14 July 2025

Daisies

Hi Everyone, I have had no interest in card making, probably due to the heat of the last week, and hubby not well. So I thought I would try doing something digital. It coincided with me hearing a friend has terminal cancer. I had to send her a card. I went digital with a few dies. I went looking for floral images and came across these beautiful daisies, they look like our Marguerite Daisy, that are coming into flower. 

I took the image into Silhouette and print and cut it twice, then using navy cotton, I twined it around the top of the jar. Next I die cut a sentiment and a second layer, and painted them with matching inks, then used a fine liner pen to write over the sentiment. The cotton was tied in a bow through the sentiment die, so that it hung from the jar.  

I was going to add the jar on its own, but having a background in the set of daisies, I printed two identical layers of it, and die cut one to layer them. But I think my old Grand Calibur is giving up the ghost, and it wouldn't cut it properly. So one layer was used, and I like the effect. I placed it centre and 3D'd the jar. I didn't add anything more. I felt it enough for a lovely lady who doesn't have long, I hope it cheers her up a little. 

image -  Watercolour clip arts, Creative Fabrica
inks - Distress Inks, dried marigold, rusty hinge 
dies - Mini Tag Collection and Slatted Square Collection, CraftAddictionUK
Silhouette 

23 comments:

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous card and love the absolutely beautiful jar of daisies. So sorry to hear about your friend and hope your card makes her smile.
Carol x

brenda said...

I think this weather is getting to lots of us Faith and crafting right off the agenda, you also have other things going in so not too surprising. But this card is beautiful, the Marguerite Daisies are lovely, I bought some to plant in Poppy's garden in remembrance of our Daisy.

B x

EmmaT said...

Beautiful card, which Im sure your friend will greatly appreciate xx

HilaryJane said...

I am so sorry to hear about your friend and your continued difficulty with inspiration and motivation. Despite that you have again come up with a great card. You shouldn't be so hard on yourself xx

Liz said...

Gorgeous card Faith, I’m sure your friend will be thrilled to receive it.
Liz xx

Beebeebabs said...

Very nice card, thanks for sharing!!!

Shirley Young said...

Sad about your friend Faith, but this card is beautiful and will hopefully brighten her day xx

Sarn said...

Oh Faith! Sorry to hear that your hubby is unwell and that a friend of yours is terminally ill. This beautiful jar of daisies card will certainly cheer her up.

Sending hugs your way xxx

Anonymous said...

what a beautiful card; I'm sure your friend will be cheered up by your thoughtfulness. WakeyL

kiwimeskreations said...


A beautiful card Faith - acknowledging your friendship with beauty like that is so important to the recipient. What a delightful creation
Blessings
Maxine

Janette said...

So very sorry to read about your friend, its so hard I know, I am sure this beautiful card will be gratefully received. I love it, its simply stunning. xx

Celeste Goff said...

Such a beautiful card, Faith! I'm so very sorry to hear about your friend. Cancer is the worst.

Pauline C said...

So sorry to hear about your friend Faith, I’m sure it will mean a lot to her to receive such a beautiful and thoughtful card. Sorry also your hubby hasn’t been well .. me and mine have both been under the weather with some sort of bug last week, and what with the lack of sleep due to the heatwave it’s not been the best time. Hope you and your husband are soon feeling better - hopefully the slightly cooler weather will help xx

Gail L said...

I am sure it will cheer up your friend.
Love the jar. The daisies are beautiful.

R's Rue said...

Beautiful.

coldwaters2 said...

beautiful creation Faith I love those flowers so much a superb make
hugs
lorraine x

Dotty Jo said...

This is beautiful, Faith, and your friend will love it. She will also very much appreciate your kindness in making it. Hugs, Jo x

Maria said...

Sorry to hear that your hubby isn't feeling well. I hope that he improves soon. Such a pretty card! How thoughtful of you to make it for your friend. I'm sure that she will appreciate it.

Linby said...

oh dear Faith I am sorry to read your update. This card is so very pretty and a clever background too. I am sure it will be appreciated.

Rosemary said...

The card is absolutely gorgeous, Faith! I know it brought a smile to your friend's face and she will cherish it. Hope your hubby is feeling better and that the weather has cooled down for you.

creationsnz said...

This is so pretty Faith, sure to show her some love. CarolG

LeslieT said...

Wow, this card is absolutely gorgeous. Sending prayers for your friend. I'm sure this card will make her feel special.

baileyrosy.com said...

So sorry to hear about your friend and am sure she will appreciate this beautiful card. The daisies look so life like absolutely stunning. I too am struggling with the heat verryyyyy hot here to hot for card making.Hope hubby is feeling better.

Marie