Thursday 27 February 2020

Favourite Flower AYLI

Hello crafters, I have a floral number to share with you today.

Favourite Flower is our theme at AYLI this time.


I love these little white beacons of hope when they appear in our lane. It is a hint that spring is on the way!! The clumps we have were given to us by a lovely lady whose horses were some of our first guests when we opened our stable doors at Mallows Farm. Jenny was a formidable lady, as round as she was tall, a brilliant horsewoman who taught me a lot actually but at the same time scared the living daylights out of me!!  Horses and dogs were her passion and sadly while walking her dogs one day suffered a heart attack and was found with Pumpkin, Juniper and Gingham watching over her. She had a lovely garden and most seasons split something for us to plant that we now have here forever. Sorry...that was a bit of a tear jerker wasn't it!? 

The stamp and sentiment is from a Clearly Besotted set that I heat embossed with white powder. The leaves and stems were coloured with Promarkers and the flower heads with white Lyra pencil and a touch of white Sakura pen. 

It would be lovely to see your favourite flowers if you join in.

Thank you for stopping by xx

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23 comments:

aussie aNNie said...

Stunning card Sarah, love the colouring on kraft and the fabulous papers used..x

meg said...

I love seeing my snowdrops in bloom for such a delicate looking flower they are really hardy, a beautiful card Sarah with touching memories of Jenny

Julie B said...

Love those snowdrops too Sarah, sad about your friend but a fab memorial to her.
I dug up some from our last house when we started the renovation and planted them at the top of the drive, I always look for them and am amazed how quickly they spread their gorgeousness. They even survived the 'attentions' of the Rail Track contractors and the neighbours tractor turning! :)

cotnob said...

Such a pretty card Sarah, beautiful snowdrops and such a lovely story, even if it is rather sad.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

susiestacey said...

Sounds like Jenny will always be with you in one way or another Sarah xx
lovely card and always nice to see snowdrops - just wish we had more in our garden. Have a good week an d lets hope there are no storms this weekend. x Susan x

brenda said...

How pretty your Snowdrops look on Kraft Sarah, never occurred to me to use that when I did my CB Snowdrop samples last month. Your friend sounds very much like the lady who used to run our local kennels, very formable but knew her stuff and made a great friend.

B x

Debbie said...

Aw that's sad but a lovely reminder every year of the lady you knew. I love snowdrops too. A lovely sign of spring eh. Beautiful card and love the Kraft card mixed with green. Perfect. Hugs xx

Elaine Stark said...

Snowdrops are a welcome sight at this time of year. Love the use of Kraft card. Elaine

Carol S. said...

I love my snowdrops when they open in my garden. They are such a pretty flower. A sad story but she passed doing what she loved and in the place she loved. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Chrissy said...

A sad story Sarah but you have lovely memories and pretty flowers in your lane to remind you, gorgeous card and I love your colouring on Kraft and beautiful design..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Nataliascraft said...

What a sad story about your friend. Your card is stunning, pretty snow drops flowers xx

Lynne said...

A lovely choice to colour onto kraft Sarah and very pretty with the green and white. So sad about your frien, but a lovely way to remember her when you look at your snowdrops x

Margaret Mifsud said...

A really lovely card! Thank you for joining our Challenge at Crafty Cardmakers. x

KandA said...

I love snowdrops too, they look so delicate that you wonder how they manage to survive. Your card is so pretty and I love the colour combo xx

Whisper said...

Oooo what a stunner hun, Luv Sam x

Pop's Cards said...

This is stunning, I love this, hugs Pops x

Annette said...

This is beautiful Sarah. I love the white-on-kraft - such a lovely effect. xx

Diane said...

Wonderful colors and design Sarah.

Hugs Diane

Jane Savage said...

A beautiful card (white embossing on kraft.. swoon) and such a sad story, though filled with fond memories. xx

Rainey's Craft Room said...

I must try colouring on kraft card, yours look so beautiful. A stunning card and very Spring-like with the vibrant greens.
Lorraine

Inkyfingers said...

I love white on kraft, Sarah and this gorgeous card ticks all my boxes! I always think snowdrops are brave little flowers and how lovely that Jenny bequeathed some to you!
Hugs
Carol x

Jo said...

A beautiful image Sarah & it looks lovely on kraft. Such a sad story about your friend but how lovely to see the flowers bloom every year. Thanks for joining us over at Crafty Cardmakers.....good luck!
Jo x

Lena said...

Snowdrops are always a hint that Spring is on its way. Love them on your card! You made them look beautiful with the white on craft card stock. I'm sorry about your friend, Sarah, but so happy that you have wonderful memories and beautiful flowers to remember her by.
Big hugs,
♥ Lena
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