Hello friends. I hope everyone is doing well; and those who were evacuated due to the hurricanes and fires are safe. It is very frightening with all the national disasters. I know it will be a long time before power, homes and lives will return to normal. My heart goes out to all of those people who are still in shelters, have lost their homes or lost loved ones.
It is time for another Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration Post; and our topic is "Make Your Own Background". I rarely do stamping all over a page to make my own background; but I have to say this was a great challenge. It took me a long time to stamp and color these beautiful sunflowers (I just realized that these may not be sunflowers. LOL! ) on the paper behind my image; and two attempts before I got it the way I wanted it. I decided to color all of the flowers, leaves, etc; in case I moved the image around; which I did. LOL! The image is Ching-Chou Kuik "Keep In Faith". I hope you enjoy this image.
Working on this card with "Keep In Faith" name gave me hope this past few days with my family and friends in the path of Hurricane Irma. My son Aaron and his family flew here from Argentina and had to change planes in Miami, FL on Friday; when they were canceling flights right and left. They made it to Los Angeles Friday afternoon. Three members of my family live in Naples and had to evacuate; and my daughter lives in Milton, FL; which is ok right now; but Hurricane Irma is still active in FL.
CTMH has created a stamp set to help the people who have been hit with these disasters. All proceeds will go to Red Cross. Scroll down for more information.
Created my own background paper with stamp set.
I thought this stamp was a sunflower; but now I am not sure. LOL!
Inside Card
Supplies used to create this card:
Dies
Frames on front - Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangle Dies
Hi There - CTMH Hi There Thin Cuts Z3359
Doily and Circle inside - Gina Marie Lotus Blossom Lace Circle Die Set
Image - Ching-Chou Kuik "Keep In Faith"
Paper background on front - created with stamp and copics
Paper Inside - CTMH Whimsy Fundamental Paper Pack - Z3350
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Canary and Goldrush
Sunflower Stamp - Penny Black Flower Gallary
Inks used inside - CTMH Goldrush, Pear, Canary, Sky
Ink used for front paper background - Momento Tuxedo Black
Sentiment inside - CTMH Workshops Your Way Father's Day G1134 (retired)
Sequins - CTMH Bronze Sequins Z4029
Copic Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00, R30
Hair - Y11, Y21, Y23, YR23
Eyes - B00
Lips - RV10
Twigs on image - G43
Flowers - Y15, YR12
Leaves - G43, G46
Ink - CTMH Sky used for clouds (retired)
I am entering this card in the following challenges:
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (3 of 8) (Sunday)
Glitter N Sparkle - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
HeARTful Stamping Challenge - Anything Goes plus stamp (1 of 2)
Catch The Bug - Chin Up Buttercup (1 of 3) (Saturday)
Scrapper's Delights - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Colour Crazy Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 2) (Friday)
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Crafting With Friends - Extra Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Emerald City Crafts Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Making Memories Crafting - Anything Goes or Color Board (1 of 3)
Morgan's Art World Open Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Polkadoodles - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
As You Like It Challenge - Flora or Fauna (Love both, but use flora more than fauna) (1 of 3) (Thursday)
DL.Art Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 per day)
Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Wednesday)
Polkadoodles - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
As You Like It Challenge - Flora or Fauna (Love both, but use flora more than fauna) (1 of 3) (Thursday)
DL.Art Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 per day)
Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Wednesday)
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Simon Says Stamp - Stamp It (1 of 5)
The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/option (1 of 3)
Simon Says Stamp - Stamp It (1 of 5)
The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/option (1 of 3)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Pammies Inky Pinkies - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Monday)
Pammies Inky Pinkies - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Monday)
A Perfect Time To Craft - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Other Date)
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
Eclectic Ellapu - Flora and Fauna and/or Nature (No limit)
Just Keep On Creating - Anything Goes (No limit)
Just Keep On Creating - Anything Goes (No limit)
Love To Craft Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (3 of 5)
CTMH Special Stamp Set To Support Disaster Victims
CTMH has created a stamp set designed specifically to benefit those affected
by disaster, such as fires and hurricanes. The stamp set is titled "Stronger Together" and features a variety of sentiments that can be
used for comfort, encouragement and more.
All proceeds from the sale of this stamp set will be donated to the Red Cross, which provides relief efforts to multiple disasters, and which will allocate the funds to where they are needed the most.
C1716 - Stronger Together
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Gorgeous colors - so summery. Love the coloring and image. So glad you joined us at Morgan's ArtWorld.
ReplyDeleteWow beautiful Gloria. Love the printed designer paper and the colours look great. Nice colouring of your image too. Great work.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us over here at "A Perfect Time To Craft" and best of luck with your entry.
Annette DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/
Correction Gloria, you did an amazing job creating that designer paper back ground yourself. Great work. Hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous make love the yellow Thank you for sharing with us over here today at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
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Lovely card, gorgeous image and coloring. I pray your family remains safe. Thanks so much for playing along with us at As You Like It Challenge
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Gloria, love the bright yellow color.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really lovely card, I love the main image and the gorgeous sunflower background. Always admire the detail you put into each post, I'll get there one day.Thanks so much for sharing your creation at
ReplyDeleteAnything goes September link-up, Just keep on creating
Susan xx
Oh my... your sunflowers are FABULOUS Gloria. What a STUNNING and HAPPY card. Thanks bunches for entering our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Sure hope you will remember us for our next challenge too! Xj.
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So beautiful, what a beautiful image you have used.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge this week.
Jo x
Back again, and again just great work here. Great background you have created and lovely colours and image.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us over here at Morgan's Artworld Challenge, best of luck with your entry.
Annette DT for http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com.au/<br
Love the freshness of this card... those yellows are lovely! Thanks for entering our challenge this week at Glitter n Sparkle! Vic, DT xx
ReplyDeleteStunning work, Thank you for Joining us at Glitter'N'Sparkle and waiting to see next time.
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Meena
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Thanks for sharing your lovely card, both inside and out, with us at Making Memories
ReplyDeleteWhether it's a sunflower stamp or not, it is VERY beautiful, with fabulous colouring, a Fabulous card. Thank you for joining in the ATG at Morgans Artworld challenge. Faith DT
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely card. Great work with the background paper. Thank you for sharing with us over here at "A Perfect Time To Craft" and best of luck with your entry.
ReplyDeleteAngela DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/...
Thank you for sharing with us over here today at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
ReplyDeleteCarla DT
Super creation! Thanks for joining the Bugaboo theme challenge this week. Good luck in the draw!
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Gorgeous card inside and out! Love the image, sunflowers and your beautiful background - Sunflowers, as they are colored that way! :) Thank you for sharing with us over at Making Memories Crafting! We hope to see you again!
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This is gorgeous!
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Hi there
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous Card. Love the image and design. Great colouring and love the flowers. Thank you for sharing with us here today at LTCCB and good luck
Pen DT
Lovely project! Thank you for joining us at Eclectic Ellapu!
ReplyDeleteA great project. Thanks for sharing on the Craftyhazelnuts patterned paper challenge blog last month. Hope to see you again this month.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting!
Catherine x DT
PS sorry I am so late with my comments!
Beautiful! Thanks so much for participating in The Crafty Addicts Challenge this time and good luck :)
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