Hello stampers. How ironic and sadly profound that I chose to feature Winds of Change today. Last night I got a phone call that made me very sad. My dear father’s lungs are shot and there is nothing the doctors can do for him any more. Granted, he is 92 and still living in his own home with my dear mother and they are as much in love as they were 61 years ago but you are really never ready to let them go are you? Of course I don’t know how long he still has but I have decided to go there this evening for a few days and just let everything go. Time with him is more important than anything.
When I first saw this stamp set in the new catalog I was thrilled with it because it perfectly captures my new situation, in love with someone from “the old country” a place with many cherished memories and a long family history. The sayings in this set are as beautiful as the images.
I love windmills and tulips and bikes and I love the font of this set, so all of that makes this a big winner for me! It makes me so happy to create with this art. Let’s take a look at my card.
I used Real Red, Daffodil Delight and Highland Heather Blends to colour the tulips with Old Olive on the leaves and Soft Seafoam in the background. You can’t see it in the picture but I used Wink of Stella which is an amazing glitter brush, on the red tulips on the side. Instant wow factor! The windmill was coloured with Soft Suede and Smoky Slate. The sky was coloured with a glycerin sponging technique and balmy blue. Here is a video I did a while ago showing how that amazing technique works.
Here is the inside of the card, nothing fancy, and also on computer paper so that the recipient can easily remove it and regift the card. I only coloured the flowers and the basket on the bike. For the flowers I just randomly stippled with the fine point of the Blends. No need to get finicky!
We never know what the future holds and that is probably a very good thing. What we do know is that love is indeed the most important thing. Without love we have nothing. Today I wish you much love. Thanks so much for stopping by. My paper is supposed to arrive today and I hope to get it chopped up and packaged for the paper share as well as a shipping estimate for those who are not local but would love to have a piece of every 12×12 patterned paper in the new catalog. Ribbon is being ordered today for the ribbon shares. Can’t wait to share with you!! As always, if you want to order anything and you live in Canada, just click on the images below and you will be taken to my online store. Gratification is only a click away! Live in the States? Click on the shop with Julie icon in the sidebar.
Before I forget, thank you to everyone who took the time to comment on my last two blog posts. Winner of the stamp set is Lena. Congratulations Lena, please send me your full name and address so I can send it to you. I hope you all realize that you are such an important part of my life and my business. Every comment you leave, every card you pin contributes to my success and allowing me to continue doing what I do. Owning your own business, especially in the crafting world can be a daunting task. It takes a lot of dedication and hard work to be successful. Making pretty cards and doing fun videos is not enough to guarantee success, so hats off to you for every little thing you do to help! We all need a tribe. I’m so happy you are my tribe.
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Jackie! Jackie! Jackie! You are so right – ‘drop everything and go to be with your father’ – both your parents! My dear parents are both 92 this year – Mum’s Birthday was just yesterday – my Father’s is later on in the year, in November. We don’t know how much time we have left with our parents – mine – thankfully are just a short drive away but they are fiercely independent……..
Stampin’ Up! will still be here when you get back – so grab a couple of Paper Pumpkin kits – and/or a bag of your favourite products – and just go be with them! You will find comfort in having some supplies with you. Be sure that my love, empathy and compassion will be with you as you make the journey to be with them and over the coming months / years.
Lovely demo of a very European card! My husband proposed to me en-route to Amsterdam!
Tfs ~ C xOx ~ uk
What a great story! I love your idea of packing along some products. That makes it easier. My mom might find some therapy in creating as well. Thanks for the support it means so much to me.
Thinking of you and your family and sending prayers your way.
thanks so much Caroline.
We never know what each day will bring. Your parents will love having you with them. Take your time and enjoy each
Moment.
I love the winds of change stamps. As a matter of fact, although I’ve been trying hard not to order anything, I think I will be ordering that!
Sending thoughts and prayers and a big hug
Thanks so much Debbie. Appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
So sorry about your dad Jackie. It is never easy to loose a loved one..ever…no matter how long we have. Just go and listen to some stories that you may or may not have heard before. Memories are a wonderful thing.
I really enjoyed your glycerin tecnique, just amazing. thanks! Something for me and my sister to try when we are in card making mode in Nova Scotia this summer.
fyi ……your framed HOME didnt look backwards to me! Thanks again, love your videos.
Thanks for your kind thoughts and encouragement!
Jackie, I was saddened by the devastating news about your father. We take our lungs for granted I think. I hope he is not in extreme pain. Still in love after 61 years…that’s great. Maybe your father will even create something with you and your mother. I pray you will have quality time together that it will be a pleasant, lasting memory. I’m off to view your technique. You’ve peaked my curiosity as I have never heard of it. This card is absolutely gorgeous and I agree about the fonts and sayings.
Thanks so much Karen. Amazingly he has bounced back, I have no doubt that it is because of all the prayers said on his behalf.
Je suis de France et comme vous démo stampin up, je vous suis régulièrement et j’aime beaucoup vos créations. Allez vite rejoindre vos parents, pour profiter d’eux et leur donner tout votre amour.
Bon courage pour affronter toutes ces épreuves.
Evelyne
Merci beaucoup Evelyne! Je suis très heureuse- mon père va bien!!
I LOVE to read your posts almost as much or more than I do seeing the card examples. Enjoy your parents; help; hug; cook; clean….whatever you need to do. You will never regret those times of showing and receiving love. Your writing and pictures just drip with the love. Hope your dad is strong for many more times of visits and hugs.
That’s so sweet of you Letha, thanks so much.