowers and colours that you have used. beautiful card.
    thank you for joining at lacy sunshine challenge.

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  18. Sweet card, thanks for joining us at Open Minded Challeges this fortnight.

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  19. very beautiful card! Love that DP and that image!

    Thanks for joining our fortnightly challenge here at Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenge. Hope you will join us next time co-owner Crafting Vicky.

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  20. This is beautiful! Love those colors! Thanks for joining us at My Sheri Crafts!

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  21. très jolie carte....meerci de jouer avec nous sur T4S....à bientôt

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  22. Very pretty, love the colour combo, thanks for joining us at Digi Haven xx

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  23. Beautiful sympathy card!

    Thanks for joining us at Dragonfly Dreams and come back again soon!

    Hugz

    Laurian
    Owner Dragonfly Dreams

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  24. What a lovely card simple and beautiful I wish I could do this Jacqui from Craftitude

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  25. And with my stamping dragon hat on I still think this is gorgeous love from Jacqui

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  26. A great card and beautiful colors too! Thanks so much for joining us at Through the Craft Room Door.

    Jeannie
    TTCRD Design Team

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  27. Beautiful design and the card is very well executed. Thanks for joining us at Creative Fingers - hope to see an entry for this week's anything goes challenge too!
    Leona x

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  28. Lovely card. Thank you for joining us at Crafty Little Fairies.

    Deborah

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  29. I love this card real lovely. Also sending you and your family much love and prayers. Hugs Tina Stamping with the Dragon (DTL)

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Hi to all you wonderful bloggers!! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I really appreciate your comments and support. I would love to have you as a member. Thanks so much. Hope you enjoy my blog. Gloria