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Challenging colours for a Graduation Card

I needed to make a Graduation card for one of my team members. She is an oncology nurse who has just completed a whole lot of study as a Breast Care Nurse so it had to include PINK.

So the colour challenge at Inspire.Create challenges#025 seemed perfect - although Lemon Lime twist is always a challenge for me so it was good to push me out of my comfort zone.
To use it I watercoloured a panel using both Lime and Bermuda Bay as my starting point.
Freshly Made Sketches#352 gave me the layout, and Just Add Ink#424 gave me an added dimension.

I do love the pile of books in the Hand Delivered Set and it was fun to colour with my blender pen. I'm so in awe of full time workers who study, all her hard work has paid off. I know she hasn't had too much time for crafting while on this course so hopefully now she will have a little more time to herself..... and her patients will all benefit from her dedication and hard work too. Congratulations are certainly in order.



I hope you have a creative week and remember,

"don't just post online,
 post something pretty!"

cheers, Liz



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  1. This is delightful Liz! I love how you used the textured panel to frame your very studious lady. I'm sure it will be very much appreciated by your team member. Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week.

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  2. Oh such a gorgeous image for congratulations after study, Liz! I’m sure the pretty pile of books will bring a smile! I love the colour details you’ve added to the image and your textural background too. Thanks for sharing with us at Just Add Ink this week.

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  3. I just love your creation, Liz! And the textured circle detail is just divibe! Thankyou for joining in with the Inspire.Create.Stamping Colour Challenge. D x

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  4. Oh this is awesome! I love all of those amazing colours and texture. She is going to cherish this beauty! Thanks for joining us at FMS & JAI this week!

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