My whole reason for making this card is to express my solidarity with the people of Ukraine. You've probably heard of one cardmakers' movement or another for this cause... this one is a Color Hues Challenge with two options, one being blue and yellow -- the colors of the Ukrainian flag. My little card won't help anyone, other than to join the flood of blue and yellow that may touch the hearts of those in distress if they ever get a chance to see it. I'm sure I don't need to say more.
My card was made with the Concord & 9th set, Blooms Fill-In. The solid background was inked with Distress Oxide Chipped Sapphire. I had planned to even out the coverage with a brayer, but then decided I rather liked the swirls that were left when I swooshed my stamp pad directly onto the stamp.
I stamped flower centers in Chipped Sapphire, and the yellow is Distress Oxide Scattered Straw. The sentiment was stamped in Chipped Sapphire, then clear embossed. It has a glare in the photo, but is quite rich in real life. Stitching and sequins add a little something extra.
You can join in here:
Color Hues Special Double Challenge
Thank you for coming by today. Sending love all around.
A beautiful and heartfelt creation, Jo x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card for Ukraine ....a sad and scary time. I pray this all stops soon!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Leslie.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute to the people of Ukraine! I love the contrast between your lovely florals and the textured background. Thanks for joining us at Color Hues!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card for such a worthwhile cause. We are all in solidarity with the Ukraine, my heart goes out to them ♥
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely my friend and a great show of support!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Leslie love the stamp and your fabulous background!!!A worthwhile cause for these sad scary times
ReplyDeleteCarol x
A beautiful tribute to the people of Ukraine! I love the contrast between your lovely florals and the textured background. Thanks for joining us at Color Hues!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, your swirling ink reminds me of the rolling hills in that Ukraine heart! So glad you didn't touch it!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful - sending love right back to you!
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What a gorgeous card! I love the swirls too, adds so much 'texture'!! My heart too goes out to the people of Ukraine, I will never understand the need for war!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card. Love how you did that background even if it wasn't actually planned to be that way. Prayers are going up for the people of Ukraine to be able to withstand this onslaught from Russia.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, I do like the swirls it left too, gives a great texture, I love the stitching you gave to the banner and the yellow sequins too!
ReplyDeletePrayers for them to make it through this time and know the world is behind them!
Stunning card filled with Love and Caring, Leslie. Your colors, textures, stenciling and creative sentiment are so beautiful. You have inspired me, my friend. I am keeping the Ukranian country in my prayers and thoughts as well. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteLeslie, love your richly colored card. I too like the swirls. The sentiment is perfect.
ReplyDeleteYou have scored with this card! It is made with love and I absolutely love the swirls. What a fine tribute to Ukraine. Glad that you joined in.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card made in honor of the suffering of those poor people of Ukraine.
ReplyDeleteOh Leslie, what a beautiful card to support the people of Ukraine.
ReplyDeleteI wish we can do more for them than pray.
Thank you for sharing.
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Maria.
What a lovely thought. I wish we could do more for everyone affected that is suffering. Please continue praying!
ReplyDeleteThe most perfect card, love the swirls, the sentiment and the vibrancy x. Solidarity to Ukraine and it's courageous people x. Sending love to you too Leslie x.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Leslie. I was drawn to that background immediately and am so glad that you didn't smooth it out as I really love the effect. I haven't seen that stamp set before, love it. It has gone on my wish list. This is a lovely blue and yellow card to add to the vast collection. Well done for finding the time and inspiration to play along. The stitching is a wonderful finishing touch xx
ReplyDeleteAs always, the detail on your card is outstanding. That "free" inking works so well and the stitching is always a perfect finish. All in all, it's an outstanding card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Leslie! This is so perfect, and love the sentiment, so fitting.
ReplyDeleteI really like how your background turned out with all those swirls. Oh and love that bit of stitching too! Have a wonderful day Leslie.
This is just beautiful, Leslie! I LOVE the background and those pretty flowers! The stitching adds wonderful texture as well as the embossed sentiment! An uplifting card, my friend!
ReplyDeleteI'm agreeing with all who've admired the swirly airy look of the background.It's really added texture. A beautiful card, Leslie. The stitching and sequins are the icing on the cake!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Leslie! Thank you so much for joining us with creating cards for Ukraine over at the Color Hues Challenge!
ReplyDeleteVery nice card & I like the touch of stitching you did on the card.
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