07 February 2023

Heart CHC

 Hi Everyone, my DT post today is for

  The theme for this month is "LOVE"
  

I cheated a bit on this one, as I had already done a slate heart, it was a present for my Niece. I had already made one each for my brothers and their wives. I don't usually give my nieces presents, but as we were seeing her over the holidays, I felt I had to, so this was the result, something for her house. I chose something to do with Wales for this, as she lives in England. I love doing things in the Welsh language. I can read it out loud, but not speak it, the shame of it. blushing!

I found this Welsh verse on the web and I designed it all in my Silhouette program, using the Daffodil our National flower and the Red Dragon from our flag.  The images were cut and the verse from different coloured vinyl and attached it to the slate. Sounds easy doesn't it? It was a bit of a so and so to get it right. As you can see with the verse letters, they kept coming off with the vinyl and me reattaching them, it doesn't look too bad, but I wish they were straighter. Well! it makes it look rustic! 😉

Croeso means - Welcome 
The verse translated means -
This house runs on Love and Happiness.
 
slate heart - The Works
vinyl - Oracle 151
daffodil - a mix of images I have
dragon - the web
Silhouette Cameo

 I hope to see you in the Challenge, it lasts all month.

 

Simply Create Too Challenge #187  - I Love? Love Home & Happiness

36 comments:

brenda said...

A super creation Faith, I.m thinking it took lots of time with those letters but just look what you ended up with, sure they really appreciated their gifts.

B x

Janette said...

Hi Faith, I just love this, its a beautiful creation and a lovely 'piece of home' for your niece to keep.xx

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful result Faith love the Welsh images and and perfect verse
Carol x

Beebeebabs said...

Such a beautiful creation great job as always!!!

jimlynn said...

Such a pretty verse and an sensational project too. Wonderful!
Lynn

Liz said...

What a beautiful gift for your niece, Faith. I’m sure she will treasure it. xx

Pauline C said...

This is absolutely charming Faith, my husband was brought up in Wales and still has a great love of it even having lived all his adult life in England. Perfect use of Welsh images on your delightful slate heart 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Pat said...

I love your window art. I'm sure your niece will love it. I gave my daughter a Welsh name, Gwendylyn, as we have discovered some Welsh in our DNA...

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Lovely Welsh home decor for your niece! Surely it will be very appreciated!

Chrissy said...

That is lovely Faith, such a super idea for a gift, I need a drill now to drill holes in my hearts!!..gorgeous.

luv CHRISSYxx

Brenda said...

Oh Faith, I love this slate you did for your niece! Love that you did it in Welsh as well. I think your lettering looks fine, a little "off kilter" gives it character! I bet your niece loved this, I know I do! Hugs, Brenda

Dena J said...

What a marvelous gift project! Every detail so meaningful. Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Allsorts challenge.

Shirley Young said...

Looks wonderful Faith and such a lovely verse. I’m sure your niece really appreciates it xx

Linby said...

This is just beautiful! I would love to be able to speak Welsh - I learnt a few words when I worked with colleagues in the Wales office.

Linby said...

So blown away by the heart that I forgot to thank you for joining in at Allsorts. Lynn x

Maria said...

Your slate heart is so lovely! I'm sure your niece appreciated the lovely thoughtful gift! It's truly a creation to be treasured!

HilaryJane said...

It is wonderful, I am sure she will treasure it and it will remind her of home xx

cuilliesocks said...

How absolutely gorgeous Faith, and such a wonderful keepsake < Kate x

Carol L said...

What a fabulous, unique gift to be treasured! This turned out wonderful with the emblem from the Wales flag at the bottom too! Beautiful!!

Dr Sonia S V said...

How cool is this. I love the whole concept and those blooms are the perfect touch
Cheers, Dr Sonia

Francesca said...

Fabulous creation! Thank you for playing at Dragonfly Dreams Challenge!

Dee's Craft Room said...

What a fabulous gift, I love the design and your sentiment - the unevenness adds to it's charm.

Dionne x

R's Rue said...

So cute.

Inkyfingers said...

What a great gift to remind your niece of Wales, Faith and that is such a lovely sentiment - well worth any cursing that might have gone on lol!
Hope you are well.
Hugs
Carol x

Aimeslee Winans said...

Faithie, the crooked letters add to its charm! That's an on-purpose technique! Grin! I'm still remembering you in your costume, you bleed Welsh and I love that about you! A gorgeous, thoughtful and unique gift that shares the Welsh love. Hope y'all are well, XOXOX

Greta said...

Oh wow--what a wonderful keepsake for your niece!

Lisa said...

Oh my gosh this heart is fabulous and I bet your niece loved it too.

Rosemary said...

what a beautiful gift for your niece, faith. it is one that she will cherish forever!

https://shinebrightandcreate@blogspot.com/ said...

This is such a thoughtful gift and they will love it for sure. It looks beautiful in your window Michelle x

creationsnz said...

A lovely gift. I like that it's not perfectly perfect!

Leslie said...

Absolutely gorgeous and very thoughtful!

Vicky Hayes said...

What a beautiful project Faith! Your niece will love having something beautiful to remind her of her Welsh roots! Vicky x

baileyrosy.com said...

What a fantastic gift I love the letters looks so sweet and such a wonderful gift I'm sure she will love it.

Marie

R's Rue said...

Happy Valentine’s Day. Love you friend.

Pat K said...

What a wonderful gift. You have done a beautiful job and I'm sure this will be treasured. xx

Gerda said...

What a fabulous project!! Your Niece will love it!!
Thanks for joining us at Simply Create Too challenge!
Have a great day.
Gerda