Wednesday, January 29, 2014

STAMPOTIQUE DESIGNERS' CHALLENGE 132: WINGS

Good day, Everyone!  And it *is* a good day when it is Wednesday...yup, the Stampotique Designers' Challenge is up!  Design Team Member Arwen McCullen is our batty hostess today, and here is what she has to say to inspire us:

 Wings have something mystical for me.
Angels have wings, fairies, my favorite animal:
the bat :)
Love and positive feelings give wings.
Today I would like to see what gives you wings.
I am very curious about your creations! <3

I knew immediately the perfect stamp for the card I wanted to create!  I have an online artsy friend by the name of Wyanne.  She has a rare form of cancer, and this month has had her tongue and surrounding tissue removed, as well as some reconstructive surgery.  She is home now, but with a very long and difficult period of healing and recovery ahead of her.  While her fighting spirit has given *me* wings, I hope the love and support around her will give *her* wings!

The Stampotique Originals' stamp I used is called "Owl with Wings," and was created by stamp designer Jo Capper-Sandon. The nifty thing about this stamp is that the wings are not attached to the owl, so that you can position them any way that works for your project.  You can also use the wings separately--for instance, giving another of the images wings!  Clever!  So, here's my card for Wyanne, who was brave enough to ask her friends for help:


I hope you will join me in creating something for the Stampotique Designers' Challenge each week. The use of Stampotique Originals' stamps is not required.  You can use any rubber or clear stamps that you have (no digital stamps!) to participate in the weekly challenges, each week giving you another chance to win one of two drawings for a $30 gift certificate toward Stampotique products of your choice!  Details for submissions are here

IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Please read ALL RULES on the linkz page before linking your creation.

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27 comments:

  1. It's so beuatiful honey <3 I wish your friend all the best.

    Mwah Arwen

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  2. That is a lovely stamp! Clever that the wings are not attached. Think your card is beautiful; love the combinations you made! Inky greetings, Gerrina

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  3. Great sentiment for your friend Kay, lovely art as always. Big hugs xxx

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  4. Beautiful Kay. Sure to be loved and admired. As I did yours xxx

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  5. Loving your card with that cute little owl and the wings!
    What a nice verse you had put with that image
    All makes a lovely card :)

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  6. Love that owl - what is it about owls?! - such a sweet card.
    Alison x

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  7. Beautiful, beautiful Kay. You give us all a little bit of those wings. xox

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  8. Hi Kay, liking your card very muchly. Is that paint or embossing for the rays? Great texture effect. Love the owl and the sentiment.

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    1. It's actually Wendy Vecchi's gold molding paste, Gail! So yummy!

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    2. Ooh, that sounds like another thing to add to the shopping list.....

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  9. Love your card, it has a great message ! Also love the clean and simple look ! Great job !
    Corrie x (or should I say Mwah !)

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  10. This is fabulous Kay, I love the texture in the background and the way you've positioned Owl's wings. I hope your friend recovers quickly xx

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  11. I love this card, both its beauty and its powerful symbolism. It is not just the verse that speaks to me about friends supporting the person who needs to rest their wings. For me, the beautiful golden rays symbolize hope, as it displaces what could have been the darkness of despair without the support of friends.

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  12. Kay this is an amazing card, I love every detail and what a sweet gesture for your friend. The golden rays are so pretty. I would love to send your friend a card too if you wouldn't mind giving me her address.

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  13. Beautiful card Kay, I heard about this friend of yours and I am praying for the best for her. This card is a great show of support for her. Lots of blog love today.
    Sharon Estes

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  14. I love the card especially the sentiment. Sending best wishes and warm hugs to your brave, courageous friend! How wonderful to have a friend like you.

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  15. Great card, Kay! Love the idea of the wings being alterable! All the best to your friend

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  16. Awesome page Kay and very cool that the wings are separate! I love what you did with this. All the best to your friend and I'll add her to my prayers.
    Yvonne

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  17. This is an absolute lovely card in all senses Kay... Love the clever way you used this great stamp, your text is so perfect also... you were highly inspired both by your friendship feelings and your Stampotique stamps!! My thoughts to your artsy friend too. Bises! Coco

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  18. loving the gold !! Beautiful CAS card!

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  19. Love what you did with these wings behind the owl-very cute!

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  20. Love this, a beautiful stamp another new one to me
    The shopping list is getting longer and longer!

    Thank you for your lovely comments on the stars challenge

    Have a great weekend

    Hugs Jools x

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  21. Beautiful Kay! Love that owl and you use it together with the words in a wonderful way!

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  22. Kay, WOW...this is gorgeous...I have never seen this stamp before and I believe it will make it to my "must have" list...Again, gorgeous card!

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  23. A wonderful card for your friend. I hope her recovery goes well. Thank you for your nice comments on my butterfly card and letting me know about my error. I've fixed it.
    Thanks again.

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  24. Ah I am sorry to hear that. :( I think that card would cheer anyone up. I love owls... they are so wise... you are a very kind lady Kay...

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