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2/11/2025

Celebrating You

It's been a minute since I've been able to sit down and create. My dad went in for a heart valve replacement mid January, had a complication, spent a few days in the hospital, then a skilled nursing rehab facility and is now back in the hospital. My mom has vision problems and can no longer drive so we have been the official chauffeurs and caretakers. I don't mind, I wouldn't have it any other way! 

I needed some down time last night, so I got crafty. My sweet friend Michele is guesting at a new to me challenge ~ As You See It, so I jumped in with this card!

A sweet piece of patterned paper was my starting point. I popped it onto an ivory card base along with a panel cut with a SSS cover plate. An Altenew Fantasy Floral die cut was adhered to a pierced circle along with my Pinkfresh gold embossed sentiment. A trio of gold confetti bits and some knotted ribbon finished things off. I think I ticked all of the boxes for the challenge!

Thanks for stopping by, I sure do appreciate it!


22 comments:

Darnell said...

Your card is flawless, Lisa, and it definitely ticks all the boxes for the challenge! I pray for you both and your parents for all you need to make your way through this chapter. Huge hugs, Darnell

Vicki Dutcher said...

Such a lovely card! It’s been forever since I joined a challenge So happy you took some time to create. Sending healing thoughts for your dad ❤️

Jan Clothier said...

How lovely to have you join in with us Lisa. I do love that sweet DSP - such a great starting point to build the rest of the design around. The embossed top half is a lovely contrast with the busy paper. Thank you for joining in with us at As You See It. :-)

I Card Everyone said...

I'm trying again - third time's the charm?
You NAILED it, Lisa! In extraordinarily beautiful ways of ticking off those recipe requirements!
WWCD my friend - the AYSI team is going to love it!
Hugs and prayers for your Dad - and for you and mom, too!
=]

Greta said...

So sorry your dad's had a tough time. I know how concerning and draining that can be. Your down time resulted in a beautiful card, Lisa--love this! Such wonderful elements and the Altenew flower looks the best I've ever seen in those colors! I have it and need to try it with soft colors like this. Sending hugs, Greta

Bobby said...

You ticked off all the boxes and in such a beautiful way, Lisa. That paper and your flower are so sweet. Looks like Michele inspired several of us to join that challenge.
Sending prayers that Dad will be well soon.

Marcia Hill said...

Your card is absolutely beautiful Lisa and you definitely ticked off all the boxes for the challenge requirements! Your dsp is so pretty and all the other elements too...especially that beautiful bloom!! Lovely, lovely card my friend, and I'll be sending some extra prayers your way for your dad too! Hugs. :0)

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful combination of flowers and I love the soft colours ♥

TK said...

This is one SWEET card, Lisa! Love the textures, the colors, the pp and the cute floral die

Birgit said...

Your card is so sweet, Lisa! I love the colors and patterned paper you used. I'm sorry to hear about all your family is going through right now. What a blessing that you are there to help them.

Leslie Miller said...

You sure did tick all the boxes, Lisa, and how pretty this is! Such a sweet and petite print on the paper. Your focal point comes together beautifully. Every detail is lovely. I understand about the time it takes to be there for your folks. They are lucky to have a daughter like you.

Bonnie said...

That's a lot of boxes to tick, Lisa, and you ticked them all beautifully with that pretty paper and flower!

Kim S said...

Such a sweet and delicate card!! I love how you brought all of those challenge items together!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Beautiful layered flower, Lisa! Get well wishes to your dad & hugs to you and your mom!!

Deborah Wheeler said...

oh that's so very pretty Lisa! Thanks for putting our As You See It recipe to such good use!

Colleen Dietrich said...

I’m sure your parents appreciate your help so much. Hope your dad makes a full recovery. Your card is soft and pretty, just like always. :)

Rosemary said...

Sorry to hear your dad has been having health problems. Praying for a swift recovery! What a delightful card, Lisa. So many pretty details.

Heather Cooper said...

I'm so sorry that your parents are struggling with their health. I'm glad that you have your crafting outlet to relieve the stress. You've created the most beautiful card with all 5 elements of the recipe, Lisa. The colours and papers you have chosen are so soft and pretty! Thanks for cooking up our recipe at As You See It Challenges.

Trina P. said...

Sorry about your dad… it’s so special that you can help. Sending him healing thoughts.
As far as your card goes, you NAILED it! The pattern paper is perfect. Wonderful card.

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

What a wonderful composition you came up with to complete this challenge, Lisa. The patterned paper is a perfect starting point and I love where you went from there. Beautiful card. I hope your Dad is on the mend. It's a big job taking care of parents, but such a wonderful way to give back. My thoughts are with you.

Anonymous said...

Love the texture on the eyelet emboss folder it adds a lovely touch with beautiful patterned paper.

Wild rose and pearl said...

Love that eyelet embossing folder it add a delicate touch with that beautiful patterned paper.