Mom Update and Another Chichiboulie Card…

Posted by Jen | Bella, MFT, cards | Wednesday, May 28, 2008

It seems like just yesterday that I got the call that let me know that my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. There have been a few setbacks along the way, but she is doing well. Today she has her first chemotherapy treatment. While I am scared for her, I know that the prognosis is good and I must keep a bright outlook on the situation. My mom greatly appreciates all the cards that she has received from my friends and blog readers. If you would like to send a card {RAK} to her, please email me for the address.
When I first started thinking about the card that I wanted to do for today’s post, I pulled out Causabella. It seemed appropriate, but I just couldn’t get into it for some reason. This image is one that I have been itching to work with and it makes me think of my mom, as well. She greatly enjoys flowers and I have fond memories of being out in the yard with her when I was little.
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As for the details, this is a 5″ square card {I LOVE square cards!}. The base is created from SU! Bashful Blue and it is layered with Chocolate Chip and Papertrey Stamper’s Select white cardstock. The bright green is paper that I picked up from Hobby Lobby. I stamped the larger green panel with the SU! Stitched background. The main image is colored with Copics and her wings have Sakura Stardust pen on them. Again, for this card I spread the glitter around with an aqua-painter. The sentiment is from MFT’s Can Ya Dig It? set, and I thought it paired very well with the image. As for finishing touches, I just added a couple of brads to the large green panel.
We are off to the library and to do some errands. I hope everyone has a great day. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers regarding my mom.

ETA: My head is kinda up in the clouds today. The main image is from Stamping Bella’s chichiboulie line. {Yes, these are wonderful. Yes, you need them…your DH even said so!} ;)

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  1. Comment by Jody Morrow — May 28, 2008 @ 9:29 am

    Super cute card! Your coloring is AWE inspiring and the card is just ADORABLE! Loooove it!

  2. Comment by Glenda — May 28, 2008 @ 10:45 am

    Hope your mom’s treatment goes well. Sending you both my best wishes. Email me her address and I’ll try to get a RAK out to her.
    Take care - G

  3. Comment by Jamie — May 28, 2008 @ 10:48 am

    I will keep your mom and you in my thoughts today, and hope that everything goes well!!

    Beautiful card as always!!

  4. Comment by jackie — May 28, 2008 @ 11:18 am

    Your Mom is in my thoughts and I hope her first chemo appt. is as well as can be. Your card is darling and the coloring…perfection!

  5. Comment by Cindy Burke — May 28, 2008 @ 11:24 am

    I would be happy to send your mom a card if you’ll send me the address!

  6. Comment by Tina — May 28, 2008 @ 1:17 pm

    Absolutely incredible.

  7. Comment by Linda B — May 28, 2008 @ 2:09 pm

    Very cute! I will include your Mom in my prayers tonight and please e-mail me her address so I can send her a card! My Mom was also a gardening person and this makes me think of her. Have a great day!

  8. Comment by Jessie/knightrone — May 28, 2008 @ 6:40 pm

    My thoughts are with your Mom. Your card is just gorgeous!! I love that image!!

  9. Comment by Emily — May 28, 2008 @ 6:45 pm

    You are an inspiration SISTAH! your colouring is phenom, I love the card and I love the emotion that it evokes. You are so very strong.
    Mwah to da sistah who holds it all togethah!

    Em

  10. Comment by Terry — May 28, 2008 @ 10:36 pm

    I will keep your mom in my prayers. My little sister just hit her 5 year mark and hopefully will be in remission for a life time! My heart and wishes for a cancerfree recovery is with you and your mom. All my best.
    Terry

  11. Comment by marti-pezadoodle — May 29, 2008 @ 3:50 am

    oh jen that is just gorgeous!! i am thinking more and more that i need copics!! would love to send your mom a card - please send the address! we went thru this with my stepmom - it’s been 3 years now and all is well - still cancer free!!

  12. Comment by M Fosco — May 29, 2008 @ 6:50 am

    We’ll keep you and your Mom in our thoughts and prayers. This card is gorgeous and you’re right, I do need these stamps! now, about my DH saying so ??? well, I’m not so sure about that.

  13. Comment by Dawn Easton — May 29, 2008 @ 6:53 am

    Jen, I’ll be thinking of your Mom and keeping her in my thoughts and prayers as she starts her chemo. It’s always a difficult time. Been there with my FIL.
    Your card is totally adorable. Think I will RUN over to Stamping Bella and place an order this morning!

  14. Comment by ~amy~ — May 29, 2008 @ 6:54 am

    Sending good juju your mom’s way….

    Super sweet chichiboulie card…love our coloring!

  15. Comment by Conniecrafter — May 29, 2008 @ 8:05 am

    I wish your mom all the best in her treatments! She will Love this card!

  16. Comment by Amanda G — May 29, 2008 @ 2:22 pm

    Wow, this card it wonderful! I love the layout, and the colors you used. You did an amazing job coloring her!

  17. Comment by Alyssa — May 30, 2008 @ 7:01 am

    You are becoming quite the *enabler* with these chichiboulie fairies! Sending well wishes your mother’s way…

  18. Comment by Christina Fischer — June 1, 2008 @ 8:37 am

    Sending prayers for your mom — your card is just gorgeous!!! :)

  19. Comment by Theresa — June 3, 2008 @ 3:27 am

    This is wonderful! I really enjoy the layout of this one. Very simple but it works well with the stamp you chose!

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