Friday 24 October 2014

Cracked, But Not Broken

Hello.  Welcome.  Doesn't it always all come at once!  Sometimes good, sometimes not, but it seems it has to all come at the same time.  Hugz to everyone who has a challenge to overcome.  Hugz to everyone who has a chance to take a breath and relax.  I hope there are more of you in the latter category than the first one.

I saw a post on the Die-Versions blog reminding us that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.  They are having a think pink hop and you can link in your projects that relate to Breast Cancer Awareness.  I know this is a cause that is close to the heart over at the Unity Stamp Co. as well.  I don't know if that was the thinking behind this stamp set, but I thought the sentiment was perfect to remind you to stay strong in your soul.  

 
I inked my card with VersaMagic Pink Petunia.  I embossed with Sizzix Cracked embossing folder.  I thought that was a good representation of how devastating it must be to hear that you or a loved one has this illness.  I inked over the embossed areas with the same ink to add a subtle highlight.  Then I stamped both the image and the sentiment from Unity Stamp Co. Precious Things set and Worn Lipstick distress ink.  I must thank Marie over at Mixed Media Mojo because this beautiful stamp was part of the prize I won in their WCMD challenge.  I am blessed.  Hugz.  I was going to leave it at that but decided to add a ribbon and a rhinestone.  I think it fits.  

Joining the fun at
Die-Versions- Think Pink Blog Hop
The Unity Stamp Co. - Friends with Flair
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for your visit.  Off to decorate the place with pumpkins for my Thanksgiving/Harvest party tomorrow night.  Hugz

19 comments:

Linda said...

your bird is so cute. I love the colors too!

Doreen said...

Love the background.xxx

Ruby said...

Lovely card.

Cynthia said...

Sweet monochromatic card, Gail.

Tracy said...

Sadly I think we all know someone who has or had this horrible disease Gail. your card with the beautiful bird and sentiment Is gorgeous and says it all!!! Xxxxx

Sarn said...

What a lovely & inspiring card xxx

Unknown said...

Love your story about the background. Great card!

Tanya~Studio 5380 said...

What a lovely card! The embossing is so pretty and I love the pink stamping!

Paula-Scrap Addict said...

I like the sentiment block, torn & inked looks very nice

Crystal said...

This is a beautiful card and message for anyone but especially someone dealing with cancer. Thanks for sharing!

JPScraps said...

Terrific card. I love that quote.

Berina RGA said...

aww.. this is so cute.. love the color..
-Berina
Moxie Craftie

Miwa said...

Very pretty!

Meihsia Liu said...

Such a beautiful card. The embossed background is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. :)

Anne Temple said...

Fabulous card and idea. So glad you joined us for the Die-Versions Think Pink Challenge.

Kay Wallace said...

Your card is a beautiful inspiration to us all today, no matter our path! Thanks for making us all stop and think!

Becca Cruger said...

That's such a lovely sentiment. Really beautiful card.

Lori Kobular said...

Love the background you made with the embossing folder! Very pretty card! Thanks for playing along with us at the Die-Versions Think Pink Blog Hop!

Sylvia said...

Beautiful card with a fabulous sentiment.

Sylv xx