My shining star

My shining star

Sunday 1 February 2015

Hello lovelies - well two days in a row - this has become unusual for me - but since its the first of the month there will be a new challenge starting over at the Imagination Crafts Challenge blog where the theme is always Anything goes. Take a look here to see what my teamies have done for your inspiration and link up your make. If you used Imagination crafts goodies you will go into a draw to win £40 woth of goodies from Imagination Crafts. Here's my piece - it was the birthday card I made for my nephew Tate.


I made the background using the alphabet stencil and sailboat blue adirondack ink applied with stencil brushes. I also used skateboard-boy stencil and gunmetal sparkle medium. Such a useful stencil - I love it. I can see many of the boys in the family getting a card using this stencil this year!

We had a great day yesterday - me and the girls went off to the gym - they went to fit kids and I went in the gym itself. Then we all went into the pool before heading off to Pizza Hut. When we got back I got some time in the garden whilst the girls played then we watched a film before bedtime. Its so hard without Shaun but we are all trying to carry on and do as much as possible to enjoy life. We're off to visit my mum and dad today. Hope they are well!

Big hugs to you and thanks for visiting.

Rachel xx

23 comments:

  1. Brilliant card for a boy, love the colours and your great design.
    Glad you all enjoyed your day.
    Rachel there will be lots days when you wonder.......!!! all part of the healing process.
    Hang in there and enjoy the day with your mum & dad
    Hugs for all of you

    Patricia xxx

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  2. Fabulous card Rachel, any teenager would love to receive this.
    Hugs
    Linda xxxx

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  3. What a fab card Rachel one my little grandson would love as he loves to go to the park and watch the skateboarders. Sounds like a lovely day and I can't begin to imagine how difficult it is for you. You are doing a terrific job and should be very proud of yourself. Big hugs Susan x

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  4. Fab card Rachel, the background is perfect for the skateboard lad.

    Keep strong, you are being so brave and as the lady above said, should be proud of yourself.

    B x

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  5. Love cards with skate boards on, so boyish and this is just fab...have a lovely weekend...keep strong and always thinking of you.xx

    {The Journey is the Start – my personal blog}

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  6. Love the stencils,this is gorgeous.xxx

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  7. A super card Rachel, I love the stencil that you've used in the background and the wonderful skateboarder. Makes a great card for a teenager. Glad you had a good day yesterday and I'm sure it felt strange. It's going to take time to adjust, but you are strong and you have your wonderful girls as well. Have a wonderful day with your Mum and Dad.

    Hugs
    Sue xx

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  8. This is fabulous Rachel, such a great design and I love the stencilled background.
    I am pleased you had a good day yesterday, I truly admire your strength and courage.
    Sending you big hugs, Sue xx

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  9. Rachel, a great boy teenager card. You will have days that will be a bit sad and you will question why it's like this now. But it's a part of the healing and Rachel sometimes it's baby steps. Sending you (((((( hugs)))))) enjoy your day with mum and dad. Hazel x

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  10. A great card xx thinking of you and think you are doing one amazing job ! Xx love m hugs

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  11. A lovely card for your nephew Rachel, I have been thinking of you hun, sending you snuggly cuddles and loads of love xxxx

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  12. A lovely card for your nephew Rachel, I have been thinking of you hun, sending you snuggly cuddles and loads of love xxxx

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  13. Great card Rachel. Perfect for a boy - might make this for my grandsons birthday. Thanks for the inspiration. xx

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  14. A fabulous card Rachel, I can see your skateboard stencil coming in very handy.
    I have nothing but admiration for you Rachel, I think you have coped amazingly well with all that life has thrown at you - like Susan said you should be very proud of yourself and your lovely girls.
    Take care.
    Pauline
    x

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  15. Hello Rachel, it must be difficult for you and the girls, but you are getting there and doing fun things together will help. You are bound to have your reallysad moments, angry momentstoo, but it's all part of the grieving process, just go through them, you will come out the other side, you are a strong brave lady.

    As for your card, it is super, brilliant design and colours, love and hugs to you and the girls, Kate x

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  16. Oh, what a cool image - and he looks amazing against the jagged lettering in the background. Fabulous card, Rachel.

    I'm so pleased to hear you had a good day with the girls yesterday, and that you have your parents nearby giving support. Wishing you all much love.
    Alison xx

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  17. Great male card Rachel. Glad you had a good day with the girls.
    Mags
    x

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  18. Super card Rachel, love how you've used both stencils. Hope you've had a good day with your parents. Carol x

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  19. You are doing an amazing job Rachel, much better than most of us would... hope you had a lovely day with your Mum and Dad and that they were well.

    Your card is beautiful, you always use stencils so well - I think I need some lessons from you! Hugs, Anne xx

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  20. Awesome card, love the silhouette!

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  21. Fabulous masculine card. Love the stencils you used.

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