My shining star

My shining star

Thursday 23 October 2014

Lavinia challenge October

Hello Lovelies! How are you today? I am good and well although feeling a bit weary. Shaun has had a not so good couple of days - his breathing has been difficult but I'm hoping that things will improve. I'm sure they will soon. Its hard to see him having such a tough time.....

I had to make two birthday cards this week for girls in Penny and Lucy's classes. I decided to use the opportunity to play with my aquatints and also make something for the Lavinia challenge which this month is autumn colours. The colours are lovely but my backgrounds needed more time - I painted these in such a rush - rushing up and down the ladder to my attic to sort things out with the girls in their bedroom. Anyway - once they were overstamped I thought they didn't look too bad so decided to go with them.


All stamps are from Lavinia. Here's some close ups. I used archival black to stamp all the images.



I'd like to enter these into the laviniastamps-challenge-10-autumn-colours. Have you seen the wonderful new dies they have? They look beautiful!!!

Big hugs to you and hope to see you again soon! Thankyou so much for your continued support and comments - I really do appreciate it.

Rachel x



26 comments:

  1. Hello Rachel, sorry to hear Shaun hasn't been too good over the last couple of days, this is just maybe to be expected these ups and downs, but I hope he get's back on track.

    Two gorgeous cards, I love the stamps and the colours are so lush, I'm sure the girls will love them. Look after yourself and try not to worry too much, hugs to you and the girls, Kate x

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  2. Hi Rachel, sorry to hear Shaun has had a couple of bad days, but I hope he will get's back on track.

    You have made two gorgeous cards, the stamps are gorgeous and I love the colours, I am sure the girls will love them. Look after yourself, I know it is hard but try not to worry too much. Shaun will get better. Hugs to you and the Girls. Marlene x

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  3. Oh Rachel. Sorry to hear that things have been more difficult for Shaun the last couple of days. I hope he improves soon. My thoughts are with you, it must be so hard for you seeing him suffer.
    Your cards are gorgeous, I love the background colours and beautiful images.
    Take care of yourself, thinking of you and sending you big hugs
    Sue xx

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  4. Two gorgeous cards Rachel, love the backgrounds. Sorry to hear Shaun has had a couple of down days, hope tomorrow is better. Carol x

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  5. Beautiful cards Rachel. Sorry to hear that Shaun has taken a wee step backwards. Hopefully things will improve for him soon. Hugs Rita xxx

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  6. Some days are going to be rough, but keep the spirits up! Wonderful cards, love the hot pinks!

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  7. Oh Rachel, you must be exhausted too! I am sorry to hear about Shaun but hopefully it is just a minor setback and that tomorrow he is breathing much better.

    I honestly do not think that the girls' friends would mind too much if you sent them a bought card you know..... but you are a real trouper for making two delightful ones! Thinking of you all, much love and big hugs, Anne xx

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  8. Hi Rachel, love your two cards the colours look so vibrant. Hope things improve soon for Shaun and this is just a wee blip. Hope you're managing to look after yourself too though, I'm not surprised you're feeling weary you've got so much on your plate. Sending hugs, Shona xx

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  9. Morning Rachel sorry to see Shaun has not had a good few days, I hope his breathing improves and you can get a bit of rest which you obviously need. Its so important to take care of yourself Rachel. Your two cards are wonderful love the colours! Hugs, Susan xx

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  10. Oh Rachel, this is what the roller coaster journey is going to be like, there will be days like this, I can remember how our Chris was and can still be. He's in the right place and it can just be that he has over done things. This is where you need to be looking after yourself so that you can cope with things. Two beautiful cards with those wonderful colours. (((( hugs )))) Hazel xx

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  11. Beautiful cards Rachel! I bet the girls will love them. I too found the Aqua Tints need a bit of time and practice, but I absolutely love them. Have you tried Sheena's technique with glycerine? There is a video on the Crafters Companion website. Fingers crossed for Shaun and sending big hugs!

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  12. Gorgeous vivid colours, love them. Sending hugs to you all x

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  13. Gorgeous cards Rachel,love the colours.xxx

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  14. Two gorgeous cards Rachel, such pretty silhouette images and gorgeous colours.
    I'm so sorry to hear that Shaun has had a couple of bad days, I hope things soon improve.
    Take care.
    Pauline
    x

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  15. Beautiful cards, love the stamps!
    I'm sure Shaun will gt better again, it's probably just a phase. I'll be thinking of you! xxx

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  16. These are beautiful Rachel. I am sure that Shaun will get better again and sending my love to you all.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  17. Beautiful cards Rachel. Sorry to hear about Shaun and hope things improve quickly. Sending big hugs and take care
    x catherine

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  18. Oh Rachel I am so sorry you have had such a terrible day, my heart goes out to you. I will pray that tomorrow brings a new day. I would say get some rest but I know that won't be the case, but do go to bed and try. ((((((Hugs ))))))) Hazel xx

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  19. Thank you for sharing your pretty cards with us at Lavinia Stamps, good luck! Xx

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  20. Hi dear Rachel, you will feel so exhausted. I'm sorry Shaun has not been so good and I hope he picks up again really soon. Your sweet cards are magical such pretty colours. Take care of yourself. Huge hugs to you and your family xx

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  21. Two gorgeous cards Rachel. Love the colours and the stamps you have used. Sorry to hear Shaun has not been too good. Hope things improve for him.
    Mags
    x

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  22. Beautiful cards rachel love the colours and silhouette images -you take care and find some "me" time too
    Carol x

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  23. Gorgeous cards, I love this colour combo!
    Sending Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  24. My thoughts are with you and Shaun, I expect that crafting can give you a welcome distraction - lovely colours. Love to you both. Many thanks for joining the Lavinia Stamps challenge and good luck!!! Melissa (DT)

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