Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Muse #60+ AEI♥︎U #3 Ombre/Gradient

When I saw the card from Lyndal Higgins for the Muse Challenge #60, with the stenciled white trees and dramatic inked background, I was reminded of a card by Karen Walker that I had pinned a few weeks ago (you can see Karen's card here). Both are sympathy cards that involved white trees.


Muse #60 by Lyndal Higgins 


Unfortunately, I am in need of a few sympathy cards with the passing of a family patriarch last weekend. The Seattle branch of the Southas family welcomed us with open arms when we moved to that area years ago. For seven years we enjoyed many happy events, including the big, fat Greek Christmas & Easter celebrations - even occassionally luring them over to our home on the Eastside (it is not easy to get a Seattleite to cross Lake Washington).

My husband, having lost his dad a couple years earlier, had a close bond with Pete and was always receiving little gifts from him. Just before we moved to California, Stefan came home with Pete's John Wayne movie collection. I have to smile, because this isn't a DVD collection - no, this is a box of VHS "recorded off the TV" movies. We don't have a VHS player anymore, but the box of tapes is still in the garage :)

Oops, you were here to see a card.




I masked part of the card base and blended three Distress Inks (Shabby Shutters, Tumbled Glass and Weathered Wood) working from a light color in the center out to darker edges. The white MB Arboscello Tree was adhered to the inked panel and then I held my breath while stamping the Avery Elle sentiment on the card base, working it carefully over the tree trunk.

I am linking this card to Avery Elle's AEI♥︎U Challenge #3 - Ombre/Gradient and the Avery Elle May Guest Designer Search.

Challenge 3


I want to give a shoutout to Southwest Airlines for helping us a reasonable airfare to Seattle this weekend. No one seems to offer bereavement fares anymore, but Southwest found us a seat at half the price we were able to access online and we are grateful for that. Thanks for indulging my little tribute to Pete.

Jacquie









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24 comments:

  1. KateMarch 27, 2014 at 3:21 AM

    Pretty card a great take on the muse.
    Sorry for your loss.
    Kate xx

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  2. KarenMarch 27, 2014 at 4:51 AM

    I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Your take on the card is stunning, and I'm pinning this one!

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  3. ArdythMarch 27, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    This is gorgeous - sure to bring comfort! So glad you joined us at Muse this week!

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  4. Eliza ArtMarch 27, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Hello! , Fantastic work, original, greet and welcome

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  5. victoria hMarch 27, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Love the inked backgrounds- beautiful cards. I liked your memories too- I always think of the person I'm making the card for.

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  6. MarybethMarch 27, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss. Your cards are stunning! I love the second one with the single tree and beautiful background … wow!

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  7. DanaMarch 27, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    I'm sorry for the loss of a great friend, how sad. This card is lovely and I'm so impressed with your sentiment stamping.

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  8. Gloria StengelMarch 27, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. Safe travels. And the card is wonderful.

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  9. ErikaMarch 28, 2014 at 3:53 AM

    Sorry for your loss and your card is definitely a beautiful tribute to him. I didn't know they were called "Seattleites"! Take care.

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  10. DeeptiMarch 28, 2014 at 4:54 AM

    Sorry I hear about the loss of ur loved one. Sending prayers...
    And ur card, what to say... I running out of words to describe how much I love it :) subtle serene beauty !!

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  11. BobbyMarch 28, 2014 at 5:11 AM

    This is a beautiful card, Jacquie. The colors blend so well. You have more guts than I do stamping across the tree like that but you did it! I'm sorry there is a need for a sympathy card. I'm sure the family will love seeing you.

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  12. Cornelia (fun stamping)March 28, 2014 at 5:36 AM

    Beautiful sympathy card, Jacquie - and a great way to photograph it!

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  13. Avery ElleMarch 28, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    So sorry to hear that you need sympathy cards. These are wonderful..

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  14. Tracey McNeelyMarch 28, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    Jacquie this is gorgeous, I see a winner here!

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  15. MegMarch 29, 2014 at 5:47 AM

    This card is beautiful - that Memory Box die is one of my faves.

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  16. Diana FisherMarch 29, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    Wow! This card is breath taking. The way ombre is supposed to be done — so pretty! Thanks for playing along with AE's Challenge!

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  17. Happy DanceMarch 29, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    Nailed it! Such a beautiful card, and perfect for the challenges. Love how the sentiment just crosses the edge of the panel onto the base. Just lovely. Bev

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  18. LyndalMarch 29, 2014 at 11:18 PM

    Gorgeous card Jacquie - LOVE the tree & sentiment combo! So glad you were inspired to join in the fun @ MUSE :)

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  19. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)March 30, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    The white from the tree really pops with the background. Sorry you need more sympathy cards.

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  20. Yana SmakulaMarch 30, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    wonderful card! Thanks for playing along with AE's Challenge!

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  21. donna mikasaMarch 30, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    Simply beautiful, Jacquie! I love how the sentiment turned out, too!
    Thanks for linking this up to the AE Ombré Challenge.

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  22. Tenia NelsonMarch 30, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    So so pretty!!

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  23. JoyceMarch 30, 2014 at 5:18 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. Your sympathy card is gorgeous.

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  24. BobbyApril 1, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    Congrats on your HM at MUSE.

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