Happy Friday everyone!!!! I hope you have all had a wonderful week and are ready to settle in for a marvelous weekend of fun! After today I will have finished my 4th week of radiation and that means only 3 more weeks to go!! Yippppeeeee...Let me tell you, going to a radiation session every single day is not as much fun as it should be!! And I am still sleeping most of every day and that is such a horrible existence...Gosh, I want to be playing and doing stuff!!! But the energy is just not there...but in 3 more weeks it will be another story!!! Wooohoooo!!!!
Today is the 116th challenge over at Friday Sketchers and we are being hosted by the very talented Bea of Germany who has given us a splendidly fun sketch this week! Thank you so much, Bea!!! I hope that all of you will pop over to Friday Sketchers and join in with us this week so that you can win a very sweet prize from KLM Digi Stamps. Just use Bea's sketch and show us your interpretation....can't wait to see them!!!
For my DT Sample Card I used Bazzill for the base, all matting and DP are hand-made papers and Webster's Pages and the background panel is machine stitched. I used that darling Japanese Tilda from Magnolia-licious and she is now available!!! I stamped her on Cryogen White, colored her with Copics and a touch of Diamond Stickles, and cut her out with a deckled oval Nestie. To satisfy the circular formation of the sketch I made a paper umbrella with Webster's Pages, scoring at each scallop with my Handy Dandy Scor-Pal and using 1/8" Scor-Tape to hold it all together. After folding the umbrella, I added thin wooden ribs to every other fold. I also used silicone to attach the umbrella to the base so that much of the dimension could be retained. Finally I added a sentiment to the left side of the umbrella which says "COME ON OVER TO FRIDAY SKETCHERS!!!!" (big smile) and several cherry blossoms.
Below is a side view which shows the umbrella a bit better and gives you an idea of the dimension and how I made the little umbrella.
I hope you like my little creation and will be able to join us at Friday Sketchers this week. We would love to see your card using Bea's sketch!! Please visit each of the Sassy Sketcher Girls' blogs and let them know what you think of their magnificent creations!!!
Aud, Bea, Carole, Claudia, Inge, Janneke, Jeanette, Tanja
Thank you so much for dropping by to see what's happening here...it is always such a joy to see you!! I hope you will come back often and I just love hearing what you have to say about my creations. Have a beautiful day!! And until tomorrow, BIG HUGS for YOU!!
amazing creation Jacque! You always amaze me with your abundance varieties of style and technique in card making. The fan fold technique here is such a brilliant idea and you give it a new breathe ...Lovely card!
ReplyDeleteHoping your days ahead fill with love, peace and joy.
warm hugs, heaney
Jacqui. even with all your "downtime" you just create such amazing cards. Have a wonderful weekend and hoping the next weeks flies by for you. loving hugs
ReplyDeleteOh, this is soo great. TFS.
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning card hun,love everything about it from papers to added detail.Cant believe radio is going so fast.Just think not so long youll be back here creating daily.
ReplyDeletelove n hugs all the best
judex
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ReplyDeleteOh, my spelling went awfully wrong on the first post ... anyways, beautiful card sweetie!
ReplyDeleteLove the accent paper on the back and your coloring is marvelous!
Good luck with everything and 3 weeks will go by super fast - thinking about you - you are such an inspiration in every possible way.
Much love,
Michaela ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Beautiful card, Jacque. The Japanese Tilda, with the paper and your decoration; awesome ! I wish you the bestest weekend :-) Good thing you have something to look forward to in three weeks, then :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is fab and love this cute image too. Thanks for sharing and keep positive you are over half way there!
ReplyDeleteEine wunderschöne Karte. Die Motive finde ich so bezaubernt.
ReplyDeleteLG Moni
Such a beautiful card hun, I love this look, and Tilda is so adorable. You are such an amazing lady, you know that don't you? To stay so positive and upbeat, when no doubt you are feeling totally *****, is incredible. You are a star. Sxx
ReplyDeleteLove this lil' Tilda and I'm totally amazed by your creation! It's so stunning!
ReplyDeleteYour work always amazes me your so talented x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Jacque, I love this image and your colouring is amazing!
ReplyDeleteHEY jaque!
ReplyDeleteThis card is absolutely pretty!
The japenese embelishment is gargerous!
Hugs, Alberto
Another wonderful card, Jacque! Your umbrella is a terrific idea - you always come up with more of them each card :o)
ReplyDeleteI will be so happy for you when the next 3 weeks are over and you can have your life back to normal again. Saying prayers for you as usual.....
Big hugs, Candy
Beautiful card! Just love your paper and layout!
ReplyDeleteHugs Laila.
What a sweet card and lovely background you made for this Tilda!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Cabio
Oh your card is just so sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Jacque,
ReplyDeleteI know your radiation isn't much fun, but it will soon be over so keep your chin up sweetie. I love your oriental creation, you've made Tilda look so sweet.
Happy crafting
Take care
Tracy x
Breathtaking card - I absolutely love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteI hope the remaining three weeks of treatment whizzs by so that you can start feeling better. x
Wow Jacque, this is stunning, I love everything about it. Your more than halfway through the radiation, you'll soon be able to see the finish line andthen there will be no stopping you xxx
ReplyDeleteOver the hump with the radiation! Phew - less to go than you have done already...hey you know you can handle that! Hope it goes ok for you!
ReplyDeleteSleep heals Jacque,So sleep your socks off.Another stunning card from yourself.Tilda looks very exotic.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sue
Very beautiful! Love the umbrella... such a nice idea and perfect for that oriental image.
ReplyDeleteAwseome card Jacque ;o)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Janneke X
She is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love your card today and the umbrella under is so cute! That idea would work for a baby or wedding shower as well! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and hope you have a nice relaxing weekend...another week down! YEA! :o)
what a beautiful card.
ReplyDelete{{hugs}}
x laura x
Wow! Stunning - I love the way you have made the umbrella, and the backing paper is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteOver half way through your radiation therapy - hope you soon have more energy to do what you wish! Take care.
Love, Andrea xx
This is just one stunning card. Love the colors, details, and your creative touch. You always inspire me.
ReplyDeleteJacque, you never cease to "WOW" us with your creations and this one is no exception!
ReplyDeleteYou showcased this beauty brilliantly! This is a phenomenal card.
OMG what a gorgeous card. The red is just so oriental and that DP you have used on the fan is stunning. Your creations always inspire me..thank you.
ReplyDeletehugs
Absolutely gorgeous card Jacque...
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to receive this stamp and play with it!!
xxx
Vivi
Absolutely stunning card! I love the fan technique. Here's hoping that the next 3 weeks will go by quickly!
ReplyDeleteOMG Jacque, I am in LOVE with this Asian card! I absolutely love the umbrella in the background! What a lovely touch!
ReplyDeleteLauren
Such a gorgeous card! Love the layout and coloring. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that all of that sleep is the healing time your body needs each day. :)
Great card. Love the umbrella.
ReplyDeleteAnother unique card. Where do you come up with all these incredible ideas. You're amazing!
ReplyDeleteSue S.
Hola...
ReplyDeleteme alegra que pronto terminen las radiaciones
esta tarjeta es una maravilla como todas las que haces...
Un gran abrazo desde Venezuela
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow Jacque, this oriental themed card is stunning! Just love the beautiful umbrella embellishment - genius how you made it! I hope the next 3 wks of radiation go quickly for you and that your energy levels will be back to where they should be! Keep up your amazing spirit - you're almost there!!! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Hugs, Danielle
what a lovely lady
ReplyDeletehugs andrea
Jacque, This card is so gorgeous!! The Webster's Pages that you used are perfect for the umbrella that you made...beautiful umbrella that you made!! You are such an inspiration to me!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Suzan
Jacque this is absolutely stunning hun! That paper umbrella blows me away...so beautiful!!! Stunning work hun!!! YAY..you are over 1/2 way done with radiation!! :)
ReplyDeleteHugs~ Kim
Your card is just stunning.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling good.
Hugs, Irena
So amazing, Jacque!! The Japanese Tilda, with the paper and your umbrella decoration is absolutely awesome!! As you said... in 3 more weeks it will be another story!!! I´m so happy for you!!! I wish you a marvellous weekend!!:))
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs
Regina
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ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card, Jacque. LOVE how you have used the parasol. Inspired!!! I popped by a couple of times during the week and noticed you were quiet and I'm so sorry that you are having to go through that horrible radiation therapy but you have broken the back of it now and every week that goes by for the next three will be one week less to endure. Keep up your fabulous spirit and keep up with these fabulous creations! Warmest wishes, Lesley
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!!! I love oriental cards and I've been trying to make an umbrella for ages. This is awesome. TFS. Beautiful card as always!
ReplyDeleteBlessings Bernie
Wow to your card, wow to your positive attitude - with what you are going through but still managing to make exquisite cards that are so inspiring. Best wishes, Sarah x
ReplyDeleteOh Jacque this is stunning!!!! Love the jewel tones you used!!! Hang in there, you will be rockin & rollin before you know it! xxx~ Staci
ReplyDeleteWow, that parasol is just amazing! Your creative ideas and beautiful execution never cease to inspire. Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I understand about sleeping. I have been this way for 3 years. I have an autoimmune disease and have treatments every eight weeks. They will continue for an indefinite amount of time. I do good for a couple of weeks after treatment, but them sleep all the time. I hate that other have to go through it, but it does encourage me that I'm not alone.
ReplyDeletewhat an stunning card hun, it's adorable
ReplyDeleteyour radiation fly by, i hope you feel beter soon, and more awakening
hugs angelique
is a great card! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI hope to someday do just fine
He he he - beautiful different foreign Tilda - there's even a comment in Chinese (I think) to your card!! Very cute.
ReplyDeleteCharlotta
Love your card!! It's so cute. The umbrella idea is SO very clever. You always amaze me. As for the sleeping.... I hope that there are lots of visions of sugarplum Tilda's dancing in your head while you rest. :-)
ReplyDeleteBeth Greco
Another beautiful card, Jacque - you are so inspiring in so many ways! Sleep as much as you need to - it's doing you good. Wishing you much happiness and the very best of health. Hugs, Tracey
ReplyDeletewo you are so strong!!!!I have hope it's end soon.
ReplyDeleteTilda is lovely like always.
What an amazing card, not what I was expecting from you but better still lol. Love the use of the umbrella it really sets the theme well, Stunning.
ReplyDeleteKim xXx
Jacque, do listen to your body! You need sleep to help recover, so don't fight it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely and unusual card. You inspire us so much with your lovely work under hard circumstances!
Hang in there, girl! We love you.
Hugs,
Pat
What a lovely card!! All the tiny details are so lovely!'
ReplyDeletehugs Anary
Just TOO Cute!! Can't believe the little umbrella!! Wonderful work. We're getting closer, Jacqui,.....Getting closer.
ReplyDeleteLinda S. in NE
Hi Jacque, beautiful card, love the umbrella!!!
ReplyDeletewishes from Australia, hope you get to feel better soooon.
Rene from OZ xo
Ooooo, just gorgeous Jacque!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is beautiful! I love the gorgeous papers you used.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Christine
OMG - she is SO cute! Luv it, luv it LUV IT! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMona
What a clever idea for the umbrella!
ReplyDeletewow jacque, your card looks so amazing and really wonderful. i love all the details, they are going so well to the sweet image.
ReplyDeletesending you big hugs and my best wishes, my friend
bea
WAw you are amaizing designer, one of the kind, great work. Love the image and all details! Hugs,moni
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely gorgeous Tilda and card! I LOVE her hair. I just sent you an email requesting the copic colors - and a little info about my daughter.
ReplyDeleteI hope to hear from you soon. And thank you so much for all your inspiration.