Back to the blog... I've been out of the loop. My uncle passed away last week and I have been with family, helping to celebrate my uncle's life. Art and internet have taken a backseat as can be expected. My aunt will sorely miss her sweetheart of 50+ years and I'll be thinking of her today with love.
Today I'm posting more images of the valentine I sent through last week for the swap I participated in. The person's profile indicated that they liked vintage pin-ups. It also said that she liked buntings. So I made a card set with bunting to hang.
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| The full image of the card |
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| The bunting is shown in this shot :) The images of the girls are so cute. The pocket was made with a paper lunch bag! The bag folds up from the bottom to create front pocket. The edged top also opened up as that is the actual top of the lunch bag. I got the tutorial here, a link was posted by April Cole on her blog. Great timing! |
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| I put the card in the front pocket and the back pocket held the folded bunting. |
Later I'll be searching swap-bot for another swap to join! I encourage anyone interested to try it out!
Speaking of swaps, I've received some terrific from April too!
We did a nice swap which she posted about too! Below are the wonderful ATCs she sent.
April was so sweet to have sent TWO cards for the one I sent to her! Lucky me! :)
My sweetheart had a gorgeous bouquet delivered, and now I have fantastic subject matter to draw and paint. Lucky again :)
I hope everyone has a lovely Valentine's day.
If you can't be with the one you love, love the one your with.
13 comments:
What a fabulous Valentine swap with not just a card but the bunting too! Sorry to hear about your families loss.
Thank you Carolyn:)
Fran, so sorry to hear about your uncle...Can't be easy for your aunt to go solo after that much time together. :-( And your cards are soooo lovely. I love the images & the whole "look". Must be so much fun to make. Keep posting, my dear! xoxo
Thanks Pauline! I will :))
I am so glad I stopped by to see your lovely cards. Those images are wonderful.. And so are the ATC. I am so sorry to hear about your Uncle.
Hugs, Linda
thank you so much Linda. And the card was so much fun to make.
I am very, very... sorry to hear about your Uncle! ((hugs & love))
Times like these, are not easy on anyone in the family, prayers.
Take care dear friend, keep "arting", remember... art heals. <3
Thank you April ! I will remember that:)
A belated but heart-felt hug to you and your family Fran. I hope your aunt is finding her feet on her own after so many years. xxxx
So sorry to hear your sad news.
The Valentine's day project is full of joy:)
xx
these are just gorgeous! sending a bunch of love to you and your family through this tough time. xo
My condolences for your uncle, Fran. I just subscribed to your blog...love your sketchings and hey, we duncan hinesers gotta stick together (BEST cake mix brand EVUH!)xoxo, Aimeslee
thanks everyone for the kind words and thoughtful wishes.
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