Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Beautiful Sunflowers

I found these sunflower images in bottom of a box that Gecko Galz were selling for Ukraine a couple of years ago and made a card using a tutorial a FB friend sent me, b,papers from stash.Card folds flat into a 6" envelope.

EDIT--- Spent all day yesterday at hospital with hubby-he had a small heart attack and they wanted him transferred to another hospital-he said no after two years of bad health plus Dementia and Altzhimers he refused and said he wanted to go home spend time with family and take his chances -so if I am slow responding to comments this is why-I still need to keep busy and sane so will maybe manic or slow!


challenges-----

double D-sunflowers 

Simon says-bright and cheerful

krafty chicks-all occasions

creative crease-fun folds

allsorts-ATG

CD Sunday plus-ATG

double trouble-something/anything/everything

crafting happiness-ATG

beautiful blossoms-ATG/mood board

lil red wagon-small or large (large)

Pennys-ATG

Thank you for dropping by and any comments are much appreciated

Carol x x x


48 comments:

KarinsArtScrap said...

it's a very beautiful card and images Carol, great shape

gr karin

Freubelmina said...

what a beautiful card Cadol, I love your sunflowers and also the nice model!
Good luck with your hubby, lots of love xx

Elle-Jeanne said...

Super leuke kaart met de zonnebloemen Carol.
Sterkte en alle goeds voor jou en je man.
Groetjes Elle-Jeanne

brenda said...

Beautiful Sunflowers and design Carol, many thanks for sharing at Allsorts. Hope things stay calm at your end.

B x

Janette said...

Sorry to read about your husband Carol, hope he gets well soon, sometimes home can be better than anywhere else.
Beautiful card, looks very hard to me but its gorgeous. xx

EmmaT said...

Beautiful card and shape. Sending lots of positive vibes for you and hubby. Emmaxxx

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dutchess said...

Stunning card shape Carol…fabulous xxx

meg said...

Sorry to read that your husband suffered a heart attack Carol,I hope he has a long time with you and the family, a beautiful card,love the layout and your toppers

Lynne said...

So sorry to hear about your hubby Carol, but home is probably the best place for him, a lot less stressful him. You have made a beautiful card with your lovely sunflowers x

Carol said...

I love the card, Carol. I have been looking quite seriously at new to me shapes for cards.
I am sorry to read about your husband. I feel for you. My own husband had dementia etc. and it wasn't easy. I hope things improve for you. Crafting is a great help.
Carol xx
CD Sunday Plus Dt

Carrie said...

Your card is beautiful, Carol! I want to try my hand at this card design soon. I've also seen it using circles in front recently, and that looks fun.

Lord, I lift up Carol's husband's situation and ask for you to protect his health. I also pray for your peace and comfort for Carol in this difficult time. Be the Rock they cling to and shower them with your love and faithfulness. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Barbara said...

Fabulous card and the shape is so intriguing. Sorry to hear about your husband and best wishes for healing for him and you. Thanks for linking up with us at Double D Challenge.

Carol L said...

That card is just lovely with the unique fold and pretty sunflowers. I'm so sorry your husband suffered a heart attack but I understand his refusal to go elsewhere. Just devote your attention to his needs and We will be here whenever you have time to visit. Sending hugs and best wishes your way.

Beebeebabs said...

Beautiful as always!!!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

I'm so sorry to hear of your hubby's health Carol, my heart and prayers go out to you. Visit if and when you can. Take care of you too. I love your card, a wonderful fold and happy sunflowers.
Faith x

Melanie Hungerford said...

Such a beautiful card, those are lovely images and look so nice on that fancy fold design! Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble and at Krafty Chicks!

Dena J said...

A very beautiful fold, Carol! Thank you so much for joining the challenge at Allsorts again this week.
Caring for someone through illness can be very stressful. I hope you will have some help and that your husband's condition will improve. Many thoughts of support for you and the family.

Darlene said...

Oh Carol, I simply LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this card! Just gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Co-Owner … Can You Handle the Pressure, Double D, Four Seasons, Peace On Earth, Stencil Fun, Simply Clean & Simple, Two Old Bats, Triple B

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

So sorry for your hubby's heart attack! I understand him, no one likes being in a hospital, especially these days where people are considered only numbers of a bed and don't know what is done, nor if and when will return home.
I understand also you, I'm the only caregiver of my Mum that has Dementia and Alzheimer,and know how stressful and time-consuming is this life. But I think that God helped your hubby as he was able to refuse the hospital by his own saying what it's really important for him, and now above all.
Best wishes for a better health for your hubby and prayers for you both.
Family come first, don't think to comment and visit us. Crafting and blogging are two separate things, so take your time... this is a challenge too.
Your card is fabulous, such beautiful pop up shape to show those amazing sunflowers! And the card folds flat, it's great!
Hugs

Donna Walls said...

Sending love and happy thoughts for hubby's recovery. I know you must be worried but take it one day at a time. Your card is stunning and I love the unusual fold. Thanks for linking up at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge!
Donna xx
Beautiful Blossoms Challenge
Paper Funday Challenge
Inspiration Station Challenge

Leslie Miller said...

Your sunflowers are shining so brightly in our Double D gallery. They lifted my spirits and I hope they do the same for you. I'm so sorry about your husband's heart attack and other health problems. I know you must be on pins and needles. This is a rough time of life.

HilaryJane said...

It is a beautiful card Card. So lovely that you have used those sunflowers. Things don't look too good in Ukraine at the moment, it is such a worry. That was a very brave thing that your husband said, I hope you are coping OK. You can be as manic or slow as you like xx

Sarah said...

I am so sorry to hear about your Husband. Thank you for sharing this showstopper card with us at Allsorts. Sarah DT

Chrissy said...

What a gorgeous card and beautiful design Carol, I love it and I'm so sorry to hear about John, so terribly sorry, I hope he's okay and not too much for you at home, I also hope you help with him and yourself, take care, lots of love..

CHRISSYxx

Anonymous said...

Carol I will be thinking about you all. Forget about commenting and just post your lovely projects so we can check in on you. This card is absolutely beautiful ❤️

Anonymous said...

Coming up anonymous but it's Pinky😘

Suzanne Reynolds said...

Carold, what an excellent find of sunflower images in your stash and a nice assortment to use on your fun fold card. Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble and Beautiful Blossoms, Crafting Happiness and Creative creases, a good round of additional chances at our random draw.

Pamela said...

Beautiful card. Love the shape and would like to see it in real life.
Sorry to hear of your hubby's health problems - hugs.
Pamela
CD Sunday Plus DT.

aussie aNNie said...

Sorry to read hubby is unwell, please take it easy and no need to comment but keep busy apart from his care.. Stunning card as well big hugs xx

Debbie Mageed said...

Firstly, I am so sorry to hear about your husband! I pray that he gets better soon. I also pray for you as well, since it affects you all. Your craft room will be a welcome break and this card shows just how incredibly creative you are! Love this wonderful fun fold with lovely images!! Thank you for playing with Creative Creases Challenge, and I hope you can join us again soon. We really appreciate your support!
Debbie, DT
Secrets To Stamping

Liz said...

Beautiful card, I love the fold. Thank you for joining in the Allsorts Challenge this week.
Sorry to hear about your husband. Remember to look after yourself too.
Liz xx

Margarets designer cards said...

Beautiful card, I love the sunflower images, and so nice to see a shaped card,
Thank you for joining us
Margaret
CD Sunday plus DT

Valerie-Jael said...

What a gorgeous card, love it, hugs, Valerie

Alyson Mayo said...

Love this card design - just made a couple of them myself. Very pretty! Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble :)

Rae said...

Beautiful! Perfect fold to showcase those big, beautiful blooms. Thank you for entering Creative Creases #64. Hope to see you again soon.
Rae, DT

Linby said...

Beautiful way to show case these gorgeous sunflowers, it looks amazing. Thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts.

Jocelyn said...

A really pretty card shape with lovely sunflowers. Thank you for sharing with us.
Jocelyn x
CD Sunday Plus DT

stampinwithanita said...

What a wonderful card. I am always in awe of the fun fold cards. Prayers for your husband's recovery, too. Thanks so much for joining us at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge this month!

Sylvia kaarten en zo. said...

Prachtige kaart en leuk model. Sterkte met je man! Groetjes Sylvia DT.

Pauline C said...

Stunning sunflower card Carol, gorgeous shape and images. Very sorry to hear about your husband’s health problems .. hope he will recover from the heart attack and that you are able to manage ok caring for him at home. Sending hugs xx
Pauline xx

Lisa said...

Wowza I love this fun fold! Super sunflower images too.

Chris said...

What a stunning card Carol, fabulous fold and glorious sunflowers. I hope your husband is doing ok and you're looking after yourself too.
xx

Imke said...

Lovely LARGE fold card, Carol. Thanks for joining us @ Little Red Wagon this week and i hope to see you back again soon.

Imke ~ MY CRAFTY PLACE

CaroleAnn said...

Carol
I loved your card but your update saddened my heart! Just wanted to reach out to you and let you know you and your husband are in my prayers. Caregivers need loving and caring too - hope you have some family support there with you. Big hugs

Suzanne Harkinson said...

Popping over from Double Trouble. I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. Please take care. Your card is just lovely. I love a good fun fold card. Crazy Cousin Suzanne

Brenda said...

Carol, you card is gorgeous, another beautiful fold. I think I have those GG sunflowers somewhere to... I will be thinking of you, your husband and your family. I body does begin to get tired of all the interventions. Please take care of yourself. I so appreciate and look forward to your lovely comments, but please, I donʻt want to see any for awhile, I would so much rather you use that time to make your beautiful art. ((Big hugs my friend.)) Thanks for joining us over at LRW.

Dee's Craft Room said...

Stella card Carol. I adore those fabulous sunflower images and the card design is gorgeous. A card you would only send to a very special person and they would treasure it forever.

Dionne xx