Monday, September 23, 2024

Encouraging Words

 Happy Monday All . . .

Maybe it's my age (or the state of our world at this point in time),  but lately I've found a lot of people are in need of a loving, encouraging word or two.  I had that in mind when I noticed I had this stamp set in my stash and had never inked it up.  

Stampin' Up! In The Moment Stamp Set - RETIRED - Picture 1 of 2 

This is the stamp set I'm referring to ... Stampin' Up 'In The Moment'.  And, I see it's retired but you can still find it on EBay.   I'm not really sure when/where I even got this stamp set but I'm glad I did as I like the images & sentiments.  Here are a couple of cards I made the other day to send along to a few friends whom I think could use a pick-me-up . . .


I colored my images first then I chose the papers, etc to showcase them.
I've used Tombow markers for my coloring and Tutti Designs rectangle dies.

Challenges to share in:

Stamping Sensations - Animal Magic
We Love Stamping - Hand Colored Image
NBUS

And card #2 . . .



I have a friend who is going through some really difficult times right now and I had her in mind when putting this card together.  I think I'll pop it in the mail today and hopefully she will take the advice offered on the card.

A few challenges to share in:

We Love Stamping - Hand Colored Image
Allsorts Challenge #799 - ATG or Get Well or Sympathy
NBUS

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by my blog today ... I really appreciate it!
Wishing you a fabulous week ahead ...

As always . . . 

10 comments:

  1. I agree with your sentiments and sometimes it takes a card for it to register with the recipient. Great cards. Thanks for joining us at Allsorts with your second card.

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  2. This set and its sentiments touch home in my world, too, Darlene. My friends are going through a lot at this time, and it's not a bed of roses at my house either. Your beautiful cards are lovely reminders. Perfect paper on Card #2. Wow, love them both!

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  3. Two beautiful cards Darlene, it’s a lovely stamp set. Thank you for sharing your second card in the Allsorts Challenge this week.
    Liz xx

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  4. I too agree with your thoughts Darlene, it's a very changing world and sometimes a thoughtful crd can mean so much to a recipient, both beautifully done. Many thanks for sharing at Allsorts and We Love Stamping challenges.

    B x

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  5. Such lovely thoughtful cards Darlene, the images and sentiments are beautiful, both cards are beautifully coloured and designed.
    Thank you for joining in at Stamping Sensations.
    Chris
    x

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  6. Really lovely and thoughtful cards too. Love your colouring and papers Darlene with a lovely design too. Thank you so much for joining us in our challenge at We Love Stamping. Good Luck and I hope you will join us in our next challenge.
    Faith A DT

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  7. What lovely cards. I love the images and sentiments. The recipients will love them. Thanks for joining us at we love stamping and for joining in with the theme. I am so glad you have used that stamp set too xx

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  8. I think I may have parts of this set, a girl was selling them at a flea market, I love how you used them and they will come in handy to cheer people up!

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  9. Two lovely cards. Thank you for joining at Stamping Sensations.

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  10. Fabulous cards, images and sentiments, perfect to share a little love. Thank you for joining our September challenge at We Love Stamping

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