Hello, I realise that I have been absent in blogland for several weeks, but I am glad to report that I have finally got some time back and am able to return. My husband managed to break his elbow before Christmas, which was very traumatic for us both and meant I had to step up to the challenge of supporting him and taking on all his household chores. I have to say that it has definitely made me appreciate just how much he does, and it has also made me admire people who live on their own even more. Thankfully he is now on the mend and I am getting a bit more time for my hobby again. I hope to be able to visit you all more now too.
I recently found a number of foiled pieces that hadn't been made into cards, so decided to put that right. Here are 2 of them. This little basket of flowers is a hotfoil stamp by Couture Creations. After foiling I cut it out with a circle die and matted it onto a circle of metallic card. The white panel was diecut and embossed with a stitched square die. The sentiment, by Uniko, is stamped and clear heat embossed.
The second card is made in exactly the same way, but I didn't have a piece of the blue glittery card big enough for a full mat so I just placed strips at the edge. I think it works.
I am sharing the first card at:
CAS on Friday #326 - Monochrome
I am sharing the second card at:
Inkspirational challenge 359 - shades of blue
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
Both beautiful cards, love the embossed backgrounds and basket of flowers. Sorry to hear about your husband breaking his elbow and how inconsiderate just before Christmas lol-good to hear he is on the mend.
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These are both so pretty and look great with the foiling. Glad your husband us on the mend now.
ReplyDeleteHilary, both cards are lovely. I am especially fond of the blue one with the side pieces.
ReplyDeleteboth are so pretty. I love the embossed frame it makes your image pop xx
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are lovely, Hilary! I LOVE the jewel-tones of foil you've used for these cards ... they have that WOW factor. Beautiful!! xx
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about hubby and his elbow, Hilary! I've been meaning to email to check on you since you were absent for a while. Glad to see you back and love your foiled flower basket cards!!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see you crafting Hilary, your cards look lovely in both colour ways and so effective with the inlaid focal embossed panel.
ReplyDeleteSympathise with hubby, elbows are difficult ones unless things have changed (I fell off taking a jump at a gymkhana years ago) and a sling was all that could be done for an elbow making life very difficult.
B x
Good to hear your hubby is recovering and you’re now getting a bit more time Hilary, caring duties can be exhausting, even with a “good patient”. The cards are lovely and the smaller strips definitely work. Even though the full mat is pretty I think I like the way the colour draws your eye to the focal basket even better on the blue one.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Hilary! Doesn't it feel great to actually get these pretty bits put onto a card? Such a beautiful little basket of flowers - and I love the embossed square using that die!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you really stepped up to help your husband heal - betting he appreciated it!
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I'm sorry your husband broke his elbow and I know how that can muck up the normal state of things. Hopefully he is fully healed and you both appreciate each other even more. This is such a simple yet beautiful way to use a foiled image! So perfect for any occasion!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear your DH is on the mend and you are getting back a little bit of "me' time! What a lovely floral foil die used on both of your cards - so pretty with the square embossed framing of the circle and then an added layer of shine behind that! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational: Shades of Blue! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteThe shine is wonderful, and what a pretty little bouquet in both colors! I'm sorry to hear about your husband, but glad that's behind you. I can empathize as I take on more everyday. It's a continual adjustment. It's good to see you here today, Hilary!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shine in these pretty foiled flowers. Sorry your husband has been in the wars and glad to hear he is on the mend now xx
ReplyDeleteOh my! Just like my mothers, the elbow! I hope he will recover as soon as my mum. And I can imagine you were aware of all his household chores... You did them all by yourself now? It makes you gratefull,i think.
ReplyDeleteThe cards both are beautiful. Very delicate with the fine line in color...
Glad to see you back - I missed your posts! And glad the read that your husband is doing better - wish him a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are lovely. Just the right amount of shine and CAS. Great use of those foils too.
Really beautiful CAS cards and so pretty with the glossy effect. Best wishes to your husband and get well soon!!
ReplyDeleteThey are both so beautiful Hilary, I love the colours of the foiling, lovely designs too. Good to hear Hubby is recovering well too. We never realise what they do for us, until they don't. Good wishes to you both. x
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards, Hilary, and I love both colour palettes and designs. I hope your hubby is well and truly on the mend now. Breaking an elbow sounds very painful. Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteThe pink flowers are great! Perfect card for our new challenge. Thank you for joining us at CAS on Friday.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your hubby is on the mend and you have got some crafty time back again Hilary. It seems to take a lot more effort to keep a house running the older we get!! I absolutely love these gorgeous and very elegant cards.
ReplyDeleteOh no! So sorry about your husband's injury and glad to hear he's improving. Every so often I wonder what I would do about certain things if hubby wasn't here. I see advantages to being in senior housing with many things taken care of, but I still don't picture myself there. Will see what the future brings. Anyway, your cards are sweet as can be! Always love foiled images!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!! A perfectly clean and simple card for our MONOCHROMATIC challenge over at CAS on Friday!! Thanks for joining the fun and playing along with us!!
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Hi Hilary
ReplyDeleteSounds like we have both been separated from our creative fun.
I hope your hubby is doing well now .. .. it sounds like a nasty injury!
Loving both of your cards - I am particularly drawn to the blue one.
Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog.
Love and hugs
Jules xoxoxox
Sorry to hear that your husband has a fractured elbow. I hope he is feeling much better now! Your cards are so pretty! I love those foiled images in gorgeous colors!
ReplyDeleteElegant set of cards, letting the foiling be the star. Sorry about your hubbys elbow - that sounds a painful one to break and must be awkward to fix too.
ReplyDelete💜 The detail is just perfect and that basket of flowers is so sweet. Simply lovely!
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