Sharing a proud Mum moment. Just under two years ago, our daughter Joanna underwent emergency open heart surgery to remove a tumour growing inside her heart. Joanna would be the first to admit that she isn't the most athletic person, but this year she signed up for the British Heart Foundation charity fundraising bike ride, cycling 54 miles from London to Brighton. She wanted to give back to the charity who were so supportive to her when she needed it. Last Sunday she completed the course, which was a fantastic achievement.
This is the card I made for Joanna to wish her good luck.
I used a Memory Box 'Vintage Bicycle' die with silver mirror card. The circle is a die from the MFT 'Stitched Circle Scalloped Frame' set. I hand cut a lighter green circle slightly smaller than the frame. The background was embossed with a Creative Expressions 'Cogs and Gears' embossing folder.
I am joining in the following challenges with the card:
I made a congratulations card for Joanna before the race, as I knew however hard she found the route, she would complete the 54 miles.
The bike is a stamp from the Rare Earth 'Bountiful Blooms' set I won a little while ago in Allsorts Challenge and it was inked for the first time for this card. I added a little blue colouring to the bike with a Polychromos colouring pencil, the colour of Joanna's bike. The patterned paper was from The Works and I added a strip of Congratulations ribbon across the middle of the card. The holographic silver Card Candi finished off my card.
I am joining in the following challenges with this card.
You must be so proud of your daughter, well done her. Two brilliant cards to mark the occasion.
ReplyDeleteOh well done to your daughter! You have every right to be proud of her achievement- I know I would be! The cards you made for her are beautiful!
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Congratulations to your daughter for completing this run in aid of the British Heart Foundation,a tremendous feat.Two fantastic celebratory cards
ReplyDeleteWell done to your Daughter Liz, you must be so proud of her, love the cards.
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What a fantastic achievement. Congrats to Joanna.
ReplyDeleteI'm back with my DT hat on this time. Beautiful card and lovely contrast between the embossed background and the image. Thank you for entering the Something Special About Your Hero or Person You Look Up To Challenge at Path of Positivity.
DeleteYou have to be not only happy for your daughter's health, but also very proud of her!!!! Big congrats to Joanna!! And to you too!! She is a beautiful soul and surely it also depends on how you have brought up her! Both your cards for her are so lovely and a great memory for the feature!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful achievement for Joanna and I love your before and after cards..the fun pennyfarthing and the super cogs EF for the 'good luck' and the more modern model looks great over the pretty green paper, and the 'congratulations' ribbon and silver card candi finish it beautifully. x
ReplyDeleteI'm back to say thank you for joining in again over at the NBUS Challenge Liz. x
DeleteA fantastic achievement, please pass on my congratulations
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card for an amazing achievement. Thanks so much for sharing and joining us at Cardz 4 Galz xx Lynda/Loopyloo DT
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your daughter - that's an amazing achievement and great support for the BHF too. You've also made her two lovely cards.
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What perfect cards for your daughter! I'd say she is pretty athletic to complete that race; I'm sure you are all quite proud of her accomplishment! The vintage bike cut from silver is wonderful and the background perfect! Thanks so much for sharing your card and story with us at Path of Positivity! ~Katrina
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your daughter. Your cards are perfect for spurring her on.
ReplyDeleteWow what a fantastic achievement! Congratulations to your daughter. Lovely cards too which I'm sure helped to spur her on when things got tough.
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Both fabulous cards Liz, what a fantastic achievement! A big well done to your daughter.
ReplyDeleteJanice x
What a fantastic achievement! Congratulations to Joanna.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are wonderful too.
Valerija xx
I can remember when your daughter was so poorly Liz and now she has achieved so much! Congratulations and fab card too hugs Sue x
ReplyDeleteI’m sure Joanna’s positive attitude, as well the the skill and dedication of the NHS staff, has contributed to her amazing recovery. xx
DeleteSo great, Liz! You can really be proud of your daughter! Congrats to both of you!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards!
Hugs, Liv
These are all lovely. Thanks for joining Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge.
ReplyDeleteHi Liz, wow that must have been such a worrying time for you all - I can't imagine! It looks like she's bounced back 100% and to complete that cycle ride is brilliant. Fabulous cards you've made there as well - very elegant! Sarah
ReplyDeleteI love the use of the cogs embossing folder with the bike die cut. This card is just fabulous. Thanks for joining us at Cardz 4 Galz. I hope to see you in the gallery again soon.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your daughter did an amazing accomplishment! You both have ever right to be proud!!! I can't imagine cycling 54 miles, so way to go to Joanna! Love both of your cards for her, they are perfect and I just love the bikes on both cards. Hugs, Brenda
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